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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
9
At the final '53 meeting the council approves annexation of 1300 acres. The document notes a Christmas party and holiday events for employees, with community groups gathering and festive greetings.
A fragmented account notes attendees at Baxter's gathering and mentions items to be discussed. The text references local officials, council plans, and financial summaries including by laws, by accounts, and municipal concerns such as road work, health services, and utility matters.
Obituary notice reports the death of J. Bell, a respected local resident. The announcement notes community ties and honors his contributions, with details limited by the fragmented source text.
Acton Public Utilities Commission approves a six percent rate hike for January 1954 based on pro rated 1953 revenue. The plan includes payments for Hydroelectric power, office expenses, and staff allowances, with itemized accounts to the Hydro Department and local suppliers.
Students from grades one to three presented a Christmas program led by Miss Andrews with Mr Preeps and Keith Ranney serving as chair. Carol singing and recitations featured, gifts given to teachers, and classes contributed songs and instrumental numbers before pupils returned to their classrooms.
Elwin Kentner of Acton lost control on No 7 highway three and a half miles east of Acton on December 20 at 5:10 am. His car struck a telephone pole, causing about 73 to 75 dollars in damage to the grill and hood. The vehicle skidded off the road. Frank Burke of Acton owned the car.
Santa Claus visits Y Nursery School drawing smiles from children as they sing and pose for photos. Teachers say the brief visit boosts holiday spirit and classroom activities follow with crafts and stories.
Two vehicles collide on a hill brow near an unknown location as details remain unclear. Readership may await fuller police or carter reports.
A Studebaker carrying a family of six skidded on ice and struck straw and mud, rolling into a ditch two miles west of Georgetown on December 1 at 12 15 pm. Franklin Lantes of Funthp had pulled over to assist another vehicle. Passengers May Leites Barbara nine Ele Dianne five and David seven suffered cuts and abrasions. Left front fender and door damage estimated at Sant ar.
The Acton post office processed 88 000 two cent stamps and a flood of mail Monday as bags and stacks of cards were sorted. Staff, including postmaster Frank Terry and other workers, labored to handle Christmas deliveries before the local deadline.
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