Acton Population Tops 3000 Then City Plans Growth
Acton's 1951 assessment figures show a population of 3030 under the new system and an overall valuation of 2,118,505 dollars. The assessor, Frank Crump, notes totals may change with upcoming court decisions and supplementary calls, as the town continues the county wide reassessment with the new method.
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Acton
Manay
Assranu
Frank Crump
Resiston
Apersaor Crump
Lee
M C H Speaks On Advevices In Health At YMCA Dinner
Dr James Mc Mather Halton County Health Unit chief spoke at the Actm Vx Men's dinner noting health gains through medicine and hygiene. He cited diphtheria decline, rising longevity, and demographic changes stressing elder care needs. He urged modernized aged care, higher pensions, and continued employment for older workers. He also urged industry to keep older workers, praising their efficiency and experience.
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de James Mc Mather
Halton County
Gursar
YMCA
Canada
Mather
Tape Recorder Marks WMS Address at United Church Meeting
The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church held a meeting in the Sunday School room on Tuesday October 10 with a tape recorder used by Rev FE A Currey to address the group. The talk on missionaries in Korea was well heard. The president Miss M Bennett led, with prayers by Mrs A T Brown and a devotional talk by Mrs C L Poole. Miss D Simmons sang a solo. Guests from Presbyterian and Anglican churches and local societies attended. Rev Currey closed with prayer. A social hour followed with buffet lunch served by Mrs J Lambert Miss D Simmons Mrs B Veldhuis and Mrs J Moore. Mrs J Symon poured tea. MLS ladies attended the missionary meeting in Knox Church last Thursday afternoon.
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Women's Missionary Society of the United Church
FE. A. Currey
Korea
M. Bennett
A. T. Brown
C.L Poole
D. Simmons
Churchill
Georgetown
Ballinafad
EA. Currey
University graduate aids as demonstrator and studies for MA degree
Jack Mainprize of Acton left his job with Proctor Redfern and Tawighton to return to Toronto University. He re ceived his WA degree last spring and now works on campus as a hydrautica demonstrator in the Mechanical Engineering Department. He will undertake courses and complete the remainder to earn his Musastea al gree in engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mainprize
Acton
Consulting Engineers
Proctor, Redfern and Tawighton
Toronto
Univerity
Jack Fo
School of Practical Science
Lord
Jack
Night School Plan Brings Varied Courses to Halton
A Milton meeting outlines a county night school for Halton residents with a 12 week program starting November 28. Courses include clothing, leather work, farm business, machinery, wood working, choral singing, oil painting, English literature and history. Fees set at 3 dollars per course with limited simultaneous enrollment.
Acton Couple Marks Golden Wedding With Large Celebration
Over 100 guests attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wilhem Landborough in Acton. Family and friends from Toronto Guelph Parry Sound Fonthill Georgetown and surrounding areas joined in the milestone event, with many delivering congratulations and gifts. The couple reside in Acton and have led a long life together filled with family and community ties.
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Pitty
Acton
Wilhem
Uneman
Fandteorough
Millett Et al
Nerf
Migs
Ortevis Lraviene
Toronto
Aecro
Actas
BF Gibbens
Grace Werver
Tren
Beth
Helen Pamndstboremah
Beth Landborsagh
Stes
Minnie Bennett
Milas Ty Gobtons
Wi Blanch
Wanetta
Revith
Misselo Findley Toronte
Barbara Vincent Poranta
Mtse
Jean
Food Vincent
Barbara
Till
Helen Findher
Fo Gibeon
Tilovd Gibton
Richard Leisens
Fafla
Fonthill
Miro
Bred Leaves
Lionel Smith
Parry Sound
Jean Landsborough
Guelph
Wm MefLeod
A Williame
Georgetown
Melbourne Overholt
Taranto
Marie Barbour
Tonnie Carlisle
J Crashy
L Delaney
Obituary Mrs Walker Dies At 94 In Ontario Community
Mrs Mary Ann Walker longtime Huron County resident died at Guelph General Hospital on October Ath after a three week illness. Born in Huron County 94 years ago she married William Walker in 1883 in Lucknow. Survived by daughter Mrs James Strauberg of R R 39 Acton, she attended services at Victor B. Rumsley Funeral Home with Rev FR Armstrong officiating. Interment followed at South Kinloss Cemetery Lucknow after a second service by Rev Butch. Grandsons served as pallbearers and flowers were sent by five granddaughters.
