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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1957

Page

2

Guelph VILA Supervisor Speaks At Legion Anniversary

VILA regional supervisor Martin Raue spoke at the Guelph legion 26th anniversary dinner. He outlined duties of the VILA officer, noted veterans’ home ownership and farming assistance, and praised Legion efforts in community service while thanking guests and presenting trophies to long-time members.

Legion Legion Auditorum Robert Turner Wilfred Coles Alex A Donald Ben Bayliss Se A. Buchanan Fox Wright Guelph V.la Acton Cannadian Legion Legion Audiotium Martin Rauec Vila Guelph Max Stores Furat Satan Pater Earl Holmes Zonessports Canadian Legion Mel Jordan Hector Lambert Hugh Smith George Hall Tom Bennett Ted Elliot Frank Holmes Dude Lindsay

North Halton District Scouters Hear Dills First Report

Newly appointed District Commissioner David Dills outlined 1957 plans at the Milton Hut meeting. He introduced new appointments Roy Young and Murray Scoyne, announced a May 18-20 Milton Camporee, June Cuboree in Milton, and Brantford May 25 and 28 training courses with 10 leaders per course.

David Dills North Halton Lastight Milton Hut Roy Young Milton Murray Scoyne Acton Dills Brantford North Hallion Oto Dustant Arva Glen Walliams Welcmed Mrs. Young Airs V. Gunn

Miss Carolyn Oakes Honors Niece At Shower

Mrs Freyre of Guelph entertained at a shower in Acton for Miss Catalyn, the bride-to-be. Guests enjoyed games and a light lunch after devotions and thanks from the bride-to-be.

Carolyn Oakes Rob Freyre Guelph Aocup Catalyn Oakes Acton

Almost Million Dollars For Halton Roads In 1957

Halton municipalities plan nearly a million dollars for road work in 1957 according to a report from the Ontario Departments of Highways. Oakville Milton Bronte and surrounding areas receive listed allocations totaling 928000 with 610000 earmarked for maintenance and 318000 for construction.

Halton Ontario Departments of Highways

O P P Changes For District Constable Ray Andresa

District changes move Constable Ray Andresa from Millon unit to Coast Har weette PBaltee canalty, replacing a two year post. He assumes new duties as THA-4402, with former detachment telephone notes and district telework adjustments noted.

Ray Andresa Millon OU Coast Harweette Pbaltee Canalyty Millon Seotestadeies Andress

Chimney Fire Echoes at Merbert Collett Home

Firefighters were called to a chimney blaze at the home of Merbert Collett near Acton East of Wag Van Nao 7 Digheas. Parents and guardians assisted in evacuation as smoke filled the residence. No injuries were reported and authorities investigated the source of the fire.

Merbert Collett

Woman suffers serious burns from grease fire at Willow Brook Acton

Mrs Harry Chamberlain of Willow Brook Acton was rushed to St Joseph's hospital Guelph after a grease fire ignited burns to her legs and chest yesterday. The accident occurred when grease spilled during cooking and flames spread to her clothing.

Harry Chamberlain Willow BU Acton St Joseph's Hospital Guelph Amd Pawan Walter

School Board Hires Teachers Amid Turbulent Week

The board voted to hire new teachers as part of ongoing staffing changes. Secretary Wu Middieton announced changes in Acton Public School during a week of meetings, while new educators from Nos Sal and Teront were listed among hires.

Wu Middieton Acton Nos Sal Donghas Cape Barat

Local Budget Deficit and Tax Readings Highlight Meeting

A municipal budget discussion details a 1047 deficit with allocations for equipment fire welfare library and band. Acton council reads tax figures and notes residents will pay this year as readings are approved for publication and a public meeting is scheduled.

Smtuucpal Turyfay Acton Ube Taential Pragecy Waltead Tanatten Bam County Lin Puske Tagabadana

Stolen Property Recovered in City

A report from FP Kensie of Acton Publ week notes a pawn shop recovered property linked to a public school burglary. The items, including tape and other valuables, were checked by Principal Me sPsrod and are believed to be connected to recent thefts.

Kensie Acton Publ Week Uae Tage Laben Puble Kta Dean Toronto Patie

Daughters of Knox Hold Formosa Film Night

The Daughters of Knox held a monthly meeting led by Mrs John Calvert Mix Bern Van Fleet presiding. The program included a Formosa film, readings by Maruin Mc Knight and Mis Davuton, and prayers by Ted Ubansen. A discussion divided members into groups before a benediction and luncheon.

the Daughters of Knox John Calvert Mix Bern van Fleet Mix Doug Deevidson Maruin McKnight Mis Davuton Ted Ubansen Reed Offertors Heer Mas Karasmith Max Ball Musates el Sondamax

First Pump Recommendation At New Town Water Source

A report by the Department of Health supports installing a 200 gallon pump at the new water source near Churchill pond. The council discussed water quality improvements, ambulance rate details, and local street development plans while thanking Town Engineer Vallesen for his service.

New Town de Rugg Wales Wwe Fa Kieth International Wat Supply Co Aioe Acton Council Department of Health Wetton Churchill Pond No Tohlishwey Acca Warren Davidson Dastrict Oytaoo Bravinebaed Addi Stomarth North Halton School Board Cher McGreachtie Actric Vallesen Riventum White Tyler Pallesen Bahamas AOR Meleen Flynn Nussirey MeMelawn as @ tungeyer McLean Connellion Wolsey Wen Inter Eatoan John Gaffney Co Marns St Cook Hargrave Orenda Entunes Holman Couned Na Conteil Wilson and CoQsing Co Ltd Municipal, World Ltd Rayner, Construction Ltd A. Brewer Merchandise Mansel Nels H.R Netlis Mdse Italton Registry “Offices Grant's Motors Jones Humpson Mators Ltd Halton County Acton Motors

Obituary of Pearl Elizabeth Smith in Acton Ontario

Miss Pearl Elizabeth Smith dies after three years of ill health in Guelph hospital on March 28. Funeral held at her home with Rev Gordon Adams officiating. interment at Fairview. Survived by sisters Zina McDonald and Eva Sibbett, with many friends sending sympathy.

P-Smith Pearl Elizabeth Smith St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Gordon Adams Man St Muss Simith Charles Kirkhess AJ Mchatan Cor Gordon Wall Allan Hawk United Church Sheaa Duke of Devjenetiire Zina J. M. McDonald Toronto Eva W. A. Sibbett

Dial Exchange Plan To Serve Campbellville In August

Campbellville gains a new single exchange building opening in August with ULster 4 designation. Bell Telephone manager D R Oliver announced the project and outlined a 400 terminal installation and re arranging of the local network to connect Campbellville with Milton and Nassagaweye township.

Campbellville Campbellvile Agwmist D. R. Oliver Bell Telephone Ulster 4 Milton Dial Nassagaweye Smeet Campbellyville Vany Rockwood

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