Halton Council weighs extensive county revaluation plan
Halton County Council discusses equalized assessment with Mogg and Quinlan evaluating county properties. Estimated cost to hire two valuators ranges from four to four thousand five hundred dollars, possibly taking up to five years to complete.
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Halton
Milton
Mogg
Brain
Red Cross
Women's Institute
County of Lincoln
Nelson Municipality
Bell Telephone
Department of Municipal Affairs
R. J. Moore
Moore
A. Hitlmer
Stoker
Wilson
LEMMER LOWRIE WEDDING AT EDEN MILLS
A Saturday ceremony in Eden Mills Presbyterian Church united Miss Myrtle Innes Lowrie daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Lowrie Eden Mills with Mr Frank Lemmer of Guelph son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lemmer of Toronto The couple exchanged vows before family friends with a reception at the bride's home The bride wore a floor length white crepe gown with veil and orange blossom wreath The wedding party included Miss Florence Lowrie maid of honor and Miss Isabel Lowrie bridesmaids The groom was supported by Gerald Longworth as groomsman and ushers Billie Lowrie and Norman Lemmer The couple plan a short wedding trip and will reside in Guelph Guests came from Toronto Richmond Hill Hamilton Campbellville Morriston Sudbury and Guelph
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Eden Mills
Myrtle Innes Lowrie
J.D. Lowrie
Frank’ Lemmer
Guelph
Frank Lemmer
Toronto
Fey
H—Wilson
Eden—Mills
Florence Lowrie
Isabel Lowrie
Gerald Longworth
Billie Lowrie
Norman Lemmer
Lemmer
Richmond Hill
Hamilton
Campbellvile
Morriston
Sudbury
James Massey
Stan. Eyre
H. E. Tuck
L. W
Lloyd Chisholm
Milton
Thos
Howden
Ruth
Arnold
Stanyre
Hornby
Arthur Ruddell
Ashgrove
Dot
Eileen
Albert Harris
Acton
Andy Air William Sibbald
Trafalgar
Mrs. Howden
Anniversary Observed at Churchill East Church
Churchill United Church marked its 103rd anniversary with Sunday and Monday services. Dr. R G Agnew spoke on China missions and church work while Rev A O W Foreman led events. A Monday fowl supper by Hill ladies drew large crowds, with music by the Johns Family and Toronto guests.
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Churchill United Church
Churchill
R. G. Agnew
F.R.D.S
China
Agnew
Johns
Toronto
Foreman
Varied program at meeting of Knox Young Women's Auxiliary
The regular monthly Y W A meeting was held at Miss Grace Lantz home. President Mrs Rudolph Speilvogel opened the session with scripture read by Mrs Robt Johnson. Plans were aired for the rummage sale and Presbyterial Rally. Mrs Robert MacArthur led the study. A social hour followed.
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Y.W.A
Grace Lantz
Rudolph Speilvogel
Robt. Johnson
Robert MacArthur
Acton Y.M.C.A. Opens Season With War Effort Night
Acton Y.M.C.A. opened its fall and winter program with a social night that included War Savings Stamp sales on Hitler pictures, sleight of hand by Jack McCallum, and a talk by Ross Cameron on YMCA work on battle and home fronts. The event featured a dramatized skit, lunch by the Ladies' Auxiliary, and dancing as the program closed.
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Acton Y.M C A
Hitler
Jack McCallum
Toronto
Ross Cameron
National Council
Y.M.C.A
Cub
Ladies‘ Auxiliary
Eramosa Township Votes on 1940 Tax Collection Plan
The Eramosa Township Council met at Rockwood Town Hall with full membership. The collector reported $7,000.00 in 1940 taxes collected and was instructed to pursue arrears from 1939 or earlier by seizure or legal means. Nomination meeting set for December 30 with polling January 6, 1941.
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Eramosa
Rockwood
Spitfire Carnival Draws Big Local Support in Acton
Acton residents rally for a Spitfire fighter fund with strong ticket sales and donations to Councillor W J C Oakes. Two draws offer prizes including a Marshal mattress and livestock or a dozen pure bred geese, with a Bingo table and Acton Concert Band providing entertainment at the Arena. The Saturday night carnival aims to aid Acton England and support the mayoral fund.
