County Home for Aged project heats council vote
Mil ton council debates building a one and two story aged home on Hinita Hill. Tender by Construction Company of Tamiton wins 90000 with opposed currie charges white elephant and long-term tax burden. Architect notes 15 percent cost rise since spring amid Korean scare. County plans equalized assessment delays loom as Acton seeks power to hire help.
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Woittem
Belles County
Millen
James Kempthas
S Narrow Ma Construction Company
Tamitton
Toe
George Currie
Nigger Wiehegon
Tyler Allen
Smath Lauder
Litchfield
Holdsworth
Nay Marshall
Mclsonald
Currie
Lashve
Ratan
Thorp
van Sickle
Eastanly Hinita
Milton
Nutace
Geo Currie
Zaguesing
Halton
Peatstrampton
Heeve K. Dich
Ontane Department of Welfare
Brampton
Dong
Reeve Howard Litchfield
Fairfield
Joe Wickson
Trafalgar
Thorpe Hoth
Tred Tyler
Acton
Triar
William van Sickle En Acton
Burlington
Oakville
Aston
Ngares
Comei
Curne
Department of Highways
CPR
CNR
Walter Faves
Nelson Township
Trafalkar
Higher Education for Women Driven by Acton Pioneer Miss Adams
Mary Electra Adams grew up in Adamsville Upper Canada and led the drive for women to access higher education. After early home schooling and study in Cobourg Ladies Seminary she challenged Victoria College's male-only policy, enabling a woman to attend. Her work reshaped Canadian education for women.
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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 Speaker Reflects on War Work and Christian Unity
A YMCA leader, Majer Amos Mason and other officers outlined wartime YMCA work and postwar aims. Recalling Europe service, the speaker stressed character, society, and Christian unity, urging Acton YMCA to foster fellowship and a prosperous year. An informal bridge tournament ended the evening.
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Uehm
Theis Parker
Accaalan
Bowaker
van Denny
Gonton Beatty
Acton
Majer Amos Mason
Rop Bean
Chit Suanon
MayDiarmal
Vmecoa
Europe
YMCA
Uinweand
Ymcass
Ospringe Group Elects Doris Woods President
Doris Woods was elected president of the Sew and Sews group at Ospringe during their inaugural meeting held Saturday evening at Mrs Calvin Feans home. The project aids both fun and seniors by making sleeping garments with Mr Evans and Miss Doris Fines guiding as teachers.
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Maxs Doris Woods
Mra
Calvin Feans
Evans
Doris Fines
Thomas Henderson
Guelph
Mary Cooke Muss
Elvena Winter Af Ouste
W J Jackson
Herbert Currie
Sons of
Alberta
Ward Bruce
Circle Friendly Hallowe'en Party At Mrs McKenzie Home
The Friendly Circle met October 18 at Mrs. Garnet McKenzie’s home for a Hallowe'en party with members in costume. Prizes went to Dorothy Rognvaldson for Rule Britannia and Verna Bean for a comic. Doris Kentner and Erma Nesset led a radio program on Treasure Trail after the devotional. A Halloween lunch preceded departure.
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Garnet McKenzie
Dorothy Rognvaldson
Britannia
Verna Bean
Doris Kentner
Erma Nesset
Obituary: Mr G J Chapman Dies at 86 in Newcastle area
Mr Chapman aged 86 died last week in Newcastle following years of service at Beantmore company. He lived on Main Street and was devoted to St Alban's Church. The funeral was held October 19 at Victor B Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev WOG Laxton and FA Brooks officiating. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. He is survived by widow Hrank, daughter Madge, two grandchildren Kay Pfaff and John Chapman, and four great grandchildren.
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Acton
Newcastle
Tyne
Madge
Fergus
Chapman
Kay Pfaff
Trentonan
John Chapman
Beantmore and Co
Hve
Main St
St Alban’s Church
Victor B. Rumsey
Wog Laxton
Hey FA Brooks
Fairview
Mears
Joe Chalmers
Robi Lowne
George Tenton
A Clifford
Mesare Wook Graham J Jos
Math Foreman
Lawrence Henry Jolley
Tog Jones
Fo Rookes
Chaman
Heighbors
Nutrition Paper Presented at Greenock WI Meeting
The October gathering of the Greenock Women's Institute at Mrs Angus Thompson's home featured a paper on Good Nutrition by Mrs C Allan. Members answered questions on milk and Canadian food rules, with games and a Yingo contest won by several members. Exhibits at Acton Fair yielded a gratifying sum, and plans included a booth at a local sale and a donation to Save the Children Fund.
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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
Wedding of Vena Pranitas Dominates Local Notices In The Market
A long wedding notice describes the marriage of Vena Pranitas of Meetd MBE to Deedes tof Mare kiwi enet Basan in Orr Lake and Roch wood vicinity. The groom wore a dark suit and the bride a blue gown with black accessories as guests observed the ceremony and reception.
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Vena Pranitas
Orr Lake
Court of Revision Alters Assessment Decisions
The Court of Revision met to decide 22 appeals against the 194? assessment at the town hall. Ten upheld the original assessment, two were reduced, one raised the assessment, and two cases were withdrawn before the October hearing. notices will be sent to appellants.
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Court of Revision
Home and School Work For Success Acton meeting 1950
The Acton Home and School Association opened its 1950 51 term with Dr Sitts presiding in the school annex. Dr Frank Oakes outlined need for a school addition addressing boiler washrooms and crowded classrooms. Mr G W McKenzie described learning from Guelph Home and School Association and shared ideas to boost the club before adjournment and a social lunch. The next meeting is set for November 26th 1950, 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 workers amid ongoing municipal projects. Discussed sewer upgrades, curb and drain repairs, and replacement of girders and kerbs with funding and contractor notes.
Obituary Notice of Miss Mulholland and Local Figures
Fragmentary obituary notice lists Miss Mulholland and many individuals including Mr and Mrs, with names like Tom Kelly Duncan Walkie George Setheed Pirie Marsan M-Chotlarst and Agnes. Mention of May and October dates, home of Frag Wiles Main S, and power of attorney references appear amid damaged text.
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Maryan
Qeieste
Asre Tha
Wted
Chote Pew
Tom Kelly Duncan
George Setheed Pirie Marsan
Moor Travnet Agnes
Methy Rees
Beth
Joe George
Incognito Advertisers Prompt Office Staff to Keep Quiet
Readers are urged to use box numbers for anonymous ads and avoid asking for names. The staff explains why some advertisers hide identities and notes that signed letters are required for Letters to the Editor. The paper promotes using forms for weddings obituaries and submissions for articles.
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Eraft
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Iran
Reeve George
Ospringe
Hallowe'en
Geof Chapman
St Joseph's Houspetal
G. J. Chapman
Ben Rachlin
Wi Mets
Greenock
Kees
Bo Peay
Vera E Trimble
Kenneth Brown
Rockwood
Howe
Dave
Walter Rendiet
Weber
Adal
SIM
Varigus
Cropp
Spanan
Stalling Bay Force Main
Treway
Anderson
Couneil
Worm Sewer Council
Ats
Guelph Street
Huddle
Crafts Group
Mra Beatty
Leatherwork Claves
Singer Sewing Co Fran Guelph
Enoigh
Cliff Sutton
Roeda
Councilore
J Hargrave
Hotehen
Heeven Trier
Miss Mulholland
Frag Wiles Main
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