Start Home For Aged Construction Begins Soon
County council votes to accept James Kemp Construction for a new aged home in Milton Township. The single storey brick building will house 100 residents with a two storey administrative wing, costing about 90 000 dollars though bids reached 560 000 dollars. debates about future funding and county equalization assessments follow at the Burlington area meeting.
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Woittem
Abe
Balled
Millan
James Kempthas
Ma Construction Company
Hamilton
Eeven
Keanp
Herve George Currie
Tyler Alien
Smath Lauder
Litchfield
Holdsworth
Nay Marshall
Mcrsonald
Currie Lashve
Maton
Thorp
van Sickle
Eastanly Hinita
Milton
Nutace
Geo Currie
Zaguesing
Brampton
Dong
Howard Litchfield
Currie
Fairfield
Joe Wickson
Trafalgar
Mary Electra Adams Pioneered Women’s Higher Education in Canada
Born in Adamsville, Acton area, Mary Electra Adams grew up in wilderness Upper Canada. She trained as a teacher in Cobourg and the United States and fought to secure university access for women at Victoria College, marking a landmark in Canadian women’s education.
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Canada
Acton
Upper Canada
Mary Electra
Adams
Massachusetts
Quebec
Adamsville
Miss Adams
Vermont
Cobourg
Mra Hurlburt
Upper Canada Academy
Victoria College
Mary Electra Adams
United States
YMCA Talk Highlights War Work and Character Theme
The speaker, backed by Majer Amos Mason and others, outlined YMCA wartime service and the value of character in youth. He urged unity, fellowship, and practical Christian leadership, urging Acton YMCA to pursue a prosperous year. An informal bridge tournament closed the evening.
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Theb Parker
Accaalan
Eod Baoke
Biwaker
Wor Denny
Gonton Beatty
Dees
Acton
Majer
Amos Mason
Rop Bean
Chit Suanon
Senitant Catone
MayDiarmal
Fares
YMCA
YWMCA
Cannon
Uinweand
Ymcass
Jvoen
Ospringe Sewing Club elects Doris Woods president
Doris Woods was elected president of the Ospringe Sleeping Sew and Sews at their inaugural Saturday evening meeting hosted by Calvin Feans. The group plans for both fun and seniors include making sleeping garments with Miss Doris Fines and Mr Evans as teachers. Additional notes mention visitors and a welding accident with improving sight.
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Doris Woods
Calvin Feans
Evans
Doris Fines
Thomas Henderson
Guelph
Mary Cooke
Elvena Winter
Ouste
W J Jackson
Herbert Currie
Sons
Alberta
Ward Bruce
Hallowe'en Garb Display at Circle
The Friendly Circle met October 18 at Mrs. Garnet McKenzie's home for a Halloween party. Members wore costumes and prizes went to Dorothy Rognvaldson for Rule Britannia and Verna Bean for a comic creation. Doris Kentner and Erma Nesset led a radio program on Treasure Trail after the devotional period. An A Halloween lunch followed.
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Garnet McKenzie
Hallowe'en
Dorothy Rognvaldson
Britannia
Verna Bean
Doris Kentner
Erma Nesset
Obituary: Mr G J Chapman Dies in 86th Year
Mr Chapman died in his eighty sixth year after a long, quiet life on Main Street. He lived for many years in Newcastle upon Tyne, worked 33 years for Beantmore and Co, supported St Alban's Church, and is survived by his widow Stayner, daughter Madge, son-in-law Fergus, two grandchildren Kas Pfaff and John Chapman, and four great grandchildren. Funeral was held October 10 at St Alban's with private service at Victor Rumbley Funeral Home, interment in Fairview Cemetery.
