Multiple Vehicle Crashes Reported Around Eden Mills Area
A series of five accidents in the district near Eden Mills caused about $1,900 in vehicle damage and several injuries. Notable crash near Eden Mills involved Margaret Auliffe's new model car, which rolled after leaving the No. 20 sideroad. she and Lloyd Auliffe were hospitalized with chest and head injuries.
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Eden Mills
Margaret Auliffe
Guelph
Walter Scott
Auliffe
Lloyd
George of
Milton
John Biltows
Stewarttown
William Burns
Georgetown
Douglas Thompson
Acton
Thompson
Chester Melanson
R.R
Campbellville
Oscar Huean
el Mira
Lloyd Gimmer
ART
Morrat
Harry Oakley
Oakley
Remembrance Day Services Honor Acton War Dead
Acton and district men who died in both world wars were honored in a Remembrance Day program. A parade from the Legion Hall led to services at the cenotaph and United church with wreaths, the Last Post, and two minutes of silence. The Nassagaweya service followed with addresses by Rev G S Baulch and others.
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StatePhoto
Acton
Legion
1.C. D.E
Tannery Union
W.L
Legion Hall
Acton Citizens’ Band
Oan Mill St
G. W. Beatty
Ro M Storey
Charlie Landsborough
Frank Bean
Arthur Padbury R
Bill Mattocks
International President Speaks at Acton Y's Men's 15th Birthday
Acton Y's Men marked its 15th anniversary with guests from Bramptford Hamilton Kitchener and Guelph. Malcolm Bowman international president of Y's Men clubs urged world cooperation praising the Bishop's Fund and active membership while noting the YMCA as a world movement.
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Acton
Charles Leatherlind
U's Met
Elmer Smith
E. Tyler
YMCA
Ken Knox
Chamles Kirkness
Bishop's Fund
Sheila Paul
Domini McMillan
Frank Bean
Garnet McKenzie
Actorm
Mann
Alf Duby
Edgar Lidken
George Williams
Triute
Actorm's
Bill Benson
Jack Creighton
Jack McGeochie
Wes Wolfe
Jacks Creighton
Actony
CLUS
Malcolm Bowman
Niagara Falls
U's Men’s
Pat McKenzie
Wilf Roberts
Guelph
Ontario
Four Teams Enter Volleyball League Forming
Four teams are being formed by local businessmen teachers and labs for a new volleyball league. Also new at the Y is a hobby class and a modelled asbestos themed display with figurines lamp cases and more.
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C.A
Baxter Labs
Miss Fances Oakes Reports Rotary Trip To New York
Miss Fances Oakes, winner of the Rotary sponsored trip tied to last spring's peanut sale, spoke to club members as a special guest. The meeting discussed plans for next year's projects.
Investigations Promised and Firefighters’ Quick Action in Acton
A fire in a house on Cemetery Hill was stopped by Acton firefighters Tuesday shortly after noon. The blaze started in an upstairs room and spread to the roof. crews cut through the roof to extinguish flames as neighbors moved belongings to the front lawn. Occupants were away at the time. Acton Infant Ratepayers Association held a town meeting with about 60 attendees at the Glenlea division.
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Acton
Dan Campbell
Cemetery Hill
Cook
Chaiman Cook
B. D. Rachlin
Rachlin
Glenlea
Thomas
James Renidick
Ruddick
Two Boys Named To Represent North Halton
At Malton High School on Monday night the North Halton public speaking contest selected two boys to represent the area in the final against South Halton next Thursday. Winners are Peter Forgraves of Georgetown and Randy Lidken of Acton. The event drew 16 contestants from Milton Acton and Georgetown and was chaired by Bill Siddal.
