Baxter Labs installs new Thermo Distiller in Acton
A Canada unique Thermo Distiller begins operation at Baxter Laboratories Acton to produce 240 gallons of distilled water per hour doubling prior capacity. The system de ironizes municipal water and re distills, using 760 stainless tubes and a compact setup with compressors and a steam chamber.
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Canada
Baxter Laboratories
Acton
Ita
South Pacific
Milwaukee
Wis
Cleaver Brooks Co
Uniit
Arabia
Africa
Loti
Student officer returns from all-summer naval cruise
John Mainprize, Officer Candidate with the University Naval Training Division, arrived home this week after an all-summer voyage visiting Bermuda Cuba Jamaica Canal Zone Mexico USA and Vancouver Island. A third year Mechanical Engineering student at Toronto University resumes classes next week.
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John Mainprize
University Naval Training Division
Bermuda
Cuba
Jamaica
Canal Zone
Mexico
U.S.A
Vancouver Island
John
Toronto University
Theft charges in Milton court case inform on Acton thefts
In Milton court on Wednesday September 15 two cases heard. James A. Lowe acquitted of careless driving after collision with a truck on August 30. Archibald MacDougall convicted for theft of two wallets and a sweater, pleaded guilty saying he did not realize taking the goods.
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Milton
James A. Lowe
Hudson Drive
Toronto
Lowe
Mount Dennis Construction Co
Number 7
Ayton
Archibald MacDougall
Mary St
Hamilton
Hinton
Wim. Cooper
Tues
Harrep
MacDougall
Crown
Acton
Acton Students Advancing to Eight Learning Centers
Fourteen Acton students are pursuing higher education at eight different institutions. Aldo Braida and Mary Sirrs will attend Western University in London Ontario. Ray Arbie Armand Braida and John Agar will study at the Ontario Agricultural College with Ray and Armand returning for a second year and John Agar entering first. Don Ross Joan Somerville Jack Mainprize George Elliott and Phil Pickering attend the University of Toronto with varied majors. Shirley Elliott studies at Toronto Normal School for kindergarten training. Ernest West is at nursing and Doug Maplesden at Ontario Veterinary College in his fourth year. The list reflects Acton students expanding education across multiple centers.
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Acton
Aldo Bralda
Mary Sirrs
Western University
London Ont
Aldo Braida
Mary Simrs
Ray Arbie
Armand Braida
John Agar
Ontario Agricultural College
Don Ross
Joan Somerville
Jack Mainprize
George Elliott
Phil Pickering
University of Toronto
Shirley Elliott
Toronto Normal School
Ernest West
Edulwaeleeet
Doug Maplesden
Ontario Veterinary College
Esquesing Council Takes Deer Hunt Approval Move
Esquesing Council approves a deer hunt with conditions 80 percent of licenses to residents and 50 percent of license fees retained by the township. Meetings also authorize road, relief, and school-bylaw actions and appoint a tax collector. Many residents expected to attend Georgetown Fair.
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Esquesing Council
George Currie
George Leslie
H. Craig
Reid
Wilfred Bird
G. E. Cleave
Dept. of Health
Georgetown Herald
Province of Saskatchewan
Bell Telephone Co
Dept. of Public Welfare
W. Caves
Hawes and Nelson
Georgetown
Richardson’s
McBean and Co
Currie
Esquesing
One of a kind Thermo-Distiller at Baxter Laboratories Acton
The upper photo shows the Thermo-Distiller in operation at Baxter Laboratories Acton. Pumps motors and a stainless steel tubing section feed cold water and steam while a central steam compressor dominates the unit. Plant Superintendent Gorton Rovnvaldson explains the valves and gadgets to General Manager William Benson as capacity to produce distilled water doubles with the new unit.
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Baxter Laboratories
Acton
Isv
Gorton
Ropnvaldson
Wiliam Benson
Council Approves Park Lighting and Arena Lease Renewal
Acton council in regular session approves a permanent park lighting system at $300.64 and renews the arena lease for another season at $150 annually. The meeting covers street repairs, parish fund accounts, and a CNR sidewalk project with partial funding from the railway.
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A. Kirkness
Messrs. W. Hall
J. HL. Creighton
U's
Just Another Pull Together for Swimming Pool
Acton Community Swimming Pool Committee reports a four thousand dollar shortfall after three hour session last Friday. Members urge the public to donate to reach ten thousand by September 20 and avoid abandoning the project.
