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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 04, 1958

Page

20

Centralizing Purchases and Accounting Planned

Burlington officials announce three new administrative measures to centralize purchasing accounting and revenue collection across departments. A fourth step focuses on payroll and personnel control, with finance leaders citing a survey by consultants to justify changes.

Burlington Pup Sereed Theer C Prreu Ray Nryant I. North O Weininges Jaberal Astlon Consultanta

Henderson Park Tree Health Sparks Civic Debate

Henderson Park area officials discuss diseased elm and other trees as a urgent concern. Councilor GQ Rules urges study by What Pari Research Corporation while assessing centralized purchasing and a proposed Personnel office to streamline expenses and avoid double budgeting across departments.

Parks Department Olawehdl Pari Reesarch Corporation

Bronte Boy Ordered Not to Fire Three-Stage Rocket

A government order halts 11 year old William Hahn of Bronte from launching a three stage rocket that he claimed would soar two miles high. Hahn had built a four foot long rocket weighing five pounds powered by a rubber and asphalt propellant with perchlorate. The order follows rocket safety concerns raised by officials and rocket expert Werner von Braun. Hahn had viewed plans as part of ongoing studies in pockets and astrophysics.

Cquipmsat Asanelly Uund Heale Public Works ‘Department Heng Othres Mulvameentul Gumsbudy Bryant Ube Bronte William Hahn Fron Fle Hahn Centuller Maber Mahn Werner von Braun Hahn Ead Stowen Stlega

Publicity Firm Contract Considered by Council

Toronto council debates spending 11 260 over 16 months for a public relations firm Cockfield Brown and Company Limited proposed as best value. Councillor Cond urges caution while Councillor Bulmer cites past success in Don Mills and Etobicoke to support long range publicity for industrial goals.

Larry Cond Cond Go Bulmer Taronto Cocktfield, Brown and Company Limited George Finley Bulmer Don Mills Etobsloke FG. Cumming

Referendum on Liquor Sale Moves in Oakville

Oakville faces a two year behind the scenes effort by local businessmen to secure a liquor sale referendum. Councillor John Taard delivered a motion calling for the vote, with the solicitor requesting delaying documents as the next council meeting approaches.

Oakvili Oakville John Taard Callle Elmwood Hinemehen

Bus Drivers Urged to Be Extra Safe Around Public Transport

The Ontario Safety League calls on automobile drivers to show extra consideration to buses and streetcars. Passengers can help by staying calm and adhering to signals to ensure safe operations for up to 50 or more people aboard, highlighting driver responsibility for immediate passenger safety.

Ontario Safety League Canada

Water Taste Sparks City Hall Clash Over Chlorination

Mayor Armatronea probes taste and quality of city water since chlorination began. Officials argue over content as citizens report changes and reviewers assess filtration. A tense exchange highlights public concern about water safety and taste.

Armatronea

Family Reunion At Acton Home

A pleasant Sunday gathering occurred August 31 at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Williamson Acton Guetta with daughters and son of Janes Arnold present from Troy Mich Dundas Hamilton Lynden Urampton Bova and Acton. Eldest Mos Fauna Heaps Tres Mich 2 and youngest Duany Arnold Lynden Ontario attended. Music was supplied by Verdi Arnald and Woyd Tess of Dundas.

Janes Arnold Dan Williamson Acton Guetta Troy Mich Dundas Hamilton Lynden Urampton Bova Mos Fauna Heaps Tres Mich Duany Arnold Lynden Ontario Verdi Arnald and Woyd Tess

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