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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 26, 1955

Page

14

Queen's Park approves Delrex subdivision near Georgetown

Rex Heslop announces Queen's Park approval of the Delrex subdivision at Georgetown. The 1000 acre area will be subdivided with NHA financing planned before housing on the Reid farm and industrial buildings on the McClure and Wilbert Cleave farms. Rail spur lines, fencing removal, and sewer water engineering advance the project.

Rex’ Heslop Ds He Queen's Park Delrex Georgetown NHA H. Craig Reid McClure Wilbert Cleave Department of Planning Reid Farm Cleave

Georgetown farmer earns Canadian Silver Medal for dairy cow

John Y. McNabb of Georgetown receives a Silver Medal Certificate from the Canadian Guernsey Breeders Association for his cow Callumlus Letitia. In seven lactations she produced 62 362 pounds of milk and 3067 pounds of butterfat, averaging 8909 pounds milk and 438 pounds butterfat per lactation. Records were set under twice daily milking, mostly within 305 days per lactation.

John Y. McNabb Georgetown Guernsey Breeders’ Association Callumlus Letitia

Tenders Opened For Sewer Outfall Project

Trafalgar town council opened bids for a Lake Ontario sewer outfall with Ontario Construction Company of St Catharines submitting a base price of 64 000. Russell Construction Company of Toronto offered 65 444 and Canadian Dredge and Dock Company of Toronto bid 69 998.

Lake Ontario Trafalgar Township Counci Ontario Construction Company St. Catharines Russell Construction Company of Toronto Canadian Dredge and Dock Company of

Coal Oil Fumes May Clean Clock

Article suggests using coal oil fumes to clean a clock placed in a bus atmosphere. Instructions note dipping cotton wool in kherosere liquid, squeezing excess, and placing a pad below the mechanism or over a tin to dislodge dust particles that clog the work.

Patience and Practice for Paperhangers

A fragmented guide explains basic racking methods for paperhanging including setting up a supports with plywood and sawhorses or tables, using a smoother brush and knife, and noting simple tools like a wheel cutter. It emphasizes patience and practice to improve hanging results.

Rotary bowling and youth club notes from Milton area

Rotarians enjoyed bowling after their meeting on Tuesday. A youth group formed at the Y.M.C.A. in Hew Grark York chapter and details will be reported next week. Construction began Wednesday on the Canadian Meter Co. Ltd. plant at Milton with 70 workers to start.

Rotallians Meter Co. Ltd Milton Y.mlc.a

Oakville Memorial Hospital Campaign Falters After Strong Start

A community drive for Oakville Memorial Hospital raised unofficially 309000 but faces slowing pledges. Board chair Tom Chisholm says three year commitments will push the total over the top, while noting many individuals pledge only for one year.

Donlalion Oakville Memorial Hospital Bowers Ors Tom Chisholm

Applicants pour in for Georgetown town engineer post

Seventy applications were received for the Georgetown town engineer position offered at a $6,000 salary. One applicant, who later changed plans, accepted a lower offer of $5,100 while others contended for the higher figure.

Georgetown

Burlington Kids Struggle for Safe Plays Areas

A fragmented report shows Burlington residents facing a shortage of play spaces. An advocacy delegation urged Power Town counsel to create and maintain postures of play areas across Burlington, detailing lack of parks and roaming children disrupted by conditions on streets.

Are Futu Burlington Hewitt Fea Powe Coune Lions Path

Greatest Heat Loss Through Roof and Attic Insulation

The article argues most heat escapes via the roof and attic, urging air sealed insulation to save up to 25 percent of fuel. It notes regular furnace maintenance including filter changes, and explains delays and flames affecting efficiency, with advice on upgrading to a cooling option and safety checks.

Too- Irene Canada

Increase Lot Size For New Building By-Law Discussion

Town council discussed a zoning by law to raise minimum lot size from 3000 to 5000 square feet for new subdivisions with 25 foot setbacks. A planning consultant proposed amendments. permits to be withheld until next week’s meeting.

Georgetown George Hewson T. Go Fatudi Hewson John D Kelly Dion Faludt

Acton announces road widening project and assessments

The Corporation of the Town of Acton proposes to widen a section of Meadvale Road and related streets at a total estimated cost of 36000.00 dollars with 18092.47 paid by the municipality. The plan, frontage costs, and a 15 installment special assessment are set for Ontario Municipal Board approval, with objections due 21 days after first publication. Authorities outline reference points, distances, and the proposed funding details.

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Births Marriages Deaths and Related Notices

Births and deaths listed from Acton area including Denis Oatai-Mis Wiarene, George Green, John Hurren, Edward Holloway, and Anderson family members. Includes mentions of funeral services, interments, and familial relationships. Contact details and local business notices for Oakley and real estate agents appear.

Community Sale and Meeting at St Diss Wis Church Hall

A reduced readable notice lists a sale event at St Diss Wis Church Hall on Friday May 27 at 7 30 pm. A separate item mentions a starting date in June for swimming dancing and refreshments with a contact phone Milton 29676.

Halton St. Paul's United ‘Church Milton Rainn

Auction Sale of Nelson and Prafalgar Township Dairy Herd

An auction near Nelsons Thetoa lists Holstein cattle and dairy gear for sale on Wednesday June 1 1935 at 2 30pm. Herd includes multiple Holstein cows heifers and a two year old bull bred on the farm with dairy equipment hay and milking gear. Terms: cash settlement with clerk on sale day. Proceeds benefit the proprietor exiting the dairy business. Auctioneers: AND ELI.

Kisanford Bocan Ipoof yDe- Laval Cradm Eli

Teak Tractor Tale Sparks Local Talk

A fragmented OCR reads about a tractor named Teak and a local discussion sparked by unusual vehicle notes. Residents reference a farm event and an informal gathering tied to agricultural toys or tools in a nearby community space.

Auction sale of farm implements and livestock equipment

Auction conducted by Hindley and Elliott from Mes J Toccaliano sells at the Towr Line farm between Nelson and Traf at 2 o clock. Items include Cockshutt and Oliver tractors, John Deere implements, International gear, wagons, cultivator, cement block machine, potato digger, pipe, lumber, scales, ladders, hay, grain, poultry equipment, chick brooders, stoves, feeders, fountains, and more. Real estate sale settled with clerk. nothing removed until settlement.

Deas Yjohn Deere International Ational Namme Rai Hindley Elliqtt

Milking Equipment Sale Seeks Buyers in Fergus Area

Local ad lists milking machines and tractors for sale from Surge Dealer Line Wert in Brampton and Fergus area. Ads mention power mowers and PTO driven gear, with contact details and pricing hints amid scattered product descriptions.

Ace Tamlinad Wert Brampton

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