New Pumper Added to Fire Dept
The Burlington Oakville and Georgetown towns won an informal session with Judge W N Robinson to adjourn the equalization appeal to November 12. The minister may appoint a board of arbitration if the municipalities object. Counsels propose sharing property sale records from 1940 onward to compare values and justify equalized assessments.
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W.N. Robinson
Burlington
Oakville
Georgetown
Autia
Flad
H. Cleaver
Burting
Attendance at Acton Home and School meeting grows
Keen interest marked the Acton Home and School Association opening meeting with 120 attendees at the school. Trustee Wes Wolfe updated on the new addition and inviting local organizations to supply extras. Principal Mackenzie and staff outlined teaching methods incl citizenship and reading. Room mothers were appointed to notify parents of meetings. Dr. Garrett donated a painting for the room with best monthly attendance. Alger's room won October. A kindergarten tea was successful and a similar event planned for Miss McKay's room.
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Acton Home and School Association
Wes Wolfe
Mackenzie
McKenzie
Smith
Forster
Gamble
Stolen $2300 at Rockwood Bank by Armed Robbers
Two masked gunmen assaulted Royal Bank of Cann in Rockwood, forcing staff to open the vault and steal about $2,200. Manager T. C. Winlow persuaded them to stop and there was little more money in the treasury. Police blocked roads as staff faced fear and the robbers warned safety.
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Royal Bank of Cann
Rockwood
T. C. Winlow
Treasury
Staffo
Winlow
Royal Parade
Malton
Toronto
Farm Road
The
Daily
R F Bean Elected Chairman of Bowling District
R F Bean was chosen chairman of the District and Representative on the Provincial Lawn Bowling Council at the District nine Provincial Lawn Bowling Association of Ontario annual meeting held at the Canadian Kodak Co Recreation Building in Mount Dennis. R Burne of Milton was elected vice chairman with secretary treasurer duties left to the new chairman. Acton participants included B Veldhuis W Chisholm and Frank Bean.
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R. F. Bean
Lawn Bowling Council
Lawn Bowling Association of Ontario
Canadian Kodak Co
Mount Dennis
C. R. Burne
Milton
Acton
B Veldhuis
W. Chisholm
Frank Bean
Gets His Wish A Year In Jail Changed for Breakin Entry
Jack Arnold four of no fixed address was sentenced in Milton Police Court to a year in jail after smashing the plate glass window and door at Maher's Shoe Store in Acton on September 30. He reportedly said he wanted to be kept in custody for the time. He has had his wish with a summer term added and may not repeat the act next fall to achieve a winter confinement.
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Jack Arnold
Milton
Arnold
Maher
Acton
Curtady
Mexico Trip Films Shown By Lakeside Chapter Member
Miss Grindley presented films from her Mexico trip to the Lakeside Chapter LODE at the Lagian Hall Paen Mrao Ab Creighton presiding. Wreath laying plans for Armistice Day were discussed and a Rowe event was scheduled. A keepsake bottle was requested for a member while social hour followed with refreshments.
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Lakeside
Lagian
Paen- Mrao
Council honors newlyweds at Reeve Hargrave home
Councillor Ray Thompson and his bride were toasted on Saturday with a surprise gathering at the home of Reeve and Mrs. J. Hargrave. Council members arrived from both entrances and presented a combined steam electric iron as a gift. A pleasant social evening followed with a fine lunch.
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Ray Thompson
Reeve
J. Hargrave
Mrs. Thompson
Halton CCF elects officers at Milton meeting
At the Halton CCF Association meeting on October Hth in Milton Town Hall the executive and council were elected. President Stanley Allen and others were chosen, with future plans to select the provincial election candidate at the next meeting.
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Halton Rndjing C. C. F P. Association
Milton
Stanley Allen
Georgetown
Thomas Cooke
Acton
J. McIntosh
Port Nelson
A. Langille
Oakville
F. Parminter
G. Holmes
E. Adamson
M. Pinney
Burlington
Milton High School Attendance Officers Report Meeting
The Milton High School attendance officer Thos. Mradley presented to the North Halton Board at Acton on Monday night. A salary increase was deferred to the October meeting. Public School attendance officers’ duties and permits were discussed. October accounts totaling 11 007.50 were approved for payment.
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Thos. Mradley
Milton High School
North Halton
Acton
Georgetown
Acton Y's Men's Club Plans Fund Allocation
Net proceeds of 7120 dollars were reported from the club auction. Committees will study interior building needs and town projects, reporting at the next meeting to decide fund allocations. The group to host its fourth annual Hallowe'en Party on October 31 with Tom Watson as convenor. W. H. Clayton and W. K. Graham announced their departures.
