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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 30, 1954

Page

9

Varied Esquesing council sets roads grant and bylaws

Esquesing township council met for regular sessions with Acting Reeve Walter Linham presiding. The minutes show a plan to petition the Department of Highways for a 1954 road grant of 30 512.81 and numerous accounts approved including health insulin and fuel expenses. Special meetings appointed an acting reeve and delegates to the Urban Rural Municipalities Association.

Esquesing Council Esqueank Council Messrs Currie Sinclair Wilson Walter Linham Department of Highways Esquesing Bird Urban Rural Municipalities Association Currie, Sinckar Reeve Linham

Miss Nancy Frowe Wins Maurice Cody Scholarship at Toronto

Miss Nancy Frowe of North Bay won the Maurice Cody Memorial scholarship at the University of Toronto. The award totals 150 cash and four years of free tuition, a possible value of 1222 dollars, open to non Toronto candidates. She excels in Latin and English and may pursue journalism after graduation.

Nancy Frowe North Bay Vera Hurst Acton University of Toronto Maurice Cody Toronto Frowe Sarah Hurst

Ebenezer Church Bridal Setting In Nas Sagaweya

Ebenezer United Church in Nas Sagaweya township hosted the wedding of Lois Marie Coulter and Elwood Willard Tosh. The bride wore a French lace gown with net skirt and long lace sleeves, carried pink flowers, and was attended by her sister Jean Coulter. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. J. A. Dilts with a reception in the church Sunday school room. Out-of-town guests came from Acton, Milton, Kitchener, Waterloo, Preston, Fergus, Hamilton, Alma, and Vancouver.

Ebenezer United Church Nas- Sagaweya Lois Marie Coulter Elwood Willard Tosh Roy Coulter R.R. J. Puslneh Ernest Tosh Fergus J. A. Dilts Coulter Jean Coulter Thomas Tosh Rockwood Clifford Tosh Thomas McGladrey Speedside Kenneth Elsley Guelph Thousand Islands Quebec Pennsylvania New York State Tosh Acton Milton Kitchener Waterloo Preston Hamilton Alma Vancouver

Obituary for Thomas John Oakley of Cameron District

Thomas John Oakley died September 13 in his 65th year and was buried September 16 in Riverside cemetery Lindsay in the family plot. He was a key figure in Cameron lineage, nephew of Albert Oakley Acton, cousin of several Oakleys, with two sisters Lillian Perrin and Margaret Mark among mourners. Three Orange Lodges attended the funeral and many floral offerings reflected high esteem. Accompanied by family members from Acton, Toronto, and Saskatchewan, the service noted his deep community ties.

Cameron Ont Thomas John Oakley Riverside Cemetery Lindsay Mr. Oakley Mr Oakley Albert Oakley Acton John Harms G Holmes Harold Oakley George Oakley Burlington BE. Robson Toronto Douglas Wackwell Los Angeles Calif W. M Topping Saskatchewan Lillian Perrin Margaret Mark Oakley John Harris Albert Harris Tom Harris RR. 4 George Holmes William Topping

Unsafe Smoking Habits Spark Household Fires

Careless discarding of lighted matches and smoking materials causes about 30 percent of fires from known causes over ten years. A burning match or tobacco debris can start disastrous fires risking lives and property. Precautions urge keeping matches away from children, using nonflammable containers, ample ashtrays, snuffing out flames, and avoiding smoking in bed or where signs prohibit it.

Faulty Electrical Wiring and Apparatus

One in ten fires of known causes are electrical origin. Circuits carry specific loads and fuses protect against overloads. Use correct amperage fuses, hire a skilled electrician for repairs, and buy UL labeled appliances. Do not run wires under rugs or in exposed places.

Heating and Cooking Stoves Safety Advisory

Fire prevention tips warn that faulty chimneys stoves furnaces and careless handling cause many fires. Maintain sub standard equipment install properly keep clear distances from walls use asbestos or UL listed insulation and consult experts for safety and efficiency. Clean chimneys yearly repair cracks promptly and store hot ashes in metal containers.

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Fire safety guidance for clothing and stove fires

Advice warns not to run when clothing catches fire. If possible lie on the floor and roll to smother flames. Avoid wearing fuzzy fabrics near heat and keep flammable clothing away from stoves and ranges.

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