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North Halton
Milton, Acton
Georgetown
Malton High School
Peter Forgraves
Randy Lidken
Acton
South Halton
Milton High School
Bill Siddal
Buckner Leads So-Ed Talk On Mental Health At YMCA
Dr. Robert Buckner spoke on mental health at the final So-Ed meeting held at the YMCA last Thursday evening. More than seventy joined initially, but attendance waned though the discussion was stimulating and questions were plentiful. A possible encore of the So-Ed project is being considered by a Y’s Men committee.
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Robert Buckner
YMCA
Y's Men
United Suburban Gas hearing for three towns in Milton
United Suburban Gas seeks franchise approvals from the Ontario Fuel Board for Milton Georgetown and Acton. The four hour Milton session led by chairman A R Crozier focused on franchise clauses including emergency gas production methods and free service line length for customers.
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United Suburban Gas Company
Milton
Georgetown
Acton
Ontario Fuel Board
A. R. Crozier
Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Company
John Evans
Georgetown Francehise
P. K. McWithams
Miton
Sorgoer
McWilliams
W. L. Dutton
Acton Civic Centre Plan Sparks Meeting Controversy
Council faced sharp questions over a proposed civic centre and the Maria St bridge funding. Residents pressed for accountability on debt, subdivider costs, and possible misclaims as officials promised investigations and a follow up. Tea followed the session as Glenlea hosts raised concerns.
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Acton
Rachlin
New
Maria_ St
Henry
Maris St
James Ruddick
Cook
TB Association Expands Work in Halton County
Halton County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports expanded social and educational programs aided by a pre Christmas seal drive. President R Bean updated members on fund needs to continue support for citizens, with social service workers proving valuable and 400 teachers attending a fall convention.
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Halton County
Oakville
Bean
Canadian Tuberculosis Association
County Association
Industry drive and civic concerns dominate Acton meeting
The speaker urged more industry for Acton and tax cuts to cut municipal debt. Chairman Cook questioned why Acton struggles to attract new industry while nearby towns succeed and criticized the town map from 1951. The assembly also addressed safety, parks, aging programs, fire service, and potential candidate plans for Glenlea, Cobble Hill, and Lakeview.
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Acton
Qchairman Cook
Chamber of Commerce
Cook
Chamber
A. Ives
Lakeview
Cobble Hill
Glenlea
Couner
PUC
Publi School Board
Urban Board Seeks Word on Phone Area Expansion
The North Halton Board in Acton discussed adding three towns to a single calling zone. Bell Telephone said it would notify the board when information is available. The group also reviewed the Regional Development Association of Ontario program and gas franchise matters. Mayor Tyler presided with members Johnson, Cunningham, Reid, Hargrave, Brunelle, and engineer Pallesen present. The next meeting is set for December 13 in Milton.
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North Halton
Frank Pallesen
Acton
M Wag
Messrs. Johnson
Cunningham and Reid
Milton
Hargrave and Brunelle
Tyler
Acton United Church Loyalty Drive Surpasses $30,000
Acton United church canvass committee reports more than 300 attendees at a Loyalty Dinner and program for 142 families. Campaign volunteers aim to reach $75,000 by Friday as they continue door to door calls and a child program at the public school auditorium.
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Acton United Church
W. J. Beatty
W. Woodburn
G. McKenzie
Dick Bean
Iver
Mansel Nellis
Gordon Adams
Annual Dinner By Knox Men Features Buckner Talk
The Men of Knox held their annual dinner at the Presbyterian church with about 40 attendees. Dr. Robert Buckner spoke on mental health noting no rise in psychosis but more neurotics, suggesting faith breakdown as a factor, and that each patient costs the government 1000 a year.
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Men of
Knox
Heather Club
Presbyterian Church
Robert Buckner
R H. Armstrong
Mr. Buckner
Jack Davidson
Cheries Kirkness
Y's Men Booted From Visiting Club Event
Y's Men were escorted out after an evening meal during the visiting club's activities at the community's 16th birthday celebration. Local organizers said the incident disrupted plans and security aided the removal.
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Acton Y
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