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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 11, 1957

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Two Commissioners Resign from P U C and Insurance Change

At the April 4 regular meeting commissioners Bo Hufnagel and W Kelly submitted resignations effective April 5. The PUC accepted them and will appoint two new commissioners later this year. The board approved insurance increases for hydro facilities and shops, and ordered several purchases and stock controls.

Bo Hufnagel W. Kelly Jetter FE. Hufnagtts PUC Council Thompson Motors Hydro Department Tiwan Hydro

Acton Rotary Fun Fair Aids Crippled Children

The Acton Rotary Club held a Crippled Children Fund fair at the Legion auditorium on Friday April 3. George Museetle led bingo with helpers, award prizes for winners and consolation for losers, Theron Jones Joe Callan generated crowd excitement with the rapid transit Dumper trailer, Mac Sprowl supplied cupie dolls, and Doris Thompson won a portable television but was not present. Rotary president Jin Ledger delivered the prize at Woodside School. A hot day and soft drinks energized players. despite rain a large crowd enjoyed the event, ending with a party at Woodside school.

Acton Legion Auditorium Jim Ledger Aia Crippled Children Fund Acton Rotary Club George Museetle Theron Jones Joe Callan Dart Mac Sprowl Doris Thompson RR. 2

Halton County Population Rises to 68 297 in 1958 Census

The final 193 census report shows Halton County population up from 44 001 in 1951 to 68 207 as of June 1 1958. The breakdown lists towns Trafalgar Nelson Esquesing Nassagaweya Oakville Burlington Georgetown Milton Acton Bronte and others with male and female counts.

Canada Halton Trafalgar Nelson Esquesing Nassaga Wega Oakville Burlington Georgetown Mifton Acton Nassagaweya Oakville Os

Couple Honored on 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred McCutcheon were surprised at home in Acton when about 200 friends gathered to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Guests offered congratulations and presented a cornflower patterned vase after games of euchre and a reception with refreshments.

Mra Fred McCutellean Peleapenthy Mat Pueset Acton Puidbey Idd Tal Aarp Mi Mattheas

Acton Y's Menettes Visit Kitchener Club

Acton and Guelph Yi Men Hee chub members visited the Kitchener club on Tuesday. Attendees discussed international affairs and a social event planned at a Toronto hotel.

Acton Y Kitchener Acton and Guelph Ggaon Reval Toconto Ginesta

Junior Hi-Y Club Delegates Named for Ontario Conference

The Jason Hoey regalia meeting selected four delegates to attend the Ontario Hi-Y conference at Niagara Falls. Attendees include Anne Watkins president Katherine Kickness secretary and Sandra Hudson among others.

Jason Hoey Panna Niagara Falls Duane Huth Pantheon Anne Watkins Katherine Kickness Jad Sandra Hudson

Council Approves Mackenzie Bid Amid 10 Fire Tender Delays

City council selects Mackenzie bid worth 25 863 to review ten fire tender tenders while noting radar equipment limits on town borders and multiple traffic violations during a recent shift. Cor Corporal Mason cites ongoing patrols and safety enforcement in the Atlantas municipality.

Council Mackenzie

Fragmented OCR account of late night incident near station

An unclear report describes a night time event at a station with references to a train, a heavy jet, and police actions. Details are garbled but mention a duty at the station, a trial, and subsequent refusals or fines.

Cocasge Angeles

D D G M John F Marr Walker Lodge Guest Session Review

D D G M John F Marr presided at a Walker Lodge gathering with guests including M Mote and Niven. The event featured remarks by Georgetown and Warwa areas with 129 attendees from Milton Fergus Guelph Galt. Local lodges represented included Geelong and Katuhenerstad networks.

D.D.G.M. John Niven Geutown War Aterut Oneigttein Kelgee Milton Geagetren Bon Guelph Fergus Katuhenerstad Galtleing

Approve First Union Contract For Hydro Workers

The Public Utilities Commission approves a contract with Pacal Union 1766 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The agreement covers hydro employees, sets a five day work week, 40 hours, overtime at time and a half, and standby pay. Wage rates range from 513 to 173 for journeyman. The pact includes safety, travel, and arbitration provisions, and aims to maintain harmonious relations between the commission and union.

Commison Pacal Union International Brotherhood of ElePical Workers He Commission T | Sear Hydore

Car Spined on Icy Road Causes Two Accidents

Constable Hay Andress reports two wrecks on the Selvercreek area after icy conditions. Ann Gwise of Georgetown skidded and flipped at the hilltop while Bobustav Maack of Gumiph struck the ditch. Damages total about $209.

Hay Andress Selvercreek Hl Thureday Lme Bobustav Maack Gumiph Belleen

Obituary of Mrs Edward Britton in Acton Milton

The funeral for Sarah Ann Britton RR 3 Campbellville widow of Edward Britton was held at Rumley funeral homes Acton on April 5. She died April 2 in Milton Private Hospital. She supported Busy Bees Institute and Women Missionary Society and attended Nassagaweya Presbyterian church. Surviving children include Wallard Acton Lina Padbury Moffat Margaret Bayton Edna Anderton Verna Mullen Glen Campbellville James and Jean Eils. Predeceased: husband and two others. Funeral conducted by Rev Ernest Orsborne at Nassagaweya cemetery with pallbearers Linus McMillan George Dredgs George Job Jack Wilson Dr B D Young and Ed Davenport. Flower bearers were grandsons and a nephew.

Edward Britton Sarah Ann Britton Campbellville Rumley Funeral Homes Actoh David and Eliza CarSochan Naxsagaweya Milton Busy Bees Institute Women's Misionary Society Nassagaweya + Presbyterian church Gre Nagangaweye Linus McMillan George—Dredgs George—Job Jack Wilson B. D. Young E d Davenport Ted Britton Ricky Brittons Bob’ Hi Ross- Britton Cal’ McIntyre Mervin ‘Thompson Walter Tillingporte William Cernoc

Eilen Anderson Auxiliary Meeting at Knoxchurch

Mrs H Mainprize Auxiliary Speaker presided as Beverley Seruth led devotion. Lynds Mann and Shirley Sassean took the devotional period. Ann Watkins sang an Easter hymn Christ Arcee. Afterward refreshments were served by Mrs A Ellerby and her committee.

H.mainprize Eilen Anderson Knoxchurch Emguer Beverley Seruth Lynds Mann Shirley Sassean Christ Arcee Wes Ann Watkins

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