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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 22, 1956

Page

2

P U C Reviews Proposed Contract With Electrical Workers Union

Acton News records the P U C considering a contract with the Electrical Workers Union. Waterworks reports completion of draft and main installation for the new public school and favorable progress on season end work. Sewage chief notes easier sewer flushing since paving with man-hole locations clearer. Hydro boss Mason cites Churchill Road street lights installed, Lakeview lighting order pending, temporary school power line required, and Cobble Hill pole relocation in progress.

J. Lambert A. Duby Colin Blair Hydro D. Mason Churchill Road No.7 Lakeview Cobble Hill

Local Board Approves Hiring Extras and Overtime

The meeting approved hiring temporary help and a $10 rebate for a damaged hot water heater. Overtime for meter reading and billing was authorized due to a heavy schedule. The Ontario Labor Relations Board upheld an earlier reinstatement decision regarding a former employee. Multiple accounts were approved for payment including Hydro, Bell Telephone, various vendors, and city services totaling $1,147.72 plus sewerage and water works expenses.

Oakes h_a Ontario ‘Labor Relations Board Hydro Bell Telephone Canada Wire and Cable H. Palmer Shortill Acton P.ulc Ellis, and Howard Ltd Pitney, Bowes of Can Canadian General Electric Acton Woodcrafts Grant's Motors Toth Motors Thompson Motors

Thiessen-Wurr Vows Exchanged in Rockwood Ceremony

Miss Betty Rosina Wurr and Henry Thiessen exchanged vows at Bra masa Road gospel chapel with James K Boswell officiating. The bride wore an embossed nylon gown and carried red roses with stephanotis. The couple will reside in Guelph after a wedding trip to Ontario and North Bay.

Betty Rosina Wae Wurr P. Wurr Henry Thiesagen Peter Thiessen Rockwood Bramasa Road Gospel Chapel James K Boswell London J. Rife Herold Hacanigan Gwen Guthrie Guelph Lorne Barker Kitchener Nancy Rife June Swackhamer Acton Ben Thiessen Frank Savatsky St. Catharines Wilfred Wurr Gordon Wurr Finger Lakes U.S.A Thousand Islands Ottawa North Bay

Mitchell Family Receives Kitchen Suite in AMPGELLVILLE

Community notices describe a Thursday event at the Masonic hall honoring Mr and Mrs Russ Mitchell and family on their Greensville move. Festivities included a social hour after a kitchen chrome suite presentation and a social euchre game.

Masonic Hall Russ Mitchell Greensville Elvis Presley Rossa Carbett Mitchell Rita Roberts Joanne Early Molly Eliot Doris Wheelihan William Hurren the Pines St. David's Presbyterian Church Acton Guelph Ebenezer Miton Toronto Campbellville

Home of President Opened to W MS Society Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met at Miss Bennett's home with President Miss Bennett presiding. A nominating committee was appointed and reports from department secretaries were given. The gathering closed with Mizpah benediction, lunch, and social time.

President W.ms Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church Mr. Bennett Miss Bennett Oon Korea R. R. Arnold H. R. Force Mainprize Miss F. Brown F. Krantz F. Cleave C. Henderson M. Mainprize C. W. Mason

Newlyweds Honored by Friends at Home Gathering

A group of neighbors celebrated the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wm McArthur at their home on November 13. Harold Griffin chaired a short program with readings by Mrs. W. Thompson and Mrs. McArthur, and Joyce Peavey on instrument. Miss Lorna Bessey read a congratulatory address and a cash gift was presented to the couple.

Wm. Thompson

Eskimos Favored To Repeat In Grey Cup Prospect

The piece weighs in on Grey Cup odds with Edmonton's Eskimos as favorites to win a third straight title. It contrasts Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton's form, notes ticket demand for Toronto events, and mentions TV viewing choices and hockey TV skepticism.

Edmonton Eskimos Hamilton Tiger Cata Alouettes Montreal Toronto Varsity Stadium

Penalty Box Rivalry Flare in Chicago Contest

Report describes two players clashing with lean play and a poke. Referees intervene as penalties are issued and both sit in the sin bin. The conflict teases a possible bout if anger resurfaces in the penal zone.

Chicago

Acton Junior Hockey Club Eyes Strong 1050-57 Season

First meeting of the 1050-57 Acton Junior hockey club was held Sunday. Officials are optimistic about the Juniors’ chances this year with Vic Maria slated to guide the team this semester. Local deer hunters report a full quota as they pursue the north country game.

Scenariq Acton Vic Maria Parlica

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