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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

9

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 skills by preparing supper and washing dishes afterward. Dr and Mrs John Brown and family moved to Cheedleigh farm on No 25 Highway north of Milton. Robert Gation visited friends during Easter. Erich Heptner spent Easter weekend in Kitchener.

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

PUC Learns Meter Readers' Problems and Hardware Upgrades

Hydro superintendent Mason reports more light standards ordered and transformers being changed. Calibrating issues arise with converted meters. Commission discusses buying new meters, power rules for air conditioners, and TV aerial distance from lines. Waterworks cites frozen lines in Glenlea and dry ice use. hydrant checks begin. Sewage chief Duby notes roof repair reveals no tar left, lines east of tracks flushed. Meeting ends with talk on holiday pay for a part time town and PUC employee. Financials list numerous utility accounts totaling $15,502.90.

Hydro Mason J. Lambert Glenlea A. Duby PUC

Cruise on the Mediterranean at Woodrow WMS Easter meeting

Writes of Cruise on the Med and Holy Land shared by Miss M Nickell during the Easter gathering at Mrs J Freeman home. WMS president Mrs Freeman opened with an Easter hymn and readings were given by Mrs Pearen Storey and McNabb. A luncheon followed. A note on McGill University founder James McGill and Canada’s doctor income appears at the end.

Mediterranean Rockwood Presbyterian W.M.S W.A

Restless Night Fueled by Small Bedroom Clock Noise

A writer recalls a sleepless night disturbed by a small electric bedroom clock. After it began a steady purr and later a rasping buzz, the speaker unplugged it from under Partner's bed, ending the nuisance. Daybreak reveals snow, spring hints, and rural routines resume.

Partner Partnner Bob Shelby

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