North Halton approves plan for two new high school sites
The North Halton High School District Board reports five municipalities Esquesing Georgetown Milton Nassagaweya Acton have endorsed a plan to build two new schools in Acton and Georgetown at 255000 each plus a Milton dual purpose gymnasium costing 45000. Total district cost 555000 with provincial share 70 percent and municipal raise 13400. Debentures will retire existing debt. bids and architect plans proceed with tenders hoped in January 1953 and construction aimed later that year.
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North Halton
Esquesing
Georgetown
Milton
Nassagaweya
Acton
Milton School
Department of Ection
Municipal Board
Janary
Actan
FL Dawkins
Actonayer
Dawkins
Council
Acton Council
Milton i
G.ar Dik
W.coon
C. Wood
Muunicipality
Rachlin
Rameil
NHHSS
D.B
N.H H.S.D
Nhues DB
Whale Ditrict
F. Dawkins
Hufnagel
St. North
Public Utilities Commission
Public Utilities Commisscion
Baxter Laboratories
Acton Woodcrafts
Krentner Lise
Norwich Union
Lawrason & Co
Flintkote Co
Merch
Halton Manufact Ca
Sam van
Acton Free Press
R. V. Anderson
Asoc
Watson Dairy
Minch
PUC
William Bolton Killed in Tragic Rack Center Incident
The report notes William Bolton and William Rotten of ROR were involved in a deadly event near Belton Virginia. Suspect details mention a misfire or weapon accident at a location tied to Rockwart area. Funeral services and interment followed at Belavde Creem.
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William Rotten
First Products Flow Through Pipe Line Near Milton
First products flowed through a 185 mile Ontario pipeline from Sarnia south of Milton. The line carries gasoline and heavier fuel oils without mixing, entering Monday and reaching the destination by Wednesday in an almost continuous flow.
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Milton
Ontario
Sarnia
YMCA Lounge Fire Quenched After Small Blaze
A wastepaper basket fire at the YMCA lounge was extinguished with no major damage. Witnesses said bystanders and staff assisted, and the cause remains under investigation.
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YMCA
Sone Snettin
Apom Moray
Booreato
Dedi Bess
Bob Readfeca
Ward
Ikcate
Walter
Nursery tots wear false faces for Hallowe'en party
About 40 children at the Y nursery school attended a Hallowe'en party on Friday morning. Under Abs. Doug Mice, the event featured records, candies, apples and cookies for the youngsters. Assistants included Mrs. Price, Mrs. Paul, Mrs. W. McGladdery, Mrs. C. Sutton, Mrs. J. H. Price, Mrs. Gervais and Mrs. Jany.
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Abs
Doug Mice
Price
Paul
W. McGladdery
C. Sutton
J. H. Price
Gervais
J. Jany
Lantz couple marks golden wedding in Acton family celebration
Mr and Mrs George Lantz celebrate 50 years of marriage with a family dinner at the Ross Robertson home on October 26. They married in 1902 in Guelph and later ran the Bell Telephone Exchange in Acton, witnessing growth from about 70 to over 500 phones. Distinguished guests from multiple cities attended and gifts included a tri light lamp a fold necklace and a gold pen.
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George Lantz
Ross Robertson
Acton
Lantz
Ontario
Mrs. Lantz
Bell Telephone Exchange
A. T. Brown
Mr. Lantz
Gordon Beardmore
England
Montreal
Carol
John
Doris
Guelph
Headhunter Wins Hallowe'en Prize at Acton Arena
The Acton Y’s Men club hosted the annual supervised Hallowe'en party at Acton arena last Friday. Costumed children paraded behind a clown band and judged prizes, with Sharon Gervais winning the grand prize a black head hunter with a head on a stick. Adults and many kids wore outfits including a birthday present snowman scarecrow and Dutch twins as 2000 candy balls were distributed to masqueraders.
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Acton Arena
Acton
Brampton
Flisaboth
Bob Agnew
Ricky Ironsides
David Hargrave
Farewell Dinner For Susan And Shirley Cohen
The Junior Class of Acton Baptist church held a farewell dinner at the home of Sunday School teacher Mrs. G. Wagner for Susan and Shirley Cohen on Friday. A chicken dinner was served and games followed. Brenda Cripps presented the sisters with gifts and best wishes for their trip to England.
