Acton Annexation Bid Dismissed by Board in 1953
The Acton annexation application for two parcels adjoining the township boundary was denied after review. The board found insufficient cause for annexation and noted that while industrial water and power services exist, the town would bear increased taxes without equivalent benefits.
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Town of
Acton
Township of
Esquesing
Beardmore Leather Company
Wool Combing Corporation
Beardmore Company
Beardmire Company
Town of Acton
Akery
Toronto
A.D
R.H Yates
Acton Notes and Local Wins From Milton Fair to Highways
Acton news items report Gall fair and Milten fair attended by Actoniana last Saturday. G. W. Masales won first prize at Milton fair for his wagon horse with nine entries in the class. Orme Hunt of the Bank of Montreal's local branch is transferring to Chatham as vacation ends. Two Acton ladies led women’s classes at Milton fair with Mrs No Robertson securing multiple firsts and runner-up Mrs C F Leatherland tallying several top placements. A highway department release shows 1952 to 1953 district motor vehicle accidents up 16 percent from the prior year. Ernest West called to the bar at Osgoode Hall, joining Brock Troy and Artindale in Kitchener. John A Brown’s twin sons baptized in Calgary with relatives present. Acton Y’s Men hosted a wiener roast with over 30 attendees. A power line fault caused a brief fire at Force Electric. band members participated in a Toronto Exhibition concert. An Acton fair prize listing error is corrected. McCutcheon Bros are noted as first, Masalos second, Delaney third and fourth. John Robert Hepburn of Acton suffered a heart seizure during the Mil.
Tips on Touring By Carol Lane
Carol Lane offers safety tips for autumn drives warning of wet leaf hazards on roads. Advice includes driving slowly and avoiding abrupt braking, easing pressure on pedals, and turning wheels in the direction of a skid while keeping feet off the brakes until straightened.
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Carol Lane
Sheriff Auction Notice in Wentworth Halton County
Writ of execution directs sale of one envy coat hanger mould from T Christine Giacomelli goods. Auction to be held in Acton Halton at Pastories Ltd premises on October 13 at 1:00 p.m. Terms cash. W J Robertson Sheriff Halton County.
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County of
Wentworth
T. Christine Giacomelli
Salt of Wentworth Mould and Die Company Limited
Publee Avellon
Acton
Halton
Preses of Pastories Ltd
W. J. Robertson
County of Halton
Senat
Stourt Hall
Scout Hall
Halton County Cream Producers’ Association
Milton
P. Sproule Currie
Wniica
Births and Marriages and Deaths Item
SEELAN Mr and Mrs Seelan BR R 1 Acton announce birth of daughter Mary at Nursing Home Acton on September 26 1983 Mother and baby fine KIRKWOOD Mr and Mrs St Kirkwood Erin announce birth of daughter at Nursing Home Acton on September 24 1983 Mother and baby well
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Seelan
Mra
BR. R. 1
Acton
Mary
Kirkwood
St. Kirkwood
Erin
Robby
Raby
Hepburn Jumer Robert Sepburn Funeral in Acton
Jumer Robert Sepburn beloved husband of Margaret Roth died at age 74. Funeral held Tuesday at Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home Acton with interment at Everton Cemetery. Also notices for Emma Sophia Hinton and Milo MacPherson with details of spouses and survivors.
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Hepburn
Robert Sepburn
Margaret Roth
Victor B. Rumley
Acton
Everton Cemet
Ery
MacPherson
Toronto General Hospital
Dela Milo
James 15. Macpherson
Yonge SS
Toronto
Douglas
Lorne
Tosehta
Fairview Cemetery
Cards of Thanks Note Farm Help and Hospital Sympathy
Joli Harris thanks friends and neighbors for help on the farm after breaking his back last week. Victor Harding expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for cards flowers visits and support while in Guelph General hospital.
