Ten Left Homeless By Flames In Esquesing Fire
A two storey farm house in Esquesing township burned last Thursday leaving ten homeless from the Munson and Betterman families. Firefighters aided by a stream pump fought the blaze over two hours. Henry Vandermeulen rescued three month old Johnny Betterman from a upstairs bed as the rear kitchen erupted in flames. The Betterman family, Belgium immigrants, sheltering with Frans Lebon while seeking new accommodations.
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William G. Munson
Esquesing
G. Betterman
Milton
A. E. Clement
G. Bundy
Mr. Munson
Johnny
Henry Vandermeulen
Henry
Monique
Patrick
Ernest
Joseph
Mary Anne
Mr. Botterman
Botterman
Betterman
Canada
Belgium
Munson
Frans.Lebon
R.R
Break-in Investigated at Orton Public School
OPP probe into a Tuesday break-in at Orton Public School after furnishings were demolished and a radio reported missing. Officers continue to investigate this week.
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OPP
Orton_public school
Nominations Set This Afternoon for Halton District
Nominations for Halton district are scheduled in Milton town hall from 1 to 2 PM with three candidates already named. Stan Hall of the Conservative party, Stanley Allen of the CCF, and William Anderson of the Liberal party are expected to be officially entered. Advance polls run June 2 to 4 in Milton Oakville and Burlington, election day is June 9 with polling notices posted countywide.
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Halton
Milton Town Hall
Stan Hall
Stanley Allen
C.C.F
William Anderson
Milton
Oakville
Burlington
Inter-County Tennis League Exec Named
A meeting at Acton club house on May 13 planned an inter county tennis league with four to five towns. Brampton and Milton took part last year, Preston absent, Hespeler showed interest. Jack Russell of Brampton was elected president and Mrs W Dumarch of Acton secretary treasurer. An executive will include two captains from each club. Scheduling postponed until June to confirm team numbers.
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Acton
Brampton
Milton
Preston
Acton High School Upgrade Under Way
Excavation begins for an east wing addition to Acton High School adding three classrooms a storage room and a nurse’s room with corridor. Debentures of 40000 issued to fund the project contracted by J B Mackenzie and Son. The existing nurse’s room becomes a hallway to the new wing and the L shaped building is expected ready for fall classes.
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Acton High School
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Empire Day Awards At Special School Assemblies
Empire Day awards were presented at two special assemblies at the public school on Friday. Pupils observed Empire Day with patriotic music and recitations. Books from the Duke of Devonshire chapter of the O D E were given to each class by Miss M Z Bennett and Mrs C Kirkness.
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Pulic
Duke of Devonshire
M. Z. Bennett
C. Kirkness
Mrs Black
Juniior Assembly
Mary
Church Ball League Schedule Draw Up
A schedule of softball games was drawn up at the YMCA during the church softball league’s second meeting on Wednesday evening. Boys aged eight to twelve from eight churches will form six teams for summer play.
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Y.M.C.A
YMCA Day Camp Draws Near With 96 Boys and 80 Girls
About 96 boys and 80 girls have registered for the YMCA day camp this summer. The camps run 12 days each in July for boys and August for girls. Activities include sports crafts movies and tours of local plants and stations.
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Y.M.C.A
Bob Bray Shaw
Brayshaw
Leaders’ Corps
Ford
A. V. Roe
Kitchener
Dent
Glasser's Disease Identified in Ontario Swine
The Ontario Veterinary College reports a swine illness named Glasser's Disease, primarily in young pigs during their first three months. Symptoms include slight fever, coughing, and frequent joint soreness in hips, hooks, and knees, with transport and diet changes increasing risk. Researchers led by Dr. C. R. Carter traced the cause to organisms between bacteria and viruses.
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Ontario
Glasser
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph
Hanover
Germany
C. R. Carter
Department of Bacteriology
Ed McHugh Sets Fourth in Ten Mile Waterdown Race
In a hot ten mile race at Waterdown Ed McHugh finished fourth in one hour four minutes. The winner completed five laps in 58 minutes. Mayor Whitey Sheridan took third in a field of 17 as several runners dropped out. McHugh earned a leather travelling case and Wilson Allenby placed 10th in the open two mile, receiving a wallet. Victoria Day events included ball games and children’s races with a postrace gathering at Sheridan’s home to view his trophy room.
