Citizens Oppose By-Law Prompt Planning Board
The Monday council session ran late as residents opposed the zoning by law. Debates centered on garage allowances, dwelling types, and planning board studies to study amendments. A by-law first reading added garage allowances and water source exemptions, with Thompson Motors advised to seek Municipal Board relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey
Dane Macess
Alf Piver
BNY
Creighton
Wood Beatty
Forest Mill Village
Mason
Bia Wis
Beatts
Wat
W. Beatty
Thompson Motors
Muncipal Board
McGeadle
Rockwood Church Services Resume After Holidays
Rockwood residents report church services back on schedule at Sto Jedae Church and Prestateran Chorenh with gatherings resumed after the holidays. Weekend notes mention visitors including Minnie Nickell and Seth Ward of Toronto, and several Rockwood prep attendees visiting the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sto Jedae
Teather
Wes Dob Obiern
Pulpuoat
United Charch
Harteps Mill
Minnie Nickell
Toronto
Seth Ward
Edwant Gras O
Russell Ross Hrantfort
Charles Harris
Hes
Gventon Harris
Camstornile
Rockwood Prep
Max Milne
Ted Jeatin
Childr
Dainsville
Llexsd Hunter and
Obituary of Norah Niven Beardmere Beardmore
Former resident Norah Niven Beardmere died Monday in hospital Toronto. Funeral held Wednesday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Rural she owned a berm in London Ontario and was daughter of the late Dr James Niven. She attended London schools and joined Grace Church on the Hall and provincial clubs in Toronto. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Withiam Steele in Texas and Margaret in Toronto, a sister Mrs Kenneth McCrimmon in Rio de Janeiro, and a brother Col. Hugo Niven in Glasgow Scotland.
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Norah Niven Beardmere
Chestnut Park Rd
Toronto
Hospital Rural
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Beardmere
Berm
London
Ont
James Niven
Grace Church-on-the
Transformer Station Here Will Double Acton Power Load
Workmen construct new sub stations at Queen and Hillcrest Streets as cement bases and steel towers rise. The line rebuilt to 26 000 volts will upgrade Acton power from 13 000 volts and enable bidirectional supply from east and west. A Sunday power interruption is planned during changes.
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Hydro
Queen
Hillcrest
Acton
Swimming Pool Site Preparation Under Way
Construction near Dernee Viotuts progresses on a central push project with a swimming pool, pond works, and improvements planned for the fall. Tenders for the pool construction have been advertised as funds and timing align with the slated two week outline and readiness for the pale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Tyrad
Nana Bernit
Acton Friends Attend Georgetown Wedding at St George Church
Acton residents Violet Bauth, Kenneth Derch, Elizabeth Cuthbert, and Elizabeth Mae Woods wed George Louth at St George’s Church in Georgetown. Bridesmaids wore navy and white outfits with hats. Henry Woods of Acton served as junior bridesmaid. floral arrangements featured daffodils and orchids. the ceremony included lace and organza details, wreaths of pears and yellow violas, and a maid of honor bouquet.
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Acton
Georgetown
ST George's Church
Phen
Betes
Violet Bauth
Marcied
Kenneth Derch
Eizabeth Cuthbert
George Louth
Woods
Amd Corsa
Bank
Margaret Wrodle
Weeny
Orb
Vladioli
Maid of Borer
Gladious
Rotary District Governor urges international goodwill and understanding
Arthur R. Ferguson of Gravenhurst told the Acton Rotary Club that Rotary International unites 7 100 clubs worldwide to foster peace and understanding through programs including Rotary Foundation Fellowships. He noted 195 fellowships in 143 countries totaling nearly 500 000 dollars and likened Rotary’s aims to the United Nations charter since 1948. Ferguson heads Gravenhurst’s general contracting business and serves among 201 district governors overseeing 342 000 members in 83 regions.
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Rotary
Arthur R. Ferguson
Gravenhurst
M47
Rotary International
Rotary Club
Acton
Ferguson
Rotary Foundation
Organization of the United Nations
Rotary Club of
50th Anniversary Speyside Window Attracts Comments
A 50th anniversary feature for Mr and Mrs C Hill centers on a Speyside window display that drew visitors and remarks. The page describes community awareness, garden and rural life scenes, and notes family attendance at a related event, highlighting local traditions and the couple’s long marriage.
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Speyside
C. Hill
Acton Resident 81 Dies in Sunnybrook
Acton resident Thomas Wo Maton aged 81 died Wednesday at Sunnybrook Hospital Taranto. Born in Godmanchester England he lived in Hamilton before Acton where he worked as a brick contractor. Survived by wife Mary Ann Dix two sons Harry and Larry and two daughters Ivy Nipert and Winnie Atkinson. Funeral Saturday at Victor Rumles Funeral Home United Church interment Fairview Cemetery pallbearers named.
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Acton
Thomas Wo Maton
Sunnybrook
Taranto
Mr Mason
Godmanchester Huntingdonshire
England
Hamilton
Mary Ann Dixon
Larry
Detroit
Harry
Ivy
Wood. Nipert
Seattle
Wash
Winnie
TL. Atkinson
Victor BR Rumles
Bes
W Foreman
United Church
Fairview Cemetery
Mason
Acton Franch
Canadian Legion
Winder Legion
Chas Landsborough
A. FR. Padbury
John Moore
Wilfred Coles
J O R. Adamson
Wm Carnahan
F. L. Wright
Everton Holiday Visitors Gather Over Labor Weekend
Sunday visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs J P Benham and family included Mr and Mrs Norman and Miss Muriel Benham and Mr Jack Morrell from Guelph. neighbors and friends from Thornbury and Manta called, with extended visits to local households. Also noted is a report that Canadian sugar beet growers planted about 109 000 acres this year, the largest in history.
