Fifth Curling Season Ends With Dinner and Dance
The fifth successful curling season concluded with the fifth annual dinner and dance at the Legion Hall attended by about 110. President Ted Tyler Sr announced rule changes and early meetings to organize next season. Trophy winners included Adams Trophy for first draw and Shell Trophy for second draw with numerous named recipients and a recurring mystery trophy theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Legion Ladies
Ethai
Charles Kirkness
Ted Tyler Sr
George Williams
Ron Guest
Chester Anderson
Dick Lee
A. H. McKenzie
Bruce Cargill
Jack Ridley
John Gay
Brian
Bill Toth
Ab .Irwin
Chas. Kirkness
Stella Brunelle
Betty Conelly
Allan Buchanan
Eve Cooper
Tom Watson
Ruth Holmes
Mary Marks
Hugh Patterson
Jean McPhail
Mick Holmes
Lois McLean
Donna Manes
Dora Duncan
Gwen Tyler
John Buckman
Georgina Jordan
Bunk Holmes
John Lovell
Ted Hansen
Mary Toth
Bob Armstrong
Noma Robinson
Shirley Hunter
Henry Leachman
Norma Marchment
Don McMillan
Mac Symons
Agnes Holmes
A. J. Buchanan
Georgina van Fleet
Joe Hursts
Val Drinkwalter
Tom Manes
Lily Higgins
Ben Rachlin
Lois Mackenzie
Dolores Jordan
Nellie Beatty
Norma Robinson
Don Bexton
Phyl Patrick
Helen Laverty
Mae Dumarsh
Doreen Lee
Lil Stapleton
Phyllis Patrick
Doris Creamer
Mac Wilds
Acton Hydro Commission Approves Budget 30972
Acton Hydro Commission Thursday of last week approved a capital expenditure budget for the year totaling 30972 dollars. The plan includes underground wiring in Lakeview subdivision, line rebuilding on Church and Young Streets, a new truck for micror readers, a post hole digger, replacement of hydro poles, and a 900 dollar two way radio system. Chair man E G Tyler Sr opposed the radio as unnecessary and the proposal was turned down. The commission received two letters of commendation from the Acton Chamber of Commerce for pole flags and Christmas lighting, and from an auditor praising tidy records. It was agreed to join Lakeside Chapter ICDE cooking school and prize funds up to 50 dollars. Accounts totaling 20157.59 were approved for payment.
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Acton
E. G. Tyler Sr
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Hydro
C, of C
C.D.E
Ontario Hydro
Howard Pearce Begins Monday As New Recreation Director
Howard Pearce starts Monday as Acton's new recreation director at the community centre. The 21-year-old from Hagersville recently completed a University of Guelph recreation diploma and plans weekly themes, staff coordination with the Y program, and a push to organize an Acton Open golf tournament. He reflects on past leadership roles and notes the need for more graduates while awaiting page six for continuing details.
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Howard Pearce
Acton
University of Guelph
Department of Education
Hagersville
Pearce
Holiday Inn, Haliburton
Guelph
David Courtemanche
Orangeville
National Film Board
Last Game The Tanners Season Wrapping Featured Monday
The Tanners wound up their season Monday and readers are prompted to see the full story on the sports page along with a full page congratulatory advertisement inside this issue.
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Tanners
34 Offenders Appear in Court in Milton
In Milton, 34 offenders appeared before Judge Kenneth Langdon and Justice of the Peace Murray Allen after Ac ton police charges. Seventeen were convicted of speeding, paying 209 in fines and 48 in costs. Others faced liquor, uninsured driving, stop sign, impaired driving, license and plate violations with varied fines and costs. An impaired driver lost their licence for three months.
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Milton Court
Kenneth Langdon
Justice of the Peace
Murray Allen
Acton Police
Ice out ends hockey season for Acton arena
Acton arena ends hockey season as the making machinery is shut off early in the week after learning Acton Tanners have finished for the year.