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Ed. McHugh
Waterdown
Whitey Sheridan
Wilson Allenby
Sheridan
Salvation Army Band to Parade and Concert in Acton Park
The Salvation Army Band from Guelph led by Bandmaster Sid Cross will parade through Acton and perform a park concert. Senior Captain Frank Moss announced the event tied to the current fundraising campaign. Mayor Tyler is expected to speak briefly and door to door canvassing will occur Friday with Dick Bean as local chairman.
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Salvation Army
Guelph
Sid Crossland
Acton
Frank Moss
Guelph Citadel Corps
Tyler
Bill Benson
Dick Bean
Walter Woodburn
Bank of Nova Scotia
Planning Board Takes Firm Stand Over Local Land Use
The Planning Board in Acton debated subdivision rules and zoning during a special session. E Braida proposed a 12 jot subdivision on No 7 highway and urged five per cent land dedication or cash in lieu. Corona Shoe Co. sought a factory extension adjacent to a subdivision in a residential zone, prompting a board stance against nonconforming development. The panel also reviewed the Old Beardmore property plan permitting a 50-foot wide street under certain conditions.
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Planning Board
Acton
E.braida
Braida
OK Beardmore
Corona Shoe Co. Ltd
Glenlea
Boardmore
Adventures In Citizenship Inspires Students At Ottawa
Prime Minister addresses the Rotary initiated Adventures in Citizenship event in Ottawa. Sixteen hundred seventy six Canadian students attended. speakers included St Laurent and Pickersgill. Students visited Parliament and the Supreme Court and met MPs before returning home.
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Joe Jang
Acton High School
Ottawa
The
Free Press
Rotary Club
Canada
McGregor
Easson
St. Laurent
Citizenship
Pickersgill
Solon Low
George Drew
Whitton
Parliament
Supreme Court
Carleton College
Mackenzie King
Parlia‘ment
Acton Housing Boom Signals Record Year Start
New Acton building permits total about 198 500 by end of April 1955, far surpassing 1954. January issued none, February 7 500, March 165 000 for about 23 houses mostly in Glenlea. April 26 000 plus 1 000 garage repair. Lakeview subdivision soon underway.
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Acton
Or. Lamb
Glenlea
Lakeview
Third Doctor Acton Family Moves to Wellington Street
A family relocation details a move to Wellington Street Alen Robbie will accompany them with their two daughters. Another daughter remains in Montreal. The text indicates plans and locations across Scotland and Montreal with unspecified dates.
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Acton
Buckner
Wellington
St Alen
Robbie
Will
Scotland
Montreal
Johnston Couple Celebrates 57th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs R L Johnston marked their 57th wedding anniversary with a quiet observance at home on Wednesday. Acton friends sent hearty congratulations.
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R. L. Johnston
Acton
PUC Approves Mill Street Light Standards South Side
The Public Utilities Commission authorized new light standards and bulk holders for two blocks of Mill Street on the south side. The project, requested by the council, will be installed along the planned sidewalk stretch this year, with costs borne by the subdivider for the Glenlea subdivision.
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Mill Street
Public Utilities Commission
Glenlea
North Halton Urban Board finalizes trade fair booth plans
The North Halton Urban Board completed final arrangements for its display at the International Trade Fair in Ac ton. The board approved a petty cash fund, ordered extra passes, and set a schedule of booth personnel from Milton Georgeton and Ac ton. Acton will represent the three towns, with Georgetown supplying daily flowers. Discussions included natural gas prospects and future engineering arrangements post Mr. Simmons.
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North Halton
Dincess Natural Gas
Georgetown
Walter Gray
I. McGeachie
W. L. Dutton
United Gas and Fuel Co
Milton
Acton
Ross—Simmons
Simmons
Urban Board
Tyler
Iteelf
Presentation Made To Miss D Folster
Miss Daisy Folster received a retirement presentation marking her long service. The event honored her dedication and included remarks from colleagues and local officials.
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D. Folster
Daisy Folster
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Inter-County Tennis League
Exec
Sharleen Marshall
Anna van der Polder
Glad
Church Ball
Rotary Queen
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Acton Today
Chamber of Commerce
Fish Derby
P.U.C
J. McGeachie
Grand Valley Metermen
Hamburg
Associa
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Electrical_Utilities
Windsor
Hydro Department
Commission
D. Mason
W. Kelly
Grant Withers
Mason
Lakeview Subdivision
Ite
Urban Board Meets
Acton Gas and Oil
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