Ten Left Homeless By Flames In Esquesing Township
A two story farm home owned by William G. Munson near Milton burned last Thursday leaving ten people homeless. The Betterman family eight including six children sheltered with relatives as firefighters from Milton District battled the blaze for over two hours. Johnny three months old was saved by Henry Vandermeulen who upstairs rescued the baby. Neighbors aided with water from a nearby stream and a portable pump. The Munson house sustained heavy fire and smoke damage. the Bettermans plan to seek new accommodation while Belgian immigrant families adapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Probed at Orton Public School
Ontario Provincial Police investigate a break-in at Orton Public School on Tuesday evening. Officers report furnishings demolished and a radio missing amid the incident this week.
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OPP
Orton_public
Nominations Set This Afternoon for Halton District
Nominations for the Halton electoral district are held this afternoon at Milton town hall from 1 to 2. Three candidates have been named by party groups in the county: Stan Hall Conservative, Stanley Allen CCF, and William Anderson Liberal. Advance polls run June 2 to 4 in Milton Oakville and Burlington, with election day June 9. Notices of polling places have been posted countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton Town Hall
Stan Hall
Stanley Allen
C.C.F
William Anderson
Milton
Oakville
Burlington
Inter-County Tennis League Exec Named
At a Acton club house meeting on May 13 four towns planned an inter county league with Brampton Milton and Hespeler represented Preston absent. Jack Russell Brampton was elected president and Mrs W Dumarch Acton secretary treasurer. An executive panel will include two captains from each club. Schedule drawing delayed until June to confirm team count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Brampton
Milton
Preston
Acton High School adds three classrooms in new wing
Excavation begun for an east wing expansion at Acton High School adding three classrooms a storage room and nurse's room with corridor. Debentures of 40 000 issued to finance the L shaped addition by J B Mackenzie and Son contractors. Expected ready for fall classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Empire Day Awards Presented At Special School Assemblies
Empire Day awards were given at two special assemblies in the public school on Friday. Pupils observed Empire Day with programs of music and recitations. Books were presented to each classroom by the Duke of Devonshire chapter of the IODE.
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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 second church league meeting at the YMCA on Wednesday evening. Boys aged eight to twelve represent the participating churches. Six teams are expected to enter the league for summer play.
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Y.M.C.A
Near 200 Sign Up for Y M C A Day Camp
Nearly 200 youths have registered for the Y M C A day camp with 96 boys and over 80 girls confirmed. Camp runs 12 days for each group in July and August, daily sessions include sports games handicrafts and movies. Tours of area plants and stations are planned along with talent shows and a closing party.
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Y.M.C.A
Bob Bray Shaw
Brayshaw
Leaders’ Corps
Ford
A. V. Roe
Kitchener
Dent
Glasser's Disease Noted in Ontario Swine Herds
Ontario Veterinary College researchers identify Glasser's Disease as the swine illness in young pigs across districts. The infection causes mild fever coughing and often sore joints especially in hip hook and knee joints. Transportation parasites and diet changes raise risk. organisms are midway between bacteria and viruses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Glasser
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph
Hanover
Germany
C. R. Carter
Department of Bacteriology
Waterdown Ten Mile Race Ends With Strong Finish
Ed Mc Hugh placed fourth in a gruelling ten mile race held in Waterdown on a hot day finishing the course in one hour four minutes. The event drew 17 starters with several dropping out in the heat. Whitey Sheridan, the mayor, took third, while Wilson Allenby competed in the open two mile race finishing 10th of 15 and receiving a wallet.
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Ed. McHugh
Waterdown
Whitey Sheridan
Wilson Allenby
Sheridan
Salvation Army Band Parade And Park Concert Planned
The Salvation Army Band from Guelph led by Bandmaster Sid Gross will parade through Acton and perform a park concert. Senior Captain Frank Moss announces the campaign for donations with Mayor Tyler expected to speak briefly. Bill Benson leads the canvass. Dick Bean chairs the door-to-door drive Friday. many local ladies volunteer. Walter Woodburn handles campaign funds at the Bank of Nova Scotia. Acton sits at 1150 feet above sea level.