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Acton Baptist Church
G. Wagner
Susan
Shirley Cohen
Brenda Cripps
Shirley
England
Remembrance Day Services Planned in District
Remembrance services will be held in Ac ton Rockwood Nassagaweya and related areas to honor World War I and II fallen. Acton Legion members will take part in a parade and cenotaph service then Knox Presbyterian church ceremony. Rockwood plans a Sunday event with a parade at 10 30 am led by the Rockwood Band and Rev Major J W Oliver will speak.
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Acton
Knox Presbyterian Church
Canadian Legion
Rockwood
Scottamf
J. W. Oliver
Rockwood United Church
Legionnaires
Nassagaweya
Soldiers’ Memorial
Halton Member Arrest During 1852 Assembly Watch Misstep
Reading from a 1852 Toronto Globe item, John White member for Halton was taken into custody for missing a committee meeting due to a faulty watch. The explanation claimed the absence was a mistake of his watch and the motion to discharge him passed. Census note lists 1,206,634 horses in Canada in 1951.
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Toronto Globe and Mail
Globe Files
Legislative Assembly
Cartier
Toronto
John White
Halton
Men of Knox elect officers for 1952 53 in Acton
The Knox Presbyterian church Men of Knox club at Acton held its second meeting on Monday November 9. They adopted the name The Men of Knox and elected Gordon Oder as president with Charles Kirkness vice president and other officers including secretary Jack Davidson treasurer Herb Price pianist Ten Hansen song leader and three captains. Rev. Robert Armstrong serves as chaplain. After business the group enjoyed games a hymn benediction and lunch.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
The
Men of Knox
Gordon Oder
Charles Kirkness
Jack Davidson
Herb Price
Ten Hansen
Jock Calder
Stan Norton
Bill Mainnrize
Robert Armstrong
Two Car Collision Near Acton Causes Minor Injuries
A Saturday evening crash on No 7 highway near Acton involved Lyle Campbell of Orangeville and William Struthers of Acton. Police said the near head on collision caused about 600 dollars damage to Campbell’s car and 300 to 400 to Struthers’s vehicle. Minor injuries and a shaking up were reported for occupants. Constable Howard Gunn investigated.
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Lyle Campbell
Orangeville
William Struthers
Acton
Struthers
No. 7
Campbell
Georgetown
Howard Gunn
Grandchildren Baptized On Wedding Anniversary
Guests from Rockwood attended as Rev. John Oliver of Rockwood United Church baptized Michael John son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Carter RR 1 Puslinch on October 30. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Roy Carter Arkell celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary that day and the couple’s four children and four grandsons were baptized.
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Rockwood
John Oliver
Rockwood United Church
Michael John
Wallace Carter
Puslinch
Roy Carter
Arkell
Carter
Hydro Chair Announces Power Rate Increase for Ontario
Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission chair Robert S. Saunders announced a 15 percent rise in power costs to the Acton Commission, effective January 1, 1953, with variability by municipality and a two percent higher forecast than anticipated. The changes affect radiotal and local municipal billing with differences in timing and regional application.
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HYDRO
Acton Commission
H.elp.c. of
Ontario
Robert S. Gaunders
Ontare Hydro Electrie Power Commission
Comiumnissiar
Geomis
Saunders
Radiotadal
Moah
Rain Ends Two Week Terra Cotta Forest Fire
Heavy rain Sunday finally halted a forest fire in Terra Cotta district between Erin and George after high winds fanned flames for two weeks. Firefighters using tankers and bulldozers carved a trench to confine the blaze threatening Terra Cotta lodge and several summer cabins.
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Terra Cotta
Erin
Georgetown
Terra Cotta Lodge
Acton Council Approves Fire Area and High School Plans
Acton council endorsed forming Fire Area No. 2 serving Nassagaweyn Esquesing and supported North Halton High School District building programs for Acton Georgetown and Milton. Projects include new nine room high schools and a dual purpose classroom gymnasium with costs up to 255000 each and 45000 for the gym.
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Acton Council
Acton Fire Brigade
Four Appeals to Add Names to Acton Voters List
The Acton town clerk Jo McGeachie reports four appeals to include additional names on the Acton Voters List. Voters may check the list at stores, the post office, or the clerk’s office. To qualify for municipal elections on Deseret 1, 1952, a voter must be 21, a British subject, an owner or tenant or spouse, and assessed for SH00 or more. Roomers and beanders are not allowed to vote.
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Acton
Jo McGeachie
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William Bolton
Belton
Thomas
Rookwood
Oserview
Heid Ou
Fergus
Glass Wars
Hallowe'en
G. Lantz Mark
Hallowe’en Prize
Homeland
Haltonite
Canada
Ontario Department of Education
Ontario Municipal Board
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