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Acton Y's
Tom Watson
Messrs
W. H. Clayton
W. K. Graham
Dawkins Tender Selected for Sewerage Plant Wiring
The Pulite Utilities Commission accepted the Dawkins tender for wiring the sewerage plant. Two other tenders were considered from Muckart Georgetown and Reuhling Electric Guelph. Completion is estimated by November 6 with materials supplied on site.
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D. Dawkins
Pulite
Muckart
Georgetown
Reuhling Electric
Guelph
Alte
Jaber
Stan Hall Returns As Tory Candidate
Stanley TL Hall, Halton’s Ontario Legislature representative for eight years, was again chosen as Milton Progressive Conservatives candidate at a Milton convention. George E. Eliott withdrew in favor of Hall. About 300 delegates filled Milton Town Hall to laud Hall as he spoke. A.B. McCleary of Oakville led the executive slate with Bruce Fitzgerald and John Greer. Sybil Bennett and A. S. Nicholson spoke briefly. S. A. B. McCleary chaired, with Hugh Monahan presiding for officer elections.
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Stanley TL. Hall
Halton
Ontario
Milton
A.B. McCleary
Oakville
Bruce Fitzgerald
John Greer
Acton
Misa Sybil Bennett
Georgetown
A. S. Nicholson
Burlington
S. A. B. McCleary
Hugh Monahan
Mrs Schmidt Injured in Tire Blowup Near Acton
Mrs Schmidt received two broken ribs when a tire blew on No 7 highway about two miles east of Acton. She was taken to St Josephs Hospital Guelph. Mr Schmidt and son of Rockwood were uninjured except for a few bruises.
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J. Schmidt
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
J. Schmidt and Son
Rockwood
Schmidt
No. 7
Acton
Erin Board Minutes Report October 12 School Accounts
The Erin School Area No 1 board met at Oaspringe School on Wednesday October 12 with all members present. Accounts approved include Sept teachers salaries 1619.35 janitors 142 Receiver General tax 100.75 books and supplies total several small payments to local firms and individuals. Adjournment moved to October List at 8 30 p.m.
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Erin
Oaspringe School
W. R. McVittle
Myrtle White
Hesco Products
HEPC
S. S
J. & Longstreet
Pearen
Reid
New lOT on Truck exceptional delivery of Fire Pumper
A new fire pumper truck was delivered to Acton amid a demonstration at Acton Park. Jack Lambert and Fire Chief Fr Dawkins led the event with a Dickey Company representative explaining operation. The 400 gallon booster tank supports rapid water application and has features to prevent dirt ingress and allow quick deployment.
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Layely
Jack Lambert
Dawkins
Stratford
Withie Spuntmode
Fr. Dawkins
Actan
Dast Weel
Comnesh
Pircaien
Acton
Dickey Company
Henning Deards
Logan
Anniversary Services Highlight Historic Baptist Church
The 109th anniversary observance at Adta Wiptut Baptist Church featured Rev H K Nordlund of Castlefield Toronto as guest minister. Eric Bignell sang in the morning service while Nordlund urged Christians to deepen worship and service, warning against internal enemies and social club tendencies. He urged study of church history and dedication to God, ending with the hymn I Have a Friend So Precious.
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Adta Wiptut
H. KB. Nordlund
Caatlefield Baptist Church
Toronto
Eric Bignell
aOlkit
Festus
Nordlund
Europe
Asia
Church of Christ
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Varied Program At Ballinafad Evening Auxiliary Meeting
The Ballinafad Evening Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. Norman Sinclair's home with Mrs. Elwood Snow presiding. Mrs. Leo Jamieson read the devotional and Mrs. Jesse McEnery spoke on Home Mission Work and Sunday School by air mail. A temperance poem was read and roll call cited Psalms. Plans were made for a social with husbands and families. The Mizpah benediction closed the meeting followed by a short contest and refreshments.
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Ballinafad
Norman Sinclair
Elwood Snow
Leo Jamieson
Jesse McEnery
Air Mail
Brest McEnery
Socta
Richard Shortill
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Bloor
Margueretta
Brampton
A. Perrott
Jan Ma Nigeagiee
Guelph Collegiate
Permbaion
Community Services Branch
Department of Agriestine
Wobbles
Acton High School
Municipal Board
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Schenck
Pickett
DMI
Buchanan
Carbert
Stanley Hall
D. Dawkins Wiring
Stan Hall
Erin Board
Baptist Church
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