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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1957

Page

6

Electrical Hazards Cut Fire Loss In Ontario Survey

Ontario Fire Marshal W J Scott released figures from a comprehensive 1988 survey of electrical installations. It covered about one third of 1 610 000 installations with 301 inspectors reporting 42 0 percent of buildings showing defects and 4 0 percent remedied without court action. Fires from electricity in 1969 totaled 2 451 with losses of 2 500 160 dollars and insured losses of 2 380 008 dollars.

Ontario W. J. Scott Patie

Minister Endorses 1957 Cancer Campaign in Ottawa Message

From Ottawa the Hon Paul Martin Minister of National Health and Welfare endorsed the Canadian Cancer Society April campaign for funds. He urged support for cancer research education and welfare services noting diagnostic aids earlier detection advances and therapy progress. He said Canadians will help the national effort of the cancer society and the National Cancer Institute of Canada toward victory over cancer.

Ottawa Paul Martin National Health and Welfare Canadian Cancer Society Canada National Cancer Institute of Canada

Draw Winners at Merchants' Draw This Saturday

Mrs Esther Adama drew a five per cent coupon and received $6.00. Mrs WOR Norton won the draw for the $5.00 award.

Esther Adama Wor Norton

Re-Elect W. Hume Co-op President At Annual Meeting

Stewarttown reported the annual cooperative meeting electing W Hume as president with Jack Mellnald re-elected as vice president and Victor Lewrencee secretary. Dell Thurmlay chaired. Charlee Warete reviewed growth, finances, and plant improvements while attendees heard reports on patronage dividends and future capital needs.

W. Hume Stewarttown Wiew Ho Mme Af Malbus Jack Mellnald Tucra Cotte Victor Lewrencee Mewarttown Dell Thurmlay Mahon Ko Culter Albert Munter Tadice Mana Charlee Warete Amd Ataes Gehown Aye Hanes Esarm Uae Chester Ie Reyster Bere Thas Jack McDonald Willy Atevtars Wieenlent Havanese Coop Umavtean Tabie Gig Gistle Walley Abe Aden Welsh and Co Clarence Ford Albert Hunter Denny Chartea Earl Whitelegh

Giving is the Law of Our Lives Poem

Poem extols giving as a universal law. It praises aid to the needy and small acts of kindness, noting that giving enriches the giver. It reflects on flowers, words, letters, and a shared spirit of generosity as universal duties and comforts.

Jana

Nassagawega Council Keeps Present Assessing System

Nassagawega township council in Halton County endorses continuing the current method of assessing accounts until municipal affairs manuals are required. The meeting also approved a levy of 3765 from the Sixteen Mile Creek Conservation Authority and renewed road insurance with General Accident Insurance Co.

Nassagawega Counci Halton Department of Municipal Affairs Nassagaweys Sixteen Mile Creek

Memorial dedication service at MWallinafat United Church

A village dedication service for two memorials was held at MWallinafat United Church. Families honored relatives including Mr Neders and Mr Mire David McKnely with prayers, songs, and a luncheon, as attendees reflected on faith and community memory.

Mwallinafat United Church Mander Neders Bee Ad Mire David McKnely William and Davobb Mal Ane Gerset Rinsetein Habert McGill Ty Neereny Aint Plevid J Nineleit Ile of Mardy Lgenten Ter Powill Tysaney Chon

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