County Home for Aged construction vote sparks debate
The Halton county council approved a plan to build a new County Home for the Aged on the eastern outskirts of Milton, with a two-storey central block. Costs rise about 15 percent since spring, and debate centered on size, future needs, and taxpayer burden.
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Ye Nigger Wich & Gon
Tyler Alien
Smooth Lauder
Halton
Peelstrampton
Reeve K. Dick
Ontana Department of Welfare
Brampton
Reeve Howard Litchfield
Currie
Fairfield
Joe Wickson
Trafalgar
Mary Electra Adams Pioneered Women’s Higher Education
The Adamsville born educator Mary Electra Adams grew up in Acton Upper Canada. She promoted equal college access for women, teaching across Canada and the United States until women were admitted to Victoria College. Her work transformed opportunities from a home school to university levels for Canadian women.
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Canada
Acton
Upper Canada
Mary Electra
Adams
Massachusetts
Quebec
Adamsville
Miss Adams
Vermont
Cobourg
Mra Hurlburt
Upper Canada Academy
Victora College
Mary Electra Adams
United States
Victoria College
Speaker Tells of Y Work During War
Mac Diarmid speaks on YMCA wartime work and fellowship theme Fellowships in 84 countries noted as vital to servicemen Attendees include Mr Skebe Parker as chairman Win Denny and Gonton Beatty thanked The event concluded with reflections on character Christian ideals and a bridge tournament to close the evening
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Cape
Pegnam
Win Denny
Gonton Beatty
Anne Mase
Hof
YMCA
Iuver
MacDiarmid
Acton
Aden
Ospringe Sewing Club Elects President at Inaugural Meeting
Sew and Sews group in Ospringe held its first meeting Saturday evening at Calvin Feans home electing Doris Wood as president. The project focuses on making sleeping garments for fun and seniors with Evans and Dons Fines as teachers. Various local visits and minor injuries reported, with recovery noted.
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Mixes Doris Wood
Calvin Feans
Evans
Dons Fines
Thomas Henderson
Guelph
Mary Cooke
Elvena Winter
Qustie
W WO Tackson
Herbert Currie
Alberta
Ward Brice
Hallowe'en Garb Display At Circle Event
The Friendly Circle held a Halloween party October 18 at Mrs. Garnet McKenzie’s home. Members wore costumes. prizes went to Dorothy Rognvaldson for Rule Britannia and Verna Bean for a comic. Doris Kentner and Erma Nesset hosted a Treasure Trail radio program after the devotional.
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Garnet McKenzie
Dorothy Rognvaldson
Britannia
Verna Bean
Doris Kentner
Erma Nesset
Obituary for Mr G J Chapman in 86th year with service
Mr G J Chapman dies in his 86th year after long service with Beardmore and Co. He lived on Main Street and attended St Alban's Church. The funeral was held October 1 at St Alban's with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include widow, two sons, a daughter, two sisters, and four grandchildren with many friends sending floral tributes.
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Chet
Acton
George Alege
Peace Falls
Stroments
Aspatad Goelph
Newcasth
Tyne
Martie
Tra
Axwell
Fergus
Chapman
Ane
Beardmore and Co
Main St
St Alban
Mears
Job Chalmers
Robt Lowre
George Tenton
A Clifford
Mesare
Wok
Graham J Josmith
Lawrence Henry Jolley
Tog Jones
Fo Rooket
Chaman
Nutrition Paper Highlights Greenock WI Meeting
The October Greenock Women's Institute meeting at Mrs Angus Thompson House, presided by Mov Wiemsley, discussed milk questions with 12 members. A paper on Good Nutritions by Mrs C Allan covered milk for children and Canadian food rules. Members planned a booth at a local sale and a donation to Save the Children Fund aided by exhibits at Acton Fair.
