Acton Council Reviews 1980 Assessments and Band Anniversary
Council members present discussed rail signal cost sharing on Mill Street and the Lieutenant Governor’s November visit. Property assessments were adjusted for several owners with details on depictions, obsolescence, and specific reductions. A separate arena access and hydro adjustment were noted while the Acton Boys and Girls Band celebrated its eighth anniversary with a turkey dinner and toasts to Mr Mason and the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Acton
Theron Jones
Stan Hall
Mill Street
Hall
Department of Highways
Winters
Vimy Street
Messie
J. W. Creighton
C Kirkness
We Men
Hydro Account Council
Assensor Harrop
Asteasor
Robert Marshall
George Simpson
Eugene Braida
Ralph Chandler
Misa Kate Litthey
John Williamson
Herb Dodds
Douglas Price
Hugh Graham
Fred Kentner
Robert Anderson
Benson
Alex Melisaac
DY Rachtin
Frier
John Boyes
Acton Poultry Farm
Edward Footatt
Annie Paul
Fred Mellor
Axsensor
Robert Turner
Frank Sagaski
JS. Stewart
Emily Allen
John Palmer
Theodore Papillon
Colin McColl
Brankoweicz
Aretech
Acton Hoys
Tentinental
C W Mason
YMCA
J. Spielvogel
Mr Mason
Ralston
Behal
Tiand
Acton Scotch Block Women Host Guests From Scotch Block WH
Acton Women’s Institute welcomed guests from Scotch Block WH on November 3. President R S Davidson chaired business including March of Dimes fund donations and Halton District commitments. A Armistice Day wreath was ordered, members urged to attend November 11 service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Anderman
Acton Women’s Institute
Scotch Block
R.S. Davidson
Halton
Legion Poppy Fund
Mra Arthur Murtray
Mary Joyce
Irving
McGibbon
Michie
Galbraith
Milton
Spade China
Stoke
England
Davidson
Wo Denny
D. Holmes
Wilderspin
Baseball Benefit Acknowledges Further Contributions
The Baseball Benefit Fund receives further support this week with acknowledgments including Lakeside Chapter IODE at 25.00 and J. Ralston 1.00, bringing total donations to the ongoing drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Chapter
J. Ralston
Acton Garage Sold to Toronto Man for New Operation
The new Main St and West Bowery garage in Acton is sold by Bert Woods to Lorne Garner of Toronto who plans to establish a General Motors dealership and Buick lines at the site and commence operations soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Toronto
Main St
West Bower Avenue
Bert Woods
Lorne Garner
Garner
General Motors
Ray Lawson
Noming
United Church
Lawson
YMCA
Halton County Council Sees 13610 Deficit Amid Repairs Costs
Halton County Council faced a 13610 year deficit at its Milton meeting as Reeve Vansickle cited major spending for repairs at the Halton and Peel Home for the Aged in Brampton. Members debated grants to the Hospital for Sick Children and pond-site water conservation financing while deferring a $2366.60 adding machine request from Magistrate Langdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Vanaickle
Vansickle
Ontario Department of Agriculture
K. M. Langdon
William Daans Point
Kingsmill Elected Mayor of Acton's Teen Town Penguin Club
Chuck Kingsmill was chosen last Friday evening to lead Acton's teenagers as president of the Penguin Club Ron Salt narrowly lost and becomes Vice President for the year Patsy Wuval and Jo Ann Veldhuts serve on the executive with Chil Sutton advising The group plans a big season as the club aims to attract more attendees and expand its local presence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck” Kingsmill
Acton
Penguin Club
Y.M.C.A
Ron Salt
Ron
Patsy Wuval
Jo Ann Veldhuts
Chil Sutton
Penman Club
United Church W A Expresses Regret Over Passing Oldest Member
The United Church W A group held a regular meeting at Mrs. H Elliott’s home with Mrs. J Moore presiding. Devotional led by Mrs. S Reid. prayers for Rev L Pickering and sympathy to the late Mrs Nicklin’s family. Community members attended Mrs Wansbrough funeral at Churchill. Lunch served. Christmas program planned. Belgians must vote. note on women voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Moore
W.A
The
United Church
Increased Interest And Attendance Reported at Y
Secretary A Howard reported heightened interest at the Acton Y in October with a 58 percent rise in attendance. The November plan includes Senior Men’s Classes and competitions, badminton also drew keen interest, and the Y Board approved repairs and new installations in shower rooms to improve facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YAIC
A. Howard
Hadminton Club
Y Board
Acton Y
Orangeville and Acton Rotary Exchange Speakers
The Orangeville Rotary Club brought Mr Orme Sharpe to Acton to discuss youth service and guidance and the work in Orangeville. He urged Rotary clubs to energize programs and activities. President Alf Long and Acton Rotarians will visit Orangeville in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Orme Sharpe
Acton
Sharpe
Activides
Alf. Long
Acton Rotarians
Missionary Message at YWA FiresideHour
The Alert YWA of Know Church hosted fall Thankoffering and Fireside Tour services. Rev A Calder of Georgetown Presbyterian spoke on Am I My Brother's Keeper noting missionary work begins in homes and communities. A Life Membership presented to Mrs Mussille. greetings from St Adrian's. tea and lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWA
