Superintendent Wilson Honored by Electrical Assoc
Supt. C Wilson received a certificate and medal from the Electrical Association at Guelph for saving Robert Dixon’s life after a near fatal pole accident on July 2 last year in Acton. The presentation was made by Mr W McLachlan with attendees from Acton Public Utilities and local hydro officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Chas Wo Wilen
W. McLachlan
Robert Dison
Alice Street
Acton
Dyxon
Wolaon
Kenney
Dixon
Disat
Bettisa
Wilson
Ewe Kicknew
Comminoner
Aod
Ma Arthur and
Meare
Jo Lambert Ani
Rognvaldson
Acton Public Utilities
Hydro
Mr & Maddock
Ro Lawle
Canadian Electrical Association
Chan W. Wilson
Acton Pubite Utilition
Acton Softball Schedule Begins Next Tuesday
Five acton teams under the acton athletic association play a season starting next Tuesday with Kachlins facing Force Electric and Canadian Wool facing Mae Tere. The schedule runs through August 2 with playoffs determining the champion and a trophy and player replicas awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Athletic Association
Force Electric
Beardmote
Menard
Heantmere
Deathmere
Masters
Fores Electric
Beasmere
Rachlins
Itandard
First Home Built on Cobble Hill Slope Shown in Window
A letter from Mia Wi of Grasic Ontario describes the early Cobble Hill home built by her husband Albert Hrnstow who died in World War I. The piece recalls the first residence on the Cobble Hill slope and a family photo displayed in the Free Press window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Wi
Grasic
Ontario
Cabble
Albert Hrnstow
Hyeert
Frew Press
Pilot Officer Howard Norton Returns Home to Acton
Pilot Officer Howard Norton arrived in Acton last Thursday after completing overseas service. He served as navigator on the England to India flight route and has finished his work abroad, with many friends joining his father and sister to welcome him safely home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Norton
Acton
Howard
Thea
England
India
Rev A W Fosbury Elected Moderator Halton Presbytery
The Halton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada held its second regular meeting for 1946 47 on a Thursday in a Baptist church. Rev A W Fosbury was elected moderator by acclamation after serving part of the year as chairman. The session included prayers by Rev L Poole and reports on correspondence, ministerial applications, a treasurer’s address by R F Sanderson, and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
United Church of Canada
Baptist Church
Aceton
Hewr. L. Poole
Moffat
Mites
R. F. Sanderson
Oakville
Presbytery
Active Servicemen Exempt From Poll Tax This Year
Acton council grants poll tax exemption for the year to men who served in the last war. The meeting covered fire safety, oil burner permits, park fencing, and town lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Aer Park
Williams
Harrop
Gregory
Council
Armstrong, Anderson and Co. Wat
Anderon
Anderson
MiJton
Walton Juniors Stage Plowing Match This Saturday
Hatton Junior Farmers plan a plowing match at J A M Taylor farm near Hornby on May 25. Entrants from Acton Milton Norval and Palermo compete for a prize donated by W Robertson. Clerk Young will coach and judge with a demonstration on plow setting at 9 50 a m. Weather permitting a large turnout is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton
J. A.m.taylor Farm
Hornby
Geo. S. Alking
Hatton Junior Farmers
Keren
Acton Continuation School appoints new assistant
At a special Acton School Board meeting Donald W McLean of Lucknow was named assistant at Acton Continuation School with a salary of 600. Principal Stewart’s pay rose to 2400 and Miss Heatley’s to 1300 to align with veteran staff. Board approved science room equipment costing 1090 with delivery months away. Secretary reported a 100 down payment for a new duplicator and funds received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School
Donald Wo Mclean
Lucknow
Acton Continuation School
Stewart
Miss Heatley
Splendid Local Play by Y's Men's Club
