Conservatives Reelect Halton Progressive Conservative Executive
Allan Nicholson of Burlington was chosen president of the Halton Progressive Conservative Association for a second term at the annual Milton meeting. The 1648 executive were reelected except treasurer Charles Leatherland of Acton, who declined and named John Greer as successor. Stanley Nall conducted the installation. Delegates and alternate delegates to the provincial meeting were named, with remarks stressing party unity and continued Conservative strength. A luncheon followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Nicholson
Burlington
Halton F
Milton
Charles Leatherland
Acton
Halton Association
Leatherland
John Greer
Stanley Nall
V. A Monahan
Nassagaweya
Andy Frank
Trafalgar
Milton McCleary
Georgetown
Makville Waqueasing
Nelson
Associaton
Miss Ruscher
Mra
C A. Martin
Peter Tully
Darlington
George FE. Elliott
RH. Burkholder
Halton
Betafly
England
Misa Sybil Dennett
Stanley Hall
Ontario
Hoan
George Drew, KC
Lealie Frost
J. Mo McDonnell
Toronto Greenwood
Dainty
Acton Teachers Meet High School Board Monday
Acton staff met the North Halton District Board at the October Acton session to discuss school matters. Purchases approved include sweaters and helmets for rugby and other supplies. Accounts of 7 708.77 were passed and a contract with Mise Rudolph was authorized for the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
North Halton
Beame
Mise
Rudolph
Oakville-Trafalgar
Putelia
Milton School
McMaster and Montgomery
Toronto
Chali
Waan A. Beaumont
Acton YMCA Secretary Addresses Rotary Club Meeting
Curt Sutton secretary of Acton YMCA spoke at Acton Rotary on Tuesday detailing YMCA history and global growth. He outlined goals for Acton YMCA and highlighted activities born from YMCA promotion. Three visitors from Guelph attended as plan outlines were shared for Orangeville and Brampton club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Sutton
Acton
YMCA
Guelph
Orangeville
Brampton
New Scout Hall Official Opening To Morrow Night
Acton Scouts celebrate the official opening of the new Scout Home on Friday night with community help from Churches and local citizens. The building at 24440 Cedar Log Siding features a main hall with rubber tile flooring, a fireplace and air heater, plus a flagpole and flagstone sidewalk. The smaller section remains to be completed as funds allow, while plans for grounds and a long-term project continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Scout Movement
Acton
Getoounda
Grand Valley honors secretary with forty years service
The Grand Valley School Board secretary, Mr Wm Buchanan, completed forty years in the role. About 200 citizens filled the hall to pay tribute and the board chairman presented a silver medal. Dr A J Buchanan of Acton attended as guest of honor and final speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley School Board
Wm. Buchanan
A. J. Buchanan
Acton
Buchanan
Grand Valley
A. J Buchanan
Three Are Injured When Car Misses Highway Curve
Three young people were badly injured when a car carrying five missed a curve at Crewson's Corners and rolled into a ditch. Kenneth McMullen 32 Milton suffered severe spinal injuries. Vera Bastell 16 Rockwood fractured pelvis and collar bone. Florence Nightingale 19 Rockwood had multiple fractures. Neary 18 Milton treated for scalp laceration then released. John Stover 2 Milton shaken up. Corporal Stay Mason investigated. The party was taken to Guelph Hospital by ambulance and cars after Dr K B Waller attended them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewson's Corners
Guelph Hospital
Kenneth McMullen
Milton
Vera Bastell
Rockwood
Florence Nightingale
Neary
Haspital
John Stover
Stay Mason
Acton
K. B Waller
Nettle
Baseball Benefit Nears Eighty Thousand as Total Grows
The Baseball Benefit for Mrs Red Ryder and family inches toward the 1,000 dollar goal as organizations pledge more funds. Contributions include Norman and New Lambert 200 dollars, United Church 10 dollars, Ken and Ann Brian 1,000, and Fores Electric Ball Team 10 dollars, with a weekly update showing continued generosity and the drive to keep the fund open for added gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Ryder
Ro O
Presiaualy
Norman
New Lambert
Carele United ‘ Church
Rachlin
Lowell
Graham
Ken
Ann Brian
Fall and Christmas Illustrations Now Ready for Advertisers
New November Illustrations for advertisers include Christmas shopping suggestions and local shopper appeal. Extra charge applies and selections must be made by 4 pm Monday of publication week. Plan your Christmas campaign to secure local trade.
Baptist Church 107th Anniversary Held on Sunday
The Acton Baptist Church celebrated its 107th anniversary with strong congregations attending both morning and evening services. Guest speaker JC Williamaan of Preston delivered inspiring messages, joined by soloist Ely Keponomova of Kitchener. The event fostered unity with participation from nearby United and Knox Churches.
