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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1958
Page
17
A town council discusses installing an eight thousand dollar machine to tally hydro bill payments. The device would automate data entry and payroll tasks, with clerks operating and maintaining the system. The narrative notes technical setup and anticipated efficiency gains.
The Vancouver congregation extended a call to Reverend Groeneboer to lead their church. He accepted and will form a new congregation in the nearby town, with ceremonies and public interest noted.
Messy notes recount visits by residents including Mis Mata and Mr Jisephs Hespetad at Guelph hospital. A rheumatic fever attack sidelined Lorde Tatdy Brown for several days. McBride earned a successful meal event at Gartmeteak last Saturday.
The service featured speeches and music from The Rawk Tans Water and guest organ recital by Bodie. Porton Writed Earl was noted as guest matiste with remarks on mission work. Young People and Ladies Tea events followed with a baptism and commemorations.
Acton planning board hears R N Brown subdivision dispute as residents demand water and sewer service. Debate centers on a Subdivision agreement and potential discrimination claims while officials pursue regulatory compliance and building permits.
UNICEF and Boy Scouts plan a “battle blitz” this Saturday to collect donated bottles and cans. Scouts and Cubs will run pickup trucks in town sections starting at 3 am, phoning residents Friday evening to arrange contact. Proceeds support UNICEF programs for children and local scouting activities.
The Ladies' Guild holds a September meeting where minutes were read and a resignation letter from Mrs Jean was presented. President and officers faced questions about future events and a social planned for the upcoming week.
Fragmented text describes a bridge opening event at a stadium with racing themes. Mentions track conditions, ground layout, and ceremonial elements. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a public opening with spectators and event setup.
A garbled OCR passage mentions names and events in unclear order. It alludes to seating, a person named Regina, and several garbled phrases about dates and actions without coherent context.
A fragmented item notes a euchre auction sale held during the week with mentions of participants and locations. The readable parts reference Mrs Tot Gate and Mrs Wee with other names, and a date near March, plus various scattered phrases about bidding and events.
The October meeting of the Scout Mothers Association was held in the Scout Hall. Thirteen members attended. President Beers Newton delivered thanks. Marc Hargrave was thanked for work on Vue new courtesy. Directors were thanked for gifts and effort. A group purchase funded a penny play item for Carronte pack.
A damaged OCR passage mentions a group led by a commander and a team effort with Worpeh Wenedve. It references Fate Prevention Week and an unclear event at Launen with wild cells and a tentative plan.
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