Halton Elects Allan Mason as Only PC Candidate for Federal Race
Election in Halton progresses with Prime Minister’s broadcast announcing the vote. Allan Mason of Oakville named the Progressive Conservative candidate, while Liberals await a meeting to confirm Harry Harley as their contender. Campaign logistics include enumeration starting September 20 and polling set for November 2. Mason, Torontonian and former Oakville mayor since 1964, brings business and civic leadership, while Dr Harry Harley traces a long political career in Halton and Ontario.
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Will Sae Canedas
Lester Peanan
Toreuday
Pcs
Allan MoMasson
Oakville
Liberal Party
Harry Harkey
Will
D. R. West
Buffington
John Diefenbaker
Coronation Park
Allan M. Mason
Mason
Toronto
Bool
Household Finance Corp
RCAF
Birm
Independent Finance
Manapestle
Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Overcrowding in R. L. Classrooms Requires Hiring Another Teacher
The Ro bert Little public school board faces overcrowding in grade one with 78 pupils per class. They plan to hire an additional teacher to reduce pupil per room ratio and may use a stone school room if needed. Safety Patrol supervision concerns prompted calls for police assistance. Renovations and auditorium use for community events were approved with accounts totalling 84 965.49.
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Robert Little
Bonn
Alice
Elmer Smith
MLZ. Bennett School
G. W. McKenzie
R. L
McKenzie
Jusnt
Stone School
Ron Rupert
Acton O.P.P
London
Rupert
Smith
Bow
Steme
Reetation Committees
St John Ambulance Brigade
Acton Steam Show Draws Large Crowd From District
More than 35 000 people attended the Acton area steam show with Milton’s Old Fashioned Days and weekend programs. Jack Pemberton a carriage collector now farming near Acton entered a carriage in the Halton County Museum parade. Limehouse W A had a booth and Siler Spur Ranch entered a stage coach.
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Acton
Milton
Jack Pemberton
Halton County Museum
Limehouse W.A
Siler Spur Ranch
Horseshoe Contest and Fair Highlights Draw Big Crowd
Horseshoe pitching returns to Fall Fair on September 18 with $75 in trophies and cash prizes. Bert Davidson leads the committee, with donations from Tram Caroline Nurseries Ed Wovnarski Fred Archibald and Mr Davidson. Junior show and baby contests draw strong entries as Clift McKay and CHIT McKay entertain, while Guelph Royalaires lead Saturday parade and Lions Club members assist with parking.
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Bert Davidson
Tram Caroline Nurseries
Ed Wovnarski
Fred Archibald
Mr. Davidson
Pati McKay
Chit McKay
Clift McKay
Jimmy Embro
Guelph Royalaires
Twill
Abo
Agion
Lions Club Wii
Long-Time Acton Residents Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Cripps marked their 50th wedding anniversary with family at home. The couple, originally from Crewsons Corners, moved to Acton in 1928 and have five daughters and two sons among many grandchildren. A butter supper, cards and flowers followed, with a birthday cake made by Mrs Fred Lemon and a note from the Prime Minister.
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Darwin Capps
Fred Lemon
Cripps
Helen Thompson Ab Dougall
Eramosa
Dari Alessader Cropps
Crewson Corners
Crewsons Corners
Acton
Man
John Winter
Ivy
Mina
Doris
Eldon Morrow
Ruth
Nut Mountain
Sask
Leonard Cripps
Rockwood
Nebon Lambert
Richard Leavens
Foothill
Mary
Heefler Guthrie
Mrs Bred Lemon
Mina Cripps
Mother and Daughter Win Uni Entrance Honors
A mother and daughter from Acton District High School are head for university studies. Jill Hurst will study Honors Physical Education at Middlesex College through Western Ontario and live at Spencer Hall. Her mother, Mrs. Joe Hurst, was accepted into the arts program at Wellington College, University of Guelph.
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Acton Histere High School
Jill Hurst
Joe Hurst
Arthur Sr
Dominion
Middlesex College
Uiversity of
Western Ontario
Jill
Acton District High School
Spencer Hall
Wellington College
University of Guelph
Brickwork to Begin on Bell Telephone Building
Workmen started this week on the Bell Telephone building on Church Street with plans to complete the brickwork and finalize the exterior. The project aims to modernize the structure and improve services for local customers.