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Mary Ann Watter
Guelph General Hospital
Walker
James Strauberg
R. R39
Acton
Huron County
Lucknow
William Walker
Reading
Victor B. Rumsley
H. Armstrong
William Struthers
Russell Struthers
Alvin Struthers
South Kinloss Cemetery
Butch
Jack Roberts
Saris
Russell Walker
Asinor Sports Club Meeting Plans Town Hall Oct 24
The Asinor Sports Club schedules a town hall gathering on October 24 to elect Vear’s officers. A community meeting is set to discuss the club’s leadership and future activities.
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Asinor Sports Club
Town Hall
VEAR
Junior Farmers See Farm Safety Films
The Acton Forior Partners hosted a meeting in Nervetown on Tuesday October 10 with an officer election for 19 percent and a film show. George N. Atkins of Bronte presided as president with Mar Sprawl as president elect, Laverne Allan as vice president, Donald Moatthewn as secretary treasurer, and Ralph Mer Keown Ray Everdell and Andrew Johnatan Jr as directors. Films on farm safety were presented by Ralph Mc Keown and refreshments followed.
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Acton Forior Partners Detderranes
Bern
Fetuang
Fete Someoeville
TOSD
George N. Atkins
Bronte
Reatate
Mar Sprawl
Laverne Allan
Donald Moatthewn
Ralph MerKeown
Ray Everdell
Andrew Johnatan Jr
Ralph McKeown
Unlucky Friday Thf 13th Winner Disproves Superstition
Unlucky Friday had no Ford Tractor winner at the draw held near Narrie during the International Plowing Match. Percy Coxe of ROT 2 Acton Me was the lucky contestant among 12% finalists. Mr Ray Thompson of Thompson Matera, Acton, and Mr Coxe attended a banquet in Beeton on Friday evening for the presentation.
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Percy Coxe
ROT
Acton Me
Narrie
Coxe
Ray Thompson
Thompson Matera Acton
Beeton
Thanks is Theme As Auxiliary Meets
Wednesday evening at Ingles Arthur Street Delle of Mas June hosted a monthly auxiliary gathering. President Mra Po Andere Ton opened with a message, convener Mrs Wo Millicales led the meeting, scripture was read by Mos UP Reeder and Mex Alex Movin, prayers offered, and a special collection planned. A concert followed with awards to George Somernville and Lauren Wiles as attendees repeated The Lord's Prayer.
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Ingles
Arthur St
Mra Po Andere Ton
Wo Millicales
Danson
Mos
Reeder
Alex Movin
Muacales
Plana
Mis Mann
George Somernville
Misa
Lauren Wiles
Study in Contrast Presented Rotary
Res FE A Currey spoke at Acton Rotary Clutton on a talk titled a study in contrasts. He showed World War I photos via projector and wire recorder, illustrating war devastation, European architecture, English scenes, and color views of Canada. Amos Maron reported on Acton crippled children’s work and the corrective programs proving successful.
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Res FE A Currey
Acton
Amos Maron
Unselfish Salvation Army Aid Hidden in Acton
A quiet group in Acton aided a local family at Christmas and supported seniors, with acts unseen by most. Captain William Shaver leads Brampton area efforts, and October 17 to 31 will host a fundraising campaign. Acton donors may send contributions to Army Quarters.
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Acton
Milton
Salvation Army
Brampton
Shaver Say
Army
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Fairview Ave
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Stuart Robertson
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Wae Res
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Waa
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Patni Koeunva
John Milton
PODER
Alten Junior Farmers
Halton
Milton Women's
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JF Whitelock
Ontario Department of Agreatture Doa
Communitee Us Rhammes
Ontario Department of Education
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North Hatten High School Area Board
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Women's Institute Ranch
LT. Skuce
Cayuga
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Tanden
Concensus
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Mo J. Brown
Norval
Vera May
Homby
A. T. Woodley
Trafalgar
Cedric Harrop
Esquesing
Ross Harbotule
Stanley Jay
Nelson Township
M. J. Brown
Svoy
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Athens
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Gibson
Comite
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Ube
Uke
Salvation Army Committee
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W. C. McKenzie
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Thos. Watson Sr
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