The Acton Y's Men presented Nothing but the Truth at Town Hall for three nights last week. Frederick Isham's high standard Samuel French play featured a strong local cast under Syd J. Lorne with Karl Klenter and Mal Robinson assisting. The evening included an orchestra directed by Charles Mason and magic interludes by Geo. Mazon Ald. The run drew praise for clear truth in dialogue and overall entertaining execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y
Frederick S. Isham
Syd J. Lorne
Karl Klanter
Mal Robinson
Robert Uennett
Monty Roote
EM. Ralston
Ssam Lorne
Lick Donnelly
Ray Arbie
Calrence van’ du» Leis
Fret Hebony Tishop Doran
Grant Kallesteien
Gwen Roelsteen
Mirani Ritelue
Lulu ‘Warner
Ethel Clark
Jean Harris
Mable Jackason
Verna Bean
Satie Jackson
Irene Michel
Martha Imald
Ruth Masters
Ami
Acre
Chas. Mason
Charles Mazon
Rudolph ‘Speilvogel
Reno Braida
Duke Hall
Ray Agnew
John Agar
Geo. Elliott
Geo. Smith
Geo. Simpson
Don Lamb
O. Stapleton
Doris Wilaanevinse
Geo. Mazon Ald
R. R. Parker
Y's Men's Club
Halton County Baseball Schedule Opens This Week
Halton County Intermediate Series schedules show Acton Oakville Milton Georgetown and Milton teams visiting and hosting games from May to July. Key dates include May 24 Acton at Oakville May 31 Oakville at Georgetown June 1 Oakville at Acton and Georgetown at Milton. Manitoba to use German POW labor for sugar beet work with 1500 to 2060 prisoners expected from Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Hedle
Halton
Acton
Multan
George
Blown
Oakville
Oarville
Millon
Ceorgetown
Georgetown
Milton
Scorgetown
Melton Acton
Miltary
Hth
South Oakville
Chavileth Grewguetown
Ohakville
Accon
Milon
Georg
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ontario
Cadets Impress At Acton Inspection Friday
Cadets from Acton Continuation School Cadet Corps displayed a fine showing during the annual inspection led by Major Heal. The event featured a gun demonstration, first aid, and a tour of army vehicles as Captain Whittaker of the Lorne Scots observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Wheel
Real
Millary District No. 2
Reeve Kirkness
Heal
Stewart
Whittaker
Lorne Scots
Sputehoolder
Beal
Corp
Organis
Organis« Atyon Military District
Das 16 Corp
Steal
Canada
Acton Continuation School
Acton Wark
O.C
District
Halton High School Districts Plan Explained
A summary outlines proposed changes to High School areas in Halton County and across provinces. It notes rural and urban students should have equal access to education and practical courses beyond the current curriculum. Details continue on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Paricularly Oi
Numorous
Halton County
Asx
Department of Education Ta
Acton Man Injured In Car Crash Saturday
At Rockwood Saturday afternoon a car driven by John Sdezypciak struck a hydro pole causing high tension wires to crash. Passenger Joseph Rafka of Acton sustained cuts to nose and forehead. Police charge careless driving against Sdezypetak, who faces May 2. Also note 59,094 unemployment claims filed in February, first since October 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Afernoon
John Sdezypciak
Community Notices May Events at Legion Hall and School
Euchre night Friday May 1 at Legion Hall 8 30 p m admission 2c lunch available. Acton Junior Farmers Lorne School May 30 7 00 o clock gala meeting on towing with Mr Glover gardener from Ontario guest speaker on Home and Farm Improvement. Ladies provide lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euchre
Legion Hall
Legion
Acton
Lorne
Mr. Glover
Ontario
Aepesaker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Supt. C. Wilson
The
Electrical Assoc
Mclachlan
John McLachlan
Knox Church
Beardmore
Heardmore
Hasters
Rachlin
Electrical Association Honors
C. W. Wilson
Cobbse Hill
Welconer
A. W. Fosbury
Acton Councy
Jors Woo
OO Oakes
CC Cook
Joh
L Creighton
Woj Demon
Keeve Chas Kirkiness
Holl. Hitchle
Wm. Hutt
Thatcher
W. Coles
Ice
Wo ‘Talbot
Wm J. Mele
Main
Dept. of Health
Ritelite
Woo Maltby’s Ltd
Y’s
Prinonehn Work Farms
Major Heal
C.O
Military District No. 2
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