Citizens Oppose By Law Seek Planning Board Action
Town council discussed zoning by law amendments after a citizen delegation urged changes. A planning board was proposed to study dwelling types and area impacts, with a committee of citizens to work with council. Thompson Motors faced a gas tank permit issue and was advised to seek Municipal Board variations.
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BNY
Creighton
Wood Beatty
Forest Mill Village
Mason
Bia Wis
Beatts
Wat
W. Beatty
Thompson Motors
Muncipal Board
McGeadle
Rockwood Church Services Return to Regular Schedule
Rockwood residents return to normal church schedules with services at Sto Jedae Church and Prestateran Chorenh resuming after holidays. Attendance included visitors from Toronto and Camstornile. several Rockwood prep students planned trips to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.
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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 Mrs Norah N Beardmere Beardmore
Former resident Mrs Norah Niven Beardmere died in Toronto after living in Acton. She leaves two daughters Mrs Withiam Steele in Texas and Margaret in Toronto, a sister Mrs Kenneth McCrimmon in Rio de Janeiro, and brother Colonel Hugo Niven in Glasgow. Funeral was held Wednesday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. She was active in Grace Church on the Hill and several Toronto clubs.
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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
Acton To Double Hydro Power Load With New Transformer Station
Workmen erect steel power towers and cement bases as Acton builds a new 26 000 volt substation network. The existing station will be upgraded from 13 000 to 26 000 volts and a full line from the town boundary is being rebuilt to support double Acton’s load. A Sunday power interruption is planned during changes.
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Hydro
Queen
Hillcrest
Acton
Swimming Pool Site Construction Scheduled in Center Plans
Tenders for swimming pool construction have been advertised with dates set for this fall. The project aims to develop the Dernee Viotuts center area and improve access and facilities.
Acton Friends Take Part In Georgetown Wedding
Acton friends attend a Georgetown wedding at St George's Church. Violet Bauth marries Kenneth Derch Elizabeth Cuthbert weds George Louth. Mrs Woods wears crepe and navy accessories with a white straw hat. Bridesmaid Margaret Wrodle and Maeidsn Woods as junior bridesmaid in orchid embroidery. Flower girl Shanun Brailes in a caps and net with pears. Ceremony features Testique styled attire and daffodil bouquet.
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Phen
Betes
Georgetown
Violet Bauth
Marcied
Kenneth Derch
Eizabeth Cuthbert
George Louth
Woods
Amd Corsa
Bank
Margaret Wrodle
Weeny
Orb
Vladioli
Acton
Maid of Borer
Gladious
Rotary District Governor Urges International Understanding
Arthur R. Ferguson of Gravenhurst told the Acton Rotary Club that Rotary International coordinates 7,100 clubs in 83 regions worldwide. He cited a four year program spending 780000 dollars to foster good will with Rotary Foundation Fellowships funding 195 fellows in 143 countries for one year of study abroad. Ferguson likened Rotary to the United Nations Charter and noted Rotary’s global reach and service by 342000 professionals.
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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 Draws Comments
A 50th anniversary display called Speyside Window created by and for Mr and Mrs Charles Hill drew attention and comments from local residents. The feature referenced their long marriage and community ties, with neighbors noting the window’s style and the couple's enduring presence in the area.
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Speyside
C. Hill
Acton Resident 81 Dies in Sunnybrook
Thomas Wo Mason of Acton aged 81 died Wednesday at Sunnybrook Hospital Taranto. Born in Godmanchester England he resided in Hamilton before Acton where he worked as a bricklayer contractor. Survived by wife Mary Ann Dix on two sons Harry and Larry and two daughters Ivy and Winnie. Funeral Saturday at Victor BR Rumles Funeral Home with Rev AO Foreman officiating. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Mason was a member of Acton Branch Canadian Legion.
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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 and Local Notes
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Benham included Muriel Benham Jack Morrell and others. Guelph guests Mr. and Mrs Fro Murray and Mr. Wm Head visited with Manta. Thornbury calls and a long week end at Mac Leod's. Cannadian sugar beet growers planted about 109000 acres 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 Delights Crowd
A Wednesday church garden event at Churchill United Church drew a good crowd despite poor weather. Minister Mr Gibb welcomed attendees as Debra Root directed an engaging program including a short concert and a wide variety act featuring comedy elocution dance and the Friendly Four Quartette performing instrumental and vocal numbers.
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Churchill United Church Garden
Gibb
Arters
Mrdebra Root
Tuitsbuargs
Meadern
Thank You Limehouse W A and Park Events Note
A community message thanks donors and helpers for church show advertising by the Free Press. Details praise the Girls' Pipe Band and other performers then invite future support and a hoped end to fundraising. A Sharp warning follows urging road safety and accident prevention before it happens.
Acton Schools Enroll 513 Inaugurate New Courses
Acton schools enroll 513 students and inaugurate new courses across lower and middle grades. The program includes general science French art music shop work home economics typing and business. Transportation to neighboring Georgetown and staffing by Mrs Gamble Mrs Ibontey and staff support students from kindergarten to university entrance.
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Acton
Hepertiey
Mikal
Statens Perpen
Gaffin
Ibontey
Gamble
Topetelle
Mass Wades
Public Wealth
Acton High
Sebel Hes
Sis Tran Pal
Hanwa Mex Robbins
Roars Dowdle
North
Chelsen
Dueces
Argetown
Ant Transportation Ois
Evacher
Kinderegarten
Universite
Community Guests Attend Event In Gil Road Area
Local residents hosted a gathering including Mrs Artoda and Mr George Motertser with attendees from North Chev and Erin. A shower for Miss Grace Burt was held at Mrs Joe Dyer’s home in Erin on Saturday with guests Mrs Graham and Mr George Hotes in attendance. Guelph School reopened with Mr Douglas Clarke in charge and several staff members named.
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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 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 100 years for Holman Luggage in Guelph. Survived by his widow Evelyn Funk and one brother Lloyd. A service was held at Victor B. Rumsey Funeral Home in Acton and in Eden Mills United Church followed by 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 Continues Renewed Acquaintances
On September 2 at Mr and Mrs Denzil Lawrences home the Miller reunion revived after wartime pause. Relatives from Brampton Stayner Creemore Clarkson Rockwood Toronto Milton attended and enjoyed sports led by Alex Miller Stayner and Lester Miller Rockwood with a notable trick fielding display in the ball game. Lester Miller of Rockwood was elected president and Mrs Harold Whewell of Milton 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 meeting at 8 p.m. was hosted by Mrs Smith at her home with Mrs Wolfe in the chair. The group sought permission to participate in the Fall Fair and discussed bazaar plans including draws for a quilt, turtles, cake, and a bed jacket. Mrs McLean was honored with a farewell gift and spoke of her work here before moving to Harrow.
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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 Certified
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 for notable contribution without examination.
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James M. Mather
American Health Board
Halton County
American Board of Preventative Medicine
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Bran
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Sergey Kagdaet
al Sears
Everton
Limehouse
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Stoeters
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Ospringe
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