Acton Council Names C Hansen to PUC Succeeds J R MacArthur
Acton council at the Monday meeting announced the resignation of Public Utility chairman J R MacArthur effective immediately. C M Hansen was appointed to fill the unexpired term through December 1954. The body also discussed creating a five member commission to replace the current three member setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actoh Council
J. R. MacArthur
C. M. Hansen
Mr. MacArthur
C Wood Carer
Ed Hufnagel Phaus
I.neesary
Diamond Wedding Marked By Couple
Sunday October 4 marked the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Gamble of 21 Park Ave Acton. The celebration included a turkey dinner with family and friends, multiple out of town visitors, and many cards and gifts as the couple remain in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Gamble
Park Ave
Acton
BE. A. Currey
Victoria
British Columbia
Fonthill
Toran
Hamilton
Gambler
J. Reed
Melissa Johnston
Gamble
Robert Johnston
Eramosa
Clarence
Albert
Hespeler
Duke of Devorshire Chapter LODE Holds October Meeting
The Duke of Devorshire Chapter LODE held its regular October meeting at Graham Peel Street home. Mrs A Mowat introduced speaker Mrs OH Brooks from Somcoe, provincial convener of Empire and World Affairs, who urged women to engage in world affairs and warned against ignorance of communism. The meeting thanked the secretary and recorder and voted funds to send boxes to Canadian boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hier
Yourngblut
Ogi
Bding
W Wolfe
Printing Orders Navigate Short Thanksgiving Week
The notice requests news articles, advertisements and orders for printing on Friday and Saturday or as early as next week. It notes a short work week due to Trankagiving next Monday.
Rotarians Hear YMCA Aims From Acton Official
Acton Rotary Club heard D Schmau ll general secretary of Acton YMCA discuss YMCA work worldwide and in Acton. He urged using leisure hours for healthy bodies and sound thinking and called for Rotary guidance to make YMCA a force for good in Acton. The remarks were thanked by club officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
D. Schmaull
Acton Y
Acton Rotary Club
Schmull
Amsterdam
Holland
Acton YY
Y.M.C.A
YMCA
Good
Pye Port Credit Pr
Knox Ladies Aid Meeting Plans Banquet and Turkey Supper
The September Knox Ladies Aid met at Mrs Wilmer Watkins home with F McCutcheon presiding. Bible lesson was read by D Mellan. prayer led by E Smith. Plans for a Men’s Club banquet and an annual turkey supper were set. The October meeting moved earlier to finalize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Ladies’ Aid
Wilmer” Watkins
F. McCutcheon
D. Mellan
Me E. Smith
Arcasia
Murray Smith
Edna Jarques
Rol. Davidson
A Mo Me. Pheron
George Somery Tle
FO Anderson
Seven Y's Men Regional Conference Attendees Named
Y men attended the regional conference in London on September 26 and 27. The listed participants included Acton, Mansell Nellis, G W McKenzie, Claude Cook, Jack McGeachey, Jack Greer, and Charles Kirkness with panel discussion on membership and handling of forms. The article notes the forest policy of the paper industry as perpetual yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elon Y
London
DH. Sehmull Acton Y
Mansell Nellis
G. W. McKenzie
Claude Cook
Jack McGeachey
Jack Greer
Charles Kirkness
Kirkness
Greer
McKenzie
Y's Men's Auction Sells Wide Array of Goods
A Saturday auction by Y's Men raised funds for club projects. Volunteer auctioneers Roy Hindley and Jack Elliott sold donated furniture, produce, household items, clothing, and even animals to a steady crowd. About 500 items were unloaded amid brisk bidding, with final totals yet to be tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hindley
Jack Elliott
Dust or Destiny Fireside Show Draws 300 at St Albans Parish Hall
Inter congregational Bible Society event featured musical numbers by Mrs Veldhues Dorothy Summon Lex Duby and Vic Bristow and a film on scientific facts. The fireside was sponsored by the four Protestant churches and raised over $50 with attendees from Minvea Church and new local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Albat’s
Inter-congregational
Bible Sui Ts
McM. Coles
Solar-Congregatiot
Bible Sacwaety
Veld Hues
Dorothy Summon
Lex Duby
Vic Bristow
Abe
Mueh
Minvea Churet
Rey Eris Currey
