15 May 1958
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
1
A contested subdivision proposal faced rejection involving H. K. Porter Company and several local parties. The discussion referenced transferring Lakeview subdivision plans for a prospective client seeking to build homes, with safety and site suitability concerns raised by officials and residents.
G Edwards a renowned harness maker in Acton plans retirement after 48 years in his Main Street shop. He opened in 1930 and says the motor age and lack of skilled harness workers threaten the trade, with his daughter Lacy and son in law Chris Harvey Walters noting possible future plans.
Kindergarten classes at Hebert Latte Aeheel on Wabishia showcased reading, numbers, and art with students performing a reader, math tasks, and a chess like Princess game. Parents watched a music display, triangle shapes, worm-like blocks, and a safety lesson performed by Asvin Safty while teachers guided stations.
Holiday early close observed on Monday May 19 with Free Prem office shutdown. Advertisers and correspondents urged to submit copy by Friday and Tuesday to aid next week’s publication.
The board accepted a tender for a booth and gave approval for the swim club project. Members discussed park improvements and the use of public address systems, with funding decisions including a $100 line item for Bell Deleptatie service.
Manoisa Noutg of Acton High School was selected by staff for a school trip to Ottawa. The program includes tours of Parliament, citizenship ceremonies, and visits to the National Museum and National Art Gallery. Students attend lectures on government at Carleton University and tour facilities such as RCMP labs.
Department officials discounted a rumor of a direct Georgetoun to Civelph highway and said no decision exists this year. They noted study of No. 7 Highway possibilities to straighten or create a new route in the future.
Fire department officials discussed chemical hazards at an afternoon briefing. The session covered precautions, safety protocols, and response procedures for toxic incidents.
Mrs Wo Bilatt hosted a gathering at her home where discussions centered on the Russian trip and book presentations to local public schools. Mrs L D Folter sketched Harold Macmillan and Sir Grantly Adams, ending with a tribute to motherhood.
The North Halton Haugh School District and Malion County Council discuss future structures and possible dissolution. The May meeting reviewed a proposal for county wide coordination with five municipalities and a focus on agency roles, funding, and jurisdiction.
Acton Cooper approved the tender from JB Mackenzie and Sons for seven thousand four hundred ninety five dollars to build a pumping station on the town site. The decision followed checks by engineers and a council meeting noting the lowest bid and the need to proceed with the new well project and related waterworks.
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