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J.P Benham
Mro
WooVan Norman
Muriel Benham
Jack Morrell
Guelph
Fro Murray
Churchill United Church Garden Party and Variety Program
A village church garden party drew a pleasant crowd despite rainy weather. Mr Gibb, the minister, welcomed attendees as Debra Root directed a lively program including a short concert and a varied bill of comedy, elocution, costume dancing, and music, featuring the Friendly Four Quartette.
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Churchill United Church Garden
Gibb
Arters
Mrdebra Root
Tuitsbuargs
Meadern
Thank You Limehouse W. A. Acknowledges Donors and Helpers
A historical note praises donors and helpers for a church show and park events. It thanks sponsors, mentions the Girls' Pipe Band and a church gift drive, notes sunny gatherings and multiple guests, and invites future support while urging road safety awareness with a line about preventing accidents before they occur.
Acton Schools Enroll 513 Inaugurate New Courses
Acton schools enroll 513 as they open new courses across elementary and middle levels. The plan includes standard subjects and specialized tracks such as commercial work and arts education. Transport arrangements connect Acton and neighboring schools for students.
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Acton
Local Vignettes From Ospringe Community Events
The article lists social visits and gatherings in Ospringe, noting Mrs Artoda toangter Gil rd Dheatere and Miss Grace Burt in Erin. It mentions a home shower for Miss Grace Burt hosted by Mrs Joe Dyer with guests including Mr George Motertser and Mrs Ane Steed. School resumes with Mr Douglas Clarke in charge and several staff names.
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Artoda Toangter Gil
G Sy
George
North
Todd
George Hotes
George Herbertson
Gordon Nederteen
Grace Burt
Joe Dyer
Erin
Jew Westeene
Rood
Matthew
Mos
St Graham
Betts Grundy
Nanes Ballon
Dorothy Hoes
Itu Sinclair
Brian Roberton
Eden Mills Man Dies After Illness at 34
Eden Mills resident Ralph New We died Tuesday at Guelph General Hospital at age 34 after a lengthy illness. Born in Milton he lived in Eden Mills since 1923 and worked for Holman Luggage in Guelph. Survived by widow Evelyn Funk and brother Lloyd. Funeral held at Victor B. Rumsey Funeral Home and Eden Mills United Church with interment in Eden Mills Cemetery.
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Russell
Newville
Eden Malls
Guelph General Hospital
Ralph New We
Milton
United Church
Holman Luggage
Guelph
Evelyn Funk
Lioyd
Folan Mills
Victor B. Rumsey
Acton
Fiden Mills
Eden Mills
Miller Reunion Revives Longstanding Family Gathering
On September 2 at Denzil and Mrs. Lawrence home the Miller reunion resumed after wartime hiatus. Relatives from Brampton Stayner Creemore Clarkson Rockwood Toronto and Milton attended and enjoyed sports led by Alex Miller Stayner and Lester Miller Rockwood. Lester Miller showcased trick fielding during a ball game. Lester Miller was elected president and Mrs Harold Whewell secretary for the 1951 reunion.
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Denzil Lawrence
Milton the Miller
Brampton
Stayner
Creemore
Clarkson
Rockwood
Toronto
Milton
Alex Miller
Stayneg
Lester Miller
September meeting of T. Ode Duke of Devonshire Chapter
The September merge of the T. Ode Duke of Devonshire Chapter met at 8 p m hosted by Mr Smith. Regent Mrs JW Wolfe chaired a busy session discussing requests to Fall Fair officials and key Bazaar plans. Mrs D McLean received a farewell gift and thanks for her service, with best wishes for Harrow. Hosts included Miss Garvin Mrs Wm Cooper Mrs Evans and Mrs Mowat.
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Duke of Devonshire
Mr . Smith
JW Wolfe
Council
Othe
Evans
D. McLean
Harrow
McLean
LODFE
Miss Garvin
Wm Cooper
Mra Mowat
Public Health Specialist Dr James M Mather Recognized
Dr James M Mather director of Halton County Health Unit is certified as a Specialist in Public Health by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and Public Health He is admitted to the Founders Group of those certified without examination for notable public health contributions.
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James M. Mather
American Health Board
Halton County
American Board of Preventative Medicine
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Abo
Ao Lever of Children
Charles
God
Santes
Fran
Rhone Cpt
Bran
Be Ba da Fee
Sergey Kagdaet
al Sears
Everton
Limehouse
W. A
Stoeters
Peter
Hepertiey
Mikal
Statens Perpen
Gaffin
Ibontey
Gamble
Topetelle
Mass Wades
Public Wealth
Acton High
Sebel Hes
Sis Tran Pal
Hanwa Mex Robbins
Roars Dowdle
Chelsen
Dueces
Argetown
Ant Transportation Ois
Evacher
Kinderegarten
Universite
Ospringe
P. Smith
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