Public Utuation chair J R MacArthur resigns Acton council
At the regular meeting Monday evening the resignation of Public Utuation chairman J R MacArthur was accepted effective immediately. C M Hansen was appointed to fill the unexpired term to December 1954. The council discussed by law changes to allow a five man commission and the taxi license issue near Cooper's Drug Store and the Wilds property.
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Acton
J KR MacArthur
C. M. Hansen
Mr. MacArthur
C Wood
Ed Hufingel
Jack Sheehy
Council
Liebusterss
Cooper's Drug Store
F. Wilds
Sheehy
Hewson
Corner
Moton
J Sheeny
Acton Onte
A F Ballard
Joni Reiser
Coune
HEPC
Wies
Wo Massey
Co Masti
Cdmanine
Erec
Trent Jen
Willow St
Couneil
Uiis
Col Non Cansider
Hyde
Grater Committee of Hydro
Coxe
Rob McEachern
Paney-Bowes
Beardmore Co
Wallace & Vernon Ltd
McEachern
Baxter
Mat Can Brass Co
Oakes
Hespeler
Mason
Lambert
Adewalk
MacArthur
Tembera
Sataff
Hts
Acton Puc
Diamond Wedding Observed By Acton Couple
On Sunday October 4 Mr and Mrs William Gamble of 2 Park Ave Acton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner for the immediate family and a reception at home. Neighbors and friends called to extend congratulations as two of Mrs Gambles sisters visited. hosts included daughter in law Mrs Albert Gamble who supplied the centerpiece cake. The couple married October 4 1893 at the Johnston home two miles north of Acton and later moved to Eramosa then to Acton now residing in their longtime home. Their son Clarence lives with them and Albert is a diver in Hespeler.
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William G. Gamble
Park Ave
William , Gamble
Acton
EB. A. Currey
Victoria
British Columbia
Fonthill
Toronto
Hamilton
Robert Johnston
Eramosa
Clarence
Albert
Hespeler
Duke of Devonshire Chapter Hears Talks on World Affairs
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE held a regular meeting at the home of Mr J Graham with Mrs A Brooks as speaker. Mrs Brooks urged women to take interest in world affairs and warned against communism, as members voted to send money to headquarters for care boxes to Canadian servicemen.
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Duke of Devonshire
J Graham
Peel
A Mowat
Oh Brooks
Brooks
Berganjawaty
Ng T Blow
Ma Youngblut
W Wolfe
Thanksgiving Weekend Shortened Note
A brief notice states Thanksgiving week will have a shortened work schedule. Gerster printing lists Friday and Saturday as available for operations or early service, aiming for two percent earlier completion next week.
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Ar. Gerster
Rotarians Hear YMCA Goals From Acton Secretary
D Schmull general secretary of Acton Y hosts Rotary talk on YMCA world service and local impact He cites 25 years in YMCA work from Amsterdam sharing duty to promote fitness health and sound thinking in leisure hours He asks for Rotary guidance to strengthen Acton YMCA efforts.
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Y.m.cal
Acton
D. Schmull
YMCA
Schmull
Knox Ladies Aid Meets At Mrs Watkins Home
The September Knox Ladies Aid gathering met at Mrs Wilmer Watkins home with Mrs Fo McCutcheon presiding and Bible lesson read by Mrs Mellon. Plans included a bandit for the Men’s Club, a turkey supper at the University stand, and moving the October meeting to the church astroon to complete arrangements.
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Knox Ladies’ Aid
Wilmer”Watkins
Fo McCutcheon
Mellan
Me E. Smith
Clu
University
Murr
Ed Janes
Chaveh Supners
Rot. Davids
A MM. Phere
Semerydle
Murray South
Omre
Anderson
Seven Y’s Men Attend Regional Conference in London
Seven Acton Y's Men attended a regional conference in London on Saturday and Sunday, September 27. D. H. Sehmull, Mansell Nellis, and GW. McKenzie attended both days. Saturday only attendees were Claude Cook, Jack McGeachir, Jack Greer, and Charles Kirkness. Kirkness and Greer joined a panel on membership, while McKenzie discussed ship form. The report notes a focus on perpetual yield in forest policy for the paper industry.
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Acton Y's
London
Se Smntis
D. H. Sehmull Acton
Mansell Nellis
GW. McKenzie
Claude Cook
Jack McGeachir
Jack Greer
Charles Kirkness
Kirkness
Mr .Greer
Kenzie
Third Y's Men Auction Draws Crowd and Sold Items
The third annual Y's Men auction raised funds with volunteer auctioneers Roy Hindley and Jacek Elliott selling donated furniture produce and animals as about 500 items were bid up. Shoppers toured the arena inspected puppies chickens and clothing while final totals were not yet tabulated and some items remained unsold.
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Roy Hindley
Jacek Elliott
Cruwad
Kuily
Dust or Destiny event dazzles crowd at St Alban's park
A crowd over 30 gathered as the national Bible Society presented a musical program and panel discussion at St Alban’s park. Proceeds exceeded $50 with donations from local churches and individuals. The fall season kickoff was hosted by four Protestant churches on behalf of the Bible Society. Nine tenths of Canada’s forests are owned by the people.
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St Alban's Park
National Bible Saeriety
M M Coles
Ve Terecan Grew
Utntil Bible Saee Ty
Masseal Tapi Bers
Veld
Kus Mos Dordthy Sumitan Las Duby
Vic Bristow
Yes
Minyeay
Canada
P U C Seeks 35 600 Capital Outlay Approval
Acton Public Utilities Commission seeks approval from Ontario for capital expenditures up to December 31 1904 totaling 35 000 with breakdowns for frequency standardization 16 000 stores keeping 2 000 rehabilitation and extensions to distribution 4 500 line transformers 1 200 meters floaters 1 000 heat control 400 and overdraft 4 000. Funding arranged via debentures. Secretary treasurer authorized to credit 1 000 from customer deposits.
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Acton
Utlities Commission
Tlnts
Ontario
Nursery School Morning Session Delighted Youngsters Learn Rhythm
Distressed briefly at the nursery school, children gathered in the Y lounge for their first Pepa morning session. Mrs Setumail led rhythm activities while assistants explained the program and introduced singing, gloving, and table percussion as youngsters clapped and joined in.
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D.setumail
Mrx
FP. Mooney
J. Dany
Cairns
Paul
Min Gervais
Sehinull
Rte
Liongard
Uae
Paul van
Obituary: Mrs Ray Watson Dies in Grimsby
Velie Kotineen born Welland County daughter of John Koltmewr. Lived in Georgetown before moving to Grimsby a year ago with husband former Acton resident. Adherent of Tunny Union church. Service at Stonehouse Funeral Home Grimsby on Waynestay. Burial in Fairview Cemetery Acton.
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We oRay Waban
Velie Kotineen
Mati
Grimsby
Welland County
John Koltmewr
Georgetown
Geimsby
mer_Acton
Rusdent
Stonehouse
Waynestay
Acton
Former Acton Resident Receives 25 Year Pin
Stan Mack of Acton is awarded a 25 year pin for long service with General Electric at Davenport works. He began in 1927 but continuous service starts 1928 after a gap. born in Scotland, moved to Canada early, educated in Acton, married with an 11 year-old son, and siblings reside in Acton.
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Acton
Stan Mackz
Davenport
General Electrc
Scotland
Mache
Canada
Mo Hus
J Mackie
Phylius Meckie
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