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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1951
Page
10
A fatal road accident near Acton claims Jack Kentner Jr a well known athlete and truck owner. His vehicle went off a highway crashed into a dirt embankment and burst into flames. Authorities consider unclear causes while investigators review wreckage and witness accounts.
A young couple wed Saturday in Knox Manse in a ceremony described with pastel gowns and roses. Guests included family and friends as the reception followed, with toasts and a modest meal, and the couple planned a weeklong honeymoon in the USA after the celebration.
Work started Saturday on a new pump house at the Hufnagel farm on Main Street North. The project will double Acton's water supply once finished, with the existing spring and a well dug last fall contributing until the mains are updated this summer. The contract was awarded to Jones and Van Gils last fall.
The April meeting of St Albans Guild at Mon Whester opened with a Gita prayer. President led discussions on Lenten boxes and spring bazaar items including greeting cards. The report praised progress and funds raised for the Perth hall food project.
The Acton council met Tuesday evening with Mayor E Tyler and Commissioners Ware and MacArthur present. Superintendent Lambert reported a 9 4 inch water meter will cost 260.40 plus tax for the new pumping station and ordered 150 gallons of gas for the Waterworks Dept. The gas will serve the truck and booster pump. order placed with McEachern's Garage. Insurance on the borough truck was set at 25 000 50 000 5 000 with Wm. R. Bracken. Repairs to Knox Avenue leak completed. two houses on Young Street still without water. two feeder lines to be installed across the road. Secretary McGeachie tabled an estimate to install transoms above the main office entrance. arrangements with the Y Board forthcoming. Painting of the water tank expected to finish this week if weather allows. Foreman McPhail denied planning to remove a Peel Street tree. debate tied to street widening and hydro line relocation. Plans discussed to improve the hydro garage and workshop. A motion authorized 500 on the water tank painting account. Various departmental accounts approved for payment.
Seven council delegates spoke Friday night as the session ran from 7 30 p m to 3 a m Saturday morning. Citizens debated tree removals on Young and Peel Streets, snow blower purchases, and a saw leader with electric controls. The council endorsed the March 20 1951 resolution, with the mayor and clerk authorized to execute the order.
About 175 Masonic brethren attended Walker Lodge A F and A M Monday for the official visit of Wor Bro W G Kitchen of Guelph. Visitors from district lodges and nearby towns praised officers led by W Bro J Watkins and enjoyed a banquet at the YMCA gymnasium with toasts to Grand Lodge and visitors.
Alfred Swindlehurst, an Erin Township farmer near Ballinafad, died March 24 in Guelph General Hospital at age 79 or 80. The funeral was at Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home with Rev John M. Smith officiating and burial at Erin Cemetery. He is survived by his sister Mrs Sarah McLean of Erin and a brother George Swindlehurst of New Liskeard.
The Wo mans Association of the United Church met at Mex C Pickett's home Tuesday. President Mrs J Wilderspin led the session with devotional by Mrs C L Poole. Members answered with the word Keern. Quilts are being prepared for quilting again and church kitchen work is progressing toward completion for the ladies to use. The meeting closed with prayer. Mrs Pickett received a vote of thanks for her home duties and the church committee a social tea followed.
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