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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 13, 1949

Page

12

Council acts to clear shacks and curb past blaze

Oakville council through building inspector Pred Oliver aims to vacate wooden shacks in the township to prevent a repeat of a fire on MacDonald Road. The effort comes as families marked a quiet anniversary at Radial Reed east of Brasts. Andy Milas, Oaks centre fielder, left for Ottawa Senators earlier, with brothers joining St John Club this week.

James Pawis MacDonald Road Trefalgar Township Pred Oliver Art Hitchcox Brasts Andy Milas

Milton Sewers Halted by Mired Digging Machine

Milton reports a large caterpillar digging machine mired while working on Fulton and Oak Streets near 16 Mile Creek halting sewer work for hours. The incident followed earth-fill operations at the site and the machine nearly tipped. Funeral services were held Oct 3 for Rose Annie Sales who died after a six week hospital stay. James Pants, 30, Indian laborer, died in a farm mishap on Trafa gar lane.

Fulton Oak Streets 16 Mile Creek Rose Annie Sales Milton Private Hospital

Georgetown appoints Armstrong acting mayor to year end

Council names Reeve Jack Armstrong as acting mayor to fill the unexpired term of Joseph Gibbana who resigned to become district assessor. Dr Herbert warns of a severe water crisis as a sound truck canvasses households. The swamp reservoir is failing and the foreman warns on potential industrial impacts. Police intensify efforts to curb speeding amid road repairs and resurfacing. Mr and Mrs Jim Taylor travel to England for a short vacation, aiming to return mid month.

Council Jack Armstrong Joseph Gibbana Herbert No. 3 Dundas Georgetown Jim Taylor England

God and the Nations in Isaiah explored through judgment and mercy

The lesson surveys Judah's decline as Jerusalem is likened to a harlot for religious corruption. It warns rulers and citizens to seek purity, notes divine judgments on transgressors, and portrays Egypt's Messianic blessing with an altar, border pillar, and a coming savior as paths to universal salvation.

Insigh Jeruaslem Unose Mercia Jerusalem House of God Egypt Israel Izrael

Burlington approves Trinity United Church cookbook project

Burlington plans a bound cookbook compiled by Trinity United Church women featuring recipes, canning guides, charts, and a local Dial directory. Town assessor Wm Johnston reported a 4.86 million dollar budget increase of 60 thousand, with population at 5475 influenced by Orchard Park Survey. Nelson Township opposes Wesland survey annexation by Burlington per council action.

Burlington Trinity United Church Usetows Usetows Council On Thureday Wm Johnston Orchard Park Agsensor Nelson Township Wesland Municipal Board

Mortality in a London Magazine Tale

In The New Review London Wells and Henley observe a funeral procession from a rain splashed window. Wells jokes that the procession might be their subscriber as their interest in the Fleet era magazine is noted by readers.

London The New Review Hog Wells Henley Fieet Wells Reader's Digest

Best Buy of the Month Canada Savings Bond Promotion

A Bank of Montreal branch promotes Canada Savings Bonds as a strong future investment. Customers can pay cash or use a deferred plan arranged with Bank staff to start saving. A branch manager Clayton invites inquiries for easy monthly deductions toward a guaranteed, interest bearing national bond.

Canada Savings Hank of Montreal Wimam Clayton Bank of Montreal Canada

Agricultural progress in Scotland postwar land use

Scotland’s postwar agricultural report shows ten years of growth in cultivated land. Total acreage rose to about 2 million, up from under 1 million in 1918, with livestock increasing and milk output topping 4 million gallons last summer. Machinery adoption rose from 6 250 tractors in 1939 to 19 000 in 1943.

Scotland Scottish Department of Agriculture Woodburn

Small faults and big priorities in daily life

A columnist urges readers to keep small things in place and not overreact to minor annoyances. It argues attention to detail can hinder or help relationships, and notes that focusing on large matters like family security and life insurance matters more than petty irritations.

Europe Paris Fryer

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