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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

8

More Water Necessary Dog By Law Stands

Council awarded tenders totalling 118 477 74 for disposal plant and pumping station equipment. Jones and Van Gils submitted the lowest bid for construction at 80 970 74. Council refused to amend the dog by law and agreed to study a future motion. They discussed guaranteeing extra water for a new process and approved park refreshment concessions. Building and subdivision questions were referred to next steps with staff. Street pole removal and rear house service connections were approved pending waivers. Police detachment funding was increased and Corporal Mason may take over duties.

Jones and van Gils Acton Achwecher Hamilton George Vardy Ltd Toronto Jones and van Gils Council W. J. Beatty Wir W Ruddick Scout and Guide Counct Tme Frank Crump W. Beatty Municipal Board Jack Leishman Coouncil Court of Revision Council Mason

St Alban's Church Plans New Parish Hall This Summer

At a large meeting St Alban's Church approved a two year fundraising drive for a new parish hall costing about 10 000. A two story brick building between the church and rectory will be built this summer with volunteer labor. A financial campaign will be led by Dr F Oakes with a building committee and wardens listed.

St Alban’s Fog Oakes Une Connect Une Pot T Ci Joma JT Jolley Wo Denny Neaton A Clifford T J Cooke Wm Coun A S Ware W Haydon Rom Root Leaberland Ware S Snow St John’s Church Rockwood Acton Rockwood Cup

Past Presidents Presented at 25th WMS Anniversary

The Missionary Society of the United Church marked its 25th anniversary with a gathering at Mrs C L Poole’s home. President Miss Mo Tennett led a program on church union and the group honored past leaders with red rose buds as mementos.

Missionary Society of the United Church C .L. Poole Moo Tennett Poole EO Hawthorne Missionary Society Servic A T. Brown S Reid J O W. Narbaree E J. Caldwell Mr Bennett Mra Poole Mra H. Kott Mra Selwood Malnprize

Two youths Convicted in Milton Robbery Case

Two young men were arrested and jailed by Provincial Constable J A NeNiven after breaking into Art Brown's motor parts business on the Seventh Line Salver Creek. Airdrie 32 and Darrow Johnston 18 of Acton pleaded guilty before Magistrate Kenneth McLangdon in Milton. Airdrie also admitted breaking into Peter Lafleur's Orton home and stealing a radio. They face sentencing May 31 with Crown Attorney Nioya D Dingls presenting.

Milton J. A NeNiven Art. Brown Salver Creek Brown Georgetown McNiven John Airdrie Darrow Johnston Acton Airdrie Johnston Kenneth Mo Langdon Peter Lafleur Orton Nioya D. Dingls

Oakville Oaks Open Season Against Acton In Opener

Oakville Oaks visit Acton as six team Halton County Intermediate circuit begins. Oakville projects strong roster with last year semi finalists Ray Patterson and Frankie May, while Acton fields coach Matt Tyler’s improving squad led by Sam Snyder and Don Ryder on the mound.

Halton County Baseball Association Wall Fergus Georgetown Millon Waterdown Oakville Acton Gurlph Frankie May May Hamilton Studebakers Studebakers Acton Club Matt Tyler Mound Corps Sam Snyder Sam Don Ryder Mel Jordan Southnaws Guelph Spike” Scott Phancha Harold Townsley Jumorm Guelph Way Lorne Masters Bud Hunstadtler Jack Waterhouse Coanhd Fennell Insty Marton Dude Lindsay Clayton Owen Masales Rob Footttab Jordan Jackie Kentner Ab Robinson Footitt Agate Matt Tyler Milton Kitchener

Free Press Schedules Victoria Day Holiday

The Free Press will stay open on Wednesday for the Victoria Day week but close all day Friday May 26. This arrangement keeps publication on schedule with the Thursday afternoon issue and provides staff a long weekend.

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Sewerage Cave-In Buries Worker Briefly

Andrew Johnstone of ER nearly drowned when earth collapsed on him during sewerage work on John St south of MNL A. Ten feet of earth covered him to his neck for about eight minutes before coworkers freed him. He received prompt medical treatment and was rescued.

Alment Andrew Johnstone Adents John St Mnla

Halton County Children's Aid Society Annual Meeting Report

An audience in Milton gathered May 6 for the Halton County Children's Aid Society annual meeting. Wm. Deans chaired. G F Thompson presented the report and Mixa Elizabeth Govan addressed on child welfare. The discussion highlighted home care over removal, with 15 cases in the Protection Department and 197 children affected.

MM. Mame St. Paul's United Church Milton Children’s Aid Society County of Halton Wm. Deans Georgetown GF ‘Thompson Mixa Elizabeth S. IL. Govan Canadian Welfare Council Ottawa Children's Aid Society Ontario G. F. Thompson Protection Department

Festival Draws 1 338 For High Grade Performance

The Victoria Minion Hand of Know Church marked the fiftieth anniversary of its founding in 1900 with a festival featuring leadership by Mrs COS Sanith and a tea while readers of the past fifty years were named. Choirs, soloists, and groups from multiple schools competed with praise for the dedication of teachers and students across Maltonia.

Victoria Minion Hand Know Actacus Victoria Mission Hand Tte Firat Mre Acton High Sebunl Ube Tae Min OS Vhassardd Lark Hev Abc Armetrene Mission Fand Explorer Sean Jones Mera Hasagrd Huby Clark Mra Armatrong Mins Aetty Sinclair Mra F S Wlow Mira Ittt Armatrong Explorer Grog

Knox Church Women Hold Interesting Meeting

The May session of Know Church Senior Auxiliary WMS met at the home of Mix J Wassard on May 1st. Vice president Mra At Jan Jo Buchanan led the session with devotions by Mra S Hollinger and others, notes on synod and rally attendance, and reports on upcoming missions as hymns were sung and prayers offered.

Know Heme Mix J Wassard Jan Jo Buchanan Mira S Hollinger EO J Hassard Min Allison Wlanset Mra Bos Cooper Mias Hella Rowell FS Mow Wow Belleville Wo Mainprise Bente Winterburn Laura Gray J Haxsard C Hansen So Hollinger Ll. Gray Fos Cnopec

Acton Rotary Launches Winnipeg Flood Relief Drive

Acton Rotary Club spearheads the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund to aid thousands affected by the Red River flood. The drive plans donations from individuals and organizations through local banks with receipts issued for tax purposes.

Winnipeg Red River Acton Rotary Club Manitoba Rotary Club Acton Will

Community events and club notices skim Acton area

Pancake supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Wo Leitch on Friday May 26 from 6 30 to 8 10 pm. Grand opening at Acton Park Pavilion on Saturday May 27 with Glen Smith and Wis Merrymakers. Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club meeting Friday May 10 at 8 pm. Euchre event Tuesday May 23 at St Joseph's Church Hall 1 5 pm admission 35 cents. Garden party June 19 at Acton Park by Knox Church Choir. Victoria Day Celebration Hillsburg May 24 features games and bingo with admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children.

Churchill Wo Leitch Acton Park Pavilion Glen Smith Wis Merrymakers Acton Lawn Legion Hall Acton Park Knox Church Choir John Rockwood Hillsburg Hillsburg- Baw Ste

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