Mr Russ
Lown
Alan
Bible Society
P U C Seeks 35 600 Capital Outlay For Public Utilities
At a regular meeting last week the Acton Public Utilities Commission sought approval from the Ontario energy board for capital expenditures up to 39 800 through December 31 1954. The plan lists costs for distribution system work including 16 000 for frequency standardization 2 000 for stores 4 300 for rehabilitation and extension 1 200 for line transformers 100 for meters 1 000 for a new truck 800 for hot water heat control and 4 001 for a bank overdraft funded from existing resources with a debenture. The secretary treasurer was authorized to credit a 1 000 consumer deposit against the account. The commission discussed services for a proposed new dwelling and referred the matter to council since the property is not a town street. They planned attendance at a council meeting on October 5 regarding new study beds for the disposal plant and HEPC of Ontario proposed to fund 346 for a 25 hp meter at the pump house with option costs totaling 275 if charged. A new billing machine cost 40 was discussed to be shared by hydro water sewers and the village. The Grace committee on Hydro Accounts noted other sundry purchases and meters. Mayor Oakes planned to visit Hespler to inspect a similar machine. The superintendent reported 60 amp service to the pump house and relocation of a hydrant near the school lane. Chairman MacArthur resigned effective immediately to take a new post, with appreciation for colleagues. Acton PAC accepted the resignation of the chairman effective October 1, 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sheehy
Council
Cooper's Drug Store
F. Wilds
Adelford
G G.hewenon
Georgetown
Sheehy
Jurr
Mit
Darer Bori Ander Court
F Ballard John Robson
Reaely
Counes
HEPC
Mall St
Wallace Ave
PAL. Counel
Oakes
Jeeve Thompson
Tyler
CW Mason
Willow and
Aly
Baxter
Willow St
Connen
RV. Anderse
Vostee Ol
Roy Anderser
Mason
Meid Bird
Wallace
JD Lucas
Ontario Municipal Board
Acton
Acton Public Utilities Commission
TEE Elc
Ontario
Wo Massey
Hug
Daxter
Willow Stand
Uns
Teounei
Retary
Grace Committee of Hydro
Betty Cash
Coxe
Packard Klee
Howard
HoPaltece
Rob McEacherr
Potney-Bowta
Beardmore Co
Tiernan
McEachern
Can Brass Co
Hespeler
Lambert
Idewalk
MacArthur
Commissiop
Acton Pac
Hon
Nursery School Opens First Regular Morning Session
A preschool class held its first regular morning session on Wednesday with children ages around three to four. Teachers including Mrs D pSehuuwsal and Mrs F Mooney led rhythmic activities, drawing, glassine play, and cub toys while youngsters sat at tables and joined in clapping and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Ylowige
D. pSehuuwsal
F. Mooney
J Carns
Paul
Schmall
Wuls
Shobang
Jean
Mrs Ray Watson Dies at Grimsby
Mrs Ray Watson died Monday at her residence 9 Welland Avenue Grimsby. She was born in Welland County to the late Mr and Mrs John Kollmer and lived in Georgetown before moving to Grimsby nine years ago with her husband. She attended Trinity United Church. Her husband, a former Acton resident, survives. Service held at Stone House Funeral Home Grimsby. burial in Fairtyes Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Watan
Hele Kollmer
Andrew’s Ave
Grimsby
Welland County
John Kollmer
Georgetown
Grmsby
Trinity United Church
Acton
Rusdent
Stone_ house
Fairtyes Cemetery
25 Year Pin Awarded to Former Actonian
A 25 year pin was presented to former Acton resident Stan Macke at the Davenport Works of General Electric Company. He began work in 1977 with some time lost the following year, giving contingous service dates from 1928. Born in Scotland he came to Canada young and lived in Acton. He attended public and high school in Acton and is married with an 11 year old son. His parents are Mr and Mrs J Mackie and a sister Miss Phyliss Mecke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Stan Mackve
Davenport
General Electrc
Scotland
Macke
Canada
Mir
Mre J Mackie
Phyliss Mecke
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.hansen
P.U.C
J.R. MacArthur
J.R
Bob) MacArthur
Public Utilities Commission
Acton Free Press
Manitoulin Expositor
Little Current
Mrs. W. Watkins
Scientife
Ress
Ray Watson
Milton
Paul Barber
Peter Hurst
Emmerson Baxter
Don Dawkins
Wayne Archie
Eileen Oates
Betty Anderson
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