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Joli Harris
Victor Harding
Guelph General Hospital
Local Klub and Church Events in Milton Area
Community notices list a Lakeside Chapter LO.D.E. bazaar on Saturday November 7 and a Bible Society Fireside on Sunday October 4. Classes at Robinson Business College begin Monday October 5 with limited seating and several Anglican and community meetings planned that week in St Alban's Parish Hall.
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Lakeside
Bible Society
St. Alban’s
Robinson Business College
Milton
St Alban's
Duke of Devonshire
C. D.E
C. J. Graham
Peel Street
St Alban’s Parish
Anglican Young Peoples’ Association
Antica
FOR SALE ITEMS LISTED IN OLDER AD BLURB
A garbled set of classified ads lists items for sale and a brick house for sale. Items include a washing mat ing in good condition for $50 and a shallow well pump with related equipment. Also advertised are a dining room suite, a Singer sewing machine, fernery pieces, and household tables. A seven room brick house with hot air heating, water heater, garage and sheds is offered with possession set for November 1st near Acton. Contact Bob MacArthur at 56 Main St N Acton.
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Sargre Bal
Weiner
Enpurti
Omarh
Bob MacArthur
Main St N
Acton
Bobj MacArthur
Used Cars and Trucks at Early Motors Milton Ontario
Ford tractors and pickups including 1949 1950 models plus a 1948 Chev 3 ton stake and a Ford 3 ton hoist body. All items offered with a six month or six thousand mile warranty. Contact Early Motors Sales and Service Milton Ontario.
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Ford
Early Motors
Milton
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R. Kennedy
Munn
Free Press Office
Actoniana
J. B. Lundy
Cee
Customs
Mr. Middleton
Guelph
G. W. Mosales
Milton Fair
Orme Hunt
Bank of Montreal
Chatham
H. W. Townsend
Blenheim
Mr. Hunt
No Robertson
C. F. Leatherland
Department of Highways
Brant
Norfolk
Osgoode Hall
Ernest West
D. F. West
J. Chapman
Pickups
Hugh Chancellor
Great Britain
West
Brock Troy and Artindale
Kitchener
Central United Church
Calgary
John A. Brown
John Graham
Gordon William Rey
J. Ralston Brown
A. A. Hamilton
Acton Y's
Mansell Nellis
J. Greer
Force Electric
Arsa
Lorne Scots
Toronto Exhibition Grandstand
Chas Kingsmill
Ray Agnew
George Smith
Ken Allen
Acton Fair
W. Delaney
McCutcheon Bros
G. W. Masalos
Fren ‘Press
John Robert Hepburn
Mil
Sheriff’s Sale
Watson’s Dairy Bar
Milton Hospital
Bob
Howari
St. Luke's Hospit
New York
Soph Hinton
Alsa
Chester Howard
Henry W. Hinton
Ontario
Arthur
Robert
Herbert
Walter Hinton
London
England
Busi
Uni
T.V. AT
Ballentine
Television Sales and Service
Gerald A. Candler
Chartered Accountant
Mile ST. E
G.E
General Electric
G. E. TV
East York
Ballina
Watson's Restaurant
Ae Ee Acton
Bale
Kent
Brock St
Holmes
Gilson
Actua
Gurney
Colin MacColl
Cameron St Bhune
Underwood
Rubenson Business College
Gordon Home
Mercury
Meteor
Lincoln
Moor
Guild Motors
Frank Toth
J. L. Kingshott
Maria St
Thomas Hewson
St. Georgetown
Valyes
Cavalry Courpe
Phoreeuth Secan
Chrysler
Macswain Motors
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
Douglas Si
Rae Eare Ota
Hi Wiles
Irene Walker
Bower
Georgetoug
Nwt
Baxter
Kok
Pis
Reocy Trea
George
Gordon Young Limited
Familex
Delorimier
Montreal
Fetter
Acton Free Press
Ont
Crescent St. Wm
Seynuk
George Gibson
Belwood
Teaving Acton
C. Roxnvaldson
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