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Salvation Army
Guelph
Sid Grossland
Acton
Frank Moss
Guelph Citadel Corps
Tyler
Bill Benson
Dick Bean
Walter Woodburn
Bank of Nova Scotia
Planning Board Takes Firm Stand in Local Land Use Case
The Planning Board and Acton residents clash over subdivision rules and land use. E Braid a proposes a 12 jot subdivision on No 7 highway and seeks five percent land dedication or cash in lieu. Corona Shoe Co Ltd seeks to extend a factory into a residential area adjacent to Glenlea development.
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Planning Board
Acton
E.braida
Braida
OK Beardmore
Corona Shoe Co. Ltd
Glenlea
Boardmore
Prime Minister Addresses Group On Adventures In Citizenship
A Rotary Ottawa event featured 176 Canadian students including Acton High School’s Joe Jang who joined the four day program. Dignitaries such as Prime Minister St Laurent and Mayor Whitton spoke, with tours of Parliament and the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Booms As Permits Survey Four Months
New building in Acton tops 198 000 dollars for January through April. A total of about 27 new houses largely in the Glenlea subdivision are under way, with Lakeview subdivision developments imminent. Compared with 1954, March 1955 shows a dramatic rise. January and February show small totals, while April gains reflect ongoing construction.
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Acton
Or. Lamb
Glenlea
Lakeview
Third Doctor Acton Plans Move to Wellington Street
Notes indicate Dr Acton and Mr Buckner will relocate to Wellington Street. Robbie will accompany them. They have two daughters in Scotland and another daughter in Montreal, with plans to reunite later.
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Acton
Buckner
Wellington
St Alen
Robbie
Will
Scotland
Montreal
Johnston couple celebrates 57th anniversary at home
Mr and Mrs R L Johnston marked their 57th wedding anniversary with a quiet celebration at their home on Wednesday. Local friends sent hearty congratulations and warm wishes.
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R. L. Johnston
Acton
P U C authorizes light standards for Mill Street blocks on South Side
The Public Utilities Commission approved new light standards and bulk holders for two blocks of Mill Street on the south side. The work, requested by the council, will follow anchors already installed in the sidewalk. Arrangements also noted for Glenlea subdivision lighting with costs borne by the subdivider. More items from the session included staff changes in the hydro department and maintenance concerns at the disposal plant.
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Mill Street
Public Utilities Commission
Glenlea
Tion
Electrical_Utilities
Windsor
Acton
P.U.C
Hydro Department
Commission
D. Mason
W. Kelly
Grant Withers
Mason
Lakeview
J. Lambert
A. M. MacPherson
Shap
F. Oakes
Ite
Urban Board Finalizes Trade Fair Booth Plans
The North Halton Urban Board completed display booth arrangements for the International Trade Fair in Ac ton. A 3.30 p.m. Friday press tour was scheduled and 12 extra passes approved. The board named E Acton as permanent representative for Milton Georgeton and Acton. Petty cash of 106 was approved for Mr Bart and Georgetown to supply daily booth flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
Dincess Natural Gas
Georgetown
Walter Gray
I. McGeachie
W. L. Dutton
United Gas and Fuel Co
Ime
Presentation Made To Miss D Folster
Miss Daisy Folster received a presentation recognizing her retirement. The ceremony honored her years of service and contributions to the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Folster
Daisy Folster
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Inter-County Tennis League
Exec
Sharleen Marshall
Anna van de Polder
Church Ball
Rotary Queen
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Acton Today
Chamber of Commerce
Fish Derby
J. McGeachie
Grand Valley Metermen
Hamburg
Associa
Urban Board Meets
Acton Gas and Oil
Ross—Simmons
Simmons
Urban Board
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