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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 21, 1962

Page

13

Industrial Commission Chairman Seeks Clarification of Ruling

Tuesday evening during a council meeting, Mayor J. Gov read a letter from Norman Braida, chairman of Acton Industrial Commission, criticizing the council for refusing to take effluent from a proposed leather processing industry. Braida notes restrictions must apply to present plants and asks guidance on handling tannery effluent at the disposal plant. Beansmore and Company arranged to handle the effluent to proceed with plans, while the commission is urged to provide policy guidance on disposal plant handling and BOD content.

J. Gov Norman Braida Acton Industrial Commission Teeming Coun Cil Flan OWRC Braid Beansmore and Company Tse Lequesteal Commell

Everton Homes Prop of Nation Women’s Fellowship Meeting

Everton Homes Prop of Nation Women’s Fellowship met at Mrs Harm Hartop’s home for a regular meeting. Minutes and financial report were presented by Mrs Duthan Kingsburs. Roll call was led by CA favente chapter of the Bible and Mrs J A Stewart. The program was led by Mrs John McDougall with scripture reading by Mott 07. Guests included Mrs W HK Hortop and Mrs Robertson.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Church of Christ Disciples Harm Hartop Duthan Kingsburs John McDougall Devenon Tone Scare John Alton

Free Ride Given Three-Year-Olds

Diane Tanb and Mrs Vick Dohern report a carnival misunderstanding near Lakeview subdivision. Two adults allegedly offered a ride to three year olds, then a man provided punch while the children wandered back toward the carnival area. Police alerted after a man claimed the kids went missing.

Diane Tanb Vis Ko Lamb Ehane Mio Vick Dohern Lakeview Mien Rowex Dhes Lamb

Phones of the future shown on Dial Exchange tours

About 700 people viewed demonstrations of future telephone operation at the Church St. dial exchange building during two evenings. A hoist and outside track fascinated children as guides explained switching, recording, and trouble locating components. Tours featured displays on new ring options, in-building video transmission, and hands on demonstrations led by Jack Bendig. About 300 attended Tuesday with more Wednesday.

Bell Telephone Acton Bell Dial Church Street Jack Bendig Earl Lambert Joe Jacque Shirley H. Harrisma Louisa Jean McLean Dial Bell Fran Woods Guelph Irene Serenski Linda Rayners Garry Couture Sid Barens John Lazenby Ken Marshall Brian Binnie Gail Ross Phones of Dial Exchange Exuiny Church St. Dial Exchange Wittings

Clarification requested on Acton by law on unions

Letter to editor argues Acton Council ignored Social Moral law and the Labour Relations Act by enacting a by law. It claims workers retain the right to organize and bargain, and says the by law achieves the same result as preventing union membership.

Acton Free Press Acton Ontario McDonald

Diocesan Convention Held in Burlington

The Hamilton Diocesan Convention of the Catholic Women's League met in Burlington over the weekend. Delegates attended Mass at St John the Baptist Church, enjoyed a breakfast, and heard Bishop from Northampton England speak at the banquet. The event closed with a Vocations theme and attendance by His Excellency in celebration of his ordination anniversary.

Hamilton Catholic Women’s League Burlington J. Doherty H. Coles St. Jos St. John the Baptist Hishop Ryan Har Xcellertcy Biss Brant Inn Rey Father Kerr St. Augustine's Seminary Torre One Northampton England Act Canada

From 24 to Two Write Upper School

Report notes mixed results among Gast students finishing upper school. Exam scores varied by subject with some papers showing 24 and others as low as two. results expected soon but exact dates unclear.

Mi: Niumbers

Rotary Interclub Talk Highlights Theatre’s Role in Community

Tri Town Rotarians and guests from Georgetown and Millon attended the Acton club interclub at Knox Church on Tuesday evening with 75 members present. Rev C Bothwell of the Anglican University of Toronto spoke on theatre’s significance, noting new theatres rising and urging leaders to address stage related issues, while Acton’s Francis and Jed Hansen expressed gratitude for hosting the gathering. A separate note reports a Clydesdale on Tim McCready’s farm killed by lightning during a thunderstorm last week.

Wan C. Bothwell Chaptain University of Toraio Bothwell Me. Bothwell Jed Hansen Rev. A. McKervie Milton AL Francis Acton Club Witown Tim McCready Teis Beieved

Church W M S outlines help for newcomers at Knos Church

The Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society held a meeting in the class room to discuss church support for new arrivals. Miss Forster explained aid for immigrants at Mont Laval port, including baggage reclaim, immigration inspection, and referrals to welcoming boards.

Women's Missionary Society of Knos Mont Laval Missisy Forster Presbyterian Welcome and Welfare Board

St Andrew’s honors two Wolfe boys at College ceremony

At St Andrew's College a June day awards ceremony honored Peter Wolfe for top mathematics marks and general prem grade 1, while Siowa Wolfe received the Mohiery prize for grade nine and Ileabe earned the Dr Ketchum Prize for best novice piper.

St. Andrew's College Peter Wolfe Prelm Hulby Siowa Wolfe Mohiery Ileabe Dr Ketchum

Women urged into profitable business amid excavation rubble

In a fragmentary line the post office inspector spots an old plate used for printing and sends it to the Free Press. The plate proves to be an advertisement for incubators and hooters. The piece promotes chicken raising as a profitable venture for women, though the text is garbled.

Joke Free Press Ernst

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