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Bell Telephone
Church
Town Hearing Denies Ajax Property Rezoning Bid
The Ontario Municipal Board dismissed the town's rezoning application for coal land near Ajax. Objectors cited impact on property values and municipal revenue, while proponents argued the site was essential for industry growth and ravine expansion. The decision ends eight week uncertainty pending deed finalization.
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Hatton
Ottawa
Ontaro
Acton Student Wins Ontario Government Scholarship
Katherine Russell of Acton will attend Queen's University Kingston after earning an Ontario Government Scholarship. The citizen reports her academic average in nine Grade 9 papers and notes her granddaughter Jota Brace of Fenser Avenue, Acton. The town of Acton seeks to amend the zoning by law and official plan for Plan 670 to allow a residential expansion, with planning officials outlining why the extension should not occur and detailing evidence related to property depreciation and planning considerations.
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Moss Katherine Russell
Daugh Lert
Russell
OA Taw Mesheen
Ontario
Katherne
Jota Brace
Fenser Avenue
Acton
Jaisteal
Byron Fos
Newton
Bell customers weigh Acton in expanded toll free area plan
Bell Canada faces mixed reactions as Acton potential inclusion in a toll free area could trigger rate changes. Acton subscribers would face higher monthly charges if Milton exchange joins, with implications for business and residential lines. Denby invites Acton residents to share views on the proposal.
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Bell
Acton
Cotomeuung
Bells
Ehaninite
Jong Cis
Milton
Burlington
Georgetown
Oonkvelle
HA Bla Hford
Oabsaille
Toodhey
Tnein
Oakville
Board of Transport Commissioners For Canada
MTV
Malton
Blachford
Alovd Denby
Acton Arcs
Milton Exchange
Denby
Actun
Callento Chevres
Guelph
Campbellville
Rockwoed
Mia
ATV Calcasion
ScrVingy
Miss Acton Fair Queen Contest Doubles Prizes
Seek Queen prizes are doubled this year for Acton Fair Miss Acton contest. Entry closes Wednesday with 14 Acton district beauties entered. Two judges named Dr Margaret McCready and John Meadows. third to be selected. Judging at Acton District High School Saturday at 2 pm. The winner crowned by last year's queen Friday evening in arena.
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Acton
Acton Imatrict High School
Margaret McCready
Guelph University
John Meadows
Guelph
Chaosen
Mies Linds Ferguson
Netthe Tryssenaar
Laat
Acton Agricultural Geodiery
Mac Speocl
Hhs Hinton
Milas Ferguson
Miss Tryssenagr
Bill Nelles
Lawrence Hemaley
Russell Murray
Jack Holmes
Min Street
Softball Tourney Seeks 14 Teams This Weekend
The softball tournament this Medikond is expected to attract 14 teams. Competition will be keen and patrons are promised Friday and Saturday entertainment. Proceeds from games go to prize money. the balance funds capenses.
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Capenses
Tannery Hours Reform In Daily Work Schedule
The firm Beardmore and Co Limited returns to a standard day from eight to five with a morning half hour shift, and an afternoon change, while the neon hour whistle remains unchanged. The new hours apply weekday operations and the morning and afternoon whistles adjust accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore and Co. Limited
Jade Sane
New Decorations in Arena For Fair Underway
The September MeCN of the Lady Directors of the Fair Board described arena decorations in harvest colors for the upcoming fair. Mrs. D. Matthews presided and noted Danners at town entrances. Parade preparations, judge appointments, and Baby Show volunteers were announced with two more work bees planned before September 18 events at Knox church and the Canadian National station.
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Acton
the Fair Board
Sny Ae Fe
Wilfred Waldie
Canadian National Station
Knox Church
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Halton
Harry Harley
Liberal Organisation
Haliun
Weston
University of Toronto
Faculty of Medicine
USS
St. Joseph's Hospital
Jolasd Anny
Royal Canadian Army Medical Cormpé
Canadian Field Ambulance Brigade
Hanover
Germany
Sunnybrook Hospital
Hatley
Army
Amd
Oakville - Trafalgar
PLC
M.P. Sandy
Sime
Mughes Cleaver
Allan Masson
Allan M. Masson
Canterbury Halls
Hamilton Automobile Clibo
Canada
Mr., D.ripps
O.M.B
Ajax
Sottimp
Wallan Shub
Chateman
Tartantus
Leatherland
Tan
Baadenee
Ihousekeeping
Apes
Joss
Jhpee
Condhinion
Ittend
Walter Linham
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