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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 14, 1959

Page

5

Couric refuses requisition. council actions at May meeting

Eramesa council debated a school requisition with Couric voting no and urging a reduced mill rate. A reply deadline of May 12 was set. Planting of trees authorized with Grand Valley Conservation Authority. Tax arrears prior to 1958 to be collected by legal means. Road superintendent to attend Toronto meeting May 11 12. Planning clerk to arrange a meeting with planning and development officials. Public Welfare inspector to be compelled. Correspondence from three departments read and filed. All members present. Accounts totaling PAIGLSO posted for payment. Next council meeting scheduled for May 12 at 8 pm.

Framesp Cornell Joseph L. Oakes Grand Valley Conservation Authority D. Foraythe L. Marsden God Robert Ha Milton Pchool University of Toronto Pisa Royce Department of Planning and Development Township Council Framom Township Planning Board Clert Imapactor of Public’ Welfare Kitchener Dept. of Planning and Development Dept of Agriculture Dept. of Public Welfare Counsell Pop Legion Acton Council Pope Lowe B. D. Rachan Coun Welfare Committee Hefer J. M. Greer Rachlin H. Lowe H. Peal W. McLeod D. Hudson J.T. Hurst Cainei Caineil J. McGeechie Duby Publitives Commission McLeod Cook Reeve Gog Peal Jeeve Greer R. G. Castle Associated Industrial Comsuttants Canada British Commonwealth Castle

Debenture Issue for New School Addition Debated

Acton council discusses a $170000 debenture for a new school addition and weighs tax easement for the Legion. Councillor Pop urges support, while other members debate who bears costs, and welfare committee to study the matter.

Conservation Bus Tour Through Halton Watershed

The MacEE conservation authority advisory board and municipal councils toured the watershed on a six hour 100 mile bus trip. Led by chairman Raymond C. Bry and Halton Warden John A. Milne, the group visited Lowville gravel pits, Lowville Park, Crawford’s Lake, Morriston, Carlisle Dam, Cedar Springs, and Zimmerman Bridge. Guides explained features and the department’s plans as they noted a submerged dive depth at Crawford’s Lake and a hidden private lake swarming with insects.

Macee OM TT Oe Conservation Authority Authority Cover Creek Trafalgar Nassamawevn Puslinch Flamboro Burtington Raymond C. Bry Halton John A. Milne Lowville Lowville Park Crawford's Eake Morriston Carlisle Dam Cedar Springs Zimmerman Bridge Appleby Crawford’s Lake Dake George Pegg Dakota Mill Tumber Mills Ontario

Violations Cause Accidents OPP Speaker Warns Rural Drivers

Sgt Wright told Wil Ospringe Women’s Tiktville groups on May 6 that 90 percent of accidents come from some violation and 60 percent of drivers surveyed want to do right. He warned brakes and tires need checking daily, not after a crash, and cited 17 quick checks by officers. Slides showed rural hazards, urging farm lane caution, mail boxes, and road discipline. A note urged driver education in schools and action by readers to push authorities for safer roads.

Ospringe Tiktville Greenock Mimosa Morley Wright Dale Wright O.p-P Sergtright Aglove Dept. of Transport Toronto Sgt. Wright Anna Atkin St. Wright

Two Services Held On Ascension Day At Anglican Church

On Ascension Day Thursday last week Rev H B Stokreet led the Holy Eucharist at ten o clock in sevial service. The congregation attended a service at nine. Next Sunday is White Sunday with a corporate meeting of the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen.

H. B. Stokreet Brotherhood of” Anglican

Respect for Police Urged By Church Club Speaker

The United Church Men's Club held its closing meeting with about 40 attendees. Guest speaker Grenville Davia, QC, Peel county former Crown Attorney, discussed law and law enforcement, noting magistrate court handles most cases, and urged men to show respect for police and understand the legal process.

Church Men's Club United Church Men's Club Jim Ledger Sundace Frank Prouse Gust Grenville ‘Davia Braimpton Peel County United Church

Workshop Conferences By Field Secretary At Acton United Church

A two day workshop for women officers of the W M S North Hallow district met at Acton United Church under Miss Marion Thomson field secretary of the Dominion Board W M S United Church. Twenty four attended from Acton Milton Ballinafad Georgetown Lowville Nelson and Millgrove. Mrs H R Force of Action read scripture. Tape interviews featured Rev Amy SchauMier of Angoty and Dr Ruth Taylor overseas missions secretary. Sessions split into three groups on membership program planning and unity of women’s church groups.

W.M.S North Hallow Acton United Church Misa Marion Thomson Dominion Board The United Church Acton Milton Ballinafad Georgetown Lowville Nelson Millgrove H. R. Force of Action Amy SchauMier Angoty Ruth Taylor WMS Africa Thomson Indies Miss Thomson C.glt C.galt

Court Hearings Highlight Juvenile Delinquency and Drunken Driving Risks

The speaker from the church committee notes many juvenile delinquents come from broken homes and cites that 30 percent of fatal accidents involve a drinker. He argues for compulsory tests and cites Hoaman with 18 parts alcohol in his system as evidence of impaired driving. Anna Rhoemaxer offers group thanks while Walt Woodburn leads a singsong with Gordon McKeown at the plane. The Men’s Club ends meetings until fall, with officer elections planned then.

Hoaman Anna Rhoemaxer Walt Woodburn Ted Gordon McKeown

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