Queen's Park approves Delrex subdivision at Georgetown
Rex Heslop announced Queen's Park has approved the Delrex subdivision at Georgetown, including over 1000 acres for housing and industrial development. NHA financing is being arranged before starting construction on the Reid farm homes and on McClure and Wilbert Cleave farms. Plans largely match those submitted to the Department of Planning. Three quarters of a mile of railway track has been laid into the sites with a spur line for Delrex. Fencing, darts, and trees are being removed as the area is prepared. Sewer and water engineering work is in progress.
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Rex’ Heslop
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Queen's Park
Delrex
Georgetown
NHA
H. Craig Reid
McClure
Wilbert Cleave
Department of Planning
Reid Farm
Cleave
Silver Medal Awarded to John Y. McNabb for Callumlus Letitia
Georgetown farmer John Y. McNabb receives a Silver Medal Certificate from the Canadian Guernsey Breeders Association for lifetime production of his cow Callumlus Letitia. In seven lactations she yielded 62,362 pounds of milk and 3,067 pounds of butterfat, average 8909M 438F. Records span two daily milkings with all but one in 305 days.
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John Y. McNabb
Georgetown
Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Callumlus
Letitia
Tenders Open For Sewer Outfall Contract
Trafalgar township council opened bids for a sewer outfall into Lake Ostarne. Ontario Construction Company of St Catharines led with 64 000 dollars, while Russell Construction of Toronto bid 65 44 and Canadian Dredge and Dock of Toronto bid 68 998.
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Lake Ostarne
Trafalgar
Counci
Ontario Construction Company of
St. Catharines
Russell Construction Company of
Toronto
Canadian Dredge and Dock Company of
Coal Oil Fumes May Clean Clock Mechanisms
A brief note suggests coal oil fumes may help clean clocks when kept in a bus atmosphere. A small piece of cotton is dipped and squeezed with the liquid, then placed near the mechanism to dislodge dust particles and improve movement.
Patience and Practice for Paperhangers
This fragment outlines a do it yourself guide for paperhangers. It mentions setting up a practice area with plywood on sawhorses, using basic tools like a knife and plumb line, and suggests steps to learn hanging skills safely while noting vendors or supplies for the craft.
Rotary bowling and civic notes from Milton area
Rotarians enjoyed a bowling session after a Tuesday meeting. A Hew Grark Y chapter for boys formed at the Y.M.C.A. Details of the new club will be reported next week. Construction began Wednesday on the Canadian Meter Co plant at Milton, starting with 70 workers. Ray Parkhouse was transferred to the Bank of Nova Scotia in Toronto. Anglican Churchmen from Acton toured the Guelph Mercury plant. The Halton Junior Farmers sponsored a chafeni service at St Paul’s United Church Milton.
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Meter Co. Ltd
Milton
Y.mlc.a
Ray Parkhouse
Bank of Nova “Scotia
Yonge
Dundas
Toronto
Acton
Guelph
the Mercury
Oakville Memorial Hospital Campaign Struggles To Reach Goal
The Oakville Memorial Hospital Campaign, boosted by a sizable donation drive and upcoming pledges from other groups, has reached unofficially 309000 dollars. Board members acknowledge a slowdown after an initial strong start and stress the need for three year pledges to push past the target. Tom Chisholm notes instalment giving is crucial for success.
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Bowers Ors
Tom Chisholm
Many Applications For Town Engineer Position
Seventeen applications were received for the Georgetown town engineer post offered at a six thousand dollar salary. Several applicants reconsidered after initial interest.
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Georgetown Town
Ensaneer
Burlington Kids Lack Play Areas
Burlington residents complain about insufficient safe play spaces for children. A local delegation urges town officials to create and protect play areas to keep youths off streets and improve neighborhood safety.
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Burlington
Greatest Heat Loss Through Roof
Historic note warns most heat escapes via the attic in average homes. Claims insulation can cut fuel use by about 25 percent. Advises regular furnace filter cleaning and replacement, checks for delayed opening valves and burner issues that cause smoky starts, and mentions blower and damper improvements for efficiency.