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Acton
England
Oakes
W. J. C. Oakes
Rey Or Shine
Acton Concert Band
C. W. Mazon
Three Clubs Visit Acton Y's Men Monday
Acton Y's Men hosted visitors from Toronto Guelph and Ingersoll clubs for a Monday supper in the gym. National Council member Mr. Schell urged steadfast Y M C A duties and welcomed a new Y M C A Y's Men club amid remarks by regional and international directors Poole and West. The London Club presented a birthday plaque. Guelph inducted three Acton members. Ladies Auxiliary served the banquet.
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Toronto
Guelph
Ingersell
Jocal
of Schell
National Council
Schell
YMCA
Y.M.C.A
Max Poole
Ingersoll
Cliff West
Ontario
London
Acton
The
October Meeting of United Church Woman's Missionary Society
The October meeting in the School Room was presided by Mrs. B. Mowat. Mrs. G. C. Gifford led the devotional on Living the Christian Life. Mrs. Caldwell led the temperance section, and Mrs. F. Cleave handled Christian Stewardship and finance. Mrs. Mowat discussed Men of Africa and prayers were said for African missionaries. Guest speaker planned: Agnew, home from China, for November.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
Acton Council Plans New Hemstreet Farm Subdivision
Acton Council in special session discussed Canada Homes Limited plans to open a new 60 acre Hemstreet farm subdivision within town limits for 100 to 200 homes. Council agreed co operation with road and water mains to a reasonable distance, and Canada Homes to build a minimum of ten houses and present a self funded survey for approval.
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Acton
Miss Green
F. M. Dyer
Canada Homes, Limited
A. L. Hemstreet
Building Company
Council
Plan of
Canada Homes
Hemstreet Farm
Acton Boys Enlisted In Field Ambulance Training
Gordon Cook has enlisted with the Canadian Army Service (CAS) Field Ambulance Corps and began training in London last week. He expects to be transferred to Kitchener as training continues.
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Gordon Cook
CAS
Ind Field Ambulance Corp
S and
London
Kitchener
Red Cross Campaign Starts for Acton District
The Acton and District Red Cross Society launches its annual drive with a Sunday meeting at the Town Hall. Major E. H. A. Watson, field secretary of the Red Cross from Toronto, reports growth from 43 to 440 branches and defends the organization against rumors as traitorous. Local officers A Mason W K Graham W Middleton praise the year's effort.
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E. H. A. Watson
Red Cross
Acton and District Red Cross Society
Town Hall
Red Cross Society
G. C. Gifford
Acton and District
A. Mason
W. K. Graham
W. Middleton
Mr. Mason
The
Toronto
Watson
Major Watson
Canadian Veteran
G. A. Dills
Acton
Lindsay Plans Two-Storey Addition To Mill
Mr. D. H. Lindsay adds a two storey section to his flour and grist mill to provide needed storage for products at this busy site. The mill is at capacity producing Ex celsior flour and other varieties for the Canadian trade.
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D. H. Lindsay
Norton MacArthur wedding in Acton at Knox Church
Dorothy Jean MacArthur and Harry Woodrow Norton married at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton. Rev H L Bennie officiated with attendants Miss Mary Doig and Mr John Mann. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Acton.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Dorothy Jean MacArthur
el Centro
Columbo
Mary Doig
Georgetown
John Mann
Ontario
Mrs. Norton
Howden Kennedy Wedding Held at Bride's Home
A quiet wedding took place at the bride's parents home on Thursday September 26 with forty guests. Marguerite Rachel Kennedy married Edgar Reid Howden in Campbellville officiated by Rev Frank Lawson. The couple will reside on a farm in Trafalgar after a Northbound wedding trip.
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Marguerite Rachel
J. J. Kennedy
Nassagaweya
Edgar Reid Howden
Thos. Howden
Hornby
Frank Lawson
Campbellville
Miss Pearl Kennedy
Garnet Howden
Halton Garage Operators Resume Fall Meetings in Milton
The Halton Branch of the Ontario Garage Operators Association reopened after a three month break with a October 3 meeting at Farmers Hall Milton. President J L Mc Kindley chaired a large turnout who discussed local topics and planned a November Ladies Night with plans to expand it. Pat McPherson Province Council General Manager spoke on past achievements and future plans. A social half hour and buffet luncheon followed before adjournment.
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Halton
Ontario Garage Operators’ Association
Farmers’ Hall
Milton
J. L. McKindley
Pat McPherson
Provincial Council
Force Bowlers Break Into Win in New Sweaters
The Force Bowling Team defeated Spears Bros 5-2 for their first win of the season. They wore new white sweaters with a crimson crest and trademark on the front. Scores show a 290 total and a strong team effort, signaling a boost in morale.
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Force
Spears Bros
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