County Endorses Nelson Resolution Protecting Residences From Industry
The Halton County council endorses a Nelson resolution aimed at shielding residences from industrial impacts. The meeting also discussed jail expansion funds, bylaw changes for United Suburban Gas Co lines, and local committee referrals. Officials debated trench repairs and future relocation costs, with committee study urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Co. Yocatea Near
Trafalgar and Bronte
A. R. Service
County of Halton
Art Bennett
Department of Reform Institutions
Andeen Construction
Brampton
United Suburban Gas Co
Stewarttown
Town Notes On Remembrance Day And Local Projects
Cement abutments pour for a new bank. Remembrance Day flags fly as Elgin Street sidewalk work advances. Northern lights thrill at night amid ongoing town hall shingling and steep-roof work. Paving nears completion. streets praised by visitors. A new Erin war memorial was unveiled last Sunday with local attendance. Mrs W Kennedy of Rockwood wins 29 in merchant draw. runner up Mrs Dorothy Bilocco of Acton wins 5. St Joseph's church cadre winners named. E Braida had low score. Clothing drive for Hungarian refugees receives strong support. two loads sent from Acton. C F Mover of Rockwood reelected vice president of Guelph Folklore Society. speaker John Rempel discusses old log houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kennedy
R.R
Rockwood
Dorothy Bilocco
Acton
C.F Mover
Guelph
The
Folklore Society
Toronto
John Rempel
Gambling Squad Raids Property Two Fined $300 in Guelph Case
A Hamilton and Acton man were found guilty of keeping a common gaming house in Guelph Magisterate's Court. Each was fined $300 and costs with an extra $10 fine and costs for liquor in a non residence. Police seized $344.25 in cash a $50 cheque three turkeys 13 dice and playing cards. Founders from Acton Milton Grand Windlow and Islington districts pleaded guilty and were fined $25 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Acton
Guelph
OPP
J. M. Kearns
Milton
Grand Windlow
Islington
Stratford Festival Beginnings Traced
The Stratford Story film traced the festival from initial talks to opening night of the first year. Mrs Alger introduced the film with Mrs Gamble. Plans for a December 3 and 4 cooking school at the Legion Hall were finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Lakeside Chapter
Legion Hall
Tom Watson
Save the Children
Appeal for Clothing At St Alban Guild Meeting
The November meeting of St Alban's Guild in the Parish Hall had 47 members present. An appeal for used clothing for Austria was made. Four new members were introduced and volunteers were sought to paint cupboards and clean brass. A St John's Sisters talk is planned for early next year and a nominating committee was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Guild
Betty Dolphin
A. Taylor
P. Coon
Mary Townsend
G. Lasby
Austria
Sisters of St John's
Peg Coon
Vera Mattocks
Alice Newton
Gratifying Turkey Supper Report From United Church Group
The Woman's Association of the United Church met at Mrs. J. Denny's home with Mrs. HH Burns presiding. Attendance, devotions, and a report from the United Church Observer followed. A donation aided Georgetown Cedarvale School for Girls. The turkey supper was a success, and the bazaar was postponed to early next year. Next meeting is December 6 at Mrs. W. J. Beatty's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Burns
Woman's Association of the United Church
J. Denny
William Sterritt
E. Hawthorne
Houston
Cedarvale
Georgetown
W. J. Beatty
C. L. Poole
Clergy Tour Neuropsychiatric Wing At Ontario Reformatory
Dr. R. Buckner leads a group of clergy through the Neuropsychiatric wing at the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph. Clergy hear inmate interviews and group therapy notes, tour tests and vocational guidance, and discuss post release rehabilitation with Dr. Buckner and Chaplain Straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Reformatory
Guelph
R. D. Buckner
Buckner
Acton
W. O. Straw
Start Nursery Classes In Y After Christmas
The November meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of Acton Y M C A set a nursery school start after Christmas. Plans for a December 1 baking sale at the Y were finalized and gifts were to be exchanged at the Christmas gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Acton Y
Town Council approves various utility and contractor payments
During the Tuesday regular session the council passed numerous accounts totaling 66 928 50 for Acton and 1 193 39 for Lakeview Sewer. Payments cover motors, fuels, hauling, cement, piping, hydro, salaries, and various contractors including Thomson, Rockwood Lime, Crowe Foundry, Beaver Ready Mix, and Acton P U C. The ledger lists charges to J Ridley J Dennis M Nellis Symon Howe Bell Telephone and Ontario P P among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Motors
J. Bert Wood
Thompson Fuels Ltd
J. Guy Cartage
Thompson Motors
Toth Motors
G. Tilcox
Garnet
Whitham Garage
Anthony Little Motors
Shortill's
Acton P.U.C. Hydro
Symon Howe
Armco Drainage & Metal
Acton Free Press
Adv
Beaver Ready Mix
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
Crowe Foundry Ltd
Stratford festival costumes examined at meeting
Mrs Alfred Belt traveled from Stratford for the Duke of Devonshire chaper and Mrs Bell, festival president’s wife, explained costume gathering and luck traditions. New members Mrs Reed Mrs Bill Wilson and Miss Daisy Forster joined. hostesses listed.
