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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 19, 1957

Page

5

Acton Council debates fire protection and sewer plans

Acton council discussed fire protection for Erin and Esquesing townships on a temporary basis at 130 per call, approved a water plant expansion, and reviewed a subdivision agreement covering permits, fees, and construction standards. It also authorized fixed projects including a siren for ambulances and painting the new fire hall.

Cavano J UK Abe Pocian Queens TRB Treater Ag Tata CN Lew Beton M. Bowk Tanners Piation Esquesing Erin Nasangaweya Cowher Acton Adyhiwo Well Alle Peel St Mr. Bennett W. McAdams Planning Consultants Office Fece Vieva McAdama Coutince Acton H. Lowe Goy Couhil Cornell Apef Averey PUC Thomas Andmas Busdi Ng Contractora R. V. Anderson Fay Guy Welfare Committee Mill St Acton Boulevard Yonge St Arthur St Aoa Fire Police Lazios Welfare BIT

Devonshire Chapter Elects New Officers

The Devonshire Chapter held its meeting at Ure B. M. MacDonald’s home with Regent Mr W Mowet presiding. Joy Beal won the annual scholarship of 5 dollars and Robert Landsborough received the $10 bursary for an engineering course in Toronto. Three new officers were elected: Mrs J A Reed recording secretary, Mrs Gordon Beatty Echoes secretary, and Mrs C. Themay Civil Defence representative. A chart on Queen Elizabeth II and a Canada visit was discussed. Arrangements were made for the annual tag day at the Acton Fall Fair.

Duke of Devonshire Ure B. M. MacDonald W Mowet Nepurta Varia Ais Heaingrise Joy Beal Toronto Teachers College Robert Landsborough Mra J A. Reed Gordon Beatty Mra JC. Themay Civil Defence R. Buchner Queen Eliasbeth Rey Canada

Mr and Mrs George Inglis Honored by Friends

A village gathering honored Mr and Mrs George Inglis on their wedding anniversary with a joged program and gifts. Residents attended services at Nassagaweys Presbyterian and Christie churches. The event included visits from Douglas Inglis Melville Agnew and others.

George Tagia Nassagaweys Presbyterian Church Christie Church Douglas Inglis Famaly Melville Agnew London Edward Dredge Bruce Eaton Sidney Rosabeck Eaton Kingston United Church Mr. Eaton Mimi Rosabrek Jack Hoberts Edward Creige George Rollins Velma Beaton Halifax Gordon McPhail

Oakville Eyes Possible Centennial Overdraft

Oakville Centennial Committee reports July bank balance near zero with $8,000 to $4,000 overdraft possible when final accounts are filed. July gastos reach $31,460 against $32,451 revenue including $911,083 from Oakville and $1,000 from Brafalga. Officials seek brochure sales to cover shortfall and may request extra town grant if sales lag.

Oakville Brafalga

Annual District Fairs Schedule by Towns

List of district fair dates for towns including Acton Barrie Bolton Caledonia Erin Galt Georgetown Grand Valley Lindsay Markham Milton Ottawa Paris Rockton Teeswater Toronto Woodbridge and the International Plowing Match in Simcoe County and Norfolk County from September to November with partial dates and notes from the Free Press.

Acton Barrie Bolton Caledonia Erin Galt Georgetown Grand Valley Lindsay Markham Milton Ottawa Paris Rockton Teeswater Toronto Woodbridge Eee County Simcoe Simcoe Norfolk County Collagwood

Fil lon Manor Hobby Class Holds Second 1087 88 Meeting

The Manor fil lon Hobby Class held its second meeting of the 1087 88 season in the dining room with 31 members present. Mrs. Stewart Lockie chaired assisted by Mrs. Stanley Allen. New director thanked by members. Rose Witmer gave the day’s thought. Two contests were conducted by Mrs. Allen based on Centennial and The ring on the string.

Fillon Manor Stewart Lockie Stanley Allen Lockie Allen Rose Witmer

Seasonal church gathering described with readings and music

Mrs Lachie led a two year program featuring nature tableaux and a commentary. Refreshments of lee roan and water-ice wafers followed, ending with the Mispah benediction. A Sunday service at Mialtun Presbyterian church was inspiring despite Mrs Lachie’s absence from the first service of the season.

Lachie Lee E F. Drabern Koon Pesbyterian Mialtun Stewart Lockis Plano

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