P.U.C. Debenture Plan Cuts 50 000 to 35 000 for Hydro Program
The P.U.C. Extension and Rehabilitation plan receives initial approval for a 35 000 debenture instead of 50 000. Costs beyond 35 000 would come from a hoped-for surplus, which officials say does not yet exist. Officials propose spreading costs over two years and may seek another 1955 debenture to cover capital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.U.C
Hep.c
Bical Commission
Commission
Hse.p.c
Do. Cliff
J. Farrow
Hamilton
HESPC
Lakeview
P.uc
H.E.P.C
Power Commission Act
Ontario
Glenlea
Braida
E. Masales
C. Rognvaldson
Masales Dairy
Anglicans Triumph In Church League Championship
Anglicans were named champions of the church ball league after a close 31 to 28 final against the Presbyterians. Officials Frank Bean and Bob Marshall oversaw the game. The league gathered at the public school for a YMCA event with a wiener roast and soft drinks, marking a popular first season with four teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Eisen
Frank Bean
Bob Marshall
Parish Picnic at the Breezes Celebrated by St Joseph’s
Families from St Joseph's parish gathered at the Breezes for a Sunday afternoon picnic organized by the Catholic Women's League. Races and contests preceded a picnic supper followed by a ball game won by Brian McCristall's team. Winners included various age groups, with Michael Marchment, Joe Marie Marchment, Kay Party, and Frank Mariscak among the top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Parish
Ladies of the
Catholic Women’s League
Brian McCristall
Paul Bennett
Michael Marchment
Michael Marcoux
Joe Marie Marchment
Janet Braida
Gregory Gibbons
Philip Marzo
Leona Marks
Ann Bennett
Michael Bennett
Pauline Marks
Laurie Bennett
Frank Mariscak
Kay Party
Pat Coles
Mary ‘Kay Gibbons
Ken Marchment
Hie Marzo
Acton Rotary Considers Park Improvement Plan
Acton Rotary Club members met after supper to survey current park facilities and discuss improvements. They noted heavy use by residents and visitors, with plans to pursue work under the Community Service section. A committee was formed to study all aspects of the project, including the overgrown area by the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Acton
Re-Paving Continues on No 7 East of Town
Road resurfacing crews have moved east of town on No 7 highway between Rockwood and Brampton. About 10 000 tons of new material will be laid to smooth rough and heaved sections. Beamish Construction Co. conducts the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Brampton
Beamish Construction Co
Centenary Masons Gather for Grand Lodge Observances in Toronto
Walker Lodge members join Canadian and international Masons for the Grand Lodge of Canada centennial events in Toronto. The 3,309 Masons served at a single banquet in the Automotive Building, with Judge Meyer of California delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Lodge
Canada
United States
Grand Lodge of Canada
Toronto
Order
British Isles
Australia
C.N.E
F. McIntosh
C. Darby
A. C. Patterson
R.H. Elliott
J. B. Watkins
Automotive
C.N.E. Grounds
Judge Meyer
Grand Lodge
California
Report Drill Progress At Well Near Guelph
Anthony Gas and Qil Explorations Ltd of Acton announced progress on a sixth natural gas venture after inaugurating a new well in the Guelph area last week. Drilling depth has reached 418 feet and geophysical tests show strong indications of gas pockets in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Gas and
Qil Explorations Ltd
Acton
Guelph
Cobourg Brothers Drowned in Lake
Ronald Ross Ruddick and Paul Anderson Ruddick, grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ruddick, died by drowning in Lake Ontario near Cobourg while helping a companion. The incident occurred before July 11 with one survivor revived by an inhalator. funeral held in Cobourg. Survivors include parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson Ruddick and sisters Norma and Denise. grandparents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Harold Ruddick
Cobourg
Ronald Ross
Paul Anderson Ruddick
Lake Ontario
Factory Creek
Ronald
J. Anderson Ruddick
Norma
Denise
Edward McBride
Centreton
Ruddick
Building Past Half Million Mark Predict Record Year for Acton
There will be no issue of the Free Press next week. The plant will close tomorrow at 5 p.m. for annual vacation and remain closed until Tuesday morning August 2. News copy sent through the mails or dropped in the door copy slot will appear in the August 4 issue. Cor respondents are urged to select next week’s copy as usual rather than wait. Local items may be dropped in the door copy slot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Acton Builders See Record Year in 1955 Growth
Acton shows rapid expansion with six month building value at 657000 up from 94180 in 1954 and 250873 last year. June permits total 426150 and July already tops 500000 with over 60 residential permits issued to Lakeview subdividers. Glenlea houses near 20 occupied and 20 more nearly done as Lakeview and Fairview subdivisions push ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Lamb
Glenfea
Lakeview
Acton
Glenlea
Fairview
Lakeview Heights
