Court of Revision Sits in Acton for Twenty-One Appeals
Twenty one appeal cases were heard at the Acton Court of Revision on Wednesday as part of a three day session. The panel included chairman Alen Near and members John May Col GO Brown Dewart Flemming and George Fish. No decisions were released on residential and commercial assessment increases. The hearing continues today and tomorrow to complete the 44 appeals from 37 ratepayers. Town assessor T Jones noted seven items pending final decisions scheduled for Friday.
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Court of Revision
Acton
Oor Alen Near
John May
Col GO Brown
Dewart Flemming
George Fish
Tosmorrow
Cpapeople
Townasegor
T Jones
Owarhd Awaoma
Peiday
Fire inspection finds hundreds of hazards in Milton Nelson
At a Halton Mutual Fire Prevention Bureau meeting in Milton, county fire brigades heard a report on inspections of Milton and Nelson conducted by qualified inspectors from a major insurance company. About 120 Milton sites were checked with nearly 100 hazards identified. Nelson and area buildings showed similar results. Prizes for a poster contest were announced with awards to be decided in November and December.
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Nelson
Rea Insurance Companion
Aoe Clement
Tasmnesa
Hato Manor
Reg. Law
Malton Mutual Piece Insurance Company
Judh
Public Meeting Set On Zoning By Law Plan
Planning Board completes draft zoning by law and mails full copies to every property owner ahead of a public meeting with residents on November 26. Secretary J Mc Geachie says meeting will let citizens study the proposal and discuss it with the board and planning consultant. Copies mailed late this week or early next week.
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Planning Board
J. McGeachie
Local Worker Hurt At Beardmore Plant
Waterhouse 36 of Agnes St was injured at the Beardmore plant while in the tight leather department. A leather fragment from a machine struck his left eye causing severe injury. he was taken to Acton police, then to an eye specialist in Guelph for surgical attention. He will be off work for several days.
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Bus Waterhouse
Agnes “St
Waterhouse
No Really a Villain Flea of Char ee
A fragmented line reads No really a villain flea of char ee with unclear meaning and bits of letters. The readable portion suggests a misspelled or garbled notice rather than a complete event or action.
Fire Department Holds Elections in Acton
Acton Volunteer Fire Department held an annual election at the fire hall on Monday. Fire Chief was elected along with assistant chief Moe Tolmes captain Bo Von Fleet and first lieutenant Van Fleet. Second lieutenant W. Williams and treasurer W. Quennell were also named to posts.
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de Newt
Assatart
Moe Tolmes
Bo von Fleet
Det Leutenaet
van Fleet
W. Williams
Aeere W. Quennell
Hold Training Class For Church Teachers The United
Sunday school teachers led by Rev G Adams began a ten week training series in the United church Sunday school room. The first session outlined teaching as Jesus taught with focus on preparation and personal influence. After thirty minutes the group split into classes to discuss the topics.
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Aoven
Edb Welock
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Tuynes
Knox Heather Club Holds Fall Meeting at Mrs Maken Home
The October Knox Heather Club gathering at Mrs Ray Maken’s home opened with a prayer by Oral Norton and scripture reading by Lane McKenzie. President Rene Watson led business, Merle Kirkness Hobero reported finances, and Merle Kirkness read from the study book. After games a lunch was served by the hostess and committee. Police checked break ins at low garages during the week and Remembrance Day is approaching.
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Knox Heather Clu
Ray Maken
Oral Norton
Lane McKenzie
Rene Watson
Merle Kirkness Hobero Repert
Maey Mann
Merle Kirkness
Y M C A News Improves with Meetings and Club Activities
The Royal Grey-Y held its Friday regular meeting with seven members present led by President Murray Smith. The Junior Hi-Y plans a monthly dance while the model railroad club expands its yard project. The novelty group hosted a hall party at Mes Docherty’s residence. The adult Badminton club formed a committee for the season. Junior players defeated the adults 7 to 3 in a friendly match coached by Jo Carpenter, with the Juniors showing rapid improvement. A cow owned by Norman Armstrong gave birth to three calves.
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Murray Smith
Model Railroad Club
Peter Dunham
Garner Moyles Mix M Tarwinska
Mis J Colton
Seaton
Jo Carpender
Impse
Ceamen
Absence Cancels Special Meeting on Sewage Treatment
A special council meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening to review negotiations on an industrial sewage treatment plan was canceled as several members were absent due to prior commitments. Those present considered proceeding with limited council input. Observers noted a formation in the sky with a red glow and no accompanying sounds.
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Siputrak
Nightingale Retired Machinist John H Nightingale Dies
John H Nightingale a retired machinist from Wool Combing Corporation died suddenly at his daughter’s home in Oshawa on October 3. Born in England he immigrated to Canada in June and moved from Acton to Guelph three years ago. He is survived by his wife Jessie Porlesa, his mother Mrs Arthur Nightingale of Orangeville, six brothers and two sisters, and his children Mabel Warren Smuts Aldershot Florence Clarke Acton Thelma Bowman Oshawa and Jack of Guelph. Funeral services were held November 2 at Rumsey funeral home with interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
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David Bowtan
Ostawa
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Actan
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England
Canada
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Jessie Porlesa
Arthur Nightingale
Orangeville
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Papillon announces engagement of Pauline Mary
Mr and Mrs A Papillon announce the engagement of their daughter Pauline Mary to Frederick Gilford Gordon son of Mr and Mrs T Gordon Acton marriage to take place the latterouse of November
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A. Papillon
Pauline Mary
Frederick Gilford Gordon
T Gordon
Acton
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