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Greenock Women's Institute
Angus Thompson
Mov Wiemsley
Acton Fair
Save the Children Fund
Acton
Boy Scouts
W Hill
C Allan
Hill
A. Thompson
S. Hill
FE Pearen
Ro McKeown
H. Reid
Unclear OCR: Special Committee and Wedding Narratives
Fragmented text outlines a Special Committee and wedding details. Mentions names like Beatty, Muttas, Sanitt, Peters, and Roser alongside locations such as Rockwood and Orr Lake. Contains garbled phrases about committee duties, practice, and bridal attire descriptions with black accessories and navy, ending with trip plans north.
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Alia
Dave
Chile
den Beatty
Est
Kweonek Roeser
Ting
Orr Lake
Navy
Theo
Rockwood
Court of Revision Alters Assessment Decisions
The Court of Revision met in the town hall to rule on 22 appeals against the 1942 assessment. Most outcomes remain private until appellants are notified. two upheld, five lowered, one raised, and two withdrawals were recorded.
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Court of Revision
Home and School Work For Success
The first regular monthly meeting of the Acton Home and School Association for 1950-51 was held in the school annex with Dr Sirra presiding. Dr Frank Oakes and Mr GG W McKenzie spoke on school enlargements, boiler and washroom conditions, and crowded classrooms. The group discussed aims, heard about Guelph Home and School Association ideas, and adjourned for lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20th.
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Acton Home and School Association
Sirra
Frank Oakes
GG W McKenzie
Oakes
NcKenzie
Guelph Home and School Association
Town Workmen Accept Council's New Salaries
Town workers approve the council approved pay raise as the session outlines street repairs and sewer projects. Contractors reported delays in steel deliveries for the dispassi plant and curb and drain work continued on Young Street and West Tower Avenues.
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Twepeeter Copp
Spartan Construction
Anderton
Young St
Inland Council Ave
West Tower
Camerous Hower
Moon St
Guelph Street
Ruddick
Beardmore Vent
Sewing Classes Planned By Local Crafts Group
At a special meeting last night Mra Beatty president of the crafts group and members met with Singer Sewing Co representatives in Guelph to arrange two eight member classes beginning next Wednesday. The course will run afternoon and evening with two groups of eight. further sessions may follow after Christmas if there is sufficient interest.
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Tharpe
Molian
Tred Tyler
Acton
Mr Tyler
William van Sickle En Acton
Burlington
Oakville
Aston
Asensor
Curne
Agricultural Committee
Dey of Highways
CPR
CNR
Walter Faves
Nelson Township
Trafalkar
Mra Beatty
Singer Sewing Co Fren Guelph
Cliff Sutton
Miss Mulholland Dies Friday in Port Arthur Home
The obituary notes the death of Miss Mulholland on Friday in Port Arthur. Survived by siblings Agnes, Joan George, and brothers including Donchad Chores and Brice Mars McChotteret, with services held at the home of Predict Weles Main S.
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Pather Morgan
Mather
Calta
Torn Kelly Duncan
Waldie George
Brice Mars
McChotteret
Agnes
Beth of
Fowen
Syound
Port Arthur
Joan George
Wwe
Pred Weles
Patton
Incognito Advertisers Prompt Staff Calls at Local Office
The article notes readers request anonymity in classified ads with hidden names or numbers to review multiple replies. It urges writing to the box and mentions no charge for personal and local items. It stresses letters must be signed or include the writer’s address for privacy safeguards. It invites submissions for weddings and obituaries.
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Chsmpion
Mew
Mallen
Mullen
Unis
Jamere Kemp Mpansy
Hamiten
Mew Henge Council
George Carne Guring Gimeusasan
Reeves Dick and
Litchfield
Fo Eaton
George
Ospringe
Hallowe’en Garb
MeGeo J Chapman
St Joseph's Hospital Guelph
Tweed
G. J. Chapman
Ben Rachlin
Wi Men's Club
Greenock
Vera E Trimble
Kenneth Brown
Vegas Vets
Vertis Ben Wony Grenitead
Atria Aay
Paeed Bey Cruel
Walter Renloet
Vraetien
Crafts Group
Grothe
Miss Mulholland
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