Raise Sewer Levels At Warren Grove
A five foot raise in Warren Grove sewer lines was decided after a marathon council meeting with an engineer and contractor. To address water hindrance in cellar drains the group rejected costly cribbing and chose raising overall levels, reducing tile laying price to 250 per foot and lowering manhole costs, with installation continuing this week from the MacDonald Boulevard and Wallace Street site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Grove
Chambers
uHrmally
George Schultz
MacDonald Blvd
Wallace St
Began Career Hero Coaches Wellington Midgets to Championship
Johnny Mowatt, started in Acton with Dr George Simrs league, coaches the Wellington Midgets who captured the 1954 Ontario Minor Baseball Midget C title. The 16 and under players celebrated with a victory parade led by a fire truck through Wellington near Picton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Mowatt
Acton
George Simrs
Wellington
Ontario
Picton
Rockwood
Belleville
Poole Hosts W A Acton Church Women Meeting
The Woman's Association of Acton United Church met at Mrs. C. L. Poole's home with president Mrs. H. Burns presiding. The group planned to cater to a basic English class, prepared for a church turkey supper, and arranged to purchase cocoa mats for the hall. They bought three blankets for Cedarvale Girls' School in Georgetown and received a bowls shower from the ladies. Lunch was served by Mrs Poole and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of
Acton United Church
C. L. Poole
H. Burns
E. Lambert
Church Hall
Cedarvale
Georgetown
Poole
Evans
Wildersom
Drysdale
Bowman
Firemen Inspect and Drill 13 Schools in Acton Area
Fire department members supervised fre drills and inspected 13 local schools Friday afternoon October 22. Firefighters in uniform conducted inspections in rural Acton area and in town, including Esquesing Nassagaweya and Erin Townships, Acton High School and Acton Public School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fire Department
Acton
Esquesing
Nassagaweya
Erig
Aims Set For Hurricane Relief Fund Drive
Sparse attendance at Acton district meeting led to formation of a committee to channel donations to the Ontario Hurricane Relief Fund. G A Dills and Ken Knox named officials to handle funds, with three main giving avenues via local banks payroll deductions and organizational contributions. Industry pledges of about 1500 were reported, and receipts will be issued to donors as totals reach the central fund office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ontario Hurricane Relief Fund
G. A Dills
Ken ‘Knox
Toronto
Central Fund Office
Free Concert Series From Acton Citizens Band
Acton Citizens Band plans a year of free monthly concerts in the public school auditorium on Sundays at month end. Guest artists will perform, with opening act featuring Bill Phillips and Jack Leanings in solos and duets. School pupils join via Miss Burnard’s arrangements to encourage local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Citizens
Bill ‘Phillips
Jack Leanings
Waterton
Miss Burnard
Acton Public School
How's Your Conscience in the Acton Flood Aftermath
An editorial reflection on the Acton flood tragedy and the slow public response. It decries scarce donations toward the Mood flood victims, questions distant indifference, and urges personal conscience as the duty to give.
