Second Report on Acton Swimming Pool Campaign Progress
Acton Community Swimming Pool Committee met to approve a second pledge list totaling $5,719 with more gifts expected from a general canvass. Volunteers will target retail business men and manufacturers as part of two remaining canvass phases while Old Boys and Girls donationsio continue.
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Acton
Acton Community Swimming Pool
J. H. Creighton
Soes
H. Dron
Add. Oy
Inez McLellan Redan
F. York
Ted Footitt
Russel “Arbie
George Ware
W.H. Clayton
Foe Ee
Doris Wilson Faene
Sam Snyder
Bob Marshall
Florence Saunders
Dyrin Ous
M. Dyrin
J. McGladery
F. Sagaskie
A. Francescato
D. Francescato
W. M. Palmer
Jas
Wilson
Fred Spears. Co
Price H. Graham
Andrew Wilson
Nora S Queeney
George Gibbins
Dorothy McDowell
Telf
McDowell M. Plester
DARP
A. L. Starkman
L. Youngblut We
W. Duval Jr
Eveleen Braida
David Dills
David Dills Sons 10.00 Roy Kirkness ; 1008 Hartley Coles
G. Pargeter
J. Turkosz
T. Todd
S. Zajac
d _ boal
Pat Bayliss Fera
A. Turkesz
Ron Salt
J. Wilds
S Lasby Jr
F West
Fdna Ewers
Lois Gordan
Doris Roberts
Dolores Lauppin
Sydney Fields
Lila Spear
Georgina Perryman
Rachael Muthn
Aileen
McTsanc
Dack Morrison
A. Barbara Lawson
Tana Lawson
June Wilson
May Spires
Shirley Ralston
Joan Ford
Lillian Griese Soo
Donna Papillon
Ronny Papilen
Frances Mayplesden
Shirley Fryer
Muriel Ralston
Stuart McDonald
Lee E. Vary
Bannockburn Women's Institute September Meeting Held
The September meeting of the Ban nockburn Women's Institute was hosted by Mrs. Russell. Fall activities were planned, a committee was formed for booth duties at Everett Denny's farm auction sale, and a croquet and dance were arranged. Lunch and the hymn God Save the King closed the gathering.
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Bannockburn Women's Institute
Russel
Loos
Everett Denny
God Save the King
Milton Court Hears Adams and Others in Wednesday Session
Leo G Adams alias Brunnel and Sloan appeared in Milton Court before Magistrate Langdon and were remanded in custody for a week. Adams faces armed robbery charges for the Bank of Nova Scotia Campbellville theft of July 8 1947 involving 90000 in cash and bonds. Adams was brought from Vancouver by Constable Al Lemon after arrest over a week ago. Harry Parks awaits sentence after assault conviction with suspended term possible for a year pending costs and peace bond. Harry McTrash remanded for a week for a disturbance at the Town Hall dance on Fair night. Constable Hugh Warmington testified.
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Leo G. Adams
Brunnel
Sloan
Magi‘trote
Kenneth M. Langdon
Milton
Adams
Bank of Nova Scotia
Campbellville
Vancouver
al Lemon
Harry Parks
Fred ‘Stewart
Acton
Hugh Warmington
Change in staff at local Bell office Acton
Mrs Mary Allan resigns as manager of the Bell Telephone Company in Acton effective October 1. She will be succeeded by Miss Mary Redman former Norwich chief operator and long time Bell employee who previously supervised in Guelph.
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Mary Allan
Bell Telephone Cop
Acton
Wall
Mary Redman
Norwich
Miss Redman
Bell Co
Guelph
Fine Concert At Acton Park By Local Band
One of the season’s finest concerts thrilled Sunday evening crowds in Acton Park Dance Pavilion. Bandmaster Cow Mason led a varied program with Coles solo and several former Acton Ciren’s band members featured. Charles Kirkness announced selections and Lorne Scots support appeared with drums and sousaphone.
