Acton Council Considers Town Wide Building Survey
Acton council discusses surveying and numbering every building in town. The plan, prepared by Oakville Migr Municipal Service, would map frontage 23 feet per property and assign numbers across Acton at a cost of $1000, with a months long timeline and two copies of numbers available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OW Mason
Acton
Miro Mason
T Seynuck
Mill St
Milton
Brampton
Mall
Department of Highways
Hall
Ee Wee Eee
Mannell
Oakville
Pauldings
Municipal Service Co
Oakrite
Pape Five
Knox Church 25th Anniversary Highlights
The Knox Church Auxiliary marked its Silver Anniversary on May 11 with a service led by Mrs A C Stewart of Midland and a guest sermon. Members and former presidents received roses, followed by a social and cake, with attendees from Toronto, Bracebridge, London, New York, and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Know
Ots
Mint
Db A C Stewart
Fred * Anderson
Auxiliary
Toon
Ho Lo Rennie
Frances Wilds
Mix George Neesile
Stanley Cor
Rex
AC Stewart
Elmer Moles
Ga Stewart
Midland
Mix Stantes
Mix Roy Gordon
Grace Lante
Martha Orro
Toronto
Rod Waldie
Janet Redmond
Wand
Kersey
Hugh Black
McLurg Dies in Trenton Plane Crash
Squadron Leader JE McLurg, a veteran RCAF pilot with over 3,000 hours, was killed in a Trenton aircraft crash. His wife Mrs Annie McLurg, formerly Miss Anne Corrie of Acton, and their young daughter survive. The crash occurred near the Trent River while a fishing party witnessed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JE McLurg
Trenton
Annie McLurg
Ottawa
Anne Corrie
Acton
McLurg
RCAF
Lada Lair McLurg
England
Empire Flying Schoel
Trenton Southe
Trent River
May Meeting of W M Society at Mrs Agar s
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman s Missionary Society of the United Church was held at Mrs Agar s home on Tuesday. President Mrs Caldwell presided with Miss Bennett leading the devotional Thy Kingdom Come. A new member was welcomed and letters were sent to sack and shut ins. The layette was dispatched and evening Jugs in July and September were scheduled. Lunch was served by Mrs Agar assisted by others. a vote of thanks to the hostess concluded the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Lo Agar
J Caldwell
Perod
Mo O2
Bennett
Benett
Do Simemons
Mo Mainprice
Mo B Mowat
A Orr
Jo Moore
Binnie
Rol Johnson
EC Pickering
Cannon
Meo
Hawthorne
Wang
Agar
Ma B Mowat
E Rawthomé
Jod Ken Phedy
OB Davenport
Lindsay
Stan
Heebunson
Max Tuck
Stan Rebunson
Canfor
Guelph
VAL Scholarships
Mem
Peter Melaean
Stan Hakinson
Stephen Cone
Mery
Service
Nass Heweve
Nassa
Stan Hobinson
Mas Cor Davenport
Bert
Abe
Halpatien Park
Lawsille
Robinson
Sears
Sacred Ground
David Henderson
Nassagaweva
Henderson
Reesee
W DB Britton
Mra
Stane Robinson
Martin Davenport
Galway
Davenport
Kennedy
Local nursing graduates receive diplomas in Guelph ceremony
At War Memorial General Hospital Mall the annual graduation of nineteen nurses from the SR Oeth class took place. The Nightingale Pledge was recited as diplomas were presented by Mrs Me RenNovef and the Womens Thosgatal. Doreen Woran Vane led prize awards from the Junior Hospital League with speeches by Miss Dover Acton Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SR Oeth
Eace
Guelph
War Memorial General Hospital
Urien
Thosgatal
Teaders Glade
Akins
Guelph Dorthy
Taskwood
Miss Dover
Will Acton Mass Doreen Woran Vane
Junior Hospital League
May Meeting of Knox YWCA Held at Manse
The Knox YWCA met at the Manse in May with Mr Fred Anderson presiding. Miss Marguerite Rosell and Mr Somerville led scripture, Miss Florence Elliot led prayer, and Miss Habe Rastell gave a pleasing salu. The group arranged plans for the Silver Anniversary service and hosted a dainty luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Fred Anderson
Marguerite Rosell
Somerville
Florence Elliot
O'Hara
Habe Rastell
SS Delmer
Roh Armstring
Halton CCFL Candidate Wo Bert Roo Shane Named
Oakville electrical engineer Wo Bert Roo Shane chosen as CCF candidate for Halton riding on June. Formerly with One Canadian Broadcasting System and radar consultancy for the American forces, he runs a small fruit and vegetable term. Trafalgar Townsity photo by Ross Pearet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo ‘Bert’Roo Shane
Oakville
CCF
Halton
Trafalgar—Townstiy
Ross Pearet
Miss Sybal Bennett Chosen as Halton Progressive Conservative Candidate
In Milton Halton a large crowd at Town Hall selected Miss Sybal Bennett daughter of a local man as the Progressive Conservative candidate for the Halton riding. Leaders praised her commitment, while several notable locals declined to run. Bennett stressed party unity and progress, noting her long history with the party and her belief in its future. A S Nicholson announced the result amid cheers and a floral tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woaman Lawser
