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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

19

Men Cook Wash At Final Forum

Ligny farm forum held its final meeting with a cuchre and social at the home of Mr and Mrs Cliff Brown. Men demonstrated culinary skill by preparing supper and washing dishes afterward. Dr and Mrs John Brown and family, Vineland, moved to Cheedleigh farm on No 25 Highway north of Milton. Robert Gation visited friends for Easter. Erich Heptner spent Easter weekend in Kitchener.

Ligny Farm Forum Cliff Brown John Brown Vineland Cheedleigh Milton Robert Gation Bob

Meter Readers' Problems Prompt PUC Review

Hydro superintendent Mason reported more light standards ordered and transformers being changed while calibration issues with converted meters arise. The commission discussed buying new meters to gradually replace converted meters and set rules on power use for air conditioners and TV aerials near lines. Waterworks noted frozen lines in Glenlea needing dry ice and hydrant checks begun. Sewage chief Duby cited roof repairs revealing no tar or worn away, and flushing of sewer lines east of the tracks. Meeting ended with a long talk on holiday pay for a part time employee. Major line items list $1,155.43 for Waterworks and $15,502.90 overall.

J. Lambert Glenlea A. Duby PUC

Cruise and church groups share Easter meeting at Mrs Freeman home

Writes of Cruise on the Mediterranean. the WMS and WA held an Easter meeting at Mrs J Freeman’s home with readings, a duet, and a letter about Miss M Nickell’s travels. An invitation to Knox WMS in Acton was accepted and a social luncheon followed. A brief business session preceded. James McGill's founding of McGill University noted. Canadian doctors led in income in the latest year.

Mediterranean Rockwood Presbyterian W.M.S W.A

Restless Night Echoes From A Tiny Clock

A writer recounts a sleepless night driven by a small electric bedroom clock under a partner’s bed. The ticking grew from a quiet purr to a rasping noise before the clock was finally unplugged. Morning reveals snow, flowers, and spring hints as visitors arrive.

Partner Partnner Imatra Bob Shelby

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