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Acton
Cow
Mason
Acton Park
Mr of Coles
Peter Lawson
Acton Ciren
A. Mason RK
Speinvegel
George Smith
Om Nicol
Peters
Lorne
Acton Rotary Hosts Dr. Herbert Moore Speaker
Acton Rotary welcomed Dr. Herbert Moore of Toronto an industrial psychologist to discuss broad learning and self discipline. He urged youths and parents to value home and work as life’s core, sharing insights from fifteen years guiding youth and analyzing industry leaders.
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Acton
Moore
Council Awards Tender for Fill at Sheaf Yard Crossing
Acton council met with Reeve presiding and awarded Stewart Elliot the tender to supply fill for the CNR crossing at Shea yard. A Court of Revision was set for October 7. The by law for waterworks was to be updated for hydro arrangement payments. Payment for a lawn mower was refused. Culverts installed by Wartime Housing subdivision were reported. The foreman will secure wood for arena heating and lumber supplies.
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Acton
W. McLeod
A. Melsaac
F. Davison
Reeve Coon
F. J. McCutcheor
Stewart Elliot
C.N.R. crossing-at-Shea Yard
Couneil
W. OD
Talbot
Kirkiness
Milton Hosts Annual Joint Track and Field Meet
Four area secondary schools Acton Erin Georgetown and Milton compete in Milton on October 6 starting at 1 15 pm. Last year Milton won the championship in Georgetown. The meet aims to be wide open as fewer seniors graduate. The two top athletes in each event will represent their school. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe Secondary
Acton
Erin
Georgtown
Milton
Georgetown
Power Load for Acton Exceeds Quota in Meeting
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a special meeting with full membership to adjust employee salaries and address living costs. A regular session discussed powering water heaters, gate security, a spare water meter sale to a Toronto firm, and power conservation efforts. Reports show daily load shifts from day to night, with Acton still over quota by about 4000 KW hours across five weekdays. a letter from the H.E.P.C. warned of impending interruptions. Payments totaling 6069.53 were approved for Hydro Department and Waterworks expenses.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Hne
Bowling Green
Crescent
D. H. Lindsay
Toronto
Acton Utilities
Wilson
K.W
K. W.H
K.W.H
K. W
H.E.P.C
Britain signs seven year meat contracts with New Zealand
Great Britain agrees to take the entire export surplus of New Zealand meat for seven years up to 1955, pig meat until 1952 with review after two full wars' notice. Britain seeks a 50 000 ton export increase by 1955 and will assist NZ with materials and machinery for expansion. NZ export meat killings have averaged 334 000 tons since 1939, and the 50 000 ton rise represents about 15 percent.
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Great Britain
New Zealand
United Kingdom
New YMCA Instructor Named for Acton Season
George O Donahue of Toronto is hired as the new Acton Y M C A instructor starting October 1. He previously served as a naval trainer in WWI era duties in Halifax and English Channel service, played junior B hockey, and worked as assistant pro at Cutten Golf Fields in Guelph. He follows Johnny and Mrs. Gray who moved to Sudbury.
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Acton Y.M.C.A
Johnny Gray
Gray
Acton
Sudbury
George O’donahue
Toronto
Central Y M. C.A
Central Y.M.C A
Navy
Halifax
English Channel
Otor Torpedo Baata
de la Salle
Maher
T.H.L
Cutten
Guelph
Harvest Festival and Evening Guild Supper at St. Albans
The Harvest Festival at St. Albans Church was followed by a chicken supper served by the Evening Guild. Conveners listed include Mesdames Nel lis Coon Heeley Currie and Oakes. An evening program featured community singing, piano, recitations, magic tricks, and a hat contest with local residents participating. The address was delivered by Canon Brownlee and Miss Burgess shared missionary experiences.
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St. Alban’s Church
Evening Guild
Mesdames C. Nellis
W. Coon
R. Heeley
G. Currie
F. Oakes
L. Stewart
Messrs. Duby
Fountain and Gibbons
E. Taylor
Sollo
H. G. Turner
C. Cutts
C.O. Ranney
Canadians warned of CCF take over power in Ottawa
The Financial Post declares the Winnipeg approved platform would place direct permanent control over production distribution and consumption in the hands of the CCF. It warns of revolution and total regimentation of an entire people by one political party.
