Hydro Commission approves wage hikes and trenching purchase
Acton Hydro Commission approves pay raises for water workers including 18¢ hourly wage increases for linesmen and boosted annual pay for superintendent secretary treasurer and meter reader. The panel also authorizes buying a second band DW Trencher from Roe Tractor at 3725 dollars plus tax, to enable underground service installation and orders tree inspection before any further action.
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Acton
Resolutioe
Roe
Uct
Cookeville
Ted Tyler
Lakeview Subdivision
Doug Dawkins
Mill St
Wiggins Allan wedding vows in Brampton
A quiet wedding took place on Saturday April 15 at Grace United Church Brampton officiated by Rev. Donald Amos uniting Mrs Ula Allan Haminefad with Otto Wiggins of Brampton. Attendants were Mrs Marilyn Hunter and Fred Allan. The couple will reside in Brampton with a family reception at House Tannenhal.
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Grace United Church
Brampton
Donald Amos
Ula Allan
Haiinefad
Otto Wiggins
Marilyn Hunter
Wiggins
Fred Allan
Allan
Tannenhal
Spelling out devotion W A members honored with spoons
The April Angl i can Church Women meeting in the Parish Hall was led by Mrs C Nelles. Prayers and Doxology opened, Scripture read by Mrs S Newton. Plans were made for the A C W diocese meeting in Hamilton. Mrs E Pratt gave spoons to former W A members for their devotion. Supplies secretary duties were offered by Mrs S Newton and Mrs W Dating. A baby layette display accompanied a Thankoffering invitation from the U C W to Trinity United Church on April 17. A Lenten layette project will be sent to Hamilton headquarters. A luncheon by Eileen Taylor’s group concluded the meeting.
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Anglican Church
C. Nelles
S. Newton
A.C.W
Diocese of
Niagara
Hamilton
E. Pratt
W.A
W. Dating
U.C. W
Trinity United Church
Eileen Taylor
Pansy Gift Brightens Mall Stop In The Free Press
In a brief mall visit The Free Press received a beautiful pansy from E.M to cheer readers who hoped spring would arrive late. The gesture adds a small note of seasonal optimism to the publication day.
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E.M
Easter Week Socials Fill Acton With Visitors
Free Press reports a flurry of Easter weekend visits and family gatherings. Bob Watson returns from Newmarket while Ottawa visitors and Canadians from Toronto London and Guelph are noted. A hospital entry, a traffic safety conference, and local dances at Guelph Merri-Eights Square Dance Club are also mentioned.
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Mra
Lino Marzo
Peter Lawson
Toronto
Bob Cook
Sault Ste. Marie
John Payne
London
Harry Lawson
Stewarttown
Acton
Guelph
Sunrise Easter Service Draws Large Crowd for Two Churches
On a mild sunny morning over 120 people gathered for a sunrise service at Trinity United and Churchill churches on the water reserve overlooking Churchill church. Rev Gordon Turner led Scripture reading and prayers while brass garzette players performed. A hearty pancake and bacon breakfast followed hosted by the Hi Corps, with extra supplies rushed to feed the crowd. The article notes cooking tips about frying with butter and oil to prevent burning.
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Trinity United
Churchill
Churchill Church
School awards honor many athletes at special assembly
A special school assembly honored Grade 5 and 6 boys for floor hockey basketball and volleyball awards. Principal Bruce MacPherson handed gold silver bronze and red flags to winners while Erin Division of the Canadian Society presented cast awards for speeches. Community members attended Easter weekend gatherings and a farm clearing sale noted a move to Streetsville.
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Bruce MacPherson
Pony
Erin
Chocer
Dick Klooster
Joe Boersma
Huttonville
Robert Strandholt
Strandholts
Streetsville
Presbyterian Church
Women’s Institute
E. Reilly
Gibson
Wolfe
L. Watson
Ladies’ High
M. Jackeson
John
Aitken
Bagottville
Que
Gordon Aitken
Ward Bruce
Island
R. Auld
Toronto
Easter meeting of Rockwood church groups observed
Mrs D Sinclair welcomed the Rockwood Presbyterian WMS at the manse for an Easter meeting. Miss E Pearen opened with a poem, followed by devotions, Latin hymn readings, Scripture, and a Life of Christ reading. A duet and Easter hymn closed the gathering with thanks for helping the firefighters banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
D. Sinclair
Rockwood Presbyterian Wms
E. Pearen
D. Gray
G. Swanston
Young
Duby
Johnston
Christ
Milne
Buttenham
Committee of Adjustment Resigns After Council Decision
Minutes report all three Committee of Adjustment members Murray Smith Dod Lindsay and Clarencey Rognvaldson have resigned after the council refused remuneration. Councilors were to bring recommendations for new members at the next meeting following the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Adjustment
Murray Smith
Dod Lindsay
Clarencey Rognvaldson
Police Charge Out of Town Man After Drunken Vagrant Incident
An out of town man was charged after police found him intoxicated on the highway. He was escorted to Milton on Tuesday, appeared in court Wednesday, and was released back to Acton. Hours later he was found again in the same condition and returned to Milton.
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George Jackson
Joan‘ Abkey
Glen
Miilath
Everton
Mra
Ken Shibpington
Anna
Angis Jackson
Netta
Guetgh
Milton
Acton
Hig
Guelph
Tim
Mit
Modern gas furnace balances heat and air quality
A description of a modern gas furnace providing balanced heat and humidity, circulating filtered air throughout the home to prevent overheating from crowding or cigarette smoke, ensuring dependable central heating with clean air circulation.
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Union Gas
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