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Sunncy
Baptist Church
Acton Hey
JC Williamaan
Hoal AU Th
Preston
Misa Ely Keponomova
Kitchener
Prai
United
Knox
Foreman
G W MCKENZIE CHOSEN PRESIDENT TEACHERS INSTITUTE
The annual PRACT OrE Institute convention in Halton held sessions on October 21 in Glenwood East Burlington with discussions by grade, devotions by Rev CF Heathcote and Mr J Skuce. An address on Audio-Visual Aids by St Ro Patterson and reading by C H Routley preceded a dinner at Grant Inn. Officers for next year named include G McKenzie as President and J Denyes as Honorary President with a slate of vice presidents secretaries and executives from multiple towns.
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Pract Ore Institute of
Halton
Glenwood
C. H Routley
Department of Education
Toronto
Grant Inn
Huelngton
JM Denyes
L. L. Skuce
G McKenzie
Acton
Misa No Jardine
Hornby
Mass
Gemmell
Milton
F VY. Brown
Oak
Circus Cavalcade of Stars Shines at Acton Arena
Steele's Cavalcade of Stars delivered a two hour program of 27 acts at Acton Arena under Acton Rotary Club. A crowd of locals enjoyed 15 trained heroes, a dog circus of a dozen animals, an electric organ, and sharp acts that provided laughs for all ages despite a small turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folka
Steele
Calvacade of Stars
Acton
Women Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Burns Home
The United Church Wo man s Missionary Society held its monthly meeting at Mrs M Burns home Tuesday. President Mrs E J Caldwell led with a talk on What is the Gospel to You. Reports from the Mission Band and studies from Growing With the Years followed. An invitation was extended to other societies for the Thankoffering meeting. Mrs A T Brown closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
M. Burns
E J. Caldwell
Mission Band Committee
Misa Bennett
Mainprize
A. T. Brown
Free Prep for Christmas Elfs Offer Includes Local News
If you are planning Christmas gifts now the offer suggests a year of local news and pictures for relatives or friends at home or away priced at 2.80 dollars.
Water Heaters to Be Shut Off Four Hours Daily
Acton Public Utilities Commission meeting notes reveal planned daily heater outages from 10 to 12 and 2 to 5 for certain units. Limited quantities of heaters remain available, prices noted, with orders to be placed as needed. Power losses anticipated Sunday from 2 3 4 to 5 3 percent. feeder repair expected. Micro Vitalics installing a new plant machine increasing demand. a new transformer bank needed. Several accounts listed for payment with discounts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commersion
C. M Hansen
IRPC
Oot
Acton
HEPC
Commission
Micro Vitalics
Higtre Departmens Rel Telephone Co
WEPC
Ont Ssrs
Underwood Lite
Force Electric Products
Masco Electric Co
Canadian Line
Jax St. Kearney Corp
Ilas
H. Palmer
TA Dominion
Farm Forum at Bannockburn Elects Officers
Bannockburn Farm Forum reorganized Monday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. Chairman Gro. Somerville, Vice Chairman Mra. S Matthews, Lec Tresa W. J. Mc Donald, Assistant Mra W. Dobbie, Press Correspondent Mrs. D. S. Morrison. Meetings are held each Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Farm Forum
Gro. Somerville
Mra
S Matthews
Lec Tresa
W. J. McDonald
W. Dobbie
D. S. Morrison
Coming Events Announcements Across Meetum and Other Events
Announcements list upcoming events and matches at Meetum and other venues. Details include dates, venues, and participating teams or groups for readers planning attendance.
Halloween tea and bazaar and masquerade events
Readable notices describe Halloween tea and bazaar on a Saturday in Acton with masques and euchre, a late October 1949 costume contest, a Variety Fair with candy and door prizes, and a Halloween dance with costume judging and a lucky draw. Also listed are a November meeting of Duke of Devonshire Chapter and an illustrated Europe talk with a silver collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Guild
Acton Town Hall
Uneton
Duke of Devonshire
Lode
Knox Church
Schoffield
Guelph
Europe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton V.A.C.A
Rotary Clus
New Scout Hall
Walker Lodge
AF & AM
Onlane
Laxige
J.P. Maher
R McIntosh
Mra Taytor
Woo F J Salt
Bro M Symon
WM W
Teatty
Halle
United Church
Piper
Fitzsimmons
Maber
Chew
Ko Kenny
Grand Lodge
Dro Leslie
Campbell
Wes
W. Bro
W. J. Beatty
M. W. Bro
J. P. Maher
W. W. Bro. Chas. Darby
Unione
George DeKlenhans
Dd.g.m
Wellington
Harvey Mitchell
Frank McNiven
Geo. Guthrie
John Kenney
G. W. McKenzie
Teachers’ Institute
United Church W.ms
Neptune Meters Ltd
Can
Brasa Co. Ltd
Farm Forum
Bannockburn
Hallowe'en Tea and Bazaar
Basurday
Crewsons Comers Hall
Lo.l
Prisos
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