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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 07, 1946

Page

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Acton School Board Reviews Plans for New One-Story Buildings

At the March meeting Acton School Board discussed construction plans for new one-story school buildings with ample daylight. Principal Stewart noted regular delivery of visual squad equipment and a rifle range for cadets, while officials considered updating the upper school curriculum.

Acton School Board Wrustern Vow Trumley JA Chapmand Lovell Hon Baint Foti Gakes Maanales Dairy Watson Dairy Hurt Palmeer Cripps W. Oj. Cage Roget Loapertor Prusie Echool Department of Education Pupla Fatima Gea Mann Des Lo McKearie Trapedor Shuce Riranke Son Skuece Halton Wan Aceton Skuew Rhuce

Good Enrolment In Red Cross Nursing Classes

Good enrolment in Red Cross nursing classes with 23 members joining a community health group. Lectures and demonstrations by local faculty will cover home nursing and public welfare topics. Venue is the Post Officer rooms prepared for the new course.

Red Cross Faye Fotal Aureaant de

Beating Wife and Intoxication Cases Heard in Court

In Polee Court Milton yesterday Walter Kubas faced charges of beating his wife around February 28. He was remanded for a week with $25 maintenance ordered to his wife. He claimed $400 given two months ago remains with her. Baul was set at $500. Douglas Stover was fined $15 and costs for intoxication in a public place after causing a disturbance on Main Street. Chief Constable McNiven noted the incident and crowd at a restaurant.

User Polee Milton Oon Walter Kubas Crowe Wood Dick Kuhas Douglas Stover Frank McNiven

Dublin Institute February Meeting at Mrs Somerville's

Dublin Women's Institute met at Mr G A Somerville's home for the February gathering. A quilling was arranged at Mrs Stores's for Tuesday and a boat at Wes Murray's sale on Thursday. Bank books were to be sent to twins Key and Ray Netles. The visiting committee planned to review waste hospitalization and report to the March meeting. Mrs Robertson gave the HIS, Mrs Sterrett spoke, and Mrs McGlaughtin recited a natto titled Lusartes do not always bring happarnie. The Nathorsal Anthem was sung to close. Lunch and a social hour followed. Miss Anne Black won the lucky draw.

Dublin Women's Institute G. 1. Somerville A .Quilling Mra McGlaughtin Anne Black

Wives of Acton Servicemen Set for New Homes

Dorothy Appleyard wife of Sergt Don Appleyard and Beryl Crofts with daughter Valerie, wives of local soldiers, are due to arrive at their new homes in Acton next week aboard ships S S Aquitania and S S Letitia.

Acton Bsra Dorothy Appleyard Sergt Don Appleyard Church Street S. S. Aquitania Beryl P. Crofts Valerie S. S. Letitia Pte W. Crofts R.R. No. 1

Sewage Disposal Quotations Received and Council Action

The Acton council reviewed quotations for a sewage disposal system including main extensions and a new reservoir. The study cites total estimated cost at 274000 with work to proceed after tenders. a committee will prepare presentation to the Municipal Board and implement licensing by law for taxi cabs.

Ube YMCA Armstrong Anderson and Co Coane Kpowles Coane Aruchin Co Dinesr Bend House Acton Barry Department of Health Jenkins and Hanty Bell Telephone Co Armstrong, Anderson and Co Sewane Rink Municipal Board Oakes Lmits Nes Creighton

Express and Cartage Veteran Honored in Acton

In Acton a longtime express and cartage worker, Mr. Fob Aaet Von soorbel Tybee Ce tee hm, was honored by station staff and local officials for eighteen years of service. Johnny Goy, newly returned to Acton, was noted for guiding the staff and community as a valued participant in local business and county affairs.

Acton Renaovenes Fob Aaet von Soorbel Og Tad Porene Johnny Goy ACV Ana Rudlecis Staon Nepe Riet

Esquesing Council Explains Dismissal of Road Superintendent

Esquesing Council laid out reasons for dismissing the road superintendent. A February meeting reviewed expenditures and contracts, including snow plow equipment and town hall fire insurance, and resolved to seek Highway Department approval of By law No 746 amid concerns over council cooperation and conduct.

