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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 13, 1961

Page

11

178 Masons Visit Walker Lodge Acton Hear Speaker

Wellington District Deputy Grand Master Dr. A J Buchanan visited Walker Lodge Acton with 178 masons and 24 sous, along with many Grand Lodge officials. He urged loyalty to God home and country and active lodge participation during a banquet at the Legion auditorium.

Aapy Walker Lodge A.M A. J. Buchanan Wellington Everon Flatn D.D.G.M War Bruce Omand New Hamburg Wer Nell McEachern Waterloo H. Rothaermel Kitchener Rt. War Hector Wilson G.S.W Toronto Walker Lodge Acton Walker Ladies A.F Eveyon Fluth Westeat Gonertay Melita Uy Walker Taelgd Aince Drayton D.O.G.M Legion Auditorium Fluth Maxons Flath Stan Joe Gord Beau Potas H. E. Wilson Dr. Buchanan Grand Lodge J. G. Hinton Weigen U Yea Ste Aige Bartata Len Lovell Martin Bauer Bruce Om Ed Walker Lodge Herb Dodds Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Everon Neil McSachem Hector Minnedosa Manitoba Victory Toronto -Wellington Lakeland Buffalo Guelph Lodge Guelph Mount Dennis Occident Grind River Galt Lodge Galt Alma Speed Inein Elora Credit Georgetown St. Chair Miton Campbell Campbellville Twin’ City Temple

Fire at Station Hotel Leaves Two Men Hospitalized

Early Thursday fire at the Station Hotel on Mill Street caused about 5000 in damage. Algie Varey in critical condition after being trapped in an upstairs room. Vince Heveran and others suffered burns. Firefighters, aided by several roomers, battled flames from 3:30 a.m. into the morning with a second blaze rekindling in the attic at 9:45 a.m.

Varey Acton Station Hotel Mill Street Algie (Coon) Varey Guelph Did Price Varney Vince Heveran St. Joseph's Hospital S.J. Brunelle Senet Mr. Heveran

Halton Budget Struck At 1 168 338 For County Purposes

Halton's eight municipalities face a total levy of 936 554 05 for county purposes as the 1941 budget was approved in a special session. Expenditures total 1 168 338 60 with revenue estimated at 209 321 70 plus a 22 462 85 supplemental levy. The plan details general government, protection, welfare, debentures, schools, and other costs with notable allocations to the Halton Children’s Aid Society and local hospitals.

Halton County Council Industrial Bureau Masol Court House Ontario Mutual Aid Halton Children’s Aid Society Ahan Manor

Mayor Goy Outlines Community Centre Campaign Plan

Wednesday evening a Robert Little school auditorium crowd backed the Community Centre Fund. Chairman Johnny Gay outlined campaign progress, committee reports, and formation details as a panel fielded questions, emphasizing steering committee queries to preempt future problems. Further meetings will indoctrinate new workers for full campaign understanding.

Robert Little School Community Centre Fund Johnny Gay Gay

Halton Fire Services honor banquet applauds Mayors and awards

Halton County Mutual Aid Fire Services held its annual Milton banquet with about 0 firemen wives and special guests. Halton Warden Alex Phillips announced approval of 24000 for two way radio equipment for all Halton departments. Chief Roy Law Burlington presented NFPA awards. Milton Oakville Acton brigades received prizes. Local officials praised cooperation and nine years of mutual aid progress as Radio equipment awaited.

Hilton Halton County Mutual Aid Fire Services Milton Halton Alex Phillips Halton County Hatton Joun George Alexander Chi Fire Services Fir Halton Bridages Nationa Fire , Protection Association Rea Oakville Acton Warden Phillips Sip Bunsay Milton Firemen's Ladies’ Auxiliary Mutual Aid Roy Law Burlington

Water mains break during underground cable work

Water service shut off as Bell Telephone crews lay underground cable. A water main fractured Friday causing muddy discolored water until repairs eased. Tuesday another main break at Frederick and Church Streets disrupted supply during restoration.

Bell Telelyst Jae Shane

Fire Prevention Award Presented To Chief Jack Newton

Acton council honored Chief Jack Newton with a National Fire Prevention Bureau award for the town brigades entry in a national contest. Mayor Guy presented the award, praising Newton and the brigade for their prevention efforts. The acton entry earned third in Ontario, fifth in Canada, with honorable mention for Canada Class E.

Sour County Sour Canada Phillips Reeve Pettit Milton A. E. Clement Childs Wilson Oakville Acton Jack Newton Newton Fire ‘Brigade George Alexander Fire Services Division Ontario Alexander Guy National Fire Prevention Bureau Acton Brigade Goydin Chick Newton Heron Province of

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