Acton's Population Tops 3000 Under New System
Acton officials report 1951 preliminary assessment figures under a county plan. Population listed at 30300 with total assessment 2,118,505 a rise of 48,488 from last year. By law, some figures may be revised after court action and late supplementary calls.
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Acton Coane
Assreno
Frank Crump
Acton
Crumpway
Dawkina
Fire Brigade
Toronto
Kirkness
Councv
M C H Speaks On Advances in Health
Dr James McMather Halton County MOH and head of the Halton Health Unit spoke at the Acton Yu Men’s dinner at the YMCA. He noted declines in diphtheria due to vaccines new drugs and hygiene and warned of aging population pressures and the need for better pensions old age homes and employment for older workers. He urged industry to retain workers over 40 and highlighted older workers as skilled and reliable.
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de James McMather
Halton County
Actun Yu
YMCA
Canada
de Mather
Mather
Missionary Society meeting uses tape recorder in address
The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church met in the Sunday School room on Tuesday October 10 Rev FE A Currey used a tape recorder to address the group and spoke on a Saga from missionaries in Korea The president Miss M Bennett led the meeting with prayers by Mrs A T Brown A talk during devotion by Mrs C Poole Miss D Simmons sang a solo Guests came from Presbyterian and Anglican Churches and from the Churchill Georgetown and Ballinafad societies Rev E A Currey closed with prayer A buffet lunch was served by Mrs J Lambert Miss D Simmons Mrs B Veldhuis and Mrs J Moore Tea was poured by Mrs J Symon.
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Women's Missionary Society of the United Church
FE. A. Currey
Korea
M. Bennett
A. T. Brown
C. Poole
United Church
W. Mls
Knox Church
University graduate asked to act as demonstrator and study
Mr Jack Mainprize of Acton left his job with Proctor Redfern and Lawighton to return to Toronto University. He re ceived his WA degree last spring and will demonstrate hydrautics in the Mechanical Engineering Department while pursuing two statuate courses and a thesis for a master’s degree.
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Jack Mainprize
Acton
Consulting Engineers
Proctor, Redfern and Lawighton
Toronto University
Jack Fo Hack
School of Practical Science
de Lord
Jack
Night School Plans Variety of Courses for Walton Area
A community night school initiative in Walton County proposes Tuesday evening sessions for twelve weeks starting November 28. A planning committee led by A T Woodley will organize courses such as clothing, leather work, farm business, woodwork and English literature with a 3 dollar fee per course and eligibility for all ages from 16.
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Cayuga
Alliston
Tanden
Halton
Concensus
Mint
Robert Stewart
Milton
Mo J. Brown
Norval
Vera May
Homby
A. T. Woodley
Trafalgar
Cedric Harrop
Esquesing
Ross Harbottle
Stanley Jay
Nelson Township
M. J. Brown
Robert Stew
50 Years of Marriage Celebrated in Acton
Over 100 guests gathered as Mr and Mrs Landsborough marked their fifty year wedding anniversary in Acton. The couple, married October 17, 1000, resides at their Acton home with many relatives traveling from Toronto Guelph and Georgetown to offer congratulations and share a tea.
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Pitty
Acton
Wilhem
Une
Landborough
Ortavis Lravine
Toronto
Actas
Mrn
Mrn PB
Grace V Weovar
Emony
Beth Tive
Wells
Miss Huth
Borsagh
Miss Mtuby
Willandh
Foard Vincent
Gureste
Rot
Tobasean
Miss Minnie
Hennett
Blanch
Wanetta
Sovith
Mass Weten
Torente
Raurbarsa Vincent
Mise Jean Landsborough
Guelph
Finna Leavens Fonthill
George Mason
DH Taint
Sas
Fo Vincent
Barbara
Till
Mise
Helen Fincter
Tonnie Carlisle
Georgetown
J Crosby
LL Delaney
William Landsborough
Yoo
Gibson
Over Too Tends
Commie Norman Mfc
Couetpea
Obituary: Mrs Walker dies at 94 in Guelph hospital
Mrs Mary Ann Walker of Lucknow area dies at Guelph General Hospital after a three week illness. Born in Huron County she married William Walker in 1883. Funeral held at Victor B. Rumsley Funeral Home with Rev. Armstrong officiating and interment at South Kinloss Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers. floral tributes carried by granddaughters.
