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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 14, 1960

Page

3

Acton Chamber Heads New Year Urges Community Work

E G Tyler Sr. presides at Acton Chamber annual meeting 1960 with Mayor Cook swearing in officers Norman Braida Bill Benso as vice-presidents and directors Ted Tyler Jr Jack Holmes O Chapman Henry Deveau plus George Barbeau as past president. Homer Marion keynote praises chambers role locally provincially and nationally.

Acton Chamber of Commerce George Barbeau E.G. T Sr Tyler Yavor Cook St. Alban’s St. Alban’s Guild

Restore Service To Orangeville Area By Bell Company

C S Kelin manager of the Guelph area for Bell Telephone reports service to Orangeville area has been restored after weeks of effort. About 350 rural lines remain out but are expected back within a week or ten days as Bell crews erect cable to upgrade dial service.

C. S.kelin Guelph Bell Telephone Company Orangeville Wingsmen Bell Cent Dupitic Adon

Inaugural Hydro Commission Meets for Budget Decisions

The new hydro commission discusses trial meter readings at 15 cents per meter for six months with retroactive adjustments based on actual costs. Members debate public ad spend and electioneering concerns while approving a policy to require prior authorization for all advertising.

Coninuer Prom Roy Hydro Department Beatty Paulc Foel P.C F. G. Oakes The Utilities Commission E.G. Tyler Free Press Byuan Dunsuccrantul Hyder Commission ALHEC Actwn' P.U.C Pua.c

Choose A Johnson President To Form Lions Club in Acton

Alex Johnson was chosen president to lead the formation of a Lions Club in Acton. Jack Doherty was elected secretary treasurer as organizers plan to recruit 20 charter members and set a charter night for April 22. Dalton Higgs of Lions District Headquarters spoke on aims and charter requirements.

Aiex Jonson Lions Club Acton Jack Dyherty Dalton Higgs Lions Clubs Toronto Higgs Lions International Focal Lions Club Jim Jones Georgetown Club Alex Johnson Jack Doherty

Newly Formed Rover Crew Honors Billy Middleton

The first meeting of the First Acton Billy Middleton Rover Scout Crew was held at Hodeng sawnee Monday night. Ron Smith led the group as they chose The Happy Wanderer as the crew song and read a Bulletin on Rovering. Plans for Boy Scout Week activities were made and Billy Middleton was invited to join the crew naming him as their honored figure.

Te First Acton Billy Middleton Rover Scout Hell At Hodeng Sawnee Ron Smith Queen's Scout Peter ,Newton Middleton Billy Middleton Roger Queen's Scouts Waridertal Ken. Gardner Brian Otterbein Bob Tinton Lautrence Duby Peter Newton Michael Hamer David Peal Richy Currie Run] Smith

Scout Troop Activity at Acton A Troop Meeting

Scouts of Acton A Troop held a Monday night meeting starting at 7 with display preparations and uniform adjustments. Parents gathered upstairs after 7 30 as patrols conducted knot relay demos, games, and a quick inspection.

Acton Wadler Ricky Curcie Lily Theimschow O'Grady ASM

Frosty Weekend Draws Camera Fans to Valley Road

Weather over the weekend made the community scenic with frost on trees and river banks gleaming in morning light along Valley Road a spot for camera enthusiasts. Miss Pat Lieve recently returned from Tampa and a private postcard from her week shows Bahia Honda on Overseas Highway in Key West. St John’s Church held Sunday choral communion led by Rector Rev Eb Stokrvet.

Vialley Road Pat Lieve Tampa Florida Malton Bahia Honda Atn Overseas Key West St John's Church

Churchill Deaths Prompt Sorrow and Sympathy Notes

Sympathy extends to Mrs. Johnson and family on the death of Mr. Russell Johnson. Jack Ford attended his brother’s funeral at Taranto. Port Credit residents Menck Moyles visited Robert Denny. Friends extend condolences to Mrs. Alan and family. Dr. and Mrs. Ben Wingrove visited Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. William Butler connected with Arthur Swack. Weekend weather described as a scenic picture.

Johnson Russell Johnson Jack Ford Taranto Shon Menck Moyles Port Credit Robert Denny Alan Ben Wingrove Toronto Willian Butler Arthur ‘Swack Mrs. Griffin

Acton Frée Prass January Meeting Postponed

The December meeting of the Acton Frée Prass Evening Society was postponed to January. Members met at Moss Hing’s home for prayers and readings about Christ’s birth celebrated in Canada. The gathering included a Christmas program, readings on missions, stewardship, and a social lunch.

Alternoon Ausii Society of Battinafia Moss Hing Hilly Hineh Christ

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