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Alfred Belt
Stratford
Duke of Devonshire
I. O.D.E
Alfred Long
Bell
Stratford Festival
Jong
Reed
Bill Wilson
Daisy Forster
Hilton Elliott
Mainprize
Grindell
Jack Denny
Bill Davey
Births and Events Across Local Families
Notices list births for David James Spielvogel Ellen Margaret Lied er Ronald Ziegler Jack Bernard. families in Georgetown Acton London. Also postponed Euchre and Penny Sale by Scout and Guide Mothers Association to December 7. Halton Milk Producers meeting set for November 23 at Esquesing Hall with 1957 officers and a Toronto Board director to be elected. speaker W Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout and Guide Mothers Association
Halton Milk Producers’ Association
Esquesing Hall
Georgetown
Toronto Board
W. Watson
For Rent Near Acton Ontario 6-100om House Furnished or Not
For rent from November 1 to July 1, 1957 a comfortable six room house on Guelph Line five miles northeast of Acton. Furnished or unfurnished option. Contact Wm. J. McLeod Acton 505 or Andrew W. Frank Milton TR 8 and S46. Real estate broker Campbellville.
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Guelph
Acton
Penta
J. McLeod
Andrew W. Frank
Milton
Campbellville
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John Evans
Reeve R. H. Shannon
Burlington
Evans
Council
Fuel Board
Warden Allen
Gas Co
Elgin St
Agnes St
Erin
St. Joseph's Church
Deforset
B. Anderson
Fred Kentner
Harold Sunter
E. Braida
W.A
Lakeview
J. C. Dennis
Acton Wooder
M. Nellis
Shortill
1.O.D.E
Canada
Kelly & Aitken
Orangeville, Ont
Franklin
Prouse Motors
CFJB
Free Press
Cgalae
Spielvogel
James Spielvogel
Kitchener- Waterloo Hospital
David James
Mercer
Victoria Hospital
London
Allan J. Mercer
Ellen Margaret
Ziegler
Mrs. Ziegler
Ronald
Peveniier
Foren
Killprey
Mrs.Killprey
R.R.1
Jack Bernard
Mother
Jack Fine
Manning Electric
Pram
Apples
Spys
Cortlands
MacIntosh
Jonathons
Ontarios
Tomlan Sweets
Rev
Geras
Norval Ont
Lot
Con
Henry
D. A. Edwards
Wean
Harvey Kirkwood
Rt Acton
Tisher Orchards
Minneapolis
Central Ontario Club
Fergus
Horace Tomlinson
McLaughlin
St. Joseph's Church Hall
St. Alban's Parish Hall
Churchill WA
Acton United
St. Alan's Guild
B. Hayward
Acton Guelph
Jeffrey
Shirley Calvert
Acton Home and School Association
Ballinafad Farm — Union
Stewarttown Hall
S. Kirkpatrick
YMCA
Canada Packers
Brenda York
Lo.d.e
Halton Poultry
Familex
Dept. L
Station C
Montreal
Shelburne
Durham
Gordon Young
Freelton
Hannon
Steve Peconi
Belwood
George Gibson
Fran McGee
Bowen and
Bortolotti
Parence
Guaran
Ae Carl F. McGee
Bowen & Bortolotti Real Estate Brokers
D .A. Russell
Acton Bernardi & Mathews
Free Farm
John Watkins Acton
J. A. Willoughby
John R. Holmes
Church St. EF
McConnell Realtor
Hillsburgh
Guelph St
Johnny Tocher
Cameron St
J. B. Frank
Frederick St S. Acton
Acton Atf
Kitchener
Gord McCutcheon
Mall Street
Murray Bros
Nassagaweya
Graham Farm Medal
Brampton B.P. Gilpin
Indian Garden BP
Liboy
Hrampton
Beacon
James Bremner
George Currie
Dg. A. Elliott
Frank Petch
Nassagaweya Township
Souwalliars
Vthe
Ofweyn
Manton
Nassagaweys
Brookville
Orange
Chas. King, CO
Council Room
Cyril Elliott Dro
Emat
Knatchbull_ Hall
Knatchbul
A H Diamond
D.R.O
Hubert McPherson
Eden Mills
J. W. Turner
W. McMillan
Resaim
Legion Auditorium
Anet
Y.M.C.A
Vera Ingles
Kathleen Hurst
Council Chamber
Town Hall
Harriet Helwig
Vivania Dumarch
An- Ott Anderson
J McGeachie
Foraythe
Gar Wood
Earestroughing
Churchill Road
Bes
Acton Woodcrafts
Tere
Tia
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