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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
2
The article reports council approval of a by law paying wardens expenses plus 20 cents per meeting. Deputy-Reeve William Hunter opposed a straight mileage allowance. the 12.5 cent per mile scale remained. Reeve HE Hobbinton urged a simpler rate, but the motion failed 74 votes to keep the existing scale.
A Daughters of Knox sale at Sampsons Sears divided into baking and doll clothes for three popular doll sizes. The baking section sold out completely while doll items remained in stock. The town records note maple tree vats snapping last week and nearby property shares advertised in the Free Press classified ads sold.
The Blaston County Council passed a by law setting the 1944 Warden salary at 3500 plus mileage and a new by law setting councillors pay at 20 per meeting plus mileage. Councillors may claim one third of salary as expenses. Mileage rates scale with mileage up to 14 000 miles. Deputy Reeve Nassayuweva said wardens averaged 3800 over the past five years.
Sunday service times and events for Acton Baptist Church Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle and Church of St Alban the Martyr An Anglican in December 1961 include morning worship at 11 00 am at Acton Baptist with The Holiness of God evening service 7 00 pm and missions circle and band meetings Christmas activities and prayers Also listed are Sunday School Bible study and prayer meetings at other local churches with special services and guest speakers reflected in the calendar entries.
A morning service at Ebenerver's drew good attendance as the choir led by Mrs Don Black performed in voice. Miss Susan Sur ape attended in her usual manner despite the recent house fire on Friday and the congregation offered sympathy to Mao and Mrs Harrard Savage and Sue. Reverend Wally Leman delivered a sermon themed on conscience citing Hebrews 9 14 and the cleansing power of Christ. YPU members attended a workshop at Mount Forest as part of Sunday’s Mission stand.
Esquesing Council rejects quick approval for Milton District High School’s 491000 addition funding while awaiting settled ownership and cost shares. Neeth Halter and others report projected surpluses and pending tax concerns as councils weigh mergers with the Conservations Authorities and community concerns about local dog activity.
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