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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 11, 1958

Page

9

P U C Receives Quotations To Convert Heating System

The Acton Public Utilities Commission discussed bids to convert the radiator steam heating furnace in the hydro shop on Alice Street to oil. Prices from Mike Coxe and Son and Shailit Sheet Metal were reviewed, with the property committee tasked to assess repaIr costs before a full report to the commission. Administrative items included pavement repairs approved up to 200 dollars and notices to contractors about service and painting guarantees.

Acton Bublic Unities Commission Prvneral Hydro Alice Street Mike Coxe and Son Shailit Acton Root Hardware Rockwood Victoria Avenue Queen and Victoria Streets Main Street Wilbur Street Guelph Street Fellow Street Tower Avenue

Frank McIntosh Receives 33rd Degree in Windsor Masonry

At the Windsor session of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Acton’s Frank McIntosh was awarded the 33rd and last degree, becoming an honorary Inspector General. McIntosh, long active in multiple Masonic bodies, is noted as the first Acton resident to receive the honor. Also recognized were Pine Monque and Premier Pinst arms among about 50 Canadians receiving the highest degree in Masonry.

Prank McIntosh Acton Eme Council Supreme Council of Freemasonry Windsor Walker Lodge Supreme Counci Scottuah Hite of Freemasonry Frank MctInland Supreme Council Meineh Rey McIntosh Toronto Ego Pine Moituater Duefenbaker Pinst Arms

Trap Snared Giant Owl Hit Near Ballinafad

J A Willittg, a turkey farm owner near Ballinafad, shot and killed a huge owl caught in a trap meant for skunks and raccoons after the bird killed several turkeys. The owl had a four foot wingspan and lunged at the turkey during capture. Public hearings by the Municipal Board will be held at Town Hall Acton tomorrow detailing plans to spend 119668 for storm c sewer paving in the Glenlea subdivision and an 87.45 acre annexation from Fiquesing Township.

J. A. Willittg Ballinafad Kelbys Shupke Paccoons Wallitt Abi Nee Toun Hall Acton Gienlea Fiquesing Township Hewage and Waler J Goy Sewer and Water Committee Beardmore Co Canada Packers Goy Mamebers Gey Hell Glenlea Mills and Spence, Dawson and Hannaford Bank, of Montreal Ball, Gouimlock and Co. Ltd A. J.dunn

Offenders Pay $410 In Police Court

A police court session dealt with several minor offenses including 18 speeders and a driver failing to produce a license. One offender under the POW Act paid $210 plus costs, another paid $200 plus costs while suspended, and one person charged with assaulting a police officer received a one year suspended sentence.

Scouters Attend Reunion at Blue Springs Scout Reserve

The reunion of graduates at Blue Springs Scout Reserve drew 200 graduates and leaders from Tawna and Ontario. Peter Woodger reported strong turnout across three days for Cub and Scout training renewal and idea exchange.

Blue Springs Peter Woodger Tawna Cilities Ontane Bus Springs

Industrial consultant urges Acton Chamber to attract industry

A Trade and Industry official addressed the Acton Chamber of Commerce at its first dinner, stressing cross‑sectional local committees, stock and inventory audits, and brochures to showcase municipal assets. He urged liaising with development agencies and cautioned that smaller communities can attract more suitable industries with pride and room for expansion.

Dywan Trade and Industry Department of Planning and Development Acton Chamber of Commerce St Alban’s KE. G Tyler Osa” Og Ano Wsote Industral Oost

Two-Car Crash Causes $1,000 Damage in Acton

Police reported a two car accident at the corner of Young and MU Streets Saturday evening September 6 resulting in $1,000 damage to vehicles driven by Hank Earle of Acton and Peter Zibens of Kitchener.

Hank Earle Acton Peter Zibens Kitchener Young and MU Streets

Acton Council Lets Open Stores Stay Open 24 Hours

The Acton council rescinded all store closing by laws, allowing Acton stores to operate 24 hours a day if they choose. The meeting featured heated debate and abstentions, with discussion on band petitions for a half mill grant and a plebiscite at the next municipal election.

Council Acton Aldo Hraida Acton Citizens Gey Comede Loe FO Greer Footitt

Rotary District Governor in Acton Addresses Local Club Members

Rotary District Governor Patou Huggles spoke to the Acton Rotary Club stressing adherence to Rotary principles and ongoing community service. He noted District 707’s 7077 year goal for Foundation Fellowship support and highlighted student representation and club growth. A police note reports theft of three ties from a car owned by Fred Hepburn in Acton over the weekend.

Rotary Acton Patou Actin Rugerles Gavener Act Rotary Club Huggles Cobourg Rotary Club Ruggles Reuters Actondlot BF. A. Hansen North Halton Fred Hepburn Acton Rotary Club Acton Rotary E. A. Hanten Ken Halford Walter Woodburn E. A. Hansen E.L. Ruggles

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