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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 30, 1955

Page

6

Farewell Services For Rev. E. Currey

Farewell services marked the last Sunday for Rev. EK AL Currey at the United Church with Rev. GroereWer present. The congregation heard his five years of leadership emphasizing God the Father and brotherhood of man. Mrs. George Angel joined by transfer and Dale Woochburn joined on profession, welcomed by Orwell Johnson.

United Church EK AL Currey Renin Cot Grepadions Aristiae Reformad K GroereWer Carrer Orethren Mr. Cutres God Gaul Rat Gai Packes George Angel Fam Pawey United Church Dale Woochburn Orwell Johnson

Georgeton waterworks contract awarded for pump house

The council awarded the pump house and related buildings contract to the lowest tenderer for the Georgeton waterworks extension. Consulting engineer Roberts from Philips and Roberts attended to review the bidding. A separate bid for laying water pipes along Maple Ave was deferred as two other bidders sought to outprice Dunker contract. Johnston Browsers Co submitted a bid approved by the engineer, though higher than his estimate.

Georgeton WSS Deerker Comsiischon Co Engnett Roberts Philips and Roberts Mnster Council Deltex Maple Ave Dunker Johnston Browsers Ca Senko Cornish Construction Town Works Superinteenies Hyde

Burlington approves another policeman

Burlington council votes to add one more constable to the town force, bringing total police to seven with two cadets. Councillor Sam Hewitt says only one new officer will be funded, with a second to be delisted later. He cites gaps in protection during evenings and early mornings for a population of 8,800. He notes a one per 1,000 population standard and urges action to answer calls.

Burlington Soeam S of Council Sam. Hewitt Hewitt

Recreation Director Receives Settlement in Burlington Case

The Burlington recreation director Ted Lambert reached a settlement after being dismissed by the Burlington Recreation Commission last December. Lambert received a cheque for 700 dollars, about two months salary, and Burlington council was told costs of the action were paid.

Burlington Ted Lambert Recreation Commission Lambert Wwn Council Hughes Cleaver

Twenty Five Teachers to Be Hired in Georgetown Schools

Article notes Georgetown public schools will employ 25 teachers for the new term in September to handle increasing enrollment. Wrigglesworth School addition planned, hoped ready by September with 2.08 percent more staff.

Georgetown Wrigglesworth Ee Seit Bago Geeget Wriggies

Acton Area Social Newsletter Highlights Weekend Visits

A flurry of visitors and locals gather around Acton this weekend with relatives from Ottawa Montreal Toronto and Kingston. Notable attendees include Mr G Elliott Mrs Creasey and families from Caner and Ottawa plus Drayton and Kingston residents visiting with local households.

Acton Mr . G. Elliott Mrs Creasey Af Caner

Closing party marks end of kindergarten week

Kindergarten pupils held a closing party on Monday as lacrosse lines were drawn in the arena. Grade two pupils celebrated the end of school with swimming and games at the park.

Divo Rere Bekell Jack Mss Watkins

Campbellville Safety Campaign Expands Speed Limit Signs

Campbellville reports improved driving as four village entrances feature signs urging Spare the Gas and Save a Child. Slogans emphasize a 30 mile per hour limit and child safety. Thanks noted to Crawford Lumber, Milton Milling, and George Swen for decorating.

Crawford Lumber Milton Milling Co George Swen

Births Marriages Deaths gathered notices from Guelph area

Birth announcements for Steven Robert McIntyre at Guelph General Hospital on June 22 1955 and Patricia Elena LazEnby born June 26 1955 at Campbellville Nursing Home. Deaths include John Henderson 76 of Rockwood funeral at Rockwood United Church and Elmerna Spielvogel and Fred N Denny remembered by families. Also note appreciation from Mr and Mrs William McLeod.

Halton Peel A. G. Davis Brampton John McPhedran R.R. Acton John Harris McIntyre Lloyd McIntyre Cave Doreen Brown Steven Robert Dames Guelph “General Hospital Henderson Guelph General Hospital John Henderson Jessie Gray Margaret George Baxter Helen Harvey Laverty Rockwood Rockwood United Church Rockwood Cemetery

Coming events and dances at Cedar Valley and Elora venues

The Woman's Association bazaar is planned for October with entertainment and a Monday July program. A Friday July 7 concert by CKNX Ranch Boys is sponsored by Cedar Valley Hockey Club with 50 cent admission. A Holiday Barn Dance at Sunny View Farm Elora is set for June 30. King Ganam and his Band, famed for radio and TV, will headline one of Elora’s biggest events dancing from 9 PM to 1 AM with advance tickets at two dollars per couple or one dollar twenty five at the door. Tickets available at Gunny View Farm, Elora, mail orders accepted promptly.

Cknx Ranch Boys Cedar Valley Sunny View Farm Elora King Ganam Canagia Gunny View Farm

For Sale in Acton and Guelph Real Estate Listings

Multiple properties offered in Acton and Guelph including a 6 room brick house near a school and store with low taxes and full price 6900, an 11 room investment home with 2 apartments priced 8500, and a one story home with 2 bedrooms recently decorated priced 5500 by July 15. Also acres and farms near Acton with frontage on Highway 25 and a 90 acre workable farm plus a 175 acre pasture farm for 10500 with easy mortgage.

Guelph Acton Highway 25 Ospringe

For Sale Items and Contacts From Erin District

Classified notes list several for sale items including a Plymouth car with vague contact, a Stuniey plan in good condition via J. Lamb, a Heintaman pedal plan with contact after 5 30, and Electrolux cleaners with free demonstration. Also advertised are concrete septic tanks from Erin Tile Works with stock well and culvert tiles at $21 and up.

Stuniey J. Lamb Electrolux Rockwood Acton Erin Tile Works Main St Erin

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