Conienk Segeeban Tireeting Marcel Ah Reeves Cleave George Curtis Tt May Ron Brown Munreay Ad Levet Co SANT Pelephone Co Acton Free Press A W Benton Tia Old McChungas Federal Fire Insurance Co Department of Highways Currie Brown Cunningham Kang Paving Company Oakville Murray May

By Law Amends Licensing for Pool Rooms and Cabs

A by law to amend licensing limits sets ten as the maximum for cab licenses and for pool rooms in Acton. Owners must carry public liability, property damage and passenger hazard insurance and hold a chauffeur license. Each cab requires a proper sign. The amendment limits poor and billiard tables for hire to ten in any year.

Acton

Collision Near Milton Involving Car And Truck

A car and a truck collided yesterday on U.S. Highway about two miles north of Milton. The collision left the car in the roadway and caused injuries to the drivers. A truck from an unidentified company was involved and a preliminary report notes the impact occurred near the highway shoulder.

Milton Onitete Paey

Unclear OCR sports and dairy event notes from Ontario fair

Fragmentary notes describe a Georgetown Arena game and dairy show results with names like Go Mo Clemens and Ontario Holstein. The text mentions Royal York photos, county shows in London Guelph Peterboro Kempville Ottawa, and regional judging selections for a Royal Winter Fair.

Nees Mo Clemens Ontario Holstein Pressinn Royale York Pfotes Trish Ottawa

Vegetables and Fruit Spilled After Truck Upset

A delivery truck overturned near Acton teindary on a highway east of Fonapecers Ltd. The load of fruit and vegetables spilled into a three to four foot ditch, damaging the road and its mid site racks. The driver was unharmed and the vehicle was moved to the road edge by another truck.

Fonapecers Ltd Acton Teaindary

Royston Speaks on Hotel Role at YS Men's Club

Mr Jack Royston addressed the YS Men's Club outlining hotel functions with lodging food and beverages as key services. He noted travel and business travelers benefit communities when accommodations are available and highlighted liquor control issues affecting districts and local regulation.

J. Royston YS Men's Club Liquor Control Board W. B. Rumley Grant Kalbfleisch

Skating Carnival Brightens Mild Weather at Acton Avenue

The Acton community hosted a skating carnival despite light winds and mild conditions. Performances featured Toronto skating acts, costume contests won by Cherie Morton and Lillian Afateheddoom for the girls, with Hilly Setenvile and Hardy Force winning boys. Awards highlighted gallantry by Ben Rachlin. Penalties were given in a triage game as teams battled in front of a cheering crowd.

Cheatiow Ye Mena Club Carniat Ba Acton Bata Forte Lee Ape Foronto Skhatig Moss Sally Moise Betty Honeh Deter Faretha Onde Hubert Lowe Toronto Phey Acton Witenes Cherie Morton Lillian Deleon Saneite Hoss Dha Wes Wolle Yu Man Vic Humley Wes Walle Tripe Pong Ben Hachhin Dean Harris Ben Rachlin Gary Hutch Masters Joan Somerville Hetty Masters Jean Hardis

Walton Milk Producers Discuss Marketing Agreement

A meeting of the Halton Milk Producers was held in the Court Thotne Mitton on Monday March 4 focusing on the proposed Ath Marketing Agreement. The group resolved that no action be taken regarding contracts until another producers’ meeting is convened and notices mailed to every milk shipper.

Mitton Atecdead UN Vt

Community Event Notices For March Church Activities

Upcoming announcements list male choir concert at United Church Acton on March 27 with 1 admission, Ebenezer United Church price 1, St Patrick’s Supper March ? and Knox Church advance service March 12 at 8 pm with speakers Reverends Stewart and Cowan.

Iuelph United Church Acton Ebenezer United Church Paterick Presbyterian Church Knox Church yRey Finlay Stewart Kitchener C. L. Cowan Hamilton

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