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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

13

Hatton election battle draws 60 000 voters to Ontario ballot

The 60 000 eligible Hatton voters head to the polls next Monday April 8 to choose a Hatton representative in Ottawa. Five candidates contest the race including former Conservative MLP Dr Sandy Best and incumbent Liberal MIP Dr Harey Harley along with Social Credit Irving Wilson and newcomers Elis Fullerton Oakville and Henry Timining Georgetown running as an Independent conservative.

Hatton Ottawa Alatton MLP Sandy Best Mip Harey Harley Social Credit Irving Wilson New Democratc Party Elis Fullerton Oakville Henry Tinining Georgetown

Pinegrove School Gets Major Permit for New Construction

A permit package totaling 116 dollars covers the Pinegrove School project on Seventh Line near Highway 27. The document lists a $14 000 highway related cost and a $42 000 marine showroom plan as part of the broader building program amid ongoing development.

Pinegrove Walliams Hutte Council Mantas An-D Marine Showroom Highwin

Misia Phastis Workers Return After Picket Action

Misia Phastis workers returned to work at Ro Tismer after a lengthy walkout that closed plants in Mum North and Walhoe. Picket lines along Main Street and at several facilities were resolved Tuesday with management and unions resuming operations.

Misia Phastis Tismer Wilfeat Ghawn North Ain Walhoe Ava Pytanis Bath Rte Liiva

Urge Signs Lower Speed For Stewarttown Hill

A coroner’s jury convened Tuesday to probe the death of Mrs. Elste Cash near Stewartown Hill. They urged more caution, sharper signing, and stricter enforcement of speed limits after a fatal accident involving a dog and a teen driver.

Stewarttown's Elste Cash

Acton district high eyes to add ten rooms for enrollment

The Acton district high school board learned that anticipated enrolment over the next five years requires a new ten room addition. A plan includes five grade nine classes, four grade ten, three grade eleven, and one extra grade thirteen room plus a library and new labs. Affected staff note travel between campuses strains time and resources.

Acton District Edgar Force Dwight Engel Min Ohe Main School Stone School Hansen

No Night School Post Vacant After Subcommittee Efforts

Night school classes will not be held this fall as a chairman could not be found. A hardworking committee led by Mrs. J Creighton ran the program but resigned and no successor stepped forward. Government grants and fees had balanced the operation, which had long supported evening classes in the community.

Bagel Thty House Sssem Sad Fore Mittee J. Creighton

Township approves land transfer fee increase to 368 dollars

The Nuesagaweya Township Council passed a by law Monday raising the land transfer fee from five dollars to 368 dollars to cover capital costs of ribbon development. Exemptions exist for direct parent to child transfers and certain industrial or commercial transfers where the Planning Board may waive the fee. The by law follows a request from the planning board and targets future separations.

Nuesagaweya Township Council Planning Board Township Planning Board

Mortgage to Go to Blazes Public Supports Project

Public support drives a charity effort for a school game by providing tickets for cost‑conscious children to attend the Acton Tanners vs Oldtimers event. Donor requires an accompanying adult. tickets sold at $1 for adults. plea to purchase more children's tickets through Bill MacKay at the Bank of Montréal.

NGHS Acton Tanners Bill MacKay Bank of Montréal Acton Elora Oldtimers Tanner

Acton Opens New $150000 Post Office

Mayor Les Duby officially opened Acton’s new post office Monday morning after a year in construction. He cut the ribbon with borner mayor George Barbed at a ceremony featuring speeches by local officials, a minister, and district leaders. The event included a dedication and a tour signaled by Red Ensigns and Union Jack flags.

Acton Les Duby Borner George Barbed Alexander Sandy" Best Halton Datiny Works Department Banlding Tay George Barbeau Dew Maser Vooj Morgan St Josephs Rowen Cathele Church Bretere McKeown J.G. Fults A. Pas New Boul oMice Dwight Engel

Acton Polling Places and Subdivisions Listed

Polling locations and subdivision boundaries for Acton are detailed. Areas include north of Boaromore Creek and Hill Street, near the Presbyterian Church and YMCA facilities, with voting at addresses like 294 Arthur St and 174 Longfield.

Howe Potion Neuse Coie Acton Boaromore Creek Hill Street Actua Marthed Mat Fairy Bake CNR Se Alban’s Thaw Wellington Rns Mille St Queen” Sup We Jon ST Othe School Creek Arthur St Mtl Ryandinene Creek YMCA Smith Main Sea Frederick St Ymca Gen Moh Beardmore Creek Town Hall Chan Her Queen St CNR O Roverford Wesco Wescour Rod Acts Westcott Road Roseford Terrace Mun Longfield

Auditors Report Shows Esquesing Surplus

Esquesing Township reports a surplus of 8285 dollars per the auditors notes. Councillors discuss overdue fares and collection methods, consider township office space, and prepare to review accommodations and equipment space as a delegation seeks school purchase permission. Continued on page four.

Col Joven Sand Walter Bichn Prsegrove School Grea

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