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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
13
E Tyler reviews Acton town operation with a personal defense of council spending and recent purchases. The writer cites equipment like a grader, dump truck, garbage vehicle, and a fire pumper, plus an industrial committee and sewer holdbacks. He argues costs are justified for services and urges transparency to citizens.
Mr Gordon F Aitken of Hamilton had his car stolen in Ospringe last week but police recovered it on Saturday. The vehicle had been driven about 1000 miles, battery dead but no serious damage reported. The article also notes a funeral attendance by distant friends and a Christmas party hosted by The Ospringe Fancy Sewers sewing class with games, gifts, and a luncheon.
A letter from Scott Bourton, dated 15 November 1951, reports he is settling in Edinburgh Scotland after moving from Canada. He notes variable weather with roses in the gardens and plans to stay until New Year, then consider work or possible return to Canada. He sends regards to Mrs. Cleave and Fred.
Everton Village sent out a list of weekend visitors including Archie Milloy from Guelph and multiple couples from Toronto, Fergus, Alma, Mount Pleasant, and nearby towns. Guests visited for a couple of days and spent time with local residents such as Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon, Mr and Mrs Jo Benham, and Mr and Mrs Bert Palframan.
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