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CCF
Ottawa
Financial Post
Winnipeg
Halton Presbytery Women’s Association Elects Officers
The Halton Presbytery Women’s Association held its first semi annual meeting at St Paul’s United Church Milton on September 2. Mrs T J Hedley of Burlington presided. Miss Hume delivered greetings from the Women’s Missionary Society and Mrs A G McGhie spoke as guest, outlining federation goals. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs T J Hadley, 1st Vice President Mrs B W Hall, 2nd Vice President Mr Ivan Goodboard, Secretary Mrs G M Howden, Treasurer Mrs C D Wilgan, Literature Mrs Smith, Prena Mrs A O Flumerfelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Presbytery Women’s Association of the
United Church of Canada
St. Paul's United Church
Milton
T. J. Hedley
Burlington
Galbraith
Miss Hume
Womens’ Missionary Society
A.G. McGhie
Hamilton Conference Woman's Association
Mis McGhie
Halton
Federation of
Christian Women
T. J. Hadley
Box
B. W. Hall
Trafalgar
Ivan Goodboard
R.R
Waterdown
G. M. Howden
Box 245
C .D. Wilgan
Smith
R.R. 1
Georgetown
Acton Fair Plans Two Day Program this Week
Acton hosts a fall fair Friday and Saturday with carnival acts Casey Shows on the midway, Western riding and trained horses, comedy acrobats, high jumping horses, livestock exhibits, trotting races, and a baby contest. The event includes the Boys and Girls Band and a Friday night dance in the Town Hall.
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Casey
Acton
Joan Rees
Barbara Fairchild
Nickling Broa
Acton Falr
C. W.magon
Town and Country Ag
Acton Fair
Town Hall
Tax Strikes Grow Over Overtime Deductions
Workers in Canada resist time and a half deductions at the source saying extra cash for overtime is not worth the tax bite. Some employees prefer cash payments off the books, while others hold weekend jobs without declared taxes. The Newfoundland Railway faces takeover by the CNR as a deficit affair for decades.
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Canada
Newfoundland Railway
CNR
Critical Hydro Threat Cuts Ontario Industry
Ontario Hydro warns of a fifteen minute hourly power interruption that could halt all industry and disrupt heating. The forecasted cuts may force mass layoffs as factories lose productive time and newspapers struggle without auxiliary power. Domestic users are urged to conserve to protect the grid and avert widespread disruption.
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Ontario
Hydro Commissions
Ontario Hydro Commission
Indus
Hydro
Community notices and events listings from United Church and local groups
Events include bake sales and bazaars at United Church on October 4. YMCA activities October 20 at 6 15 pm with 40 cent admission. Lake Side Chapter DO TE opening and dance at 467 Crewson's Corner with refreshments and prizes. Mrs Kate Aitken speaks November 29 at United Church. turkey dinner at Acn United Church October 3 with church choir. barn dance at Claude Pickett's Farm near Hornby on October Std. Modernaires Orchestra admission 50 cents.
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Crewson
Kate Aitken
United Church At & O'Clock
Friendly Circle United Church
Claude Pickett
Seventh Line
Hornby
Tuesaday
Get
Modernaires Orchestra
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L. Poole
Merc. MacNeil
WAALS
Ladies Aid Society
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Bannockburn Institute
Milton Court
Arena
Herbert Moore
Dr. Moore
Norman Baird
Wes Beatty
Mac Aylsworth
Jack Royston
Doug Garrett
Ted Tyler
Council
Hydro Department
Ile
P.C
Rem Rand
McDon
Elec
Museo Elec. Co
Sangamo Co
Acton Free Press
H. Palmer
Waterworks Dept
Cunningham & Hin
ST. Alban's Church
CCFS
Halton Presbytery Woman's Association
Halton CO
Halton County
Ontario Tuberculosia <Association
Ontario Dept. of Health
Federation of Agriculture
Bazzar
United Church
Auxspices Friendly Circle
Acan United Church
Church ‘Choir
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