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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 05, 1957

Page

15

Planning Board reviews zoning by laws for regulate buildings

The Planning Board examined a proposed zoning by law to regulate building types and classifications in coverage, parking, industrial, commercial, and residential areas. Chairman F Salt T Jones Fout Nt and J Whitham attended the regular meeting. the by law will be presented to council for approval before Ontario Municipal Board review.

Vlanning F Salt T Jones Fout- Nt J Whitham Council Ontario Municipal Busrd

Townline WMS Holds Meeting at Archibald Home

The Townline WMS met at Mrs Archibald s home with good attendance. Mrs Hewes chaired opening with a poem and hymn. Prayer read Romans 12 and scripture read by Mrs Gude. Eben erer tactics discussed for junior meeting and Bible study led by Mrs Croft. Children s program featured Betts Baker and Johnny and Shirles Croft. Meeting closed with hymn and benediction.

WMS Mra. Archibald Mra. G. Hewes Mra . Baker Ma Ho Gudebedaan Ebenerer Wm Croft Mra Smevnk Betts Baker Johnny Shirles Croft

Edward Albert Mead Buried in Fairview After Illness

Edward Albert Mead aged 78 died at home on December 21 after a brief illness. He came to Canada in 1855, lived in Acton, Toronto, and Kitchener areas, and was a member of LOL No. 467. Survived by wife Annie Sargent and children William, Edward, Joan, Mrs John Morgan, Mrs Jack Near, and Mrs Walter Vogel, with a brother and other relatives. Funeral was held Saturday from the Pine Street Home with LOL No. 487 attending. interment at Fairview cemetery.

Edward Albert Mead Fairview Fatward Albert Mead England Mead Acton Toronto Annie Sargent Vnnce William Toronto Edward Hillaburgh Joan John Morgan Emmai Kitchener Jack Near Marguerites Walter Vogel Daiies Wiliam North Ray Lates Miedeck Penniger Ramey Pinesat Ernest Root Fuarview Cemetery Nea

Manitoba Farmers Join in Research Project

Manitoba farmers near Carman collaborate with the University of Manitoba to study farm business practices and efficiency. Funds from Carman Farm Business Association and over 10300 from other groups support farming system data collection and cooperative organization. The program runs on selected farms to test new business methods and practical applications for farmers.

Carman Man Cpi Thos Dist Wonn Peg University of Manitoba Department of Ticultural Ecconom Carman Farm Buanesa Association

Cleanup is Vital For Forest Fires

The forest department reports ongoing patrols over Ponhook Lake pulpwood district near Windsor Nova Scotia where embers smolder from a two week blaze. Officials say all equipment must be cleaned after use and about 100 000 feet of hose used. The fire charred about 10 000 acres of spruce and fir timberland. Moose Jaw Saskatchewan reports a bakery truck incident where a ladder caused $150 damage.

Forest Department Ponhook Lake Windsor Augial Tee Aenreres Gueugile Moose Jaw Hants County Heart of Nova Scotia Fda

Surveyors Errors Led to Discovery Of Rich Resources

Winston Parker of the International Nickel Company notes Canadian mining expanded after two errors in 1930. A survey team for the Canadian Pacific Railway strayed miles off course, exposing a new rock outcrop that prompted construction work and revealed valuable mineral resources.

Winnipeg CPI

Donate Blood At Clinic Continues Amid Community Push

Local drive resumes at the clinic as volunteers and donors including community members and organizers rally support. The effort aims to increase blood supplies and assist with regional health needs despite recent disruptions noted in community notices.

Making Violins Is Great Hobby

Montreal report profiles 84 year old Robert Jam ee Brander an electrical engineer who retired 35 years ago to handmade violins. He crafts with a secret wood mix and a tuned two inch model, stating the Lord gifted him gentle hands. Brander compares aging violins to aged pensioners, mellow with time, and notes his family has deep musical roots.

Montreal Robert Jam Ee Brander Wiollos Brander

Ponoka Receives 60 Year Jewel from Masonic Lodge

The item notes Ponoka leaders and industrialists aiding local progress. a past mayor is highlighted as receiving a 60 year Jewel from the Hristania Masonic Lodge. It mentions community-building efforts and pride in both new industry and honoring history in Ponoka Alberta.

Acton Ponoka Alta MacGiullivray Fawcett Alla Hiv An U

Lightning Routs Fire Destroys Barn in Storm

The Ridnry barn burned during a severe elretic storm on Monday with no stock saved. Local families including Colwell and Halden hosted gatherings, while several residents planned trips to Canadian towns as church services noted schedule changes.

Gordon Ridnry

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