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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1968
Page
13
The executrix of the LATE M C NODWELL Estate announces a clearing auction at The Homestead Farm near Hillsburgh on Saturday April 2 starting 12 Noon. Items include Allis Chalmers tractors and implements, dairy equipment, trucks, furniture, antiques, and miscellaneous farm gear with cash sale and removal by April 27.
On Saturday April 20 at 12 30 p m a large Lot 9 Con 2 Esquesing Township farm near Milton offers cattle including Jersey Ayrshire Holstein and Guernsey cows and heifers with many calves and bred stock plus a comprehensive assortment of implements and milking equipment. Cash with clerk on day of sale no reserve farm sold lunch on grounds owner and auctioneer not responsible for accidents.
Rotary club members viewed a series of past steak files and Christmas party pictures taken by Ron Lewis. A spring dance is planned for May 10 at the Music Centre. New member floral designer George Gletlater was inducted by Ted Hansen, with Rotarian Percy Frid of Guelph introduced by Roe Lewin. After dinner, Mr. McKeown led a sing along with Mr. Hansen at the piano as 17 members enjoyed the evening.
Councillor Drinkwalter urged reducing the school requisition amid rising costs. The debate centered on grants and wage parity, with the reeve demanding cuts as the board faced scrutiny for not lowering remuneration. The session ended with defeated motions and continued tension over funding priorities.
Budget committee last week rejected a proposal to embellish council chambers at a cost of 2000 dollars. Councilor C Perry predicted a no vote while Mayor and others urged delaying until next year amid persistent contention and pressure from supporters.
Father Farrell S. J. and Father W. J. Morgan of the Society of Jesus assisted at St. Joseph’s Church during Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday services. At the first Easter Mass the church overflowed with a crowd, with many standing outside on the street.
A large Thursday congregation attended the last joint Holy Week service at Knox. The Rev. Clayton Searle delivered his final sermon in the three part series. The service was conducted by Rev. Nanley Gammon and Rev. S Thoman, with the combined choirs of Trinity and the Christian Reformed Church singing and Dr. George Elliott playing the organ.
A Halton county judge extended Ontario water pollution laws to hold employers liable for pollution caused by employees within the scope of employment. Industrial Tankers Ltd. of Oakville was fined 300 for an oil spill on June 18, 1967, when about 10 gallons leaked from a truck shoulder and entered Morrison Creek. The court found the OWRC Act prohibits discharges impairing water quality and noted the firm could have taken greater precautions.
County's 1968 grants allocate funds to welfare patriotic and agricultural bodies plus three local fair boards, with capital grants to the Halton Museum centennial building and North Halton sheltered workshop. Listed recipients include Salvation Army Canadian Mental Health Association St John Ambulance Navy League of Canada Muscular Dystrophy?. adult training programs across Burlington Oakville and North Halton. and fair boards for Milton Georgetown Acton.
A girl's bicycle reported missing from Robert Little School Monday last week was found damaged in a creek the following Thursday. The incident is a case of malicious damage reported to the OPP.
David Newbury reported to police the theft of a tachometer from his car parked by his home at Main and 1st. The value was estimated at $50. The incident occurred on Monday, April 15. The remainder of the text discusses a separate note on mental disability and care.
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