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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 09, 1964

Page

9

Zoning debates spark objections across town council

Residents clashed over zoning changes from R1 to RM and R2 to M1 with multiple objections to basements commercial use nonconforming structures and an arena proposal. The board promised further study before by law finalization amid calls to preserve parkland and restrict two car garages.

Bob Drinkwslter Roy Goodwin Y. Creighton St.s Lakeview A. Levnnck Wallace Ave Laura Olttrich George Brown Fo Cole Josphine Cooper Main Street Cobbighill Jack Ridley Eastern Avenue George Barbeau Wallice Ave Roy Kirknees RM Soring Elizabeth Drive Lyal McCutcheon Mid Street Park Haugh Battenon Tino Anker Wilson Churchill Road Old Town Vicechauirman

Cancer Society Campaign Aims For 1500 Grant In Acton

Acton volunteers prepare to canvass April 18 under campaign chair Mrs Ray Archie. The drive covers a large district from Nasa yauwesa to the Puslinch border and Esquesing eastward, with team captains leading canvassers in their districts. Services include dressings, transportation, information, visits, and financial aid. donations via In Memoriam cards support the local branch. Glenn Banks to work with Harald Denny as education chairman to boost programs for children using film strips and propaganda comic books.

Acton Canadian Cancer Socieety Can Vassorm Ray Archie NASA Yauwesa Puslinch Esquesing OuHastar Aide Road Acton Group Glenn Banks Harald Denny Mainwal Far

Acton Man Charged in Meter Manslaughter Case

Ronald MacEachern of Acton faces motor manslaughter charges in Ontario after Constable Eric MacAulay, off duty with his daughter, tried to help immobilize him. the vehicle fled, with the officer later killed. The case was heard in Guelph court with bail postponed. funeral honors were paid in Guelph.

Hor. Hewitt Guelph

Canadia Couple Wins Citizenship After Nassau Trip

The McCullochs of Canadia, residents since 1952, renewed visas and, after a summer course, pursued citizenship papers in Hamilton on Wednesday. Originally from England near Neweagil-Upon-the-Tyne, they had a long journey to this moment. A Saturday draw outside the G.A. store drew a large crowd as Mayor Duby prepared to announce the winner and disappoint many hopeful names.

McCullochs Canadia Canada Hampton England Neweagil-Upon-the-Tyne G.A Duby Merce Abvi Jack Rullaugh

Salary Increase For Principals Act on public schools

Trustees met at the town hall for a brief session opening last week to discuss a salary boost for principals. G Wo Mekensie and Elmes Smith from two schools were approved for an $800 annual increase starting the next school year. Three resignations announced by Principal McKensie and vacancies to fill on the teaching staff were noted.

Uke Biel Sessen G Wo Mekensie Robert Littl Elmes Smith MZ Bennett School Waedes Schol Ve McKensie Fem Smith

Think Twice About Outdoor Fires Warns Halton County

In 1961 Halton Counts reports over 300 grass and bush fires caused by tiny calls, costing taxpayers more than 50 000 in fines wages and equipment. The prevention bureau urges caution in spring and fall fires and notes Ontario museums like the Walters open year round.

Halton

Five Accidents This Week Leave Several Injured

Dozens of readers face a week of crashes around Acton and surrounding towns. A head on collision near Fifth Line Esquesing injured a man and two women. Maria Deboer and Robert H. Martin drivers suffered injuries, with John Foley and Mrs M Laramde also hurt in the crash. George McQueen, 71, was transported after his car struck a tree on Highway 7. A three vehicle collision on Highway 7 East of Acton left Weston's Keith J Edwards and David F West among the injured and damaged vehicles, while a Montreal driver suffered injuries and damages to his car and truck. A further crash near Bucktonon caused more injuries. multiple reports note hospital treatment and property damage ranging from minor to serious.

Callaion Highway 7 Fifth Line Maria Deboer Ontario School For the Deaf Milton Robert H. Martin RR. 1 Acton John Foley Main St M. Laramde Bower Ave Acton Deban Guelph Ney Mighway Georgetown and Distrat Mentrial George McQueen David F Bowyer Ave Keith J. Edwards Weston Ly Nave Weiss Montreal Pale Mis Fen Pickett RR 2 Campbelballe Janes Moore RRO Campbelly Silvills Golden Esques

Students Present Town Future Survey At High School

Students at the University of Toronto conducted a post-prada te survey under Professor Al J Dakin. Results and planning recommendations will be disclosed Thursday April 16 at the high school gym nasiam. Members of council and Planning Hoan are invited to attend with the public.

UN Wersity Toronto al J Dakin MZ Bennett Council Planning Hoan Acton Wessinen

Acton Ladies Plan Fair Desserts to Raise Funds

The Ladies Branch of the Fair Board met at Mrs Lloyd Mebner's home to organize Sparade activities and future fair features. Committees including Matthews and MacDonald planned decorations and a dessert cookery event, with ad details in this week's column.

Actus Fair Fair The Fair Board Mix Tloyd Mebner Siath Line Mis D Matthews Mes Wallin Mac Bonald Mix W. Linham Aitken Mie So Manrisor Mes W MacDonald Bo Anhbald

Norval Loses Regional Drama Final at QAC event

Norval's regional drama competition ends as Oxford's The Walian wins Monday. Halton represents. Waterloo and Guelph participants noted. cast includes Wrigykesworth and Ruth Mason among Norval players.

Norval Darmers Phe Phantom Bestia Bela Oat Daan Thas Mondy Aeeong Dines Tron Mies Wal Nen Dean Sean Healboe Diane Tesa Maret Halton Oxford Walian Qac Guelph Norvell Die Wrigykesworth Ria Vaan Askel Ruth Mason John Wikken Don Brander Bouee Vain Viet Gaul McGulluin

Seek Engineer's Advice On Area Service Road

District meeting weighs service road construction between old highway area. Road scheme supervisor McMillan and aides to review plan. bids accepted for geosel and culvert with costs per yard. Accounts total 791 246. board approves payments including road superintendent vouchers 2 970 42.

Don McMillan Calvin Mclentvie Assensars di Bendon Dacre

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