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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 03, 1968

Page

6

Esquesing considers zoning by law info and moratorium

Esquesing council instructed clerks K C Lindsay and DL French to seek information on official plans and zoning by laws after a letter from J Pemberton of Choicelea Farms. Pemberton urged a zoning by law to regulate building and proposed a moratorium until one is passed. Councillor Bob Lawson supported gathering more details from the Evin township and clerk while Deputy reeve Tom Hill explained the official plan versus zoning by law distinction.

Esquesing Council K. C. Lindsay DL French J. Pemberton Choicelea Farms Acton Pemberton Br. Pemberton Bob Lawson Evin Mr. Lawson Tom Hill Lawson Nassagaweya Zone

Mil ton O P P reports war era incidents and accidents

Milton O P P investigated 37 occurrences during the past war including 10 motor vehicle accidents with eight people hurt and $2 885 in property damage. The report lists a break in at Star Steel Ltd Esquesing Two, two thefts, a stolen car recovered on Mohawk Hace way later, one minor assault, liquor control act cases, two insecure premises, two youths missing then found, and one other Criminal Code investigation.

Milton O.P.P Star Steel Ltd Esquesing Mohawk Haceway Nassagawega

BeaumontKnitting Mills Seeks Water Sewage Help Glen Williams

Esquesing council will invite S Penrice of Beaumont Knitting Mills to discuss municipal waterworks and sanitary sewer system in Glen Williams after receipt of penrice request. A 10 year old survey pegged costs at 750000 while the Ontario Water Resources Commission calls it impossible. Deputy Reeve Hill notes pressure from OWRC but council seeks a workable solution.

Ontario Water Resources Commission O.W.R.C Tom Hill Lindsay Penrice

Nassagaweya Council Roasts Gravel Firms Over License

Nassagaweyea council meeting in Brookville reviewed renewing a sand and gravel company's license. Councillor Anne MacArthur blasted the firms, calling them disgusting for uprooting landscapes and breaking laws, while the reeve said permits would not be issued until properties were toured and conditions reviewed.

Nassagaweya Council Brookville Mater Anne MeeArthur Abe

Eden Mills Three Barden brothers on championship teams

March Eden Mills United Church Women met hosted by Mrs. Turner with twelve members and one visitor. April 24 luncheon prices set conveners were Mrs. Cann and Mrs. James. A parish social followed in Community Hall with prize winners named and lunch served. Congratulations to Gerald and Garry Barden for Acton Novice All Stars and Moira Toronto B Championship victories. Jim Wilson and others noted. Several residents reported travel and visits including Florida and Brantford guests.

Eden Mills United Church Women J. Turner J. Cann H. James Crite Mra Thompson Was & Wayside Chapel Stethan E. Woodhouse Jack Milne H. Gilbertson E. Sinular H. Barden Cam Agnew Glen Stevenson Bill Martin Bill McLean Bob Henderson Hespeler RB. Wright Barden Gerald Garry Acton All Stars Cale Dodla Jim Markha Moira Toronto Ed Jennings Omar Parker Florida J. Henry Kemptville K. Stevenson Familly Ogg McLean Brantfor W. McLean Sr

Ospringe Tea Grannies and Women’s Institute News

Ospringe area notes detail new residents Mr and Mrs Craven arriving from Kempville after purchasing the George Mitchell farm on 3rd Line. Members quilt for the W I sale. Easter tea planned for April 6 at the school 2 to 4 pm. Meetings cover duties of press reporters invitations, decorations, hostess roles, and refreshments.

E. Archibald Womens Institute Hillsburgh Elora Craven Kempeville George Mitchell E. Fisher W.O.N R. Ellis Donna Milton Patti Ellis Robertson

Silverwood Institute Hosts Birthday Card Party at Stewarttown

Silverwood Women's Institute marked its 17th birthday with a Monday card party in Stewarttown. Twenty euchre tables played 12 games, with prizes for pink and white cards won by members including Mrs D Mathews and Mrs Ew Ingles. The event featured sandwiches and cake, and a bus trip to Vineland two days later led by Mrs H Matchington and others from Georgetown.

Silverwood Women's Institute Stewarttown D. Mathews F. King Ew Ingles Williard Britton

Conservation group to screen films in Brookville Hall

Halton Region Conservation Authority with several women's institutes and Nase sagawoya Council will present films at Brookville Hall on April 25 to review the authority's work. Sponge tip suggests keeping household sponges fresh by soaking in cold salt water occasionally.

Halton Region Conservation Authority Women’s Institutes Nasesagawoya Council Brookville Hall Conservation Authority

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The Acton Free Press W. Niewmann Nassagaweya John Turkesz Price John Dunn Jr Free Press /District Ontario Reeve William Coulter Eden Mills Barden Brothers R. Wright Ospringe New Family Area News Silverwood Institute Harry Scott Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology Brampton Sheridan Church Street Georgetown Main Street Silver Fred A. Hoffman Optometrist St. George's Sq. Guelph Ont Dills Stationery SCM
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