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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

14

Esquesing Gas Lines Route To Georgetown

Esquesing council was advised the gas line route will run mainly along roads and the CNR line from Teafalgar township up Third Line to the Hamilton Nasdale CNR line and then to Stewart Acton branch via Fourth Line to Yoronta London CNR line at Lamehouse. The plan aims to avoid adverse impact on farmers properties and future housing subdivisions by negotiating right of way with landowners along the route.

Esquuesing Council Teafalgar Hamalton- A Nasdale Acton Yoronta London Cnr Lamehouse Daminion Hotel Carrolls Fannon Grein N Morton Po LeSueur PO Waldia Hoand Purkoss M Itulnves Peters Ink Spots Oolley Micro A Roach D Gren HE Kinread YD Landsay Vo Lawson

Georgetown Hires Fifth Policeman Trafford Joins Force

Nelson Trafford a Toronto city police veteran of five years becomes Georgetown's fifth constable increasing the force from four to five. He will work under Police Chief Roy Haley with constables James Bibborrow Chefard Found and Forrest Inch who have served since the town adopted its own force last year.

Georgetown Nelson ‘Trafford Toronto Peafford Trafford Roy Haley James Bibborrow Chefard Found Forrest Inch

William E Hourigan Enters City Council Seat

William E Hourigan, who opened a Burlington law practice three years ago, won acclamation as successor to former councilor Frank Darton after Darton resigned. Hourigan was greeted by Mayor E W Smith at the nomination meeting.

William E Hourigan Burlington Frank Darton Mlm Bush Hourigan E. W. Smith Hourt Jay See

Maude Miller Exits Politics After Long Career

Maude Miller, known as a fierce dissenter on Trafalgar council, announces retirement from politics from Chatham New Brunswick after a career marked by sharp clashes with Deputy Jeve Donald Bath and calls for strong development. She notes selling her property on the Daandas highway and reflects on past campaigns and advice she gave.

Oakville Millonaires Trafalgar Maude Miller Mra Miller Chatham New Brunswick Swateerland Cuneming Municipal Board Europe Execui Jeve Donald Bath Mel Miller Daandas Highway

Brampton Mayor Nance Horwood Gets Pay Raise

Brampton council approved a finance committee report raising Mayor Nance Horwood’s remuneration to 31 500 per year with pay starting January and increased council per meeting honorarium from 8 to 10 dollars effective April 1. The decision reflects growing town duties and aligns Brampton with nearby communities.

Brampton Nance Horwood Lions Club Council Reeve Carman Core Finance Committee

Lumber Guarantee Promise from Local Supplier

The advertisement proclaims best stock lumber finished with expert attention and guarantees satisfaction and fair dealing when ordering lumber or builders supplies.

Local bowling league standings and high scorers noted

April reports show Upper Leather and Chrome leading in early standings with Curry and Robbing Rooars close behind. Individual scores list multiple players such as Balt Williams and A White among top totals, with league tallies for Half Wats and various teams continuing through April 24.

Beardmare Curry Heamhouwse Balt’ Walliams A. White J Molady J. Turkose LeSueur Wowie M Cooney Ro Cook Mr. P Angell PD Angell Yo Jordan Wats Doodle Fueffkes Dan Wits

Camp Sellville Meeting Highlights and Local Scores

The Bla Evening Aunthiary hosted by Mrs. Mitchell featured prayers, readings, and a discussion from the study book They Head for Life led by Mrs. Webb with assists from several members. Club reports, roll call, and an offering followed, then team scores and league results from local bowling and club events across April and May with multiple players named and standings updated.

Tom Mitchell Hiambly James Baynton Roger Mahan Webb Cramp Mra Rawashaw Mera. Henderson Watson CC. Mitchell Mra Andrews Miss Mahon Webone Maron Dickson Formosa Ranishaw Martin

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