Bank Robbery Nets $4056 In Hillsburgh Heist
Two men armed with a rifle and revolver robbed the Royal Bank of Hillsburgh Tuesday afternoon of 4056 dollars. They fled toward Bolton, were tracked by radio and police, and were captured after being hemmed in by Orangeville and Port Credit cruisers. Cash and rifle recovered from their car. Robert Ducet, 33, and Garfield Ridout, 21, both of Bolton, jailed on armed robbery charges.
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Malsburgh
Dymek
Royal Bank
Hillsburgh
Palgrave
Bolton
Palles
Guelph
Robert Doucet
Garfield Ridout
Ballon
Hugh Oxley
Oxley
Isabel McDonald
Jolla Ruszell
Layere Swift
Ruszell
John H. Simpson
Jcense
W Burgh
Miss McRonald Msg
Famlty
Welcome New Correspondent Mrs Early of Campbellville
The Free Press welcomes Mrs. Early of R. R. 1 Campbellville as a new correspondent for the Ebenezer district. The column may not appear every week but residents can notify her of meetings visits and events.
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Preas
W. ‘Early
R.R. 1
Campbellville
Ebenezer
Youngsters Invited to Join Acton Junior Fire Brigade
Fire chief Newton urged children to join the Junior Brigade on Saturday morning at the Fire Hall. Between 10 and 12 am a briefing on fire prevention will be given and all enrollees will receive a membership certificate. Plans for future projects were discussed as a large turnout was anticipated.
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Acton
Junigade
Tack Newlgn
Andy
Newton
Police Probe Accident and Disturbance On Walace Avenue
A rear end collision on Walace Avenue on Thursday April 7 caused about 260 dollars in damage to two cars and led to charges by Constable B Moreau of the local QPP detachment. Vehicles driven by John Donn or Taxton and John Hardy of Guelph were involved. Police also investigated a disturbance at a downtown restaurant involving four men and three women.
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Walace Avenue
B. Moreau
Q.P.P
John Donn
Tacton
John ‘Hardy
Guelph
Riday
Bun Sale Delivers 475 Dozen Buns in Acton
The Scout and Guide Mothers' Association reports traditional hot cross buns sold in Acton this year. Volunteers including Scouts Guides Cubs and Brownies delivered orders totaling 475 dozen buns. The sale overall fell slightly below last year's total.
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Acton
Scout and Guide Mothers’ Association
C of C to Sponsor Community Dinner in Acton
The Acton Chamber of Commerce will stage its annual community dinner on April 27 in the Robert Little School auditorium. E G Tyler Sr hosts a Monday meeting where the Citizen of the Year plaque will be presented. Guest speaker is W H Evans of the Canadian Manufacturers Association. Evans was born in Acton. Tickets go on sale next week. further notices will appear in the Free Press.
Acton Adopts Dog Control Plan And Traffic Talks
Acton council agreed to hire Cecil Robertson of Glen Williams to enforce the dog control by law, with a 20 cent per capita annual cost. Reclaiming and boarding fees are set and a dog pound will be built. The meeting also covered traffic surveys at Mill and Main, no parking on Mill Street, and daylight time changes from April 24 to October 30.
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Council
Cecil Robertson
Acton
Glen Williams
Robertson
Humane’ Society
R. D. Cowley
Department
Mave
Greer
Guelph
Gowley
Witn
Guy
Warning Issued Over BB Gun Use by Acton Police
Corporal Ray Mason of the local OPP detachment warned residents to stop firing BB guns within town limits. Parents and children found guilty would be charged jointly under contributing to juvenile delinquency. Police plan a crackdown after several complaints at the Acton police office.
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Ray Mason
O.P.P
Acton
Recommendations Reviewed by Council on Mill and Main Streets
The supplementary report by R D Cowley of the Department of Transportation outlines traffic changes. No stop and go signals at Mill and Main. changes to Mill Street and Chrough Street. Main Street stop controls. installation of stopping signs on Main Street north. Parking restrictions proposed on Mill Street east of Main and on Main Street south and north feet from the corner. A survey to CNLR crossing is included.
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Council
Cowley
Chamber of Commerce
Don Bexton
Mr. Hodgins
Department of Transport Safety Council
Me—Hodgins
Prograama
Safety ‘Council
Ely
Guy
Mill and
Main Street
Mill Street
Chrough Street
Main St
Seth
CNLR
Mil Street
Avian Gyroplane Wreck After Unscheduled Takeoff
Avian Industries Ltd reports its experimental tyrophine gyroplane crashed during taxi tests at Wellington Waterloo airport injuring pilot Emil Zuber who is recovering in hospital with a fractured left ankle. Officials say no defects or malfunction were found and the craft, worth over 100000, is beyond repair. Department of Transport praised the design and workmanship.
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Avian Industries
Wellington
Waterloo
Avian Industries Ltd
Georgetown
A. V. Roc Canada Ltd
Arrow! Project
Emil Zuber
del-« Tex Blvd
Trans
Canada Air Lines
Kitchener-Waterloo
Dedais
Avian
Department of Transport
Board Reviews By Law Change May Allow Private Garages
The Phinning Board opened discussion on amending the by law to permit private garages not conforming to side lot restrictions. Mayor Guy and councilors urged a survey and plot plans from applicants before any changes are made. Deacon noted each lot must be evaluated individually to fit available space. Dan Campbell seeks to sell three residential lots, with highway 25 widening considerations. The board joined the Community Planning Association for 25 dollars annually. Two recommendations stem from Bell Telephone build permit for a dialing exchange building. Public meeting noted.
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Phinning + Board
Guy
Counscillors
Dan Campbell
Main Street
Department of Highways
Highway 25
Community Planning Association
Bell Telephone Company
Rear End Crash On Highway Seven Causes $2 000 Damage
Constable reports a rear end collision on Highway 7 east of Acton last Thursday evening. Jamen Elliston of Glen Williams had his 1957 Cadillac parked partly off the westbound lane when another vehicle driven by Ales Wilson of Acton struck it. Wilson said he did not realize the car was stopped.
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Highway 7
Acton
Ron Stratton
North Halton
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