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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 28, 1965

Page

10

Provincial highways discuss county road systems and surveys

Minister of Highways and Wellington Road Committee meet at Guelph offices to review Country Roads Needs Surveys and direct aid criteria. John Root reports petitions protesting deletion of roads as county system plans await Area Transportation Study results.

Hommdeble Chertse Michaughe Tem Wellington Suburban Road Commission County Engieer Guelph Mr. Machon MacNaughton County Council Root County News Department of Highways Orion Grand Valley Dept. of Highways Batou An Ca

Work in Trinidad Described on Tape

WWCW unit 3 heard a tape on church work in Trinidad at a Wednesday meeting. Rev Roy Nechall counsel lor of churches in Trinidad spoke. A Chinese boy father thanked the group for funds enabling schooling. A Moosween girl at Galt training school also thanked them. A packed Monday for the Fred Vector Mission with Mrs AL Irwin in charge followed by a Negro spirituals sing song concluded the meeting.

Trinidad Wwcw. Unit 3 Roy Nechall Stoo Moos Wnee Galt Fred Vector Mission AL Irwin Duight Engel Plano

Grace Clow and Paul Hodge Wed Candle Light Ceremony

Grace Clow wed Paul Hodge in a candle light ceremony at Trinity United Church on September 24. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick G Clow of Acton, wore a lace gown with teardrop sleeves and carried red roses and white Stephanotis. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Mona Hodge of Georgetown. The reception followed at the church with family in attendance and noted decorations and music by Gorge Pilwit on the organ.

Trnity United Church Even Ochair Grae Mane “Chow Paul Robert Viaadge Weir Martin White Glads Daughr Engel Gorge Pilwit Ami Frederick G. Clow Main St. N Acton Ymam Earl's Farm Sup Brampton Wna Hodge F.C. Monge Georgetown Mar Paul Robert Hodge Thei Trinity United Church Grace Clow

Acton Council Eyes New Dump Site and Highway Subsidy

Acton council plans a meeting with Erin Township to view a proposed dump site while a committee advances the project. The town seeks a $30 20868 subsidy from the Department of Highways for road work and has authorized a temporary 100 000 borrowing until funds arrive. School closures occurred for the teachers' convention and Muscular Dystrophy Week fundraising will run with voluntary canvassing and store canisters. Proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Toronto for research and patient care.

Acton Tucy Erin Twp Dept. of Highways Council Bydoo Young St Herb Dodds Harn Overden Muscular Dytrophy Association Toronto

Cracks From Quarry Blast at Limestone Quarters Questioned

Town officials and residents debated whether blasting at a limestone quarry caused cracks in homes. Engineers cited prior indicators and disputed the link, while questions were raised about private contractors and public nuisance claims.

Irwin Quaarty Alliedaly Cogine Hughes Ute Town Atorney

Meeting closes with anthem and social time enjoyed

The meeting ended with the No- Honors Anthem and grace as the hostess and committee hosted a social. Rosemary High of Mass assists Miss Beco Small with the United Chand CG ET this year.

Mass Rosemary High Beco Small

2000 Telephone Directories Sent Out to Acton Residents

Bell Canada announces distribution of 2000 local telephone directories across Acton for 1968. The directory covers new calling areas effective November 7 and includes listings for police and doctors. Total copies reach 3931 for the district, up from last year.

Acton Bell Tel Co Canada L. G. Denby Hell Canada Aste Fue Lfedis

Top Prize Quilt Won in Draw Event

The top prize quilt was awarded in a Saturday drawing. Card games drew 16 tables and the event featured several participants including Ale and Colbie. The results praised the winning pieces and noted a banquet at Actin and Coc.

Hanes Viches’ Freed Mere Chavidtyen Socom Willies Fiat Prime Beth Coc Wwe Tal Varnes

Rector at Erin Dast Sumdsy Rev Edward Sewell

A garbled notice reports the rector Edward Sewell at All Nass teaching duties and a Holy service at a local parish. Names and places are unclear in the OCR but indicate church leadership and worship activities.

Edward Sewell

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