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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 04, 1958

Page

30

Centralized Purchasing and Accounting Moves Forward

Burlington considers three new administrative measures to centralize purchasing accounting and money collection. A fourth step would align payroll and payroll controls with centralized accounting under a unified city office and finance committee oversight. Councillor Ray Bryant and consultants surveyed options to standardize practices across departments and departments seek enactment.

Burlington Pupa Centraliatten Uppalaleagal Prremand Ray Hryant

Henderson Park Trees Diseased

The Henderson Park area faces a diseased elm problem with Dutch elm disease cited concerning trees along Hose Lane. The council and departments discussed centralized purchasing to control costs and prevent uncoordinated spending across divisions, proposing a personnel officer at year start.

Council Councilar Pari Research Corporation Aleo Learhdow Itele

Bronte Boy Barred From Firing Three Stage Rocket

An 11 year old from Bronte, Prever tek William Hahn, was ordered not to fire a three stage rocket he built claiming it would reach 23 wires. A government order halted activity after reports of his work and a note from rocket expert Werner von Braun praising public interest in rocketry. Hahn had prepared a four foot long aluminum rocket with a five pound payload and a self propelled motor, but will resume studies in rockets and astrophysics.

Heales Tie Bronte Prevertek William Hahn Fle Hahn Yeen Marin Werner von Braun Hoyle

Publicity Firm Hired for 11,260 Over 16 Months

Toronto council approves hiring Cockfield Brown and Company Limited for 11,260 over 16 months after debate. Councillor Cond warns against spending public money without full investigation, while Councillor Bulmer argues the firm will boost publicity and industrial growth for the area.

Larry Cond Cond Bobo Bulmer Toronto Cockfield, Brown and Company Limited George Finley Bulmer Bon Mills Etobiloke KG. Cumming

Referendum On Liquor Sale Sparks Oakville Debate

Oakville businessmen push for a referendum on liquor sales in lounges and dining rooms. Councillor John Jaard introduces a motion, the solicitor notes missing documentation, and the issue is deferred to the next council meeting in September amid plans to gather support.

Oakville Wie Af Laquare Spiuita

Ontario safety pledge urged for drivers to protect transit riders

The Ontario Safety League calls on all automobile drivers to show extra consideration to public transport vehicles and passengers. It notes bus and streetcar safety hinges on drivers remaining calm and not irritated, to safeguard up to many people onboard.

Ontario Safety League

Mayor confronts water quality at council meeting

At a council gathering Mayor Armatrana criticized the water supply quality. He introduced a measure about chemical content and dilution after residents reported taste and odor concerns. The mayor cautioned the issue could become a broader public health topic.

Armatrana

Family Reunion At Acton Home

A pleasant August 31 gathering at the Acton home of Mr and Mrs Dan Wallamean bringing together daughters and sons of the late Jane Arnold and their families. Attendees came from Troy Michigan Dundas Hamilton Lynden Crampton Bova and Acton. Eldest member Ale Komne Heaps Tres Michigan and youngest Duneny Arnold Ontario attended. Verdi Arnald and Word Tess supplied music from Dundas.

Janes Arnold Thei Dan Wallamean Acton Guetta Troy Mich Dundas Hamilton Lynden Crampton Bova Ale ‘Komne Heaps Tres Mich Duneny Arnold Eynden Ontario Verdi Arnald Word Tess of

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