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Acton
Newcastle
Tyne
Owell
Fergus
Chapman
Kas Pfaff
Trentonan
John Chapman
Wdo
Wdo Four Great Grand Tidirect Ta Albof
Beantmore and
Main St
St Alban’s Church
Victor BO Rumteyv
Wog Luton
Ter
Hey FA Brooks
Fairview Cemetery
Mears
Joe Chalmers
Robi Lowne
George Renton
A Clifford
Mesare Wook
Graham J J Smith
Foreman Lawrence Henry Jolley
Tom Jones
Fo Rookes
Chaman
Neaghbors
Nutrition Paper At Greenock WI Meeting
The October Greenock Women's Institute meeting at Mrs Angus Thompson’s home featured a paper on Good Nutrition by Mrs C Allan. Officers discussed exhibits at Acton Fair raising funds for Save the Children. plans included clothing and soap for next meeting and a booth at a local sale.
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Greenock Women's Institute
Angus Thompson
Mov Wemsley
Acton Fair
Save the Children
Acton
W Hill
C Allan
Hil
A. Thompson
S. Hill
FE Pearen
R' McKeown
H. Reid
Special Committee Discusses Date and Attendant Plans for Wedding
A meeting covered wedding preparations including date selection, attire notes, and travel plans after the ceremony. Details mention attire descriptions such as a bride’s gown with navy accessories and a groom’s suit, plus a planned trip to Orr Lake and other points north following the reception.
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Lofton
Orr Lake
Roch Wood
Court of Revision Alters Assessment
The Court of Revision met at the town hall to decide 22 appeals against the 1941 assessment. Decisions will be notified to each appellant after formal review. 10 upheld, 1 raised, 2 lowered, 2 withdrawn.
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Court of Revision
Home and School Work For Success
The Acton Home and School Association opened its 1950 51 term with Dr Sitts presiding in the school annex The speakers were Dr Frank Oakes School Board chairman and Mr G W McKenzie Dr Oakes outlined the need for a school addition noting boiler washrooms and crowded classrooms He described planned actions and progress McKenzie visited the long standing Guelph Home and School Association for ideas and suggested new ways to build the club The meeting ended with a social lunch and the next meeting set for November 20 on the third Monday
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Acton Home and School Association
Sitts
Frank Oakes
G. W McKenzie
Oakes
McKenzie
Guelph Home and School Association
Town Workmen Accept Council's New Salaries
Local council approves salary increases for town workmen amid discussion of public works. The meeting covers sewer projects, street grading on West Tower Avenue, curb replacements, and contractor bids totaling amounts around five thousand four hundred forty four dollars. Officials report steel delivery delays and plans for sewer plant work, with engineering notes and future meetings.
Miss Mulholland Obituary Timeline and Notes
fragmented obituary style prose lists dates and names including Miss Mulholland and a long string of unclear proper nouns. The text references events around May and September and mentions individuals such as Megan Petey Tom Kelly Duncan and Frag Wiles and structures a memorial style record with scattered town names and personal references.
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Assad
Bask
Petey
Devendra
Tom Kelly Duncan
George Setheed
Pirie Marsan
Incognito Advertisers Spark Office Phone Confusion
In a note to readers the paper explains why some advertisers use anonymous names in classified ads. Staff report frequent calls asking for the person behind the ad and advise writing to the box as instructed. The editor emphasizes signed letters and offers obituary and wedding forms for submissions.
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Eraft
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Masemaor
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Oakville
Aston
Ngares
Asersor
Mies
Curne
Department of Highways
CPR
CNR
Walter Faves
Nelson Township
Trafalkar
Ospringe
Geof Chapman
1 Joseph's Hospital
G. J. Chapman
Ben Rachlin
Metis Club
Greenock
Aliwou
Kaas
Metitidl
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Vera E Trimble
Kenneth Brown
Rockwood
Howe
Dave
Neering
Pueaia
Walter Rendiet
Pepe
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SIM Ds
Agnes boMuane
Cropp
Spartan Construction
Stalling Bay
Forte
Theda
Anderson
Caunei
Connecit
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West Tower Avenue
Frank
Diadelph Street
Umeteria
Hrde Cngineer
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Crafts Group
Alt
Mra Beatty
Leathermwork Claves
Singer Sewing Co Fran Guelph
Cliff Sutton
Grete
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Councilorg Ser
J Hargrave LL. Hotehen
Heeve & Trier
Miss Mulholland
Moor Travruet
Joe George
Frag Wiles Main
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