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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 27, 1952

Page

15

Trafalgar Two Election Slates For Reeve Council And Trustees

Official results list candidates for Reeve and Deputy Reeve by acclamation and names for Council wards 1 through 5. Includes school trustees three to be elected and P ULC commissioner seat with listed nominees. Notation shows acclamations in Ward 4 and Ward 5.

Reeve Fone E. F. Ford B. K. Snider Robert Marshall Robert Brownridge Ernest Henderson Daniel Pope William Laurie Frank Stark W. S. Hall A. P. Miller Donald Bath Alec. Phillips Maorcus Auden FE. J. James Denzil ‘Lawrence Percy Morry P. Ulc Philip Beswick Harvey Lyon

Baxters Open Season With 6-2 Loss In Georgetown

Baxter Laboratories of Acton loses 6-2 to Georgetown Businessmen in the season opener at Georgetown arena. New players join Acton lineup including Red Anderson and Scotty McCristall. regulars missings and line changes blamed for the defeat. Schedule announced for November 23 and December dates at Georgetown arena with games against Burns and Smith and Stone.

Baxter Laboratories Acton Georgetown R Businessmen Smith and Stone and Burns Transport Businessmen Georgetown Acton Arena Red Anderson Owl Bo Rumiley Scotty McCristall John Rol Cunningham Tob Tyler Webster Earl Maanles Thoydason Vic Masters J. Zajac Ken Allen Stewart Coleman Brothers Somerville Duval Jordan Timmins Robinson Tyler McCristall Neanmont Larusso Baxter Club Wareld Kinread Rob Marshall Sonny Rognvaldson Georgetown Arena Baxters Smith Stone Burns Smith and Stone

Mackenzie News Acclamations and Local Elections Report

Acclamations mark the season as Esquesing re elects last year’s officers without a vote Acton appoints officials by acclamation and Nassagaweya plans votes on councillors and school trustees Officials are thanked for their service coal prices set to rise December 1 prompting shoppers to order now before deadlines J B Mackenzie Sons.

J. B. MacKenzie & Son

P.U.C. Takes Control of Local Sewerage System

At an Acton meeting on Monday evening the Public Utilities Commission approved transferring sewerage system management to the P.U.C. and reviewed school board charges, bond issuances, office furnishings, plant questions, and rate adjustments set by Ontario. All members attended led by Chairman J. R. MacArthur.

J. McGendile Public Utilities Commission P.U.C J. UW. Creighton Bonard Dominion of Canada Hydro Anderson HE. PC Ontario Micro Plastics Bower Ave Lambert Acton Auto Body Whitham Toth Acton P.U.C E. Hickey & Sons Bilton & Perry Ltd Baxter Labs OMS

Arranged Union Mirth as Elopement Banter

Marge jokes about eloping if her parents refuse to consent to her marriage to Jack. Minnie replies that Jack, a painter, will not climb a ladder after 430 PM, quashing the plan.

Marge Jack Minnie

Women's Watches Double Trouble

Women face more watch trouble than men says Henry B R Fried a certified watch maker who advised readers on purchase and care. Do not carry watches in pockets or use when washing cooking or in bed. If water contact occurs dip in benvine and see a jeweler promptly. Test back case for pressure resistance and ensure a tight close.

Henry BR. Fried Reader's Digest Mr Fried Jewellers

Night classes bloom in Milton as 18 courses offered

Over 450 residents in Halton county joined Milton’s community night school for the first evening session. Courses cover leathercraft, home building, oil painting, soils, farm management, clothing, and more across multiple venues.

Halton County Milton Ontvario D. LE. Minshall Department of Education Halton County Agricultural J. E B. Whitelock Oakville Department of Vdue Nation Ontario

Knox Ladies Aid Elects Officers for 1953 and Plans Turkey Dinner

The Knox Ladies Aid held its November meeting in the Sunday School room with Mrs. E. W. Smith reading the scripture and Mrs. John Allison leading prayer. Reports showed strong finances from projects. the manse painting should finish soon. plans for a pre Christmas turkey dinner were made with supply convenor Mrs. J. Dennis. Elected officers for 1953 included president Mrs. Fr McCutcheon and treasurer Mrs. Stanley Matthews. other posts and committees were filled as read, with Mrs. Anderson praising leadership and a social hour closing the meeting.

Knox Ladies’ Aid E. W. Smith John Allison J. Dennis F. Anderson G. Somerville Fr.McCutcheon W. Wallis McLean E McDowell J. Smith D. McLellan A. M. McPherson Anderson McCutcheon Dennis Chas. Davidson McPherson Somerville R. L. Davidson

Thanks For Indian School Base Receives Blair Auxiliary Report

The Blair Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs. R. B. Elliot’s home on Thursday evening. Readings, minutes, and a gratitude letter from Mrs. Rusan of the Birtle Indian School highlighted a September bale donation valued at 2905. The 1953 allocation was prepared.

Blair Evening Auxiliary R. B. Elliot Robertson Jesson L. Andrews Hambly Rusan Birtle J. Baynton

Seven the Highest For Acton Families

Acton shows three families with seven children while two nearby Halton towns have more. Ontario records 1,637 families with ten or more children. Acton hosts several smaller families and a few with up to five. Government data also notes youth schooling and employment figures across Acton and Halton.

Halton Acton Canada Ontario Quebec Burlington Lsted

Children Aid Society Board of Directors Meets in Oakville

The November meeting of the Children’s Aid Society of Halton County was held in Oakville at W. G. MacKenzie Robinson’s home. Directors from Nassagaweya Township Milton Georgetown Oakville Trafalgar Burlington attended. Mrs W A Weaver was absent.

Children's Aid Society County of Halton Oakville W. G. MacKenzie Robinson Nassagawega ‘Township Milton Georgetown Trafalgar Township Burlington W. A. Weaver Robinson G. F. Thompson Mary Gillmour Department of Public Welfare Nohinson

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