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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 12, 1946

Page

11

County Council Endorses Construction of New Tunnel

The Dalton County Council Middle reads minutes and endorses a tunnel under Guelph line south of the Queen Bridge. It approves hospital and refuge changes, a magistrate office setup, and a county data on highway spending including a request to the Minister of Highways.

County Council Mroro Ebay Jenn S. Nassaasee Queen Boveeth Bet Ness Ascontian Ontaris Ared Totim Wtathen Kenneth Langdon Georgetown Heslop and Whittaker Kenneth Lanedon Lleldrop and Crawford

Hundredth Pair Equesing Societs Highly Steeesful

A damaged OCR fragment describes a 100th anniversary equestrian exhibit with emphasis on notable horses and stalls. It mentions participants from Choppetown and Satiunies and hints at a display of pack war era memorabilia and racing figures. The text is corrupted but centers on a prestigious equestrian society event.

Truck Fire Damages Vehicle Near Acton

A fire damaged the cab and part of Max McLellan's truck on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred on No 7 Ung aN Sieg miles east of Acton. Acton Fire Brigade fought the blaze but water shortage hampered efforts. the fire was confined to the front of the truck.

Max McLellan Ung An Sieg Acton

Acton Man Fined for Labor Day Car Collision

James Higgins of Acton appeared in Magistrate's Court on Tuesday the 10th charged with careless driving causing property damage. The charge was reduced to failing to stop at a stop sign. a fine and costs totaling $9.00 were imposed for the Labor Day collision at the Knox Avenue corner.

James Higgins Acton E. E. Harrop Higgins Knox Avenue

Open Deer Season Proposal and Village Proceedings

Erin requests opening deer hunting season amid municipal deliberations. The text notes village actions on licensing, fire safety, road and tax matters, and approvals for insurance and accounts totaling $5,000 with premiums of $1,250. Proceedings reference Willaaar Street closure and municipal referals to the Fire Marshal of Ontario.

Erin Rin Ontario Willaaar Street Tillsburg Pruastees Canadian Surety Toronto Frank Gt Hallsburg Paul ‘Neral STEOO

Plans and Services Honor Day Observances Across Communities

Readers note a long, unclear passage describing upcoming plans for a Day of Honor with services and ceremonies. References to committees and local events hint at a communitywide observance, but details are obscured in the text. The piece mentions parades, banners, and various local organizations coordinating the event.

Weston Silver Gwand Concert in Park Pavilion

An OCR fragment describes a local music event at a park pavilion featuring Weston Silver Gwand. The garbled text mentions performers, audience, and nearby details with numerous transcription errors but indicates a public concert setting in a community park.

Weston Silver Gwand Park Pavilion

Mrs Richardson Hosts Wearans Association Meeting

The Wearans Association of the United Church held its regular meeting at Mrs D Richardson's home on Thursday.1st vice president Mrs Rand presided The devotional period was led by Mrs Johnsen and Mrs Caldwell After business a short program was presented Then tea lunch was served by Mrs Thetford Mrs Fosbury and others A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mrs Niebansten for her hospitality.

Wearans Association of the United Church Mex Te Rachardson Mas So Rand Ro, Johnsen Foo Caldwell EB R Thetford On Wo Fosbury Mas Hychardson Vebttuts Niebantsen

Salary Increases Granted Officers Public Utilities

Regular meeting notes discuss salary increases for public utilities officers and the Waterworks Department. The board reviews proposed raises, council questions, and the pump house titration plan affecting town water supply.

Commel Saewead Beardmore Farm

Nova Scotia to Introduce Cages in Mines for Safety

Mines Minister T. Currie announces a new safety device for underground mining. Cages will soon be introduced in Nova Scotia collieries to reduce accidents as the latest equipment step.

Vwaulifax Nova Scotia

Plans for Recognition Day Discussed by Council

City officials debate recognizing a future event during a council meeting. The discussion touches on scheduling, community involvement, and potential ceremonies for a local observance.

Canadian Wool Wins Acton Softball Championship 1916

The Canadian Wool team clinched the Acton softball title in 1916, earning the Athitone Association Challenge Cup as permanent holders after three consecutive championship wins. Fans celebrated the victory as the parade route and civic events highlighted town pride and plans for the next season.

Acton Athitere Association

Halton Plow Boys to Compete at International Match

Halton teams of two under twenty years compete in the International Paavwin Match at Port Albert Airfield in Huron County. Represented by Mena, Hornby and Cha Hunter from Halton town, Walker Dne Carden Ferguson and Clark Armstrong from NASAweaweva Township, selected at a farm elimination led by Chick Young as coach. The Halton Match and Farm Machines Display follows on Thursday October 1 at W Near Hornby, aiming to surpass the 1945 county match record.

Uth Huron County Port Albert Juson Haltons E. Halton Tractors Mena Hornby Cha. Hunter Thietown Carden Ferguson Clark Armstrong Nasaweaweva Coun John Rowe Trafalgar Treenstin O Chick Young Milliken Halton Alet Win Robertson Halton Association

Bazaar and Baking Sale at Town Hall by Duke of Devonshire Chapter

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter 10 DE announces a Bazaar and Baking Sale at the Town Hall on September 20. L.O.L. 2285 Orange Lodge plans a parade Sunday September 2 from Town Hall Milton at 2:45 to Presbyterian Church at 3. Rev Riddeell will lead service.

Duke of Devonshire L.O.L Orange Lodge Milton Presbyterian Church Ridde

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