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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 05, 1957

Page

7

Planning Board Studies By-law For Proposed Zoning

The Planning Board reviewed and became the proposed zoning by laws at the regular meeting last Thursday evening. Present were Chairman F Salt, T Jones, Foot-Nt, and Jo Whitham. The by-law sets regulations on building types, coverage, parking, and classifications for industrial commercial and residential areas. It will go to council for approval before facing the Ontario Municipal Board public hearing.

F Salt T Jones Foot- Nt Jo Whitham Council Ontario Municipal Board

Townline WMS Holds Meeting With Attentive Turnout

The Townline WMS met at Mrs. Archibald’s home with strong attendance. Mrs. Hewes presided, opening with a poem and hymn. Prayer by Mrs. Baker, scripture read by Mr. Gude. Bible study on The Weeping Prophet. Children’s program featured instrumental Betts Baker and Johnny and Shirl Croft. closed with hymn and benediction.

WMS Mra. Archibald Mra. G. Hewes Mra . Baker HO Gudebedaan Eben Wm Crom Mra Smevn Betts Baker Johnny Shirles Croft

Cleanup is Vital For Forest Fires

The Ponhook Lake area near Windsor Nova Scotia remains under patrol with embers smoldering after a two week forest blaze. Air patrols will continue three times daily until August as forestry officials stress thorough cleanup and inspection of equipment including roughly 100000 feet of hose. The fire charred about 10000 acres of spruce and fir timber in Hants County.

Walaean Fighti Forest Department Ponhook Lake Windsor Gov OT Creighton Imberland Hants County Nova Scotia

Surveyors Errors Reveal Rich Resource Discovery

Winnipeg report notes two surveying mistakes in Canada’s mining push that led to a surprising ore find. B D Parker of the International Nickel Company cites a mislocated line for the Canadian Pacific Railway and a miscalculation that caused rock outcrops to be exposed, boosting nickel prospects and underscoring Canada’s role as a major producer.

Winnipeg CPI Canada B.D. Parker International Neckew) Company Winnipes Pacife

Edward Albert Mead Buried in Fairview After Brief Illness

Edward Albert Mead of 13 Young St parned away at his residence in Thumpany on August 28 after a brief illness. Born December 21 1878 in England, he came to the country in 1885 and spent the last 10 years in Acton before residing in Toronto. Survived by wife Annie Sargent and three sons William Edward John, and three daughters Mrs John Morgan Emma Kay, Mrs Jack Near, and Mrs Walter Vogel, plus a brother and sister. Funeral was Saturday at Rumley Fanc Home with Rev Ernest Root officiating. interment Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers were LOL No 467 members.

Edward Albert Mead Fairview Farward Albert Mead Young St Mra John Morgan Emmai Kitchener Jack Near Marguerites Toronto Walter Vogel Daiies Waliam North Ray Sster Miedock Penniger Rumley

Manitoba farmers join in research program near Carman

Farmers near Carman Manitoba join a cooperative research project with the University of Manitoba to study good business practices for farming. The Carman Farm Business Association provides funds, with more than 10500 from other groups. The study will use experimental farming sites and aims to create a sound farm business organization.

Carman Mans Dist Wompes University of Manitoba Department of Agricultural Economics and Carman Farm Business Association

Mysterious Ladder Incident Shocks Moose Jaw Shop

A man told police he stopped the bakery truck in a lane to get a better view when a ladder fell, causing 150 dollars in damage. Investigators note the travel signs show early-season activity.

Moose Jaw Sask Fawant Moloite

Donate Blood Drive Closes With Power Shutdown Notice

The clinic page notes a recent blood donation drive and lists volunteers. A power shut-off impact is announced for Sunday, affecting operations and access. Names include Irwin, Beatrice Halliday, Gordon Harding, Thelma Shong Moke, and others.

Raye Une Quennel Irwin Besmish Moerjoie Loulett Mer Beatrice Halliday Hubert Angell Binne Goohow Audrey Grinhaw Pegmont Luty Geof Lee Sho RO Mowat Gordon Harding Mra Twy Hallo James Feenstra Thomas J. Dayssen Fimne Russell Thye Oost Thelma Shong Moke Visi Elwood Langdon Robert Bence Victor Ebhett John Kammong Tanne Po Marea Larry Howe Ball Wan Jouk Oh Ferguson

Montreal hobbyist makes violins from scarce scraps

Robert Brander, an electrical engineer retired three years, hand crafts violins and violas in Montreal. He studies old viola maker manuscripts and uses a secret formula, turning two piece wood into instruments with distinct personalities. Brander says his family has a long musical background and compares aging violins to mellow tones. John McPhee, a Burrard Inlet ferry shipper, logged 229000 miles serving the area.

Montreal Robert James Brander Vidage Brander Mt Lakes Hos John McPhee Burrard Inlet

Ponoka honors first mayor at 60 year jewel presentation

In Ponoka Alberta a 60 year jewel was presented by the Christunia Masonic Lodge to the town’s first mayor. The ceremony featured the newly decorated ball and a modest tribute to past leadership and community progress.

Ponoka Alta Cps

Lightning Destroys Barn. No Stock Lost In Storm

A severe electric storm damaged Gordon Ridnry’s barn on Monday but all stock was saved. Weekend visits saw Mr. and Mrs Colwell and family with Mr. and Mrs Les Jameson, while Copper Ciff residents and McEnerys traveled in pairs. No church service was held Sunday. next week’s will be by WMS and then Young Peoples.

Gordon Ridnry Colwell Jarvis Les Jameson Lawrence Halden Copper Ciff Arnald McEnery Robert McEnery Aineld McEnery Buisseven Brandon Manitoba Dryden Ont Neelon Ip WMS Young Peoples Lloyd Marshall Toronto Mas Millar

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