Hughes Cleaver Named Halton Liberal Standard Bearer
Hughes Cleaver of Burlington was chosen as Liberal candidate for Halton in the coming federal election. Delegates at Milton Vows Hall praised his long seat for Halton since 1834 and promised strong support. Mitchell, as guest speaker, defended Liberal record on social legislation and attacked Conservative policies while pledging health care and old age pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Cleaver
Burlington
Halton
Cleaver
Cleavers
Milton Vows
CCF
Canada
House of Commons
Humphreys Mitchell
Howe
North Star
Trans-Canada Airlines
George Drew
Murray McPhail
Ottawa
Ross_ Ballantyne
Oakville
Shalton
Buddy Whitney
Oakville Young Liberal Association
Humphrey Mitchell
Mahon
Campbelville
May meeting of Knox Church WMS draws varied program
The Knox Church Woman’s Missionary Society met May 1 in the church close room. Home Helpers chaired the session with opening readings by Mrs Mainorize, scripture by Mr F McCutcheon and Mrs Wathinag, and prayers by Mrs D McLellan. A quartet sang Let the lower lights be charming. A missionary letter from Armitish Gulans was read by Miss Isabel Anderson. An address by Rev. Mr Armstrong Uwen impressed attendees. The meeting closed with a prayer by Mr Armatreag and a dainty lunch served by the Home Helpers.
North Halton High board sets central site plan for Acton school
The North Halton High School Board met in Acton to approve payments totaling 1,012,641 dollars and to discuss insurance coverage for schools and equipment. A committee including municipal reps will meet Education officials about establishing a school adjoining Acton. Seventeen principal applications were received but not acted on as the meeting ran past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
Acton
Department of Education
Roxy Manager George Robinson Promoted to City Role
George Robinson, longtime energetic Roxy Theatre manager, is advanced to the city manager post in St Thomas. He leaves Acton soon as Lewis Miller becomes Acton Theatre manager and C J Prittove moves to projectionist duties. Best wishes extend for his continued success in St Thomas.
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Roxy
Geo. Robinson
George Robinson
Roxy Theatre
Odemnino St Thomas
Lewis Miller
Kitchener
Acton Theatre
C. J. Prittove
Guelph
Ratinson
Acton
St. Thomas
Softball Series For Acton Park This Summer
Acton Park hosts a summer softball series revived from two years ago with Force Electric beating Farmers 6 to 5 in the opener on Empire Day. A schedule is being prepared for publication next week. This week Beandmore faces Baxter Labs Friday and Baxter’s Tuesday follow-up. The diamond, promoted for a needed facelift, is expected to be ready for league play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spertlers
Acton Park
Force Liretric
Acton
Force Flectric
Beandmore
Baxter Labs
Force Electric
Baxter
Thi Pe
Emtrat
Alzas
Acton Opens Season with 8-7 Win over Hamilton Rec
Acton started the 1949 baseball campaign with an 8 to 7 victory over Hamilton Recreation. Sam Snyder earned the win with five strikeouts, fending off a late rally as Acton built a big second inning and held on through the seventh. Ryder starred with a homer and a triple, while Masales and Scott added key hits as Acton never trailed after the second frame.
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Atton
Matt Tyler
Hamilton Recreationals
Sam Snyder
Hee Uc
Acton Lab
Rod” Hyder
Robinson
Scott
Homes
Seki
Dikin
Scott Sekie
Orst
Snyder
Acton
Ryder
Recs
Hardener
Radersk
Masters
Wallerhouse
Waterhouse
Masales
Yehida
Vishnut
Shimku
Wally
Sven Mis
Nees
Hamuillun
Shimba
Vehidu
Dikiu
Vishimui
Hoshinota
Yamamasu
Walls
Roy
Jordan, NM
Footitt
Ef. Ryder
Liberal candidate Hughes Cleaver chosen for Halton
Hughes Cleaver was unanimously selected as the Liberal candidate to represent Halton at the general election. The Liberal convention in Milton last Thursday evening approved the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
House of Commons
Milton
Attendance at Halton Children's Aid annual meeting in Milton
The Halton County Children's Aid Society held its annual meeting at St Pauls United Church Milton with wide attendance from across the county and neighboring societies. Sybil Hennett KC gave the address stressing family unity and spiritual values, while G F Thompson outlined legislative changes and the push to keep families intact. Officers were elected for the coming year and refreshments followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid Society
County of Halton
St Pauls United Church
Milton
Frotestant Children’s Homes
Toronto
Sybil Hennett, KC
Pied County Children Aid Society
Mra G Elliott Miss
Thompson
Georgetown
ED. Mahon
Campbellville
Edna Gorter
Millan
Charles L. Kirkness
G. W. McKenzie
Acton
W. A. Weaver
L. J. Lee
Burlington
C.G Reid
ME Nixon
Er. Phinn
Cameron Hillmer
W. Allan Campbell
Oakville
George Leslie
Fesquesing
Velma Searms
Nelson
W. G.mackenzie Robinson
Trafalgar
Mig Mary Pernt
Freeman
William van Sickle
The
United Church
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Massey Sr
Mr and Mrs Massey Sr celebrated their fiftieth anniversary on Saturday May 21 at their Young Street home with many neighbors stopping by to offer congratulations. An evening surprise party followed a day of well wishes. the couple married in England in 1800 and settled in Wrathbridge, Canada in 1902, with Mr Massey long employed by Beardmore and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis J Massey
Young Street
Mra Massey
England
Canada
Wrathbridge
Masry
Beardmore and Co
Acton
Lote
Massey
Guelph
Savage and Co
Frances Chew receives multiple bridal showers before wedding
