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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1958

Page

12

Trafalgar Township to welcome new space age industry

A Canadian firm financed with 1.5 million dollars and led by Fred Karetena Gere announced plans to establish a development and research centre in Trafalgar Township west of Oakville. The project aims to produce high temperature heat resisting metals by atomizing metals into powder for use in rockets missiles and supersonic aircraft.

Trafalgar Trafalgar Township Oakville Fred Karetena Gere Metal Atomining and Processing Corporations Ltd Tin Canadian Jocalioon Sunique Erith

Trafalgar Owes $7,000,000 Works Toward Slight Deficit

The town reports a 9277 building permits for residential dwellings in Q1 with no industrial permits, sparking debate on school and budget impacts. Councillor Coutts urges action as residential growth strains classrooms and may add $2,000,000 to the Board of Education budget. The township's total debt stands at $72,717.10 with a $4,700 surplus and recommendations to raise reserves.

Hugington Ceanedor Coutts Coupedl Workington Eame Band of Halucation Usta Board of Educators NEN UT

Georgetown Park Public School Named After Park Site

Georgetown's fourth public school will be known as Park Public School. The board announced the name after A Towne wand Welland firm was chosen to construct the building, with work set for mid month and a prior meeting approving the contract.

Park Georgetown

Mink Belps Ste. Adele Fox on Ranch in Quebec

A mink ranch owner in Ste. Adele Quebec shot a fox prowling the ranch. An assist came from a mink as the fox nose reached a feeding trough through a wire fence and was captured by the animal’s jaws.

Ste. Adele Ogilvie

Juniors Aid Velleville at Cattle Fair Plans

The Wastings Helatem Clato reports juniors help Velleville by inviting local gunter farmers to attend the hut's annual fair next Summer. Officials say the fair comes at a busy time and regular farm help is not available.

Velleville Helatem Clato Considgring Haring

Plaque Proposal Honors Trafalgar War Dead

A bronze plaque memorializing Trafalgar Township residents who died in World Wars I and II was proposed for Trafalgar Memorial Hall. The plaque would be 10 by 24 inches with a maple leaf crest, and a $1,805 budget was submitted. The name of the park was suggested to become The Polering Recreation Centre.

Trafalgar Trafalgar Township Trafalger Memorial Hall Inia Trafalgar Council Memoral Hall Palermo Parks Pa Park Uny Parks Board Polering Recreation Centre

It Costs a Lot to Change a Street Name in Oakville

The Oakville-Thatele- Board discussed Shaw Street residents seeking a name change. Secretary Don Roena and Superintendent Jack Ovi noted costs of 40 to 50 dollars per name change, prompting mixed reactions and criticism from council members about saving the money. A letter from JOM Wallace opposing the change was read, fueling the siting debate.

Thafalgarth Costa Oakville-Thatele Don Roena Jack Ovi Shaw Street Praafelggar Jom Wallace TO Shaw

Memorial Engraving by Pollock and Campbell Magnaine

Pollock and Campbell Magnaine advertise high grade memorials and engraving services at 62 Water Street North Galt with telephone 2648.

Pollock and Campbell Water St North Galt

Modern Camper Sets Trends at Canadian Sportsmen Show

The Canadian National Sportsmen show features light nylon tents gas stoves without priming dehydrated foods and two tone sleeping bags with bold colors. Vendors report two thirds of outdoor gear sold come from Canada and women are influential buyers with polka dot designs and cosmetics pockets highlighted. Ontario plans to fly blue ensign with crest on department vessels under new regulations.

Tohonto (Cp Canada Akea Kenora Ontario Forests Department

Saskatchewan Man Abandoned Grain To Raise Turkeys

Saskatchewan farmer John A Richardson shifted from grain to turkeys in the 1910s. His flock grew to about 14600 birds with a turkey hatchery operation, housing, feeding, and breeding practices described at his Saltcoats farm.

Saskatchewan John A. Richardson Richardsons Hichardson Royal Toronto Theta Richardso

Finding Vocation Is Big Challenge

J A Sproule of Sir George Williams College cites youths chasing unlikely paths as the main hurdle for student guidance. He notes many seek rapid goals, and family and friends often misdirect. Over 2000 aptitude tests were given last year, with 2400 benefiting from guidance. firms have recruited via campus teams.

Montreal J. A. Sproule Sir George Williams College Sproule

Firemen on CP Diesels Face Uncertainty in Wage Clash

Canadian Pacific faces a labour dispute over firemen on freight and yard diesels. The Firemen's Union rejects the report and warns that most workers hired before April 1956 will not lose jobs, while CP seeks to replace firemen with service-based pay and new differential schemes. Negotiations have failed after two years of wage gains and postponed action on the diesel issue. The line between safety duties and cost efficiency is under fire as CP cites public duty to run the railway economically.

Canadian Pacific Federal Board of Conciliation Union and Royal Commission The Canada

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