IPAC unhappy over 13th power bill and lights project
HEPC seeks 1155 dollars as IPAC voices disappointment over the latest power bill. D M Mason reports cost estimates for downtown colored lights at 595.57 and notes 50 street light vandalism incidents. Repairs planned for a damaged hydro truck derrick head. Several old transformer units are flagged as unlikely to survive alteration. The commission allows Mason to attend electrical firm displays in Toronto. Waterworks units and pump repairs are outlined with multiple account payments totaling about 2108.87. Knox church interior is being redecorated this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.mason
Hydro Department
Chamber of Commerce
Rcent
Mason
Hydro
Toronto
J. Lambert
Acton Puc
Bell Telephone
Acton Puc Hydro Can. Brass Co
Neptune Meters Ltd
Williams Supply Co
Acton Ladies Fashion Show Showcases Controversial H-line
About 200 Acton ladies attended a parish hall fashion show sponsored by St Alban’s Guild. Models wore box jackets and long torso lines. outfits ranged from rainwear to evening wear. Mrs Eisen described each look while Vic Bristow lit and George Hall played piano. Prizes included cosmetics, leather belts and stockings, with proceeds aiding parish activities.
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St. Alban’s Guild
E. Jones
Ruth Jones
Wm. Wilson
G. Candler
Acton
Alban's
Guilt
Kaye
Rachlin’s
S. Eisen
Eisen
Vic Bristow
Rino Braida
George Hall
F. Oakes
Phyllis, Mackie
C. Taylor
Sylvia Jones
H. Graham
Evan Jones
G. Currie
William, Wilson
George Lee
William Denny
C. Townsley
Howard Townsend
R. Anderson
G. Barbeau
E. Footitt
Howard Dolphin
John Jestin
Worthington
Ctcheq Tyay
Walker
John Black
D. Manning
W. Middleton
Gordon Beatty
K. McPhail
Bride to be honored with multiple showers before marriage
Before wedding to Murray e Dalton of Rockwood, the bride was guest of honor at several showers. Mrs G Cox hosted a miscellaneous shower, Miss Bessie Calder held a kitchen shower, Mrs E Thatcher organized a pantry and linen shower, and Bell Telephone employees gave a table lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray e— _Dalton
Rockwood
G- Cox
Bessie Calder
E. Thatcher
Bell Telephone Office
Advertising Proves Effectiveness of Local Ads
Acton businessman S Eisen of Eisen's Clothing Store praised local newspaper advertising after a month-long stock liquidation sale. A nylons weekend special in the Free Press drew customers within half an hour, with large display ads and mailed handbills boosting sales in town and rural areas.
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Acton
S._ Eisen
Eisen
Acton Public School Cub Display Supports 25 Cent Per Pupil Donation
Cubs from Rockwood and Moffat joined Wellington district in a Guelph display. The donation is set at 25 cents per pupil at the school.
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Acton
Rockwood
Moffat
Wellington
Guelph
Spring Concert Concludes With Hope For Next Year
The Spring Concert ended successfully marking an early venture for the year. Two recent basketball games feature Dawkins and Arbi¢ in a 13 all tie and Dawkins beating Coon 24-16. A final game between Foeoutt and Archie is planned while Mrs Reed recovers from illness and Mrs Buchanan fills in.
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Dawkins
Arbi
Coon
Foeoutt
Archie
Obituary: Mrs J Saunders Interred at Acton
Mrs J Saunders died Wednesday night March 16 after a lengthy illness. The former Margaret Nefflin spent her 63 years in the area. Survived by widower Edward Nefflin Buffalo NY a brother three daughters Jean Bastin Florence Heller Grace Sorocky and sisters Grace Howard and W Wilson. Funeral at Church of St James the Apostle interment Acton cemetery pallbearers George Wilson Don Cabeldu Jack Howard Terry Howard Ken Howard William Densmore.
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J. Saunders
Margaret Nefflin
Saunders
Edward Nefflin
Buffalo
New York
Jean
C. Bastin
Florence
H. Heller
Kitchener
Grace
M. Sorocky
Brantford
A. Howard
W. Wilson
John
W. J. B. Meloche
Montreal and Ontario Folks in Holiday Scenes
Personal notes list numerous travelers and visitors across Montreal Florida Kingston and Rockwood. Names include Mr and Mrs Gordon Beatty Alf Long Miss M Z Bennett Allan Gordon John McClure Sarah Hurst Roy Lambert and Gordon Gilmour among others with several visits and a Rochester wedding connected to William Ramsden Jr. and Elsa Boedicker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClure
Sarah Hurst
Florida
Charles’ Mason
Buffalo
William’ E. Ramsden
Rochester
William E. Ramsden ,Jr
Elsa .Boedicker
Acton Council Weighs Subdivision Costs and By law Revisions
Acton council discusses Vy expenditures up to 25000 with a 3000 road expense disallowed by the Department of Municipal Affairs. The meeting covers building by law revision, fire protection agreement with Erin Esquesing Nas sagawa and Acton, gas line proposals, sidewalk funding, park maintenance and gate closures, and steps to curb fire hazards.
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Oes
Erin
Esquesing
Nassagaweya
Acton
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Marconi
E.H.T
Wigo Television
Georgetown
Jack McMullen
Bower Ave
WIGO
Television
Main Street
IPAC
HEPC
Petty
E. McEachern
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Elec
Ltd
Ellis and Howard Ltd
Northern Electric
H. Palmer
Whitham
Gas Hepc
MacSwain Motors
H. G. Barlow , Co
L. W. Agar
J. Wood Co
Federal Wire & Cable Co
Packard Elec
Powerlite Devices Ltd
Knox Church
Frigidaire
Auspices of
Knox Evening Auxiliary
Mainprize’'S
Jersey Dairy “Quality “& “Service
Don Timmings
P.S. Donation
Acton ‘High
By Neil Benton
Montreal
Alf Long
Miami
M. Z. Bennett
Allan’ Gordon
Kingston
W. ‘Gordon
Harry Mainprize
Bill. Mainrrize
Midland
Ross Robertson
Stuart
Jimmie
Hornby
Roy Lambert
Drayton
John Lambert
G. A. Dills
E. G. Black
J. Matthews
Miss Grice Shoemaker
Kitchners
Acston
Amos Shoemaker
Dirk VanGooren
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hamton
A. Hill
Fred Nightingale
M. M
Mrs. Coles
Brookdale
Mrs
Gordon Gilmour
Carrot River, Sask
Harold Swackhamer
Nadine
Joyce Swackhamer
Arthur Swackhamer
Leslie Swackhamer
Bilton & Perry
Acon, Ont
Department of Municipal Affairs
Glenlea
Civic Administration
Clifford Tree
Union Gas Co
Council
Vpipe
Milton
Advyantal
Poatihe
W. G
Warren Grove
Wallace Street
Lindsay
Deputyreeve Featitt
S Brunnelle
J. Newton
Cameron’ Street
L. Weick
Weick
Hargrave
E. Grischow
Lieaisgoiter
Acton Free Press
Acton Puc & “Bell” Telephone
S. F. Lawrason and Co
Gordon
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