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Too- Irene Uta Vals
Canada
Increase Lot Size For New Building
Discussion at Georgetown council on zoning by law with Dr. Faludi and George Hewson proposing changes to minimum lot size for new subdivisions from 3 000 to 5 000 square feet and setback to 25 feet. Town clerk to withhold permits until next meeting. plan includes sewage disposal and restricting subdivision sales to uphold the by law purpose.
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Georgetown
George Hewson
T. Go Fatudi
Hewson
Claw
John D Kelly
Dion Faludt
Acton town plans public works and local assessments 1955
Town of Acton proposes sewer and street improvements along Meadvale Road Longsfield Road Churchill Road and adjacent streets. Estimated cost is 36000 with 18092 to be paid by the Corporation. special assessment over fifteen annual instalments. objections due within 21 days after first publication. notice dated May 16 1955.
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Lfmar
Te Corperataen
Acton
Nortan
Westitt
Koatien
Tin
Tin Mfoissaad
Meadvale Road
Trorthe
Ste.cy Lamyt
D.oonstie
C. Roaa
Meadvale
Leo Poink
Churchill Road
Westcott Road
Roseford Terrace
Westett Road
Longfield Road
Orville
Amit
Wautoird Pl
Qovnle
Longs Ld Road
Queen St
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Ontario Municipal
J. McGeachte
Corporation of
Arion
Births Marriages Deaths and Etc from Acton area
Birth notices speak of Denis, RR 2 Acton and Guelph connections. Miller and Green obituaries list residents from Acton Georgetown New Oxford Fergus and Brampton with funeral details. Multiple death notices recall HURREN ANDERSON OAKLEY families and local grief expressions with remembrance phrases and burial plans in Coningsby Fairview and other cemeteries.
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Hurren
Fergus
John Hurre
Annie Wheeer
Clarence
Adisburgh
Walliam
Rookwood
Douglas
Acton
Harves
Moffat
Donald
Coming Events at St Diss Wis Church Hall
A local notice invites attendance at a May 27 event at 7 30 pm at St Diss Wisconsin Church Hall for an evening light entertainment featuring Mounta Lode Lemmie, west of Milton. June opens with swimming and dancing plus refreshments. For details call Milton 29676.
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Rainn
Lemmie
Milton
Ming
Dairy cattle and equipment auction near Nelsons Farm
An auction sale Wednesday June 1 1935 at 2:30 pm features Holstein cattle including multiple cows and heifers with various calving dates bred and due milkers, plus dairy equipment and about 500 bales of hay. Terms are cash with settlements to the clerk. no reserve as proprietor exits dairy business. Auctioneers listed as Eli and Ly.
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Tble Ameter
Ipoof
Qld
yDe- Laval Cradm
Eli
Teak Tractor Posts Reveal Speed for Taye
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a vehicle or tractor related note involving Taye and speed figures. The readable words point to a teased post sequence about a teak item and engine performance. No clear event or names beyond Taye emerge.
Farm auction offers tractors and hay at Hindley and Elliott sale
An auction notice from Hindley and Elliott advertises a sale at the Towr Line between Nelson and Trafalgar for MES J Toccaliano holdings. Items include two tractors, a range of implements, wagons, a cement block machine, digger, pipe and timber plus numerous poultry gear, hay and grain. The farm is sold with no reserve. proceeds settled with the clerk day of sale.
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Mes. J. Toccaliano
Nelson
Traf- HE
Q. E -Higesay
Deas Yjohn Deere
International
Ational Namme Rai
Acca
Hindley
Elliott
Milking Machine Sale and Farm Equipment Ad Appears
Fragmented notice advertises milking machinery including a genuine milker, power mower, tractors and a wagon. It references Fergus area items and payment offers with rough contact hints and unclear names.
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Wert
Brampton
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