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Mary Ann Watter
Guelph General Hospital
Walker
James Smibherg
R.R
Acton
Huron County
Lucknow
William Walker
Reading
Victor B. Rumsley
R. H. Armstrong
William Struthers
Russell Struthers
Alvin Struthers
South Kinloss Cemetery
Butch
Jack Roberts
Sarnla
Russell Walker
Asinor Sports Club Meeting At Town Hall
The Asinor Sports Club meets at Town Hall on October 24 to elect this year’s officers. A notice from Useedale confirms the election will occur during the evening session and lists the agenda as organizational and ticket-related business.
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Asinor Sports Club
Town Hall
Junior Farmers See Farm Safety Films
The Acton Junior Partiers held a meeting in October 10 to elect officers for 19% with George N. Atkins presiding. New officers included President Mart Sprawl Vice President LaVerne Allan Secretary Treasurer Donald Matthews Directors Ralph McKeown Ray Everdell and Andrew Johnston Jr. After the vote, Ralph McKeown presented films on safety on the farm and a launch was served at the close of an enjoyable evening.
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Acton
Hern
Refiang
Fete Someoville
Ist
George N. Atkins
Tronte
Reavtate
Mart Sprawl
LaVerne Allan
Donald Matthews
Ralph MccKeown
Ray Everdell
Andrew Johnston Jr
Ralph McKeown
Unlucky Friday Thirteen Myth Dismissed at Plowing Match
At the International Plowing Match near Narrie last week, Actont Ve did not win a Ford tractor in the final draw though 12 percent of contestants reached the final stage. Percy Coxe of ROR 2, Mr Ray Thompson of Thompson Motors, and Mr Coxe attended a Beeton banquet where the presentation was made.
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Percy Coxe
ROR 2
Actont Ve
Tractor
Narrie
Coxe
Ray Thompson
Thompson Motere Acton
Beeton
Thanks is Theme As Auxiliary Meets Thanks is Theme As Auxiliary
A church meeting on a Wednesday evening at the Mas Jane's Jngdes Arthur St opened with prayer and scripture. Mes Wo Musales led the convenor and presiding officers. Miss Macales gave the closing remarks and a prayer followed by a story.
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Aleat Pactung
Auwthary
Mas Janes
Arthur
Bo Andereton
Tong Wallow
Wathagsang Ipessage
Mes
Tesson
Mos
Alex Mannee
Ted
Mix Maan
George Somerville
Misa
Lauren Wiles
Study in Contrast Presented Rotary Talk at Acton
Rev F E A Currey spoke at Acton Rotary on Tuesday describing World War I pictures and Europe’s ruins alongside Canada’s beauty spots. He used a projector and wire recorder to present the vivid contrasts. Amos Maron reported on Acton crippled children’s work and its successful programs in several cases.
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FE A Currey
Acton
Currey
Europe
England
Canada
Amos Maron
Unselfish Salvation Army Helpers Serve Acton Community
A quiet band of Salvation Army workers aided Acton families during Christmas and New Year, avoiding praise or pay. Captain William Shaver travels to Milton for Acton boys’ defense cases while eight Brampton office staff coordinate aid, with a fundraiser October 17 to 31. Local committee members invite donations to Army quarters.
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Acton
Milton
Salvation Army
Brampton
Army
Salvation Army Committee
Army Beld
Messrs
A.T. Brown
A. W. Haydon
W. J. O. Oakes
W. C. McKenzie
W. J. Benson
Gordon Rognvaldzon
Thos. Watson Sr
W. J. Wolfe
Mra. Wm. Maddox
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