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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 27, 1952

Page

5

Trafalgar Two Faction Election Ticket Details

Reeve and council candidates listed with ward by ward nominees and acclamations. Includes Deputy Reeve Robert Marshall and school trustees Marcus Auden FE J James Denzil Lawrence Percy Morry plus P ULC commissioner Philip Beswick Harvey Lyon.

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 Lose First Game 6-2 in Georgetown Arena

Baxter Laboratories of Acton Georgetown businessmen Smith and Stone and Burns Transport opened their hockey season with a 6-2 loss to the Businessmen in Georgetown arena. New players join the Acton squad as regulars and schedule updates list games through December in Georgetown with potential Acton arena games in the new year.

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

Municipal Officials Re-elected by Acclamation in District

Mackenzie firm notes Esquesing re elected last year officers without a vote Acton appointed officials by acclamation Nassagaweya to vote on councillors and school trustees It announces a coal price increase effective December 1 urging shoppers to order now before deadlines.

J. B. MacKenzie & Son

P.U.C. Takes Control of Acton's Sewerage System

At a Monday P.U.C. meeting, Secretary J McGendile moved to transfer sewerage system management to the commission. The school board dispute over workmen’s time was settled, bonds were ordered for hydro building financing, and rates from Ontario Hydro were discussed for 1943. All commissioners attended, chaired by J R MacArthur, with multiple invoices approved totaling 2364.26.

J. McGendile Public Utilities Commission P.U.C J. UW. Creighton Dominion of Canada Hydro Anderson HE. PC Ontario Micro Plastics Bower Ave Lambert Acton Acton Auto Body Whitham Toth Acton P.U.C E. Hickey & Sons Bilton & Perry Ltd Baxter Labs Hermomet Oms ACH Elec Acton P.uc J. B. Mackenzie & Son Waterworks

Elope Talk Sparks Union Tension

Marge suggests elopement if parental consent fails to approve her marriage to Jack a painter powerless to climb a ladder after 430 PM Minnie replies with a humorous matinee style quip reflecting workplace and generational banter in a small town union chapter.

Marge Jack Minnie

Women's Watches Double Trouble

Women face more watch care issues than men according to Henry BR Fried a certified watch maker who advised on purchases and care. He warns against carrying watches in pockets or purses during washing cooking and bedtime and suggests immediate benvine immersion after water exposure and quick jeweler attention for moisture. A good quality watch properly cleaned and oiled yearly can last about 25 years with a sturdy tight back case and professional opening only.

Henry BR. Fried Reader's Digest Mr Fried

Large Milton night school offers 18 courses across Halton county

Over 450 residents enrolled in Milton for the first evening of a large Ontario night school with 18 courses. Classes meet at multiple sites including the high school and churches while most courses run near capacity. Registrants include Oakville students and residents from across Halton.

Halton County Milton Ontario D. L. Minshall Department of Education Halton County Agricultural J. E B. Whitelock Oakville Department of Vduc Nation

Knox Ladies' Aid Names Year's State

The Knox Ladies' Aid met in the Sunday School room to review the year’s activities and finances and plan for Christmas. Officers for 1953 were elected including Fr McCutcheon as president and Mrs. G Somerville as secretary, with committees named for program kitchen quilt and visiting duties. The group praised past leadership and closed with prayers and a social refreshments session.

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

Thanks For Indian School Base From Blair Evening Auxiliary

The Blair Evening Auxiliary held its November meeting at Mrs. R. B. Elliot's home. Items include minutes read, a card sent by the Cheer secretary, and a letter of appreciation from Mrs. Rusan at the Birtley Indian School detailing a September bale valued at 2905 dollars. The 1953 allocation was prepared and references to British Guiana, Glad Tidings article, and a social period follow. More than half of Canadian farmers own an automobile and about a third own a motor truck.

Blair Evening Auxiliary R. B. Elliot Robertson Jesson L. Andrews Hambly Rusan Birtley

Seven the Highest For Acton Families

Acton tops Halton county in large family counts with three seven child households and no acts of eight or more. Ontario shows 1,637 families with ten or more children, while Acton has four six child or more households and thirteen with five. Emigration and immigration totals are noted in the national census context.

Halton Acton Canada Ontario Quebec Burlington Lsted

Board of Directors Meet In Oakville

The November meeting of the Childrens Aid Society of Halton was held in Oakville with members from Nassagawega Township Milton Georgetown Oakville Trafalgar and Burlington present. The superintendent reported on the new social worker Mary Gillmour and October expenses of 1205.87 were approved. The board discussed the Provincial Grading Report and decided to issue separate Christmas gift cheques to foster mothers and to dispense with December meetings, moving all future meetings to the second Tuesday.

Boyard 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 Christman Nohinson

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