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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 11, 1957

Page

16

Township council rejects grant to Federation of Agriculture

At an April meeting of Eremoss Township Council presided by Reeve J L Oakes the grant to the Federation of Agriculture was refused after debate. Tenders for gravel were opened with Holmen Construction the lower bidder at per yard and approved. By law 10-1947 on daylight saving time was adopted from April 28 to September 29. The Fergus District High School Board proposal for 200000 on debentures over 20 years was approved. Tax delinquents face collection action by April 30. A building by law to regulate construction and safety was halted after third reading and Walter Hurt appointed building inspector at 150 per hour and 10 cents per mile. Accounts of 1553 were approved.

Eremoss J. L. Oakes B. ¥. C. Houston Kitchener R. Hamilton D. H. Storey G. Willey Federation of Agriculture Benham McNebb Motify Federation Hoy Dobbs Arthur Holmen Construction Rockwood Department of Highway Fergue District High School Welter Hurt

Acton Women's Institute Posts Officers at Annual Meeting

Mrs G Fryer presided at the Acton Women’s Institute monthly meeting held at Brock Ave with donations to Halon Children's Aid and Kamer Seal Fund. Officers elected include past president Mrs RO L Davidson, president Mrs George Fryer, and district director Mr S Holmes. celebration of birthdays and a Basther bunny treat concluded the gathering.

Mra Rennie RO L. Davidson Mov George Fryer George Lazenby George Margrave W. Maddox So Holmes Betty Young Nicholls Taewon Ganley Rol Davidson George Lazenby Javette James Wilds Booth Maddux Holloway Clinton Taylor Omer Pope Rennie Wolallentine Ko Brown OF Anderson Henef Hathweie Baster Bunny

Falling Death Rate Attributed To Treatment Halton MO

Dr. Dull Halton County Medical Officer of Health says Ontario TB death rate fell due to improved treatment not fewer cases. He notes 1955 saw fewer deaths despite 203 more sanatorium admissions since 1934, with patients released after new drugs enabled home care.

Halton MO Ontario Dull Halton County Bull

Nickel district school board weighs pest control plan

Members of the Nickel district collegiate school board consider a Pied Piper idea and a No Mice Allowed sign before voting to hire a professional exterminator for the new school overrun by mice.

Sudbury Gat (Cp Nickel District Collegiate School Board

Ospringe Women's Institute Holds Annual Meeting

The Ospringe branch convened at Mrs. K Lubbington residence with E Archibald presiding over officer elections. Officers include B Archibald president and Doris Fines as first vice president, with a May 29 district meeting planned at Hillsburg Baptist Church. A $3 donation to Canadian Red Cross and $1 to Federation of Agriculture were reported.

Ocepnnge Women's Institute K. Lubbington Archibald Hillsburg Baptist Church E. Archibeld B. Archibald Doris Fines E. Fisher W. Awrey Federation of Agriculture Mra T. Fines God Save the Queen

Truck Hits Rail Bridge Causes Damages near Milton Heights

A stake truck driven by Harry IPRAUps of Campbellville struck a bridge on Town Line north of Milton Heights Monday, knocked loose a railing, and rolled into the creek. Total damage about $400 with railing replacement estimated at $100.

Harry Ipraups Campbellville Milton Heights

Community Euchre Draws Nine Tables at McEnery Home

The Wi group held a euchre night at Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McEnerys home with nine tables in play. High scorers included Mire. Robert McEnery Mr. Thompson Mrs. Henry Hills and Mr. Donald McLean. The annual meeting followed at Mrs. A. McEnerys home with officers elected and fees paid. Social committee named, and residents noted deaths of Peter Cole Burlington and Anne Stull Georgetown with funerals scheduled. Arnold McEnery and Cecil Alger visited Hamilton.

R. B. Kirkwood Wm. McLean Wm. Kirkwood Nnual Meeting Peter Cole Burlington Coningsby Anne Stull Georgetown

WA Charter Member Mourned by Friends

Neighborhood grief follows the death of Annie Stull a charter member of Silver Wood Women's Institute and longtime school board member who spent her life on a family farm near Grays Harbor. Her passing came after she attended the institute birthday party in good health. Morace Boivin announces plans to create a museum in Granby Quebec showcasing early streetcars locomotives and automobiles.

Annie Stull Silver Wood Women's Institute Stull Institute Mane Granby Morace Boivin

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