Citizens Oppose By Law Planning Board Session
Residents objected to zoning by law as the council debated garage setbacks and planning board creation. Delegates urged study and amendments while council approved first readings and formed a citizens committee to draft changes. Thompson Motors faced zoning limits and was advised to seek Municipal Board relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BNV Chagos
JT Creighton
Wood Beatty
Forest Hat Village
Smniler
Wanecalls Spraking
Mason
Municipal Board
Asmee Nce
Weatts
Oupe Tews Planning Board
Reeve Trier
C Wood
Greer
A. Fryer
War
W. Qfiatty
Thompson Motors
Isue
Muncipal Board
Counceil
McGeadhle
Rockwood church services resume with full schedule
Rockwood churches return to regular services including St Jedo and Prosttoran churches. Families attend mass and prayer with weather easing after a quiet Labor Day weekend. Local residents Oliver Geeupeed, Minnie Nickell, Seth Ward, and Charles Hartis are noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedo
Dbo
Tama
Oliver Geeupeed
Tye
Faso
Harteps Mill
Minnie Nickell
Toronto
Seth Ward Toreonte
Edwant Gras O
Torarhe
Min Russet
Res
Brantfornt
Charles Hartis
Hey C
Goenlon Arma
Caistorville
Rockwood
Max Milne
Ted Jeatin
Childs
Caiisselle
Mro
Llesd Bhunter
Obituary of Mrs Norah Beardmore Beardmore
Former resident Mrs Norah Niven Beardmore of Chestnut Park Road Toronto died Monday in hospital. Funeral held Wednesday at Grace Church on the Hill with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Withiam Steele in Texas and Margaret in Toronto, sister Mrs Kenneth McCrimmon of Rio de Janeiro, and brother Col. Hugo Niven of Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norah Niven Beardmore
Chestnut Park Rd
Toronto
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Beardmore
Berm
London
Ont
James Niven
Grace Church-on
Transformer Station Here Will Double Acton's Hydro Load
Hydro workers construct a new sub station at Queen and Hillcrest Streets. Cement bases have been laid for transformers and steel towers erected. The town's 28000 volt line is being rebuilt to 24000 volts. Power interruption is planned Sunday. When finished, Acton gains improved service and dual power from east and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Queen
Hillcrest
Acton
Swimming Pool Site Is Now Ready
The park centre prepares for a forthcoming Patt by two weeks with a pool facility project nearing readiness. Workers clear pond barriers and set up center-area fixtures as construction phases advance toward opening.
Acton Friends Attend Georgetown Wedding at St George's
A Georgetown ceremony on August 26 united Violet Bauth and Kenneth Durham in St George's Church with Elizabeth Cuthbert among guests. The wedding featured crepe and organza attire, bouquets, and formal hats reflecting a 1930s newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
George's Church
Faye Feest
Violet Bauth
Kenneth Durh
Elizabeth Cuthbert
George South
Woods
Davy
Panko
Margaret Widles
Alsa
Hunter Dridesmit
Maid of Bore
Gladious
Rotary District Governor Addresses Acton Club on World Understanding
Arthur R. Ferguson of Gravenhurst, District 347 governor, told Acton Rotary Club members that Rotary International supports global goodwill through 7,100 clubs. The $750,000 foundation effort over four years funds fellowships allowing graduates to study abroad, with 147 fellowships awarded in 45 countries totaling almost $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Ferguson
Gravenhurst
Rotary International
Rotary Club
Act
Rotary
Ferguson
Rotary Foundation
Organization of the United Nations
Rotary Club of
50th Anniversary Speyside Window Attracts Comments
A lengthy note describes a 50th anniversary display titled Speyside Window for Mr and Mrs C Hill. The piece weaves in family memories, local observers, and mentions of farm life, community ties, weather during the celebration, and reflections on marriage, children, and local scenery. The article references Milton and Anton Tab mete, the Red Seheal vegetation, and local farms as context for the event’s setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyside
C. Hill
Port Wartow
Tours
Grisenindiing
Milton
Anton
Abios
Carioof
Acton Resident 81 Dies at Sunnybrook Hospital
Thomas W Mason of Acton aged 81 died Wednesday at Sunnybrook Hospital Toronto. Born in Godmanchester England he lived in Hamilton before moving to Acton where he worked as a brick layer contractor. Survived by wife Mary Ann Dix and four children Larry Detroit Harry Hamilton Mrs WD Niperty Seattle Winnie Atkinson Acton. Funeral Saturday at Victor Rumiles Funeral Home with Rev A O Foreman officiating. Interment Fairview Cemetery under Canadian Legion auspices. Pallbearers named A R Padbury John Moore Wilfred Coles J R Adamson W Carnahan F L Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Thomas Wo Mason
Sunnybrook Hospital
Toronto
Mason
Godmanchester
Huntingdonshire
England
Hamilton
Mary Ann Dixon
Larry
Detroit
Harry
WD. Niperty
Seattle
Wash
Winnie
T. Atkinson
Victor Ro Rumiles
United Church
Fairview Cemetery
Acton Franch
Canadian Legion
Legion
Chas Landsborough
A. FR. Padbury
John Moore
Wilfred Coles
J R. Adamson
Wm Carnahan
Fo L. Wright
Everton Holiday Visitors Gather in Evert on Labor Day
Sunday visitors at the home of J P Benham and family included WooVan Norman Miss Muriel Benham and Jack Morrell from Guelph Mr and Mrs Fred Murray also from Guelph plus Wm Head and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P Benham
and WooVan Norman
Muriel Benham
Jack Morrell
Guelph
Fred Murray
Harvey Jestin
Bobby
Duncan Kingsbury
Catherine
Church Garden Party At United Church Draws Crowd
Churchill United Church Garden Party attracted a large crowd despite uncertain weather. Minister Mr Gibb welcomed attendees as Mr Delia Root of Thirhurstury directed a varied program including community songs and old time music with instrumental and vocal numbers by the Friends Four Quartet of the Darghs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill United Church Garden
Gibb
Delia Root
Freendis
Thank You Limehouse W A Community Note
A church bulletin extends thanks to donors and helpers for a fundraiser at the park and notes a successful drive for the church. The piece praises the Free Press for advertising and invites future support while mentioning a pipe band and community guests. It ends with a cautionary road safety message urging prevention before accidents happen.
