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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 16, 1950

Page

7

Acton Hydro Names Superintendent In Local Decision

Community officials announced a new superintendent for Acton Hydro amid a public inquiry into hospitalization costs for a local patient. The council approved an $85 grant for a school forestry competition and entertained a probe into the patient’s case led by Reeve K O'Wick and George Lelie.

Currie Unie Niae Boiging Currie Warren Vanaickte Vic Reeve K O' Wick Reeve Carne George Lelie Wer Deligsatal Sos 8 Nastsapaweva Tyawant Ta Rural School Cressman Oo Tats Department of Lands and Forests Haltan T. Te Skuce Evelyn Gihean Acatoh Waterin School Mathints Trafalga Courecil Mendes Paloos Realction

War 52 Years Ago Award Medal Now Remembran Parade

A confused account notes a Spanish American War service medal awarded long after its service period. The text references Janes 1 Chalmers, a former reeve, and a certificate for the medal, with unclear details and garbled phrases about independence and patriotism.

Aspeny Dave Presaeus Reeve Janes Chalmers Ing Masdal Guba Apo Moma Wars Owe Kentun

Nassagaweya Memorial Service Held For Forgotten War Veterans

A memorial service was held at Nassagawaya Presbyterian Church for local veterans who did not return from World War II. Clergy Rev Roe Porritt Rev TOG MRV ant Rev RoW Pickerseill participated along with the Campbellville Male Quartet. Wives and daughters served refreshments in Brockville Hall while dignitaries including Mr Joseph Hunt MLA and ex-servicemen spoke.

Deageontiates Roe Porritt St John's Nassagaweva Actan

Post Office Announces Christmas Parcel Deadlines and Tips

Postal officials warn that celebration mail must depart early with multiple regional cutoffs for Europe US and Canada. Key dates include November 2 for parcels to the Vault Kingdom and December 1 for letter deadlines plus December 12 for British Columbia and December 14 for Manitoba. High priority first class mail preferred and late items may be returned or delayed.

Onis Frigland Jme Vauat Kingdom Eurype Usat Europe Seth United States British Columbia Alverta Saskatchewan Newfound- Tamel Manitoba Maritimes Ontario Quebec Ariends Canis Post Office

Kiln Plant Contract Awarded and Upgrade Details

The article reports a contract award for a new kiln plant and street curb replacements. It outlines Spartans Construction involvement at Young Street for $100 per foot or $880 lump sum, and notes a later schedule shift to next season. It mentions personnel, plant changes, and crucible production by AP Green Co with a tunnel kiln process and on-site power generation.

Motabers Aytter Spartan Construct Erros Young Street Oul Authion Bert Hinton Lake Avenue Ree Hinton Spartan Co Salera Dacussion Mantespal Reeve Tatler Corneillon Greer Hargrave Rossell Thompsone Hotchen Wen Mason Oth Nastar Mvit Coen Fete Chery Wold Siemen Weaton Gey Barbeau Fat Ryan Bert Weston Tarbeau AP Green Co 1 Canada Imm Mexico Missouri Royal Canadian Mint Ottawa

Muriel Rolston Honored by United Church Choir

The United Church Choir hosted a social at Miss Fern Brown's home after rehearsal on November 0. Miss Muriel Rolston was honored for her upcoming marriage as Lampard praised her faithful service and Mr Rae West presented a silver tray on behalf of the choir.

United Church Choir Fern Brown Kay Brown John Muriel Rolston Miss Lampard Muriel Rae West

New Hydro Head W D Macon Leads Acton Utilities

Mr W D Macon is named head of the new hydro utility in Acton. The article outlines her candidacy and the contract changes, noting Mr Macon will oversee pipe valve procurement and safety depot upgrades as the utilities program proceeds. It mentions management shifts, court involvement, and anticipated townwide impact on water services.

Ghot Aetin Acton Wiloon Bodtro Safety Depot Teas MeGeneha Ecenter

Blow Foundry Expands With New 40 by 20 Additions

Two 20 by 40 foot sections rise at Tlow's Foundry with cement block walls steel sashes and a cement floor. Contractor JO McMullen began the project and will finish next work when windows are installed. The bays store wooden patterns and sand for iron mold casting while a 10 by 9 foot core oven is moved back. The crane will extend into the new section.

Tlow JO McMullen

War. Bro. McNiven Addresses Masons

A large gathering at Walker Lodge on Veteran's Night heard J A McNiven of London give an address on the Introduction to Symbolism. Worshipful Master HO Ritchie led officers in the Entered Apprentice degree, and a memorial service honored those who paid the supreme sacrifice in the wars.

Walker Lodge HO Ritchie J. A. McNiven London Acton Masons W. Bro. McNiven

Thirtieth Annual Service Of Remembrance Held

The Thirtieth Annual Service Of Remembrance was held in Acton with wreath laying and prayers. Local figures including Mr JOM Macdonald and Legion members attended, with contributions from choir, organist, and church officials marking Remembrance Day.

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Promotion Made In Big Acton Plant

Promotion of Acton plant official and community figures covered as local industry news. The piece highlights the manager and director roles during a long tenure, noting the plant’s impact on local labor and economy and detailing social circles around the operation.

Acton

Local Exhibitors Place Well at Fair

The Reval Winter Fair opened its doors to the public on Tuesday with top agricultural products on display. Local entries led by S E Griffin and Son won fourth in Oats, Teaver Gate took top in Oat medium late varieties, S F Griffin and Son placed third in white oval late potatoes, Linoyd Mack won second in Aberdeen Angus Free Cat Ne, Lloyd Mack led with Colbec Tackle Roan Jim taking first in steer junior calf, and Alex Buchanan of Moffat earned third in Boys or Girls Baby Ref Contest among nine other entries.

S E Griffin Lloyd Mack Colbec Roan Jim Alex Buchanan Moffat

Junior Teenagers Hold Party at the Y

A junior teenager party at the Y drew about 40 youths aged 13 to 16 last Saturday. The event featured novelty dances, games, a sing song, and prizes. A short business meeting and nominations for the new executive and club adviser followed the activities.

Largest Voters List Published for Acton Town

Acton’s first voters list since gaining town status in January 1650 shows 1,473 registered voters across four wards. The 74 page yellow book introduces street addresses with numbers and new columns for Condition and Street Address, aiding merchants and visitors.

Acton Uist Legislative Assembly

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