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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 16, 1958

Page

16

Canada to Revise Penal System and Parole Rules

The Commons heard a plan to revamp Canada's penal system from the Fau teux committee. Justice Minister Fulton signaled a near future conference of provincial attorneys general and noted three penitentiaries will begin automatic parole reviews, with a parole board to replace remission services.

Roy Labeege Ottawa Commons Canada Fauteux Justice Fulton St Vincent de Paul Montreal Kingston Ont Staney Mountain Man jJustice Department Gerald Fauteux Supreme Court of Canada Diefenbaker Borden Royal Commission

Ospringe Ladies Aid Meeting and Community Notes

Mrs Gordon Aitken hosted the Ladies Aid with a New Years devotional by Mr By Clarke and music by Mrs Go Aitken. A tea and bazaar were planned for February and March. The nominating committee report and officer slate were accepted for re election. Ospringe meeting closed with prayer and hosting by Mrs Aitken. Nearby notes cover Red Cross relief efforts and community visits, with several local names and hospital updates.

G. Aitken Gordon Aitken By. Clarke E Fisher Lotter Clarke HW. Rosoward Wan Mra G. Sunter Mir McEwan Wo Bruce Wo Macdpherson

Acton Fair Board Dinner Held at Community Church

Acton residents gathered January 8 at the Community Church for the One Acton Fair Board dinner. The event included a turkey dinner, presentations by President Mr. Griffin, and a program featuring Junior Farmers and 4-H Grain Club winners Fred Thompson and James Aitken, plus an address by Judge Toy Austin on parental responsibilities.

Acton Fair Board Churchal Smith Griffin Fred Thompson James Aitken

N W T Council Faces Caribou Decline and Liquor Dilemma

The Northwest Territories Council opens in Yellowknife facing a sharp drop in caribou herds from about 600 000 in the late 1940s to 300 000 in 1955. A federal Saskatchewan and Manitoba study confirms continued overhunting. The council weighs alternate food sources and liquor purchasing rules as some Eskimos seek liquor privileges under earlier statutes.

N.W.T. Council Northwest Yellowknife Federal Wildlife Service Saskatchewan Manitoba Fas Council Nwt Indiana

Hydro story marks Acton’s electric era transformation

A fragment describes Acton’s shift from gas and ice to electricity and hydro power. It notes early 20th century changes, from heating and lighting to electric motors and industry reliance, framing hydro as a defining word for local life.

G.A.D Fairy Lake Henderson Acton Toronto Tdp Hydro

Engagement announcement for Florence Lorraine Robert and John Osborne Seager

Mr and Mrs Robert John Har announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Florence Lorraine to John Osborne Seager son of Mrs EO Seager and the late Mr Seager of Toronto. The marriage is set for Saturday in February at the Church of the Resurrection Toronto.

Nora Robert John Hargrave Florence Lorraine John Osborne Seager EO O Seager Mrr Seager Toronto USSA Church of the Resurrection

4-H Girl's Club Held Meeting

The Hock-Along Rockets 4-H group sponsored by the Rock-Atong Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs W Pattern in Eramons Township. They worked on bound button-holes for the Clothes Closets Up-To-Date project and prepared items like shoe packs and a divans hanger covering.

Rock- Atong Women's Institute Mm W. Pattern Wic Lane Eramons Township Kiel G Watlace Ho Rayne Ontari Agricultural College Preent Mary Pasniore Gertrude McEachern Nancy Aitken Danna Bruce Kay Puemore Susie Cole Joan Ransden Acrey Sunter Mariy ‘Yn Patterson

Family announces new arrivals and obituaries

Linda and Danny announce the arrival of sister Catherine Maureen on January 18, 1988 at St Joseph's Hospital Toronto. Hansen family greets Paul Douglas born January 14 at Inner Hospital. Devenell notes niece Mrs Marks Acton hosting service for Hubert James Devereil formerly of Pacis and kin in Toronto. Funeral services at Humicy Funeral Home then SS Joseph's Church. Interment Duolin Cemetery Holy Name Men of St Joseph's Parish plan Hosary recitation Thursday evening.

Linda Danny Catherine Maureen St. Joseph's Hospital Toronto Hangen Mr KF Hansen Son Paul Douglas Billie John St. Joseph's Parish Humicy Fun Home

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