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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 11, 1963

Page

11

Dr Harley Sweeps Acton Record in Local Election

Acton voters cast a record total 1 906 for the municipal race with Dr Harry Harley leading Liberal and Conservative contenders. Early hours showed slow turnout but by mid afternoon booths filled and results poured in, prompting celebrations at Liberal headquarters and a quieter Conservative room at the Roxy theatre.

Dr. Hurry Abe Madey Sontervalius Galls Acton Harley NDR Rou Wilson Soriat Segarve Acton and District Roy Goodwin Milton Roxy Theatre Harry Uarroy de. Sandy Beat Wash Atear Acton Conservative Association

Acton Council Approves Milton Jail Transfer Plan

Acton OPP will send offenders directly to Milton County Jail instead of using local cells. The by law approval stems from jail crowding and supervision limits, with Acton charged $2 per day per inmate. Daylight Saving Time to begin April 28 with clocks forward one hour at 12 01 a.m. and return October 27 at 2 a.m. The town budget was labeled the gloomiest in memory as council debated revenue and growth.

Acton O.P.P Milton County Jai Dolly Acton Council Justice of the Peace Jack McGeadle Dyn Miltonald Acton Ats Eric Johnston Ho Owas Ridusky

Large Crowd Attends 32nd North Halton Music Festival

A large audience filled the Robert Little School auditorium in Acton for the 32nd North Halton Music Festival final. Adjudicator Earle Terry praised the young performers and offered pointers to competitors and supervisors. Awards went to Stewarttown, Brookville, Milton, and Acton schools across multiple classes for grades and room counts.

Earle Terry North Halton R. F. McKeown Glen Williams School Robert Little Acton W. L. McNeil Ge ‘McDowell Acton School Board Vic Bristow Ruth Evans Stewarttown HL Savane Glen Williams Lamehouse Ant Ufo Ghiss Milton Kinsmdh Club John Bell Madton Roberto Battle Hatton Count Music Festival Association Ken Trowteredge Brookville School Primari Robert Litt

Halton Voted Totals From Polls and Districts

The records show voting totals by area including Oakville Burlington Georgetown and Halton totals with figures such as 10 139 for Oakville 4 924 total rejects 333 and other tallies across districts. Details list advance polls and county totals alongside per area counts.

Former hockey greats help reduce centre mortgage effort

Acton community roused Friday night as former hockey stars led a benefit event to raise funds for the centre mortgage. A crowd of about 14 000 viewed exhibitions by Old Timers and Acton Timers teams, with profits directed to the Community Centre fund and a commemorative Award of Merit ceremony acknowledging organizers and participants.

Don Blades Edith Bo Acton Tan Ars Samy Blora Uresmwdile Capo Camminassa Joe Maver Les Duby Sampaign John Gov Cerii Acton Elena Piorme Red Brown Vin Walser

Halton Liberal landslide in Halton federal race

Halton's Liberal candidate Dr Harry Harley won a commanding victory with about 41 4 2 1 votes, sweeping Milton Georgetown Oakville and more across the county. Conservative Dr Sandy Best trailed with 15 863 votes amid a county turnout of 82 percent and 48 929 of 59 422 voters casting ballots.

Halton M.P Harry Harley Milton Oakville Burlington Acton Georgetown Hare Bern Wycarold Dluc Sandy Best Best Dr. Best Harley NLP Eilis Pullerton Carl Rouleau Henry Timmins Social Credit Irv Wilson Haiton Dr. Beat Naswagaweya Miltom—aActon Lovanesinge Georgetown N.D.P Timmins Sacred Wilson Lest Spas Armed Services Service Armed Forces Deberals Ame Ilington Pine Rem Miltton Committee

Wildcat Strike Settled Between Micra Plastics and Union

A wildcat strike at Micra Plastics ended after negotiations with union representatives. Workers returned to duties after the plant resumed operations following line stoppages and an early end to the work stoppage.

Negotieten Betewen Micra Plastics Pustenoed -Tiersdey

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