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Acton
Tce
Acton Tanners
Daylight Saving Time Begins This Sunday
Daylight Saving Time starts at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday April 24, giving early risers and gardeners an extra hour of daylight. Remember to move clocks forward one hour before sleeping or at 12:01 a.m. if awake.
Mayor Urges Library Project Proceed At Civic Night
At the Y's Men Civic Night the mayor urged the library centennial project proceed with municipal, provincial, and federal grants of 4000 each and a 5300 debenture. He warned tenders may exceed estimates but said costs rise and public support remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McKenzie
Hydre Commission
Duby
Y’s
Clarence Rognvaldson
Seven Fire Calls This Week in Acton Area
Firefighters answered seven calls since last Thursday including four grass fires one shed blaze a dump fire and a chimney fire. Incidents occurred in Nassagaweya Township Erin Township and Acton. Fires were battled with booster tanks and portable pumpers near streams. Local debate on library funding and growth also featured, with officials urging public support and a push to maintain Acton as an industrially strong municipality with available space and favorable tax ratios.
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Acton
Nassagawega
Ospringe
Vermr Stewart
Charette
Nassagaweya
Erin
A. Sinclair
R.R
Careers Night At High School Weighs Career Paths
Students and parents are invited to a high school Careers Night next Monday. Posters show speakers including Mr. Lucas from the Department of Labor, John Nicholson of DeVry Technical Institute of Canada, Bruno Schsizzi in hairdressing, Detective Charles Gilbert on police work, Charles Wells of Guelph Business College on office jobs, a Wing Commander from the RCAF for service careers, a nurse, and an Air Canada stewardess. The Rotary Club sponsors the event for the second year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Department of Labor
John Nicholson
Toronto
DeVry Technical Institute of Canada
Bruno Schsizzi
Charles Gilbert
Charles Wells
Guelph Business College
RCAF
Air Canada
Rotary Club
Accidents Continue at Mill Main Corner
Constable Merv Harness investigated a two car crash at the Main Mill Streets intersection Sunday evening. Gail Withers Acton East on Mill and Albert Putnam Debert NS traveling south on Main collided. Damage totaled about 450 with 300 on the Withers car and 150 on the Putnam car. The southbound driver was charged with failing to stop. The last crash at the same corner was April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merv Harness
Main- Mill Streets
Gail Withers Acton
Mill Street
Albert Putnam
Debert
Nova Scotia
Main Street
Withers
Putnam
Calam‘jiy Comer
Appointed to CORDA First Board of Directors
Mayor Les Dubry chosen as vice president at the organizational meeting of CORDA Central Ontario Regional Development Council held at Beverley Hills Motel Downsview on April 14. Anne McArthur Nassagawewa named zone representative. Ross Gordon Nassagawera second rep. Acton to provide second rep later. D Lewington is president. F McKenzie secretary. W Norris treasurer. Budget set at eight cents per capita with provincial grants totaling 31 010. incorporation and charter sought. next board meeting April 28 in Toronto Gore township.
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Les Dubry
Corda
Central Ontario Regional Development Council
Beverley Hills
Downsview
Acton
Anne McArthur
Nassagaweva
Major Duby
Halton
Department of Economics and Development Assisting
A. LeMasurier
Peter Branch
Duby
Joe Hurst
Ted Pratt
U's Men
Toronto
Gore
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Acton Hydro Commission
Curling Club
Bill Somerville
Mr. Pearce
The
United Church
Ontario
Regina
Alberta
Prairie
Young Peo
Ple
Lakeside Chapter
1.C.C.E
Merl Harris
Jean Barber
Dwight Engel
Alec Orr
Orr
Lions and Rotary Clubs
Chamber of of Commerce
Glenlea
Lakeview
Reeve
Reeve Hinton
St. John
Hinton
Centennial Committee
David Dills
Ray Arcie
R. R. Parker
Vic Bristow
Jack McGeachie
Hamilton Peal
C. F. Leatherland
Peel
York
Toronto Township
Leatherland
Les Duby
Mrs
Halton Zone
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