Property sales show land values far above assessed figures
Evidence at the Halton County assessment appeal before County Judge W N Robinson reveals Trafalgar Township land sold for up to 2000 dollars per acre versus 200 dollars per acre assessed. The hearing details discounts and obsolescence across east and west Oakville areas, with figures showing wide gaps in valuations and tax savings cited by critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar Township
W. N. Robinson
Burlington
Oakville
County Council
Halton County
W. Dunham
Trafalgar
Hughes Cleaver
New York City
Highway 2
Cleaver
Dorfman
Neles
Dunham
Milton
Fractures Skull In Leap From Grey Car
Shirley Saul a 15 year old hitchhiker suffered a fractured skull Monday this week after leaping from a speeding Chevrolet sedan on Main Street between Church and Brock Streets. Police seek a blond heavyset man and Constable Wylf leads the investigation. Her condition today is reported as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Saul
Main St
Church
Brock Sts
Shirley
Crewson's Corners
No. 25
Wylf
Autumn wedding at Ospringe Presbyterian Church
Emma Rice and ILerne Duffield were married at Ospringe Presbyterian Church in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Allan Wain. The bride wore a blue crepe gown with a blue floral veil and pink bouquet. bridesmaid Elizabeth Ford wore pink organza. flower girl Dorothy Rice wore green. The groom's brother Orval Duffield was best man. A family reception followed and the couple will reside in Acton after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ospringe Presbyterian Church
Emma Rice
Ilerne Duffield
Laura Duffield
Acton
Allan
Wain
G. Sunter
Elizabeth Ford
Dorothy Rice
Orval
Tansley
Completion Certificate on One Sewer Contract
Acton council regular session accepted the completion certificate for contract C of the sewerage disposal system dated July 15 1952. Mayor and clerk authorized to sign and pay Jones and Van Gils 10 percent of the total, $6673.20, with a further 5 percent holdback until July 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones and van Gils
Mrs George Walls Is Special Speaker At Missionary Society
The Autumn Thankoffering meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met in Sunday School room on a Wednesday afternoon with President Misa M Z Bennett presiding. Mrs George Inglis spoke on community work for New Canadians and housing and access to church programs, inspiring attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
Misa M. Z. Bennett
J. Thomson
B. Veldhuis
D. Simmons
B. Mowat
George Inglis
Christian Stewardship
W.M.S. Conference Board
Hannah
Walls
Home and School Association Meets For Record Attendance
Milton barrister George Elliott spoke on home and school relations before a crowd over 100 in the new public school auditorium. Introduced by J Hurst and thanked by G W McKenzie, with presiding president W Wolfe and piano selections by Mrs William Ruddock. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elliott
Milton
Guestion Home and School Association
Elliott
J. Hurst
G. W. McKenzie
W. Wolfe
William Ruddock
Gifts to Acton Public School Addition Mark Opening Week
A list of donations for Acton public school’s new addition is released for next week’s opening. Items include a film projector, classroom Union Jacks, portraits, trophy cabinets, dict ionary sets, playground equipment, sport gear, and various honorary gifts from local organizations and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
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
T. Gordon and Son
Queen
Elizabeth
Acton Public
Acten
B. D. Rachlin
G. W. McKenzie
C. A. G. Matthews
Leslie Frost
Ontario
Acton England Candy Sends Greeting to Mayor Rachlin
The Canadian Chocolate and Confectionary Co of Montreal shipped about 1500 cases of Acton England boiled sweets to Canadian agents for distribution in Ontario and Quebec. Mayor A S Parkes of Acton England sent a music box candy token to Mayor B D Rachlin of Acton Ontario as a symbol of close trade ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachlin
Reeve Hargrave
Malton
Acton
England
A. S. Parkes
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Chocolate and Confectionary Co
Montreal
B D. Rachlin
Mayor Parkes
Mayor Rachlin
Ontario
Quebec
K. P. Import, Export Reg
Knox Church marks 107th anniversary with services and dinner
Large crowds attended Knox Church last Sunday for the congregation’s 107th anniversary. Rev John Robson of St Andrew’s Huntsville preached both morning and evening, with diverse clergy leading prayers and readings. A Monday turkey supper for 400 featured music by the Halton Sweethearts and readings, closing with God Save the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
John Robson
St. Andrew's Church
Huntsville
Acton
E. Price
St. Alban's
D. L. Patterson
The
Baptist Church
Christ
Robson
Knox Choir
Victor Bristow
St. Alban's Choir
Alex McDougall
Hillsburgh
Ladies’ Aid Society
Halton
Eleather Cairns
Jerry Holmwood
Campbellville
Martyn Carina
Faye Garner
Actone
William Ballantine
Orton
Alfred Tost
Georgetown
E. A. Hansen
E. A. Currey
God Save the Queen
Acton Voters List Issued This Week
The Acton voters list for the town proper contains 1,499 eligible electors divided into four wards. The 32 page list includes names addresses occupations and voting conditions and appeals to amend omissions must be filed by November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
L Wieck Buys Prize Winning English Bulldog
Lorne Wieck of Acton buys a two year old English bulldog from Mrs G May Ellis of Brinsall Lancashire England. The 53 pound winner arrived after a seven day sea voyage and topped a Liverpool dog show. Wieck aims for a Royal Winter Fair Toronto debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Wieck
Acton
G. May Ellis
Brinsall
Lancashire
England
Liverpool
Snowbound District Sees Major Property Damage in Pileups
Snowfall slammed the district on Monday causing a seven car pile up on No. 7 highway near Somerville east of Acton. Seventeen cars skidded in ditchs between Acton and Silvercreek with several near serious injuries. Otto Webber of Kitchener was first to lose control, Beatrice Cole of Acton skidded, Ruth Millard of Oshawa hit a tow truck, and others involved included John Elliott and William Findlay. Minor injuries reported and police investigated multiple crashes while crews salted Rockwood hills to aid climbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Acton
Silvercreek
Otto J. Webber
Kitchener
Beatrice Cole
John Ellliott
Ballentine
Somerville Lane
Ruth EB. Millard
Oshawa
William G. Findlay
Baail Steggles
Leaside
P.C. Mansfield
Oakville
Crowson's Corners
Dizok
Guelph
Rockwood
Rev John Robson Guests at Knox Church Anniversary
Huntsville minister Rev John Robson spoke at the Knox Presbyterian anniversary service last Sunday then joined the Young Peoples for discussion and refreshments. A film titled All that I Have was shown at the Tuesday Young Peoples meeting inviting congregation members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robson
Huntsville
Knox
Presbyterian Church
The
Young Peoples
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Ospringe
Duffield
Nassagaweya Township
Esquesing
Public Utilities Commission
C. E. Beck
Cameron Ave
William Sheppherd
H. Dodds
Bill J. Kingshott
MccGeachie
Charles Mason
Acton Legion
George Walls
Eng
Acton Voters
L. Wieck
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