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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 08, 1955

Page

3

Mud Creek Arrivals Spark New Life in Canadian North

Two women travel to Mud Creek to take on roles as nurse Paula Hoode and teacher Agnes Miller. They meet Doctor Philip Jerome, his stressed brother David, and lumber mill owner Carl Gundersen who proposes to Agnes as blizzards fires and deaths test the community.

Mud Creek Slim Paula Hoode Witty Agnes—Miller Philip Jerome David Carl Gundersen Agnes

Old Fashioned Tureen News For Buffet Suppers

The note highlights soup tureens and chafing dishes as practical buffet starters. It suggests using an electric deep fryer style cooker as an alternative to begin a gathering with warm, traditional fare.

Halton Past Ends with Call to Preserve Pioneer History

This closing chapter urges local historians to identify old family photographs and preserve Halton County’s memory. It stresses the value of pioneers, Loyalists, and early settlers, noting the need for county museums, preserved cemeteries, and recorded family, church, and school histories.

Halton Halton County Canada Britain Europe Mother Coun Upper Canada Janet Campbell

Lanes Opened for 1955-56 Bowling Season

Local bowlers tried out their arms as the 1955-56 season began. Phil LeSueur weighed 15 pounds over, likely affecting his Gold bid while Norm Morton claimed a 726 triple for the year’s early lead. Fay Andrews posted 250 single and 592 triple for Ledger IGA and Patricia awards.

Phil LeSueur Ross Fay Andrews Ledger I.G.A Patricia Ann

Ceremony Opens Brampton Natural Gas Service

A public ceremony on Main Street marked the start of natural gas delivery to Brampton residents. Mayor Nance Horwood officially turned on the gas as six purge burners ignited in a ceremonial flame, following weeks of planning by Consumers' Gas Co of Toronto, which holds Brampton's gas franchise.

Brampton Worsday Nance Horwood The Consumers' Gas Co. of Toronto Court House Main Sts

Parents Object To Palermo School Mud

The Trafalgar School Board met at Palermo school grounds to watch Rolmac Construction level the muddy playground after parents complained the area would stay a mud pool. A later plan called for another bulldozer to finish leveling the field before the upcoming week.

Palermo Trafalgar E. J. James James Adamson Rolmac Construction Co Hamilton James

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