Need for New Library Evident Survey Finds Recreation Good
A town survey notes a need for a new library and enhanced recreation facilities. Students proposed a full library and swimming pool, plus future population growth and school expansion planning in a detailed, council supported study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capeula
Yar
Bref
McDonald
Acton
Marcia Cuthbert
Halton
Lealle Kristol
CNR
Shiehwas
Lakeview Subdivision
Acton High School
Bennett Ehhows
CNL
Allan Waterhouse
Diairiet
Church
Bower
West Avers
Altoring No
Bowyer Avenue
Bain Steek
Bruce Duncan
Main St. N
Churchill
Road.s
Lorna Kwong
Lustice School
Rona Jaudlich
Stenpat
Milton OPP drills two constables join new drill team
Three constables from the Milton Ontario police detachment were chosen for the new OPP drill team. About 40 pale homey from southern On Larowea were selected, with a test inspection and graduation held in Manila. Constables Tour Dube AP Cook and Al Jonker of Malton OPP are members. They wear gold lanyards blue hatbands and special marching boots for duty at visiting dagntar ies and other functions like police funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Opp
Larowea
Tour Dube
AP Cook
al Jonker
Malton Opp
Additon
QPL
Morty Anit
All-Purpose Arena Floor Plan Faces $5,000 Gap
Acton Recreation Committee weighs all purpose floor options for the community centre. Three price points are considered 5 000 7 500 and 10 000 with 5 000 still needed in funding. Agricultural Society and Light Association discuss support while changes in duties and curling ice prep are proposed for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Foumb
Light Worse
Aswxiaban
Atthen
Socwty
John Goy
Jack Bullard
John Gay
Light Here Association
Esda
Goy
Asabian
Atente
Casburn
Petition Seeks Centennial Restoration Of No. 3 School
Residents petition Nassawa Township Council to restore No. 3 School as the township administrative building. They propose a $7,000 grant in lieu of a loan, preserving a historic fieldstone structure and avoiding new construction costs while maintaining township functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Burkfing
Council of
Nassapaweva
Churchill Anniversary Greetings Highlight Local Celebrations
The Churchill community extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Thompson on their anniversary on April 18. Nearby gatherings include Sunday visitors at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Near in Hillsburgh, and a family dinner in Streetsville for Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McDonald. Little Marine Lee McNiel of Mono Road, a grand niece of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hamilton, won a bronze medal at a Brampton festival as she marks her third birthday on April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Joshua Thompson Oon
Miro
John Near
Bessey
Hillsburgh
Fo al Williamson
Galt
E. DL. Hammond
C. W. McDonald
Margaret McDonald
Streetsville
W. J. McDonnd
Little Marine Lee McNiel
Mono Road
Ward Hamilton
Brampthen
House Plant Hints From a Fragment
A fragment discusses plastic pot culture for house plants noting smooth non porous containers and limited water loss through walls. It mentions Ontario Department of Agriculture and cautions on evaporation and sail surface conditions as plants grow in standard pots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Elas
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Acton Council Delays Bridge Project Pending Highway Approval
The council notes a signed contract for Church St and Brock Ave bridges but Highway Department approval is not yet received, likely not before mid June. If not approved, the town may bear $25,000 in costs. shelving the project is discussed. Tom DeVries sends thanks for action on smoke nuisance. May 8–9 conference invite read. delegates to be chosen next meeting.
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Church St
Brock Ave
Department of Highways
Archie
Tom DeVries
Simcoe
del Vpartes
Honor Bell Lists Miss Bennett’s Best
Fifty years ago the Free Press published top pupils who earned the Honor Bell. Miss M. Z Bennett received Citizens of the Year last week. the page lists Harald Reed, George Agnew, Margerite Stewart, Roy Brown, George Anderson, Myrile Clarridge, Phyllis Clarke, and others with scores and roll totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
M. Z Bennett
Public School
Joe IV
Harold Kennedy
George Soper
Stella McLain
Alive Johnstone
Sandy Melvane
Jag Heads
Mel Bennett
Maryguedie Stewart
Roy Brown
C. of C
Mr. Brown
W. OH Stewart
Wille Stewart
Eae Stewart
Art Exhibit Opens Saturday at Local Venue
Canvasses from night school art classes will be on display with about 70 paintings expected. A draw for a painting by George Howman depicting a mural scene near Stewarttown will be held. Maj Newman led classes at the Pree Press plant as attendance peaked. the exhibit ends tonight after a successful run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howman
Stewarttown
Maj Fal
Trucker Injured Loading Freight at CNR Car
Keith Runney a Goy Transport Ltd. driver was hospitalized in Guelph General with a fractured jaw and multiple injuries after a loading accident. While lifting a load with a jack the handle sprang up and struck his jaw. X rays showed a fractured jaw, and he had surgery to insert pins. Dental surgery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Runney
Goy Transport Ltd
Guelph General Hospital
CNR
Guides Dinner With Beatles Parody At Acton Parish Hall
Halton Guide leaders met at St Albin's Parish Hall Acton for their annual dinner where Elizabeth Hay Georgetown Guide spoke on Mexico. Acton Land Rangers performed a playful Beatles parody under stage names, while dances and camp songs followed the Guild’s reception and new guide captain Mrs. J Lowrie welcomed visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Halton County
St Albin’s
Acton
James McKinley
White Oaks
Georgetown
Elizabeth Hay
Mexico
Acton Land Rangers
Nancy Rugnvaldson
Kathy McKenzie
Nancy Lauder
Nassagaweya Girls Work on Blouses
The Nassagaweya 4H Homemaking Club met at Susan Ward's home for a session focused on blouse making with gold progress. Members discussed fitting the blouse and planned an additional meeting for sewing issues, while noting Mas Mortal Goal progress and enjoying a served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanayawevya Nemaphe
Susan Ward
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Pai Memey
J. Stanley
Wellington County
Milton
J. Allen Francis
Pinasicial Picsures
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Tatepayers
Logaan
Chateall Rosa
Duby
Cppar Tns
Pbs
Agricultural Socity
Calvin Aiken
Ning Bralda
Siips
J. Casburn
Claude Cook
Tron Coum
Windsor
Cutling Club
Bunspich
Jack Hullough
J. Gay
H. Patterson
J. B W. Wood
F.G. Owkins
Afis
H. Onterboun
Co Cook
Secovtany
J. Hurst
DAILY
Ovel Bros
Meat Marke
Acton Council
Ontario
Canada
Honor Bell
Bennett
Acton Free Press
Cavelle Marshall
Anne Walton
Brenda Henry
J. Lowrie
Nassagaweya
Acton and District
Aan
Jos
Dairy Foods Seaice Bureau
AEW
Esso Oil
Burker
Wow Esso Heating
Janno Vern Heating Eourne
Settee
Enso
Twpertal Oil Limited
Gall-Now
John Weldon
Mowbray
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