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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1961
Page
8
A noisy Saturday in Ada Park and Georgetown traces a day of city life with police presence, roadwork, and school renovations. The report notes traffic issues near Luna Street, a fire alert at a tower, and plans for a new telephone exchange building while crews prepare for fall public displays and summer cleanup.
The article reports a W I meeting at Mrs GE Snow home with guests from Beardmore Tanners Acton. Members discussed current events, held a short business session and card games after the tour. Local illness updates include Robert Hepburn’s return home from hospital and Miss Marie Mitchell’s ongoing confinement.
The last surviving member of des Lamty Store slid at his home in Roykwod om Satay on August 3. He was 82 and survived by his wife Nelle Brown and many children and in laws. Funeral Thursday at Rainbow Shogauker Funeral Home with services and burial at Fairview cemetery Acton. He was a Knox Bros veteran with deep local ties and born in Nassagainere township US78.
A confused report describes a man returning from the mist aboard a boat with unclear details. Neighbors and a spouse are cited as alarmed by the event, with mentions of a Bealike or balke aiding in the scene.
A $143 500 provincial grant funds the Kelso project near Mira and Sixteen Mile Creek Conservation Authority works at the Relda Conservation Area Powe ship at Nuassagaweva. The plan started in 1960 and aims to complete the reservoir and chan improvements by year end. The grant covers about half of the 1960 work and supports the year’s construction efforts.
Erin Township council lauded Hillsburgh Hall opening with a brief ceremony. They unanimously approved paying the Hillsburgh Auxiliary Institute 50 for catering and authorized payments for general, roads, welfare, and related services totaling several thousand dollars and a payment to Credit Valley Conservation Authority.
Tatton County Health Unit presents childbirth classes to help expectant parents gain practical, scientific knowledge about physical and emotional aspects of birth and family health. Registration requires a request card signed by the family physician. for details call the local Health Unit office.
A two car collision occurred Monday evening on Bower Avenue near Avon Avenue. Gene De Bartel's car, traveling east, struck Mrs. Jessie Ramsden's vehicle traveling west. Constable Ron Dunlop investigated and estimated total damage at about 300 dollars.
The Georgetown Hospital reports its first month of operation with 114 patients served. The facility notes high activity with 27 deliveries and 29 newborns, while staff workload and unemployment metrics are also discussed.
Residents celebrate newcomers and visiting friends in Campbellville. The report mentions a long list of locals and guests, with references to gatherings, travel from Toronto, and weekend visiting patterns in the village.
Local government announces contracts for goods and services totaling 21,046 dollars. The Mota Company won a bid for trucks. the award was handled by the department at Mediet hall with 140 contract entries noted.
Mrs Annie Bo Leishman Melek Jane died Thursday at Banilton Hospital. Born October 16 1881 she moved from Petrolia to St George then Acton. She married John R Peishman who died in August 1952. Survived by GooA Mitton of Petrolia and others. Burial Cairview Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers named.
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