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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

8

Nassagaweya Council Passes Brucellosis Calf Vaccination By-law

Nassagaweya township council, in a regular meeting on April 5, passed a by law under the Brucellosis Act requiring vaccination of all female calves. The vote followed a petition signed by 92.8 percent of cattle owners. The by law received required readings and a committee of Dr Harold Worton and J E Whitelock plus others was named. Accounts totaling 626 dollars and road vouchers of 1786.06 were approved. The council also noted papers for the Tax Sale of Lands for 1954 and adjourned to meet on call of the Reeve.

Nassagaweya Township General Accident Assurance Co A. T. Moore Campbellville Harold Worton J. E. Whitelock Halton County Robert Laking Charles Thomson L. W. McMillan Acton and Milton Halton Plowmans Counc T Caunel

A Rich Pauper's Will Probed by Chicago Bar Association

A found will from a Chicago poorhouse inmate, read to the Chicago Bar Association, is probated in Cook County. The testament, written in a clear hand on scraps, bequeaths to children and lovers a world of words, nature, and memories. It envisions play, songs, poetry, and enduring affection across generations.

Chicago Charles Lounsberry

When Pussy Wants a Comer TM and the Modern Tourist

A humorous antiquated reflection contrasts juvenile games with modern habits. It traces changes in women from a sixteen year old girl to a fashionable traveler and patron of social clubs, noting shifts in wardrobe, accessories, and daily rituals from a battered tin can era to contemporary displays.

Erin Council to Issue $20,000 Debenture For Ospringe School Addition

Erin council special meeting approves borrowing up to 20 000 on debentures to fund an additional Ospringe school classroom with 20 year repayment. Tender from Cox Construction Co accepted to supply, crush and deliver gravel for township reads, with gravel placed between June 1 and October 31. Regular meeting notes include by law for tax sales and a motion to inspect roads and bridges on April 16.

Erin Council Ospringe Erin Downs Hullsburgh Cox Construssion Co Haga JD Ads Machinery Co Township of Erin Intery Council Enon Advocate Sroom

New Members Join Acton Churches in Sunday Service

Mrs Jarrett a former Acton Baptist member joined the local Acton Baptist congregation on Sunday April 4 with transfer. Holy Communion and reception of new members were observed at Knox Presbyterian and Acton United churches. In the Presbyterian church 22 joined the church nine by profession and 13 by transfer. at the United church three joined and the congregation there was large.

Jarrett Acton Baptist Church Acton England Knox Presbyterian Church Acton United Church Presbyterian Church United — Church

Basket of gifts for bride to be at Auste home

About 20 friends gathered at Mrs Wesley Storey Auste s home to honor Miss Evelyn McDonald on her upcoming marriage. After several contests a large gift basket was presented to the bride to be. She thanked them for the many lovely useful gifts. A luncheon hosted by the hostess brought the event to a close.

Wesley Storey Evelyn McDonald

Convention delegates and township notices recorded

The minutes authorize payments of ten dollars each to Jean Ro Baldwin and Geo. L. Wallace as rural municipality convention delegates. Read supervisor to notify patrolmen to store snow fence and report fence rolls. Erin township to observe daylight saving. Mr C B Swackhamer’s township treasurer application to be accepted. Accounts approved for general $49068, relief $ USSB4, road $2.56493. Council adjourned to 3 May at 1 pm.

Jean Ro Baldwin Geo. LU Wallace Erin C B Swackhamer

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