Sybal Bennett
Cheargetow
Mas
Halton
Georgy Bo Eliott
Milton
Warren Nicholson Burlington
Charles W. Hillmer
Oakville
A S Nicholson
Maw Bennett
Miss Bennett
Jod McNally
Georgetown
Progressive Conservative Association
Sou
Earkier
Quebec
Ontario
Larry Skey
Toronto _Trinity
Limehouse Institute Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At Memorial Hall May 10 the Limehouse Institute elected officers for 1949 50 led by President Mrs F Miller and 1st VP Mrs Koughley A list of district and branch directors and convenors followed with reports showing year finances near a Meeawed dollars The meeting closed with the National Anthem and a social half hour The next meeting is in June at Miss C McCulloughs home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeas Institute
Moemorial Hall
Mis
Samoun’ Con Sens
Peper
Miss McCullough
Une
F Miller
Koughley
Ko Ostull
Mas Jo Ellerby
Gisty
E Karn
E Sanford
FE Batkin
A’ Smethuret
R McVey
Roll Call
YS Men’s Club Hosts Ladies Auxiliary for Club Night
The YS Men’s Club hosted the Ladies Auxiliary at Cotton Fields Golf Club last Thursday. Members and guests named include Mrs So Narton Mrs W Wolfe Mrs A of Buchanan Mrs Jo Graham and others. After a steak or chicken meal Past President Wes Wolfe thanked the auxiliary for their year of support and urged continued help. They were later entertained at a theatre in Guelph and the club closed with dance plans for Acton Park Pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Fields Golf Club
Ys Mens Club
So Narton
W Wolfe
A of Buchanan
Jo Graham
Heard
Kirknesas
No Bard
Wo Denny
Co Cooke Mass Reta McNabb
Ho Otterbein
Mary Bradley
Fo Footitt
Ho Helwig
Ho Jelley
Wes ‘Wolfe
Guelph
Ken Mackenzie
Acton Park
Polish Frozen Poultry Exports Totals 1948
Polish exports of frozen poultry in 1948 reached 2 thousand tons valued at $7 million. The sector projected exports of 10 thousand tons in the area, indicating growth expectations for the industry.
Halton Music Festival draws thousands of students and crowds
The Halton Music Festival closed after a two day run near Milton with about 18 000 students from across the county participating. Local pupils, including Donna McMillan and Martin Davenport, earned top honors in various classes while prizes and scholarships were awarded. Officials commended school boards and municipalities for funding and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton
Donna McMillan
Nasagaweya
Cupper
Halton County Council
North Halton High School
Uedeftaret Holmes
Faye Clements
Anne Pielkett Rackoew
Marion Wilson
Muriel Bristow
Jamee Hall
Marion Hepburn
Cant
Ross Pearen
Haltom
Go © Atkins
Trafalgar
Vera Rus
Choi
Carel
Sagas Township
Martin Davenport
Halton County
J A Lockhart
Turlington
L. Lo Skuce
McNeily Powell wedding at Georgetown manse
In Georgetown at the United Church manse on May 7 Rev John Mc Smith joined Aileen Powell and Eneil McNeils in marriage. The bride wore blue with red rose corsage. reception followed at the bride’s Milton home. They plan a northern honeymoon and will live in Kitchener. Also notes a 1910 US agriculture report on potato crop costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Georgetown
John Mc Smith
Aileen Powell
Mim
John Powell
Milton
Eneil McNeils
Rutherglen
Mroo
Albert Stapleton
Stapleton
Kitchener
Community Event Notices Mix of Local Activities
Announcements list May events around Acton Milton and Campbellville. Includes bowling opening May 4th, motorcycle race May 24 at Georgetown Fair Grounds, tea and baking sale May 14 in Cedar Valley, Western dance May 25 at Rand Milton, garden party June 1 at Acton Park, performance by Russ Creighton in Toronto, Kidd Aakers show May 14 at Masonic Hall Campbellville with post show dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Russ Creighton
Toronto
Kidd Aakers
Masonic Hall
Campbellville
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Mill Street
Council
Tennant
Bell Telephone Coo Renoires
APU
Thompson Motors
County of Halton
Talbot
Cale
Vlw.a. of Knox Church
Ldr
W. M. Society
MRS, Agar's
Big County
Knox Y.W.A
Manse
Halton Ccfl
Mixe Sybil Bennett
K.C
Limehouse Institute
Know Church
Vera Russell
North Halton
Sato Rural
Aims
Maureen Hepburn
Glen Williams
Gitla Dinka
Linbrook
Trene Racinsky
Tansley
Valary Nash
Snyder
Joan Coverdale
Cedar Springs
Kathleen McPhail
Moffat
Valerie Nurse
Ashkrove
Lom Greenles
Boys Rural
Kim McKendrick
USA Potato Support
United States Department of Agriculture
Semaon
Georgetown Fair Grounds
Adminson Sc
St Albans
Cedar Valley Cowboys
Rand Milton
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