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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
13
Acton dairies announce a price rise effective Tuesday October 1. Homogenized and plain milk quart prices up to 23 cents, chocolate milk to 24 cents, with added increases on whipping cream and full-scale shifts across the district.
Mrs Oscar Locker and her husband were honored with a surprise family gathering for their 40th anniversary. Six grandchildren attended as the family served turkey supper and presented a 400 day clock. The evening featured cards and conviviality. Acton High School students placed second in North Halton School field day on Tuesday.
The Oakville appeal against Halton County by law was dismissed with costs against Oakville. The board found insufficient evidence that Halton’s equalization was not fair and proper. differences in assessment methods between Oakville and Trafalgar were noted but not enough to burden other municipalities.
Three Acton ladies win cash prizes in a Know Canada Contest by a Toronto daily. Mr la McLean takes 64 dollars, Mrs Lear wins 10 dollars, and Mrs. Orval Darby earns 5 dollars in the event.
Acton Planning Board met to approve and revise a moving by law with a public hearing planned. At Acton Park last Friday more than 8 000 residents attended the Agricultural Society Fall Fair featuring rides exhibits and competitions.
Corporal R. Mason reports that Mag istrate's Court collected $150 in fines this week. One charge for license suspension paid $50, four speeders paid fines and costs, and a driver failing to stop at a highway approach paid $10 and costs. The magistrate now assesses $10 to $23 for failing to stop at a highway approach.
Acton junior pupils formed the Acton Junior Pipe Band after a meeting this week electing an executive. F L Wright is president and Bob Fogers treasurer with David Peal secretary. committee members include Jim Wieming BU Wilson Jack McGeachie and Jock Calder. Caddick is pipe instructor and Bob Ridsdale drum instructor. The group aims to gather equipment to play a more active part in band affairs.
Mrs W J McLeod welcomed the Knox church Ladies Aid for a regular meeting at her home on Tuesday afternoon. She presided and led a worship service with Stand Up for Jesus. Mrs C Hansen and Mrs O Moran assisted. Mrs R Parker read The Choir Rehearsal at Blink Bonnie. The session planned congregational support in October and the November turkey dinner.
Final plans for Fire Prevention Week in Halwon county were set at a Milton meeting. An October 7 inspection of Milton and Nelson township establishments will be conducted by 15 inspectors from three insurance companies. A poster contest with a first prize featuring a fireman graphic was announced, and judges include an art teacher and MP Sandy Best. Daylight Saving remains unchanged until late October in Acton.
Public Utilities Commission approved a by law establishing water service connection charges at 50 and sewer service charges at 50. A report outlined two options to expand sewage treatment, including a larger plant at 75,000 or a new plant at 303,000 with 900,000 gallons daily industrial demand. Discussions covered inspector duties, power interruptions, and infrastructure work with Ontario Hydro and local officials.
Charles Wells, principal of the Guelph Business College, speaks to Rotarians addressing educational initiatives and community outreach. The address highlights college programs, student opportunities, and local business ties.
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