Acton Schools Enroll 513 Inaugurate New Courses
Acton schools enroll 513 students for new courses as the system introduces a general science French art music and shop work program. Middle school options include mathematics science French Latin German commercial work agriculture shop work and home economics. The Acton educational centers oversee kindergarten through university entrance.
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Cmd Peregrina
Mohsin Cafe
Ain
Gamble
Artorn
Wall
Schewt
Hanwa Mey
Dhebfern
Georgetown
Educational
Ceaters
Acton
Universite
Community Guests Attend Local Shower and Visits
A scramble of names and places outlines a community shower at Mrs Joe Doser’s Erin home for Miss Grace Burt. Attendees include Mr George Hotes, Miss Ane Steed, Miss Grace Burt, Mr and Mrs George Robertson, and others visiting from North They core and Hiamaibion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sefer
Cata
Bea Chalten
Peerenmts
George 1
Metartser
Steed
George Hotes
Tony
George Heobertson
Gorden Tadbrertsen
Grace Burt
Joe Doser
Erin
Jan Wosteene Stege
Hiamaibion
Matthew
Graham Guelph
Eden Mills Man Dies After Brief Illness
Eden Mills, Ontario resident Russell Howard Neville, age 88, died Tuesday in Guelph General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born at Milton, he lived in Eden Mills since 1923, worked for Holman Luggage in Guelph for ten years, and attended United Church. Survived by his parents, his widow Evelyn Funk, and one brother Lloyd. A service was held Thursday at Victor Rumsey Funeral Home then interment in Eden Mills Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Howard Neville
Eden Malls
Guelph General Hospital
Ness
Ralph Nevie
Milton
United Church
Holman Luggage
Guelph
Evelyn Funk
Lioyd
Folan Mills
Miller Reunion Revives After War Its Annual Gathering Returns
On September 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Denzil Lawrence a Miller reunion revived after wartime disruption. Relatives arrived from Brampton Stayner Creemore Clarkson Rockwood Toronto and Milton to renew acquaintances. Alex Miller Stayney and Lester Miller Rockwood supervised an afternoon of sports culminating in a ball game where Lester showcased rare fielding talent. Officers for the 1951 reunion were elected with Lester Miller Rockwood as president and Mrs Harold Whewell Milton as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denzil Lawrence
Milton the Miller
Brampton
Stayner
Creemore
Clarkson
Rockwood
Toronto
Milton
Old
Alex Miller
Stayney
Lester Miller
Rockwold
Mra
Harold Whewell
September Meeting Hosted by Mars P Smith Chapter Leaders
The September meeting of the T. Ode Duke of Devonshire Chapter was held at Mere Popsroth's home. Mrs JW Wolfe chaired a session focusing on plans for a Fall Fair appearance and the annual bazaar with items like a drawn quilt and bed jackets. Mrs D McLean received a farewell gift and spoke of her move to Harrow. Hostesses included Miss Garvin, Mrs Wm Cooper, Mrs Evans, and Mrs Mowat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ode
Duke of Devonshire
Mere PopSroth
JW Wolfe
Council
Evans
D. McLean
Harrow
McLean
LODFE
Miss Garvin
Wm Cooper
Mra Mowat
Public Health Official Earns Specialist Certification
Dr. James M. Mather, director of the Halton County Health Unit, has been certified as a Specialist in Public Health by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and Public Health. He joins the Faunders Group of distinguished contributors to public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Mather
American Health Board
Halton County
American Board of Preventative Medicine and Public Health
Faunders Group
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Bse
Weed
Eel
Boadettt
Frans
Sarus
Sunnybrook
Everton
Limehouse
W. A
Ted
Pierette
Ospringe
Eden Mills
Mars. P. Smith
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