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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 25, 1957

Page

9

P U C Accepts $900 Tender For Water Tank Painting

Public Utilities Commission accepted the lowest bid for painting the water tower. John Hounton of Galt submitted 900, while Trans Canada Meeplejacks bid 1723 and Phillips 1200. two new commissioners were sworn in. The meeting discussed voltage irregularities at Micro Plastics, hydro line work, street light rates, and sewer department prep as part of routine business.

Act On Public Utilities Commission John Hounton Galt Trans__Canada Phillips C. Lindmy W. Kelly F. G. Oakes E. Hufnagel Hydro D. Mason HEPC Don Armstrong Je Wes Joon Wep.c Armetro HE PC Commission H.e.pc

New Guard Aids Fishermen With Turbulence Tunnel Device

In Yarmouth Nova Scotia Carl Sjoberg introduces a turbulence tunnel propeller guard aimed at reducing vibration and increasing speed. The made to measure steel guards with zinc blocks have been tested on lobster and longline boats, bringing fuel savings and improved thrust.

Yarmouth Nova Scotia Carl Sjoberg Stockholm Sweden

Forestry Experts Taught at Dorset

Ontario's forest ranger school in Dorset opens for 1987 term with 60 students. Located near St Nora Lake 100 miles north of Toronto, the program trains personnel from the Department of Lands and Forests, forest industries, and University of Toronto forestry students.

Ontario Department of Lands and Forests Province University of Toronto

Forest Academy Training Firefighting and Ecology Methods

The 18000 acre private forest school offers courses in English composition mathematics forest protection firefighting timber cruising surveying drafting safety work soils aquatic life and environmental studies. Alumni include Paul Paebneon a cook who developed pre cooked meals for forest fighters and supervised meal drops from official aircraft.

Woah Tin Tnt ROTM Cee Om Sae University Paul Paebneon Department of Lands and Forests

Easter Manor Service Led by Rev Powell

Rev Powell of Grace Anglican church Milton conducts Easter Sunday service in the Halton Manor chapel. Mrs Waters provides hymn accompaniment as Powell reads the Easter story from St John and reflects on Christ’s life, crucifixion, and resurrection with the message that faith gives belief in the Resurrection.

Powell D. A. Powel Grace Anglican Church Milton Hay Waters Waters St Johns Paulo Christ Christina

Christ In Their Hearts Fulfills Our Hope Of Paradise

The text declares that faith in Jesus changes lives by providing a set of values and a transforming power through Christ’s resurrection. It emphasizes that death is defeated and swallowed up in victory for believers.

Christ Pardice

Institute Receives Activities Report From Scotch Block WI

The Scotch Block Women's Institute presented its annual report noting 12 meetings in the year. Highlights include a July bus trip to Malfo and a Halton Centennial Manor event, two extension courses, four quilts finished, three weddings catered, and a booth at Malton fair with a variety sale and auction.

Scotch Block Women's Institute Halton Centennial Manor Mountain Union WE Malfalo Malton Fair

Christmas kindness at Milton fair aid families

Flower convener sent cards and baskets to older members and delivered fruit at Christmas. The Milton fair exhibit won first prize. The Sneedy family received clothing and a better Christmas, and six boxes of clothing were sent to the Scott Mission in Toronto.

Milton Fair Scott Mission Toronto

Springhill Disaster Fund reports $418,145 total

Donations supported church grounds cleanup and various groups including retarded children and girls clubs. A $600 pledge to Milton District Hospital Fund aided last year’s donation for hospital bedrooms. Valentine gifts were sent to Halton Manor Disaster Fund after the coal mine blast killed 10 men last November.

Milton District Hospital Valentine Gifta Halton Manor Springhill Solus

Roy's Electric Service Ad Announcement

Roy's Electric Service advertises master electrician service and complete line of electrical appliances and fixtures repairs to all makes. It offers sales service repairs, free estimates, and a phone number in Acton 420.

Net Master Electrician

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