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Acton Community Swimming Pool
Newfoundland Becomes Canada’s Newest Province
The text notes Newfoundland as the oldest colony joining Canada as a new province and compares population to Ottawa and Hamilton Ontario, implying many people would become new Canadians.
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Newfoundland
Canada
Ottawa
Hamilland
Ontawe
Mattan County Health Unit Lauds First Year Cooperation
Dr Mather of the Mattan County Health Unit expresses appreciation for the cooperation experienced in the unit's first year of operation. Municipal officials were notified about schools operated by the department. The near west school stood in Orangeville this year and it was suggested the clerk attend the second lawn question. A mover secured by W D Talbot was discussed again but no decision was reached.
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Mather
Mattan County Health Unit
Municpal Dept
Near West
Orangeville
W. D. Talbot
Acton Loses Two Citizens Who Have Helped Community
Acton bids farewell to two longtime residents, R. Bean and R. Aylsworth, who moved to new fields. Bean, a former United Church leader and YMCA and Rec Committee worker, leaves to run a farm and service station near Englehart and start new ventures. Aylsworth, a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran and former municipal councillor, heads to Toronto to open a law practice after serving Acton Rotary and local Legion.
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Acton
Dick) Bean
Englehart
Bean
The
United Church
Stewards
Y's Men's Club
They.m.c.a
Beardmore and Co
R. M. Aylsworth
Toronto
Mac
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canadian Legion
Citizonu
Gove
Langdon and Ayisworth
Consumption and meetings at Acton Public Utilities Commission
The Acton Public Utilities Commission discussed new power consumption rules and noted an expected higher daily usage than allocated, risking shutoff by the FLEPC. Officials planned meetings in Brantford and Windsor, arranged work for road repair and park installations, and addressed rising living costs and utility salaries.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
A.M.E.U
Windsor
H.E.P.C
Brantford
Wilson
Lambert
Acton
Fle.p.c
Commisson
Hydro Dept
Waterworks Dept
Straw Hat Players Impress Muskoka in Huntsville Season
The Straw Hat Players, a professional troupe, performed four well known plays in their Huntsville debut season. Despite imperfect facilities, audiences rose and the Rotary Club funded the summer entertainment. They hope to return next summer.
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Huntsville Forester
Huntsville
Straw Hat Players
Rotary Club of
County Council Approves Wage Increases At Regular Meeting
Halton County Council approved a wage increase for Road Department workers at its monthly session in the County Buildings. Reeve W H Bigear said the raise brings pay to in line with others, from seventy two cents to a higher hourly rate. The council also endorsed a $150 annual increase for Wm Luans, citing heavier workload. Several resolutions were discussed, including a proposed relief for displaced persons and a petition to the Department of Highways about white lines on Highway 7.
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County Srands
Halton
Wm. Luan
Kent
County Board of Health
Mary Pettit
Wentworth County
Ontario
Canada
Waas
Alex McLaren
Dominion
Nasangaweya
Department of Highways
Acton Weaterly
Repalica
Elmer Foster
Mrs. Pettit
Community events schedule from local farms to churches
At Claude Pickett's Farm on Seventh Line north of Hornby a barn dance with Modernatres Orchestra is set for Tuesday September 2 with admission 50 cents. Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church holds anniversary services September 19 at 11 am and 7 30 pm led by Rev Norman McKay. Churchill United Church marks its 110th anniversary with morning and evening services September 18 featuring Rev R Pickeragill and Rev John M Smith.
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Claude Pickett
Hornby
Modernatres Orchestra
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Norman McKay
Dufferin St
Toronto
Great Spaakes
Churchill United Church
R. Pickeragill
John M. Smith
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Gavions
Free Press
Thomas Blahop
Baxter
Bishop
GG. E. Cleave
Fellows
Leslie
TM. Bennett
Expuesing
Bird
Hawes
Nelson
Georgetown Fair
W. McLeod
A. McIsaac
F. Davison
W. Cogn
F. J. McCutcheon
E. BP. Bowman
P.U.C
W. Coles
Bell Tel
Wellington Welders
J. McMullen
Thompson Motors
E.S. Cooper
Dan. Champ
E. Hickey and Sons
Utilities Commission
Duke of Devonshire
1.C.D.E
asTtewa Dump
E. Bratda
Board of Transport
C.N.R
Main Street
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Commission
Muskoka
Simcoe County Council
Peel
Annes
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