Frances Chew, president of the St Joseph's Young Ladies Sodality, was honored with two showers. Miss Patsy Duval hosted a May 17 gathering with a dainty lunch and gifts. Mrs Ida Lindsay and Miss Irma Kentner hosted a separate shower at Mrs Liandau's home with many friends and another luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Chew
Young Ladies Sodality
St Jooseph’s Church
Frances
Patsy Duval
Tureday
Mra C Idnisay
Mixa Irma Kentner
Miss Chew
Mra Liandaa
Nephew of Father Morgan Celebrates Mass at St Josephs
On Sunday Mayland Rev Fr Francis Morgan of Hamilton newly ordained priest and nephew of Nev Fs Vt Morgan Acton celebrated High Mass at St Josephs Church The altar was decorated with white lilacs and cut flowers After Mass Fr Morgan was presented with a purse and address by R J Araida on behalf of parishioners He thanked the congregation and blessed each parishioner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayland
Francis Morgan
Hamilton
Nev Fs Vt
Federal Grant Funds Expanded Dental Public Health Program
The Health Unit in Halton County receives a large federal grant to start a comprehensive dental public health program beginning with the reopening of schools in September. Dr. B J O Meara will head the division, with a trained dental nurse and a mobile trailer exam room. The project focuses on prevention and annual school child examinations with future preschool screening at Child Health Centres. The aim is early continuous dental care to produce dentally healthy adults and address a major public health issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Department of Health
Halton County
B. J. O'Meara
Dental Public Wealth
O'Meara
University of Manchester
Busy week at the Free Press before Victoria Day
The Free Press reports a hectic period with voter lists to finalize, thousands of names printed, and staff stretched. A new building addition nears occupancy while contractors finish cleaning, painting, and electrical work to ready the plant for machines and lighting.
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Ain
Vibe Free
Daning
Tefure
Victoria
Free Press
Jones and VarnGals
Mor Male
Vieitorn
Nassapgaweya Centenary Plans Hit July Highlights
Nassapgaweya residents plan three day centennial reunion in Brookville Township Hall with a comprehensive township history. The event will feature a history including Joshua Norrish’s early days book, scarce copies at SS each, photographs of the Township Hall and Reeves, and limited printings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasagaweya
Brookville
Ihia County
Joahua Norrish
Norrish
Reeves
Nessingaweya
Community Picnic at Bannockburn School
On Monday night residents gathered at Bannockburn School for a picnic hosted by the farm forums committee. The event featured base ball, night games under flood light, euchre winners Mary Matthews and Bill Moffer, crokinole champs Evelyn and Bil McDonald, plus ping pong and lunch for attendees.
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Bannockburn School
Kennedy
Morrison
RL. Davidson
W. G. Moffat
Mary Matthews
Bill Moffer
Evelyn
Bil McDonald
Toronto Visitors Entertained by Acton Lodge Branch
Acton Lodge hosted Toronto visitors from the Orange Lodges on May 17 at the Hall at Crewson's Corners. The Toronto members initiated a class of candidates for the Acton Lodge. Bro das. BR Chalmers received an honorary membership certificate during a social period that followed.
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Acton
Toronto
Crewson’s Corners
Acton Lodge
Brodas
BR Chalmers
Plastic household gloves heat resistant and durable
The Financial Post reports plastic household and garden gloves with soft napped linings that absorb moisture and perspiration. The lining reduces heat transfer, keeping hands comfortable in hot water, cleaning, soap, or kitchen greases, according to makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Financial Post
New Equipment Discussed by Utilities Comm
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a regular meeting Thursday evening. A letter from HEPC Ontario described an automatic switch at the substation reducing cutoff time to two seconds, with the superintendent to ensure no industrial users are affected. Plans included meter installation at the Conservative club rooms and assessing street light needs with council approval. Six new water services were added, and a 60 cycle power changeover is being prepared for summer 1953. Tender ads were planned for pump house expansion. several accounts were approved for payment.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
Hepc of
Ontario
Ameuo
Requiee
AMEU
T Seynuckh
Mil Street
Mc Seynuckh
Commindon
F G Tyler
Mill Street
Mra R Sly
Bell Telephone
Telephone Company
A. Young
Wilbur Street
Council
Lambert
Acton Row
Main Street
Wilson
Ilydro Department
Bell Tel. Co
HEPC
Mackenzie & Son
MacDonald Electric
Sangamo Co Ltd
Federal
Palmer
Local 38 Meeting Tonight and Upcoming Osher Events
Local 38 meets at Legion Hall tonight at 8 pm. Mile of Money fundraiser planned for Lake Side Chapter LODE on Saturday. United Church event hosts tea and home made candy on Saturday May 28 from 3 to 8 pm in Sunday School room. Kidd Baker's Radio Cowboy Show appears at Masonic Hall in Semphaleite Monday May 30, final appearance of season. There is a post-show dance for adults and children.
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United Church WA
Kidd Baker
Te Masonic Hall
Semphaleite
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Liberal
Namie
Knox Church
WMS
Rhe Yamilton
Shinton
Snyder—S
Shintoni
Snyder —S
Dikix
Vehida
Mitchell, W
Napoleon
Children’s Aid
Saskatchewan
Father Morgan
ST. Josephs
Nassapgaweya
Bannockburn
Acton Branch
Walton County
Pwlfa Pvt
Fergus
Acton & Hamilton
Charlen Wilson
Nelisea
Legion Hall
Jame @h
Lakeside
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