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Newmarket Era and Express, 22 Mar 1962, p. 14

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als Criticize Prime Minister And Addison Federal Candidate I Mews government in Upper William King was the Liber leader in the riding and and sis Ed that is e three I In In elect and there be no Cook suggested amid claiming that he has kept indicated that he would ng and I hope he does The speaker felt thai with Red Shield Campaign In Final Stages Of Preparation thanks is expressed SPRING IS HERE In order to enjoy those wonderful weekends at the cottage now is the time for that all- important spring tuneup However if you feel your present car needs too much work and worry trade it in Bank of Montreal Famllu Finance PI an Next Time You Need Printing Try The Era Express founding of Building port on Summary Day in the Royal Canadia Hall Newmarket Possible Changes In Structure Of Social Welfare Considered PUBLIC NOTICE of vital importance to you Again in the Spring of Your Gas Company asks your assistance The severe winter weather experienced this past year has created a deeper frost level than normal When the frost comes out as milder temperatures prevail ground movement will be greater than in other years The Works Departments of many municipalities have warned of the damage that has already occurred to streets and paving and that more damage will take place Repairs to broken roads water mains etc cost thousands of dollars each year and the estimates this year are greater than ever The many miles of gas mains buried in the ground as well as sewer networks hydro conduits and telephone cables have been installed and maintained for years in accordance with the best known engineering and operating practices All of these facilities will be subjected to pressures and movement as the ground begins to thaw Where our new gas mains and services have been installed refilled trenches will likely settle Any resulting damage to lawns walks roads and driveways will be adjusted as quickly as weather permits Under these abnormal conditions the possibility of natural gas leakage is increased The Gas Company therefore requests the assistance of all the citizens in the community in guarding against gas leaks that might otherwise go unnoticed Gas leak detecting crews constantly patrol the area checking streets utility manholes sewers and buildings In addition to this safeguard we ask your cooperation by reporting ANY UNFAMILIAR ODOUR to us promptly In addition any of the following circumstances should be reported without delay 1 Any noticeable bubbling in pools of water on the ground and streets 2 Any odour which has no readily apparent cause either in buildings or out of doors Any indication that your furnace regardless of fuel does not appear to be operating as it should Basement floor drains should be checked to ensure that they contain water Sewer gases natural gas and other combustible fumes can enter homes through basement drains if they are dry Pour a pail of water into dry cellar floor drains to fill the water traps and prevent the entry of gases Your participation in this safety program is appreciated Please assist us to render the best possible service by reporting ANY STRANGE ODOUR to us quickly at any time of the day or night 150 MAIN ST NEWMARKET TW 5 4577

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