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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1958
Page
9
A town installs an eight thousand dollar machine to tabulate hydro bills. The device is described as modern and expected to streamline office work, payrolls, and billing tasks for the utility office. Local officials announce the machine will be used to handle the annual water and electricity billing season.
The Reverend Groeneboer accepts a call from a Vancouver congregation to serve a new church here. The move follows years of leadership changes and aligns with the community’s effort to establish a stable church presence.
Residents entertain visitors from UAEHOUSE with social events and gatherings. Local activities include a hospital visit to MM Josephs Hospital in Guelph and a focus on community engagement as plans continue.
A church anniversary service featured speakers and special music with guest organist Bodie, choir selections by Sophan and Wola, and readings from parishioners. The event included a reception with fruit and cake, honoring the United congregation and guests from nearby churches.
Planning board members discuss a subdivision case raised by resident Mr Brown alleging discrimination while reviewing sewer service and developer agreements. Planning consultant Mr Deacon cites a council directive amid complaints of past permits and building overruns.
UNICEF funds support aid for children and orphans while local Scouts organize a bottle blitz this Saturday. Volunteers will collect bottles in trucks across sections starting at 9:30 am to speed return and fund child welfare projects.
A resignation from the Ladies' Guild secretary was read at a September meeting. Mrs Bane Watout and others expressed thanks for service while a new slate and presidium were discussed. Members considered future events and the group planned continued support activities.
Fragmentary text describes a bridge opening event with scattered names and comments. The passage references preparations, staging, and some missteps as officials and others discuss the proceedings.
Fragmented notes describe a euchre auction sale in Mos fey area with mentions of Mrs Tom Gatiw and Mr dk AG, Fane, and local people attending on a Saturday. The text references Ward Sanderson and a city area event with a church or meeting hall context and various attendees.
October meeting of the Scout and Guide Mothers Association held in the Scout Hall. Thirteen members present. President Avule Gf thanked Marc Hargrave for work on the new Curtasre. Members were thanked for gifts and types of work. A beacon flag penny was donated to a Bronte pack. toys were shared.
Fragmentary notes mention a group and Fate Prevention Week with references to a commander and a lecture or teaching event. Details are severely garbled and names are unnamed.
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