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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 11, 1946

Page

16

Acton Utilities Commission Discusses Water Tests and Insurance

The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Reeve Cole presiding. Topics included Ontario Health Department water test results classifying samples as A1, insurance coverage increases to 2000, and staff adjustments for waterworks and office hours.

Acton Uc Utilidies Comission Reeve Cole Kirknes Mo Tlaneen Job MacArthur Wilson Ontario Department of Health Acton Poli Ugh Watermiths Hydro Hydro Serstey Wilken Gowdy Wan Bo Bes Beantmore Guelph Street Fog Turner

Welcome to New Homes

Mrs Mary B Fields wife of L Cpl W S Fields of Acton was a passenger from England on the Aquitania which docked in Halifax yesterday and she is expected to arrive in Acton in the new home in Canada this week.

Mary B. Fields Crl W. S. Fields Acton England Halifax Canada

Masonic Brethren Honor DDG IM on His Official Visit

A Masonic gathering honored DDG IM with an official visit Monday night at Wellington Dusted. Senior members and visiting dignitaries from HW Bese SO Pens and Wellington Daatge attended, sharing toasts and remarks on fraternal guidance and moral purpose.

AR & AB Wellington Caeus Btr YMCA Adebe Watertoa Ata Apaike Poe Dratby Peapotnen Mio Staney Frank MrNiven Kollege Datekt Dean Beshe Gtartes Investit Leste Cueargetown Tacey Chas Norris Campbellvilte Gueton View Kvelpho Neil McFarehe Ein Waterton

Erin Township Retains Standard Time For Year

Erin Township council debates year round standard time and approves continued use. They authorize insurance limits for roads and maintained equipment, set employee pay rates, accept gravel tender, and seek Royal Bank branch expansion. They apply for highway subsidy, donate to Hillsburg Horse Show, and approve town accounts totaling $1 823.

Pmunicipal Coum Oollinn Tiawnetiport Hulsburg Apis Jo AL Swackhamer Ontario Ws Pilot Insurance Co Haywant Construction Co Nova Scotia Erin Royal Bank of Canada Hilleburg Dept. of Highways Hillsburg Erin'a

Health Unit for Halton Approved by County Council

County council approves establishing a Health Unit for Halton with funding and staffing steps outlined. debate centers on space, cost, and future office needs, while motions address road frontage, hospital administration, and a linking road project between Halton and Wellington.

Halton County Council Puesbay Nusa Poitheine Nstrotia Bipba Henbeal Far Cana Contacta Neadtls Bate VreaeTtty. Com Bay Grdertiee Sanperaamls Daalih Whey, Peatreen Muardlington Craig County Buiding Warden Mary Petit Ontario Educatonsl Association Nicholson Hurlington Hts Maple Avenue Stond Enganes Reeve Craig Nicholsons Engberr Roy Smith Vena Cada Smith Department of Highways Maple Auquest Whillier and Co S. FR. Hart Co County Assensor Wellington Eden Mills Hoapital Etc Se Chests Mra Pettit and Sire Whit

Preston Leads Postseason Hockey Run in Narrow Wins

Preston edges a rival in a tense series as Brenton de Henatest and Whee Deuter deliver key plays. The team dominates the finale with two straight wins, pushing toward the final, while Chase anchors the defense and Teitel remains a factor on the coast side.

Appenie Brenton de Henatest Foe Whee Deuter Anette Pbo Eaondon Petra Preston

Acton Men Injured in Guilia h Car Collision

Acton men were injured in a car crash on Metcalfe Street near Lavorette’s in Guelph. One passenger, identified as My Drohensglass Denakt Onka 3, suffered facial injuries and possible rib damage. they were taken to hospital by ambulance. Local police reported no other serious injuries.