Bathing in Vogue As Heat Eases Yet Rain Stays Scarce
Heat relents from July highs of 100 degrees to around 80 but rain remains scarce. Acton farmers report tinder dry grain and a hay field fire while residents seek relief at Acton Park pool and Fairy Lake swimming holes. A private Limehouse pool thrives as a second resort opens nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Park
Fairy Lake
Limehouse
Man Hurt When Thrown From Motorcycle at Crewson’s Corners
David Holmes of Church Street was thrown from his motorcycle on No.7 highway at Crewson’s Corners when the kickstand fell. He suffered severe cuts requiring stitches after midnight Saturday night and was thrown into a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewson's Corners
David Holmes
Church St
Mr. Holmes
Y M C A Day Camp Week Highlights with Prizes and Tours
The Y M C A Day Camp held a week of activities including a talent show with 14 entries led by Bob Brayshaw, a Bible verse winner, and a piano solo. Boys are divided into tribes competing for points while tours at Ford plant Acton Free Press Baxter Laboratories and a Guelph plant were featured along with Indian Day games and a scavenger hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C. A
Ford
Acton Free Press
Thousand Islands
Rideau Canal
Manlyn Bell
Bob Brayshaw
Bull Henry
Peter Barr
Lala
Paul Wolfe
Hay Field Fire Brought Under Control Near Acton
Firefighters responded on Tuesday afternoon to a hay field blaze along the Esquesing Nassagaweya line in Acton. The flames were controlled before extensive crop damage occurred. The cause was not reported.
First Class Honors Pupils Triumph in Toronto Examinations
Three young pianists from Miss Denise Coles achieved first class honors at the Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto examinations held in Guelph. David Howden and Lillian Philips earned first class honors in Grade one piano, while Brenda Cripps gained first class honors in Grade two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise Coles
Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto
Guelph
David Howden
Lillian Philips
Brenda Cripps
Local Sports Day to Spotlight Calithumpian Parade
August 1 plans from the Region Minor Leagues promise a full sports day with games races rides and contests. prizes will be awarded for best costumes sportsmanship and decorated floats with a ball contest between intermediates and old timers and a closing dance to cap the event.
Fruit and Bread Trucks In Grief
Police in and near Acton report two traffic incidents this week. A runaway bread truck from a camp for new Canadians rolled into a ditch and caused $400 to $500 in damage. A fruit and bread delivery truck on Main Street toppled a fence and damaged lawn chairs while parked and unsecure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wayse Kushmelyn
Main St. N
Albert Seabrook
Eden Mills
Earl van Norman
Public Health Nurse Miss Jean Rowe Assigned to Fergus District
Miss Jean Rowe of Fergus becomes the district public health nurse under the Halton County Health Unit following Miss Mary Langtree. Langtree departs this week after a year here as Rowe arrives to continue the health service in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Rowe
Fergus
Mary Langtree
Halton
Langtree
Peterborough
Georgetown High School caretaker chosen and repair contracts awarded
Nineteen applications were received for the Georgetown high school caretaker post and G. R. Bain of Georgetown was chosen at $2500 per year. A window sash painting and repairs project was awarded to Gordon Farlow of Milton for $402. Five bids were submitted for the work, with the low bid winning. The district board committees met in Georgetown last week with chairman W. Coon presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown High School
G. R. Bain
Georgetown
Gordon Farlow
Milton
W. Coon
J. McMullen
Warren Grove
McGeachie
Nastagaweya Township
North Halton
Publi
Acton
Tyler
Beardmore Pond
Duby
ROR. Bean
Acton Council Hesitates on Natural Gas Franchise Plan
Acton council declined to rush two readings of a by law joining Milton and Georgetown to petition for a Halton Natural Gas Co. Ltd. franchise before the Ontario Fuel Board. Representatives Beasly and Brooks urged full consideration while noting gas supplies must be verifiable. Councillors urged careful study and no decision tonight, with further talks planned and potential meeting with Seynuck of Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton andGeorgetown
Halton Natural Gas Co. Ltd
Ontario Fuel Board
Beate Beasly
D A. S. Brooks
Tony Seynuck
Anthony
Halton Gas’ Company
Fuel Board
Beasly
Acton
Maxok Tyler
Reeve J. Hargrave
Hakon Natural Gas Company
Brooks
Consumers’ Gas Company
Toronto
L. Weick
Council
Mylton
Georgetown
Messrs. Seyruck
Ruddick
Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Ltd
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Anglicans Top Church League
Cobourg Brothers
Pnoro
Acton Legion
Barry Kirkness
Motshots
Stuart McDonald
Wolf Hounds
Ted Nightingale
Jets
Jim. Lindsay
Muckers
Calgary Stampede
Baxter Laboratories
Y M.C.A
Miss_ Jean. Rowe
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