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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 22, 1956

Page

8

P U C reviews contract with electrical workers union

Waterworks superintendent J Lambert reports draft and main installation for the new public school completed and end season work progressing favorably. Sewage superintendent A Duby says sewer flushing operations proceed satisfactorily aided by paving, easing man hole access. Hydro superintendent D Mason notes Churchill Road lights installed, Lakeview pole brackets ordered, temporary power line needed, Cobble Hill pole to be moved after resident request.

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

Local council approves hiring relief staff and wage rebates

Meeting minutes list approvals including temporary help and a $10 rebate for a damaged hot water heater, overtime for meter reading and billing, and a reinstate­ment upheld by the Ontario Labor Relations Board. Accounts paid total 1 147 72 with numerous hydro, telephone, and vendor bills across departments.

Oakes Ontario ‘Labor Relations Board Hydro Bell Telephone Canada Wire H. Palmer Shortill Acton P.lulc 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 of Rockwood exchanged vows at Bra Masa Road gospel chapel with James K Boswell officiating. The bride wore a nylon taffeta gown with a silk illusion veil and carried a red and white bouquet. follow-up reception attended by family from Guelph, Toronto, St. Catharines, and other towns. They will reside in Guelph.

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

Mitchell Family Receives Kitchen Suite at AMPGELLVILLE Event

A Thursday evening gathering in the Masonic hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mitchell and family, who move to Greensville this week. The event featured a kitchen chrome suite presentation, progress euchre, and a social hour with conveners Rita Roberts, Joanne Early, Molly Eliot, and Doris Wherlihan coordinating.

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

Home of President Opened to W MS Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met at Miss Bennett's home with President Miss Bennett presiding. A nominating committee was named and officers reported on departments. a moment of silence honored the late Mrs. Krantz. Lunch followed with social time.

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

Newlyweds Honored With Home Gathering Gift

Friends and neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs Arthur Griffin’s home on November 13 to honor Mr and Mrs Wm McArthur after their recent marriage. They shared a program with readings and music, offered heartfelt congratulations, and presented a money gift to help with their hydro project.

Neghbors Arthur Griffin Wm. Thompson

Eskimos Poised for Third Straight Grey Cup Front Row View

Western fans rush to buy seats for the Grey Cup with Edmonton touted as a near certainty to repeat while Montreal and Hamilton vie for Eastern honors. The piece notes travel to Toronto and TV viewing, plus local hockey updates in Milton and Georgetown and questions about TV spoilsport tactics in the sport.

Edmonton Eskimos Hamilton Tiger Cat Alouettes Montreal

Penalty Box Feud Sparks On Ice Scuffle

A heated exchange between two players from Chicago and another team led to a stoppage as referees intervened. After penalties were issued both sides returned to the sin bin, with observers noting the pair’s lingering tension and potential to clash again in the box.

Chicago

First meeting of Acton Junior hockey club 1050-57

The Acton Junior hockey club held its first meeting on Sunday with officials optimistic about the team's chances this year. Vic Maria is slated to guide the squad again this semester. Local hunters in the north report a field day at the expense of the deer population with full quotas bagged.

Scenarigq Acton Vic Maria

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