Knox Church Celebrates 109th Anniversary Services and Dinner
Knox Presbyterian church marked its 109th anniversary with special morning and evening services led by Rev. J. Stanley Glen. An anniversary dinner followed, attended by about 500 people, featuring organ recitals, a concert by Gwen Little, and readings. The event drew multi‑denominational participation from Baptist United and Anglican ministers and congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Knox Presbyterian Church
J. Stanley Glen
Knox College
Toronto
Peters Geistauts
Grand Valley
Tse
Baptist. United
Anglican
Ladies’ Aid Society
E. A Hansen
George Eliott
Gwen Little
Brampton
Peel County
All Canada
Brahm
C. Leishman
Crawford Douglas
Robert Parker
Anete Remus
Ballentine
Les Duby
Garhet Rose
Weston Muy
Problems at Acton PUCs conversion loom with delays
Acton Public Utilities Commission grapples with frequency conversion near, as mobile units approach. Unfinished primary line, meter readings across town, hiring external help rejected, overtime pay discussed. Cobble Hill water and hydro work flagged, boiler and disposal plant issues noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Public Utilities Commission
de Mason
Cobble Hill
Tao
Bilton and Perry
Enuwiters
Acton Chamber of Commerce era opens with Dr F G Oakes president
Announcement details a change in ownership of a local funeral home and furniture business after over 50 years. W B Rumsey sells to Bruce Shoemaker as Acton marks the formation of its first Chamber of Commerce with Dr F G Oakes named president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Oakes
Acton C. of C
Acton
W. B. Rumsey
Bruce Shoemaker
Wm. Johnstone
Freeston
District
Victor B.rumley
Johnstone
Rutmley
Guelph
Rumsey
Acton Customs Office Elevated To Port of Entry Status
Acton gains Port of Entry status effective January 1 1955 raising its direct port duties. Increased entries and revenues reflect Acton’s growing industrial activity and dedicated officials. Since 1916 two customs heads have served and annual returns have risen from 35 99517 in 1924 25 to 274 110 23 in 1953 54. A December briefing outlines required procedures and staff visits for the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. G Middleton
Toronto
R. M. McDonald
W. G. Middleton
McDonald
Acton Customs
Ontario
Acton Relief Fund Drives In 1579.06 In Plant Total Now 1766
Relief drive in Acton reports Beardmore and Co. totaling 1579.06 from the plant. Bank collections add 157.00, bringing the week one total to 1766. This start is strong and ongoing support is urged as progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Beardmore and Co
20 Teams Visit Parish Families at St Alban's
During last Sunday's visitation at St Alban's Anglican church, 70 prospective confirmation candidates were contacted and 30 baptisms planned. Twenty teams of two visited each parish family to complete church files and register present and prospective members of the church, Sunday school, choir, women's organizations and the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen. Stenographers tabulated the information in the parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Anglican
Brotherhood of
Follow Bandwagon To Arena Saturday
Acton Y's Men's club finalizes an on schedule Halloween party at the Y.M.C.A. with Acton musicians entertainments and a bandwagon parade to the arena. Costume judging for kids and adults precedes prizes, contests, trampoline clowns and square dancing ending with candy distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y
Y.M.C.A
J Greer Installed As Y P President At Knox Church
Knox church Young People's meeting elected and installed officers led by Rev R H Armstrong. Honorary president Rev Armstrong, president Jim Greer, vice president Jo Jany, secretary treasurer Calvin Sprowl. Convener roles assigned to Clarence Coles Bob Armstrong Bill Mainprize, Bob Armstrong, Bella Maye Rowell. Nominating committee: Lorraine Kingsmil June Watkins and Mr Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R H Armstrong
Knox Church
Young People’s
Rev Armstrong
Jim Greer
Jo Jany
Calvin Sprowl
Clarence Coles
Bob Armstrong
Bill Mainprize
Bella Maye Rowell
Young Peoples
Lorraine Kingsmil
June Watkins
Mr Armstrong
Officers Elected By Ladies' Group
The Scout and Guide Mothers Association met at the Scout Hall on Tuesday evening October 28. Officers elected were president Emily Price secretary Edith Jennings and treasurer Mac Gervais. Plans were made for a penny sale donation of 5 to the French Relief Fund. one new member joined. The meeting closed with Mizpah benediction and a social time over tea.
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Scout and Guide Mothers Association
Emily Price
Edith Jennings
Mac Gervais
French Relief Fund
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Hero
W.A
Editorial
P.U.C
Lambert
Hydro
Mason
Omtaho Hydro Electrc Power Commission
HEPC
Oakes
R. F. Bean
Measurer
J. Gay
C. Bradley
Chamber Council
G. Barbeau
H. Elliott
F. Terry
J. Black
T. Jones
G. McCutcheon
M. Coxe
J. Whitham
G. McKenzie
G. A. Dills
E. Tyler
Wm. Davey
Brampton Chamber of Commerce
A. Stevens
W. Large
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Large
Chamber of Commerce
Jo Goy
Vor Tyler
Tyler
RF. Bean
J. Greer
Y.P. President
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