Acton Gueliah Ety Metcalfe Street Anton Lavorette Sutherland Denakt Onka Cuelph Boyd Faust Sera Dee Ed

Stock and seed bring good prices at NEA sale

Livestock and seed sale at NEA featured cattle and seed potatoes with strong prices. RON Brown and Cinde Helfer sold items. top prices reached $127 for a lot and $145 per bag for seed potatoes. Auctioneers Mears Filjott and Hindley oversaw the sale.

Lavestock Ron Brown I Network Cinde

Clarence Reid Heads Swine Club Formed in Hillsburg

A new Swine Club organized in Hillsburg under Erin Agricultural Society auspices. Clarence H D Nelda of Acton was elected president with Kenneth McKinnon as vice president and Elmer Sutton as secretary treasurer. Supervising committee includes Donald Matheson Norman Orr and S B Stothern. The meeting at Arnald McKinnon’s home drew many prospective members.

Hileburg Erin Agricultural Society Clarence HD. Nelda Acton Kenneth McKinnon R. R14 Pemburg Elmer Sutton R. KR Thiaburg Donald Matheson Willsburg Norman Orr Willburg S. B. Stothern Arnald McKinnon Vwillsaburg Clib

Rockwood Red Cross reports six year tail of aid

The Rockwood district Red Cross branch presents a six year record showing 3420 sewing articles 277 quilts and afghans 4532 knitted items with raw material valued at 3803 27 remitted to the Canadian Red Cross. Gifts to overseas personnel totaled 800 plus 50 for soldiers comforts. Funds sent to head quarters totaled 5419 with officers and workers named.

Red Cross Sac T. Winggrove Mra. J. Cordier G. Wingate T. Wingrove J. Hendarson F. Day

Acton Juniors Win Debate Trophy in Local Series

Acton Juniors win the W. 1. Dick Trophy for their debating series against Paletine Clubs. The event featured a long program with skits by the Meston Players and a strong performance by Acton representatives, including pupil speakers and judges.

Acton

Rockwood To Observe Daylight Saving On Standard Dates

Rockwood Eramosa Township Council votes to observe daylight saving from April 2 to September 29 joining regional partners in the Guelph area. Clerk Day instructed to draft by law licensing hawkers and peddlers. Council approves road by law and audits for early 1946. payments totaling 706.43 authorized. Reeve Gray chairs with full council present.

Hockwood Eramosa Township Rockwood Oasis Guelph-teapeler-Galt-Kitchener Toronto Hamilton G. F. Day Eramosa Benham Rutherford Preaent Clerk Day Hutchinson Counci D. D. Gray

Friendly Circle Presents Trays at United Church Meeting

The Woman's Association of the United Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. J. Symon home with Mrs. L. Agar presiding. Devotional by Mrs. Cleave, plans discussed for fundraising and a Nome Craft demonstration. The circle presented two serving trays to the Society and luncheon was served by Mrs. Symon assisted by Mrs. Agar and Mrs. McDonald. A vote of thanks given to Mrs. Symon and lunch helpers.

The United Church Mre Symon Mra Agar Mra McDonald

Plans For Next School Term Under Review By Board

Board reviews plans for next term including continuation of fifth form work and new equipment at the Continuation School. Inspector approval pending. Finance reports show provincial grants received and accounts approved for teaching supplies, fuel, and utilities.

Mary Motivers Bopodance Acton Tool Stewett Mewett Tha Department of Fatucalion Sie Karwart Mate Fendhee Actes Afr Elec Ile Mackenzie Nest Lee Bed Uae Actiost Nuria Wee Mkuce Mhanl Couns Uhas Wilson Wilson A. Wilson B. J. Hassard C. Wallace Ho Gey Bell Telephone Co P. Weaver Mae J. B. Markenne Highway Garage Meyer Watson Dairy CNR Trieght Gosinee McKenzie Bros YMCA K.P W. D. Talbot T. Nelson Co Free Press Hinton Lyman Hadne F. McCutchson Cantinuate, Law School Publi School

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