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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 13, 1958

Page

13

Acton Council Debenture Sale For Land Purchase

Acton Council discussed selling debentures to finance land bought from J. J Stewart for road and water site development. The bylaw allocates 11500 for water, 88490 for road work, plus processing costs, with total purchase near 6200900 and plans to extend MacDonald Boulevard to the purchaser’s plant.

J. J Stewart Acton Council Waler H. K. Worter Industries MacDonald Boulevard J. Goy Opinen Dar Bo Hachlin Cowneil Spring Nepuly Greer The Utilities Commission Ted PUC Theron Jones WooMcLaed Jo McGeachie Wo Cook G Barbeau Woo Molasa Cook Reeve Greer Council

P U C Reviews Snow Problem At Public Notice Meeting

The P U C discussed snow removal and snow blocked spring access. Jack Lambert reported how hydrants and a road from the highway to the spring mines were affected by heavy snowfall and the need for private snow removal to keep routes open.

Jane Jack Lambert Heardmore and Co Lambert Compan Neery Commission de FL Oakes P.U.C Doug Mazon Johnny Palmer International Weatherhood of Electrical Workers Hydro Mason Beardmore and Co Girlea Gren JSKWA Hse.b.c H. K. Porter Company W Erc W Hepc

Health Unit Reports Immunization Drive Boosts Polio Coverage

The health unit reports continued progress since 2000 with immunization of a large portion of Malton's population aged six months to ten years. The county grant has risen from $20,000 to over $1.5 million in assessed funds, with officials noting strong medical advice from Hatton and gratitude to Reeve William Card for the unit's activities.

Malton William Card Cornel Hatton

Arts Teachers Celebrate Degrees at Somerville Banquet

Twenty three industrial arts teachers were honored Saturday February at Somerville House University of Western Ontario. The Ontary Field Chapter of Epsilon Tau sponsored the dinner for vocational education graduates. Among the graduates were former Actonians George Switzer and Marian Flaasaid.

Progerts Somerville House Univers Western Ontario Ontary Field Epsilon YM. Tau Actonians George Switzer Marian Flaasaid

Local visits and hospital news from Guelph district

Mrs Perry Peavey returned home from Guelph General Hospital after a week of treatment and is expected to recover steadily. Several Acton residents and friends visited, including Mr and Mrs John Alton, Miss Jennie Towels, and the Milne and Ballie families, with various relatives dropping by. Geo Landbhrid remains hospitalized in Guelph following surgery, as others send wishes for her speedy recovery.

Perry Peavey Guelph General Hospital Hazel West Acton Peavey John Alton Jennie Towels Bull Mogford Toronto Dirk Robert Patten Diane Kenny Gumph Ted Jenten Patsy Nancy Ken Milne Jim Ballie Steven Mro Vertey Lathe JU Beaham Danter Ganily Chuarhie Rye

Acton Woman Clerk Chosen for Day by Grand Union

Dorothy Mellor a clerk at Achin Phase Grand Union Foods selected by Grand Union Stores for one day as Manager for a Day. The program aims to strengthen liaison between levels and show management’s confidence in store staff and clerks.

Acton Dorothy Mellor Grand Union Achin Phas Beet Senate Pamsy Grand Uneotes Das” Ga Lerks QUINN Ctl Jonitionn Neadquantern

Acton Slogan Backers Push Jobs Through Winter Works

National Employment Service backs Do it Now and Bo It Now campaigns to create jobs in winter. In Acton builders push site work at Malt and nearby properties. Lead contractor Vien Gils advances with apartments while Lumited continues a new factory on the J. J. Stewart site. Homeowners make alterations as unemployment relief activity boosts local construction.

Bo Tt National Employment Service Ace Ton Vien Gils Hie Atere

Local Mission Circle Sees February Meeting Notes

The February gathering of the Local Mission Circle discussed church matters and planned officer slate. Members included Mrs Dunk and Mrs Gordon, with thanks extended for Christmas cards and support to the Bethras mentee project.

Au cLessie Coles Wat Haptot Missan Bethras Bis Conterum Watley Presdid Nemingt Maes Ueda Gordon Tagt

Acton Panel Discusses Youth Farming Program Notes

Mac Sprowl served on a panel about a falling member stop at the Junie Farmers Organization. The June farm youth center event at Kotler Youth Center featured Junior Farmers discussing sports programs. Members noted some joined for ballgames, with mixed reactions about future involvement.

Acton Mac Sprowl

Baptist Church Group Tours Free Press Plant

A church group toured the Free Press plant after school with Mr Murray guiding and explaining the machinery. Moa Costerna led the group and described the production area during the expedition.

Baptist Church Plantain Murray Secoyne Mio Secyne

Acton Film Scene To Be Shown Sunday Evening

Acton viewers will watch a locally filmed movie at 5 30 p m Sunday on CBC TV stations The production shot last summer in Acton features professional actors and local location work The plot centers on a weekly editor who defends the community park as residents rally to attract new industry through civic action

Acton District Middletown Secs Focal Wstcs Poms Citzens vdRor Chuc Untike Eddur

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