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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 24, 1958

Page

3

Public Utilities Council Eyes Willow Street Substation Purchase

Acton Public Utilities Commission weighs buying the Willow Street substation from Ontario Hydro for about 17 160 including transformers. HEPC officials back the investment to cut future power costs and use spare capacity for at least five years while potential future expansion is noted.

P.U.C Willow Street Acton Public Utilities Comminal Ontario Hydro Willow St Don Armstrong Jim Farrow Hamilton HEPC PUC Farrow Quetaned

Three Car Wreck on No 7 Highway West of Georgetown

A three car collision on No 7 Highway two miles west of Georgetown caused about 2300 in damage. An unknown driver swerved into the wrong lane, causing a chain of impacts that sent the lead car into a ditch and against a tree. The second car was driven by Joseph Teley of Limehouse and the third by Andy Stull of ROKS Milton. No injuries were reported and Constable Ray Andreas investigated.

No 7 Georgetown Joseph Teley Limehouse Andy Stull Roks Milton Isley Ray Andreas OYP County

Rockwood Growers Spotlight on Creelman Lilies at Hart House

Rockwood Flower Growers celebrate Creelman lilies as they prep for the North American Lily Show at Hart House Toronto. Thomas recalls buying the original plant for three dollars and notes its growth into a garden favorite amid dozens of lily varieties and careful packing for exhibition.

Qowee Jovern A Ko Thomas Guelph St. Rockwood George Creelman Hart House Toronto Thom Garden Thomas Kabelle Preston George CO Creelman

Fire destroys Georgetown shops in weekend blaze

Firemen battled a $15,000 Georgetown fire believed caused by defective wiring Sunday morning July 28. The blaze nearly gutted several businesses including the Ford Beady shop and Make Maracas garage, with damage estimated at 8 15,000. The Georgetown Creamery and a welding shop were involved but suffered minor damage.

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Artificial Ice Plant Possible for Erin

Lion's Club members and local officers discuss artificial ice for Erin arena. Reported feelings vary on the plan, but an agreement with the Erin Agricultural Society is needed before any arrangement.

Erin Erin Distrit Lion's Chibo Erin Arena Erin, Agricultural Society

Erin Municipal Building Move Plans For Kean Town Hall

Officials outline moving the current town hall to the rear of its lot and placing a new Erin municipal building on site. The plan envisions occupying the present building's footprint after relocation with completion tied to construction steps and site readiness.

Aohen Kean Buiding Anselebreng Welt Pomn

Acton native Carl Williams buried in Sault Ste. Marie

Carl Williams formerly of Acton died after a year of declining health at the Palmer Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born at Bowmanville and spent his boyhood in Acton. He worked as superintendent of the Canada Packers branch in Sault Ste. Marie and was active in church and community life. Funeral services were held at Langstaff Funeral Home in Sault Ste. Marie conducted by Rev. Mr. Mishep with many relatives in attendance.

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Weekend Visits Across Local Homes Crowd Borough

Mr and Mrs Tad Jestin hosted visitors including Patsy Nancy and other relatives from Burlington Alliston and Kitchener over the weekend. Several families such as the Hunt ers and McCutchons spent time at domes and with grandparents in Brampton and platts. A new store announcement is expected in the near future.

Tad Jestin Fanty Flosd Hunter Brantford Patsy Nancy Brie Uweath Heather Burlington Mia Ome Parker Misa Dorothy Grill Alliston Chas Fountain Robert McCut Deanne Ritchener Ate Tarves Platts Nancy Hortop Bert Pat‘Braman Ted Preeman Mar Lington Sumdas

Canada Packers Ltd Representatives Attend Service

Milani and Uiree, representatives of Canada Packers Ltd, attended the service along with friends and relatives during the gathering.

Stengaame Milani Uiree Canada Packers Ltd Towa

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