Know
St Albans
Knox
Mtn
Wey Hoot Armstrong
Fo Anderson Rice
Mra Tt
Ovara
Mar- Kucrite
Halliday
Clara
Lorraine Mullen
Olive Musselle
Mr. Armstrong
A. Calder
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Bowen
A. Mann
Ivory Palaces
Geo Somerville
Geo. Mussille
F. Anderson
O'Hara
Knox Ladies Aid November Meeting Held at Mrs Blow
The Knox Presbyterian Ladies Aid met November 1 at Mrs Fred Blow's home with President Mrs F McCutcheon in charge. Reports from convenors covered plans for the fowl supper and final arrangements. Committees including Mrs John Allison and Mrs A Near assisted, and a vote of thanks was given to Mrs Alex Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Fred Blow
F. McCutcheon
NT Wontead
L Allison
A. J. Buchanan
F. Blow
John Allison
A. Near
Hollinger
Lantz
Wright
Alex Mann
Waterworks Funds Move As Commission Plans Upgrades
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a full meeting to discuss funding transfers of 1500 from Waterworks to the General Account, planned checks on power lines at the substation for rebuilding the workshop, and the delayed pump equipment delivery. They approved pole and barricade purchases, a Watt Hour meter for Hydro, and adjustments for Lorraine Turkey Farm water charges. A townwide water shutoff is slated Sunday 1 to 3 pm for valve installation on Church Street South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Publitilities
C M. Haneen
HEC
Waterworks Department
Consolidated Pump Co
Hydro Department
Lorraine Turkey Farm
Hannah Construction Co
Church and
Main Street
Church St South
Prize Winners Announced at St Alban’s Fair Variety Event
St Alban’s Guild hosted a two day fair with candy baking and sale of work as highlights. Friday door prize winners were Mrs Bert Tuck Mrs Mackie and Mrs Harold Kinread and Saturday winners were Marc Lovell Mrs Fred Cook and Mr Bradley. A bean guessing contest awarded a Christmas cake to Mrs Fred Kentner for a 2908 guess of 3013. A three layer Christmas cake went to Mrs Fountain Fergus Mrs Rookes and Mr Harold Wiles for guessing 12 pounds 6 ounces exactly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Alban’s Guild
Bert Tuck
Mackie
Harold Kinread
Marc Lovell
Fred Cook
Bradley
Fred Kentner
Fountain
Fergus
Rookes
Harold Wiles
Bannockburn Farm Forum Holds November Meeting
The Bannockburn Farm Forum met at the school on Monday November 7 with Mrs Geo Somerville leading. Groups reported decisions after a radio broadcast and the evening closed with a crok nole game won by Miss Minnie Somerville and W J McDonald. Lunch was served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Farm Forum
Mra
Geo. Somerville
County Dentists Dinner Meeting in Acton Sparks Interest
Dean Ela of the Faculty of Dentistry Toronto spoke at the HaHon County Dental Association dinner in Acton YMCA. Nearly full attendance heard about treating and restoring children's fractured anterior teeth. Officers for next year include Past President Dr Deans Oakville President Dr Babcock Milton Vice President Dr Milne Georgetown Secretary Treasurer Dr Walker Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Ela
Faculty of Dentistry
Toronto
HaHon County Dental Association
Acton
Dean Ellis
Canada
Far North
British Isles
Upraker
Deans
Oakville
Babcock
Milton
Milne
Georgetown
Lec -Treus
Walker
Burlington
Two Cars Wrecked In Sunday Highway Crash Near Acton
Early Sunday morning a rear end collision about three miles west of Acton on Number 7 Highway injured Edgar Demonds and his wife of Guelph. Demonds and his vehicle struck Jo Anderson who was pushing a stalled 1911 model car. Anderson and a companion were not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Edgar Demands
Arnaud Street
Guelph
Keating Tile Co
General Hospital
Demonds
Jo Anderson
Emma Street
Edgar Demonds
Anderson
Avey
Community Events and Notices for November Listings
Local clubs and churches publish a November calendar of events including Penguin Club Dance in Acton Cedar Valley Cowboys at Brookville Hall Euchre and Penny Sale Legion Hall YMCA badminton and bridge evenings at Acton ILOBA events at Lakeside Chapter 100 DF Annual Bazaar at Knox with tea and draws Knox 104th Anniversary Services with turkey supper and concert Commodores concert at Knox Presbyterian Church Free concert and program at Greenock WI Junior FarmersCircle and Boy Hall Team meeting at Lottie School skating and social events mentioned for November 17th 9 pm and 8 pm times Banquet and social details included for community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Toronto Star
Commodores
Knox Presbyterian Church
Hall
Jr. Farmer
Mem
Lottie Behool
Danese
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scotch Block Women’s Institute
County Council
Nelson
Milan
Chuck Kingsmill
Rev
Knox Ladies Aid
Whitham
E. P. Rowman
MacDonald Electric Ltd
Masco Electric Co., Ltd
Northern Electric Co
Symon Hardware
Federal Wire & Cable Co
Transport and Express
Bannockburn Farm
County Dentists
M.ca
Cedar Valley Cowboys
Brookville Hall
Euchre
Penny Sale
Legion Hall
Acton Iloba
Bridge and Cuchre
Door Prive
Adminsion Mi
Amapices Hadminton Club
Lakeside
D.F
Greenock School
Milas Elaine Found
Greenock WI
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