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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 13, 1958

Page

9

Remembrance Day Service Held in Nassagaweya Two Church

Remembrance Day observances took place at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church and the Haltonville cenotaph. Rev H C Marr urged living remembrance over past sacrifices, noting war’s tragedies and the value of compassionate acts by locals. Wreaths were laid by officials including Stan Mall and Dr D B Young, with the Legion parade in charge and last post played.

Nassagaweya Two H.C Marr Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Tureday Halfonville Marr Apesker

Train Narrowly Avoids Derailment After Tie Rod Failure

Reported this morning a passenger train derailed risked after two tie rods broke on the locomotive. Engineers secured the cars, halted the line, and a welding crew and diesel engine were dispatched to move the train and assess damage.

Hardman Heads New Committee On Zone By Law

In the county chambers at town halls Ken Mantman opened the inaugural meeting of the Comaut fee of Adjustmend Wastnenday night. F Prose and Ff Kamp head the new committee under An Acton Zoning Hy law. The panel will handle by law appeals with N Kevfer and MOC Macklin representing the Department of Planning and Development. Deliberations were kept close to the press at the mayor’s request.

Ken Mantman Couny Wahoo Ff Kamp Nes Acton N Kevfer Macklin Department of Planning and WH Cawk

Higher Bounty and Rabies Hunt Raises County Interest

A county committee in Brae weighs a $250 bounty for foxes and rabies control measures. The meeting, led by Supt Nasr and others, discussed feasibility and methods to curb the issue, noting fox infestation in Haeton and nearby areas. Continued on Page Four.

Contartele Haeton

PU.C Seeks Engineer Direction on Tannery Waste

The Pu. C utility commission discussed handling of tannery waste at the town disposal plant. Rowthmere and Company sought engineer guidance as the panel weighed whether to allow processing of waste, citing potential cost if the plant is fouled. The meeting, moved to town hall, also covered hydro installation plans and staff shortages.

Pu.c Rowthmere Cumpans Edtlan Puohe Ut- Halles Commission van Thursdas J McGenehie Treams Eroef Ror Parker Compans Amd Wistist Stewart Cormumission Ememrs Red Wear R Everdell Charman Stewart Dass Ue Commission Celery

Acton Public School Plans Addition to Replace Old Wing

Acton Public School trustees announce a new addition to the building to relieve overcrowding. The plan includes demolishing the old section and constructing three new rooms plus expansion space to serve current pupils, with the aim of moving ahead by September 1960 after educational and municipal approvals.

Robert Lite Schuwl Cnaipmeg Ata Socom Pups Schauk Department of Education Afr Bradley

Remembrance Day Service Led by Rev R Groenebeer

A large crowd filled the Baptist church for Remembrance Day services led by Rev. R Groenebeer. He spoke on duty to Canada and Allied forces, praising Dutch underground workers and the bravery of Canadians fighting Nazis, as prayers and hymns memorialized the fallen.

Rev. R. Groenebeer Groetebear Agieon Cedars Baptist Church Tarnter Lavetae Beaty de Priesherties Greeneboar Jes Canada

Springhill Fund Receives Eight Dollars So Far

The article notes early donations to the Springhill Fund totaling eight dollars with details on who started the drive and planned events. It mentions a fundraising kickoff, expected donations, and a December closing date for contributions. Weather impacted the Hetorttonee Day parade and service held Tuesday.

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