24 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
1
The season's festive mood is described as snow on the ground and bright gifts as groups gather to celebrate. The article notes a final 1953 meeting where the council approves annexing 1,300 acres, alongside mentions of community events and a charity or children's party for employees' children.
The Acton council discussed annexation plans covering over 1300 acres and approved Ontario Hydro debentures totaling 35000 for frequency standardization and system upgrades. Council also considered by law changes for municipal affairs, post and retirements, and salary provisions, with various accounts and payments approved.
Reading fragmentary obit notes the death of J Bell with sparse details. Partial lines reference dates, locations, and a monetary figure, but no clear age or cause is provided.
Acton Public Utilities Commission approved a six percent rate rise for the January 1954 billing. The document outlines estimated revenue, charges to domestic customers, and notes approvals for related expenditures and staff payments including petty cash, telephone, maintenance, and honoraria for employees.
The Christmas program featured grades one to three with songs recitations and solos led by Lanne M. Mann and Miss Andersons grade four. Keith Ranney chaired the afternoon event as pupils exchanged gifts and received tokens.
An Acton man Elwin Kentner lost control on No 7 highway east of Acton on December 20 at 5:10 am striking a telephone pole wire. Damage to the grill and head of his car totaled about 73 dollars. Frank Burke of Acton owned the car. Personal narrative about a church Christmas program follows with incomplete details.
Mumbled OCR reads show two cars struck on a hill crest during unclear weather. Report mentions injuries uncertain and responders dispatched to the scene.
Santa Claus visits the Y Nursery School as children meet the jolly guest and share seasonal cheer. Parents and staff note the surprise appearance brightened the morning with smiles and small gifts for attendees.
A December 1 crash on No 7 highway two miles west of Georgetown left Franklin Lantes and his family of six with cuts and abrasions after their 1947 Studebaker veered into a ditch. May Leites Harbor Dianne and David were among the injured. Vehicle damage included the left front fender bumper and door.
The Acton post office faced a huge Christmas rush as 88 000 two cent stamps were sold and bags of mail and cards piled up during the morning. Staff worked through the day sorting letters and parcels for local delivery with postmaster Frank Terry and a team including Fern Brown and Irene Terry handling the heavy load.
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