Land Assessments In Halton Targeted At Court Battle
Property values in Trafalgar Township showing $200 per acre assessments sold for $2 000 per acre as evidence in a county assessment appeal heard by County Judge W N Robinson. Burlington and Oakville launched the appeal after a county equalized assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar Township
W. N. Robinson
Burlington
Oakville
Halton County
W. Dunham
Trafalgar
Hughes Cleaver
New York City
Cleaver
Dunham
Fractures Skull In Leap From Grey Car
Shirley Saul, 15, suffered a fractured skull Monday after leaping from a speeding grey Chevrolet sedan on Main Street between Church and Brock. Hitchhiking from Crewson's Corners, she was offered a ride and, when asking to exit, allegedly sped away toward No. 25 highway. She survived with good condition and police seek a blond heavyset man. Constable Wylie leads the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Saul
Main St
Church
Brock Sts
Shirley
Crewson's Corners
No. 25
Wylie
Ospringe Wedding Unites Emma Rice and Lorne Duffield
At Ospringe Presbyterian Church a autumn wedding joined Emma Rice to Lorne Duffield son of Mrs Laura Duffield of Acton. Rev Allan Wair officiated with Mrs G Sunter at the organ. The couple plan to reside in Acton after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ford
Dorothy Rice
Orval
Tansley
Completion Certificate on One Sewer Contract
Acton council accepted the completion certificate for sewerage disposal contract C. The certificate date is July 15, 1952, with 10 percent ($6,673.20) to Jones and Van Gils and 5 percent held until July 1953. Also reported: lane closure ruling by Judge W N Robinson, costs $160 to the town, and various council business including fire arena fees, by law votes, and tree removal considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones and van Gils
Nassagaweya
Esquesing
Public Utilities Commission
C. E. Beck
Rachlin
Cameron Ave
William Sheppherd
H. Dodds
Bill J. Kingshott
Acton
Mrs. George Walls Delivers Special Talk to WMS
The Autumn Thankoffering meeting of the United Church Woman's Missionary Society featured guest speaker Mrs. George Inglis, secretary of Christian Stewardship, who discussed housing shifts and needs of new Canadians. The session included scripture, a duet, a vote of thanks to Mrs. Walls, a dedication of the offering, and social tea and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
M. Z. Bennett
J. Thomson
B. Veldhuis
D. Simmons
B. Mowat
George Inglis
Christian Stewardship
W.M.S. Conference Board
Hannah
Walls
Meet in School Record Attendance
Milton barrister George Elliott was the guest at the Home and School Association meeting in the new public school auditorium. The event drew a record attendance of over 100 and featured Elliott’s talk on home and child training, introduced by J Hurst and thanked by G W McKenzie. The president W Wolfe presided and Mrs William Ruddock performed piano pieces. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elliott
Milton
Elliott
J. Hurst
G. W. McKenzie
W. Wolfe
William Ruddock
Plano
Many Gifts Given To School Addition
A list of donations to Acton public school for the new addition opening next week was released this week. Gifts include a film projector, portraits, trophies, sports equipment, and classroom furnishings provided by local organizations and individuals for use by Acton students and the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
Duke of Devonshire
Lakeside
Charles Matthews
Toronto
Acton Garagemen
Friendly Circle
Miss Bennett
Queen Elizabeth
Acton Br
Canadian Legion
Acton
Canadian Legion and Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Acton Women's Institute
Acton Scout and Guide Mothers’ Association
Ted Tyler
Acton Brownies
Acton Rotary Club
M.C.A. Ladies‘ Auxiliary
T. Gordon and Son
Y's Men's Association
B. D. Rachlin
Acton England Mayor Sends Candy Gift to Canadian Mayor
The Canadian Chocolate and Confectionary Co of Montreal received a record shipment of Acton England boiled sweets. Mayor A S Parkes sent a music box candy container to Mayor B D Rachlin in Acton. The 1800 case shipment, largest for a single brand to Canada, will be distributed by K P Import Export Reg to Ontario and Quebec agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachlin
Reeve Hargrave
Malton
Acton
England
A. S. Parkes
Canadian Pacific Railway
McGeachie
Charles Mason
Acton Public School
Acton Legion
Canadian Chocolate and Confectionary Co
Montreal
B. D. Rachlin
Mayor Parkes
Ontario
Quebec
K. P. Import, Export (Reg
Fowl Supper Part of Knox Church 107th Anniversary
Knox Church marked its 107th anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev John Robson from St Andrew's Huntsville. A turkey dinner followed a Monday program featuring local performers and a Knox Choir tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
John Robson
St. Andrew's Church
Huntsville
Acton
Ro E. Price
St. Alban’s
D. L. Patterson
The
Baptist Church
E. A. Currey
United Church
Mr. Robson
Christ
Robson
Knox Choir
Victor Bristow
St. Alban’s Choir
Alex McDougall
Hillsburgh
Ladies’ Aid Society
Halton
Eleanor Cairns
Jerry Holmwood
Campbellville
Marilyn Carina
Faye Garner
Actone
William Ballantine
Orton
Alfred Tost
Georgetown
E.A. Hansen
God Save the Queen
Acton Voters List Issued This Week
The Acton Voters List for December elections is published this week, listing 1,498 eligible voters with names addresses occupations and voting conditions. The town has four wards and appeals for omissions must be filed by November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
L Wieck Buys Prize Winning English Bulldog
Lome Wieck of Acton purchases a two year old 53 pound English bulldog that won a Liverpool show. The dog arrived after a seven day ocean voyage and is expected to debut at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lome Wieck
Acton
G. May Ellis
Brinsall
Lancashire
England
Liverpool
Snow Closes Roads After First District Snowfall
Property damage rose as district endures first snowfall with 17 cars in ditches between Acton and Silvercreek and a seven car pile up on No 7 highway near Somerville. Otto Webber of Kitchener drove into icy ditch. Beatrice Cole and John Elliott involved. Ballentine tow trucks aided scene. Local police logged multiple accidents, minor injuries reported, one child possibly foot injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Acton
Silvercreek
Otto J. Webber
Kitchener
Beatrice Cole
John E. Elliott
Ballentine
Somerville Lane
Ruth E. Millard
Oshawa
William G. Findlay
Basil Steggles
Leaside
P.C. Mansfield
Oakville
Crownan’s Corners
Dizok
Guelph
Rockwood
Rev John Robson Guests at Knox Church Anniversary
Huntsville preacher Rev John Robson attended the Knox Presbyterian church anniversary as guest minister after the service of the Young Peoples group. An informal discussion and refreshments followed. A Tuesday Young Peoples meeting featured the film All that I Have and invited congregants to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robson
Huntsville
Knox
Presbyterian Church
The
Young Peoples
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ospringe
Duffield
George Walls
Eng
C. A. G. Matthews
Leslie Frost
Star
Acton Voters
L. Wieck
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