Minor Hockey Banquet With Canadian Olympic Trio
Over 175 young players attended the Minor Sports Association banquet last week. Three members of Canada’s Olympic hockey team spoke and autographed photos for attendees. The event honored senior intermediate and junior groups with trophies and gifts, and featured Olympic game footage to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Minor
Charlie Booker
Butch’ Martin
George Hollinger
W. McKenzie
F. Hunter
George Oakes
Association
Bob ‘Coxe
Acton Legion
Legion
Vic Patrick
George Morozzi
Keith Mainprize
Ernie Marks
Johnnie Mellon
Gerald Weick
Acton Creamery
Jack Kentner
Ron Mellon
Jimmy Bullough
GW. McKenzie
Jim Bullough
Kitchener- Waterloo
Charlie Brooer
Butch” Martin
Beryl Klinck
Debenture or Not P U C Uneasy on This Question
A local council meeting centers on whether Acton should debenturize capital expenses as urged by HEPC officials. Debenture plans, wage concerns, and a system survey are debated amid municipal budget pressures. Other items include meter repairs, a Lakeview pipe break, water line replacements, and sewage plant roof issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.U.C
Acton
Hydro
Mason
Commission
Acton Puc
E. Tyler
H.E.P.C
Acton P.uc
Rdebae
Oakes
McGeachie
Tyler
HEPC
Acton P.A.C. Hydro
J. Lambert
Lakeview
Marin Street
A Duby
Urban Rd Holds Informal Talks On Education
North Halton Urban Board discussed education topics at a round table in Acton last night. The discussion covered rising costs school taxation facilities enrolment standards and teachers qualifications with no formal proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
Acton
Milton Court House
F. Pallesen
Acton- Milton
Oakville and Cistrict Humane Society
Dog Central Service
J. McGeachie
Department of Labor
Brigade Battles Two Grass Fires in Ontario Rural Areas
Two grass fires in Acton area rural zones drew the brigade for rapid action. A blaze behind the Melancon home west of Eden Mills went out of control Sunday afternoon as cars lined the highway to view. Earlier on Wednesday a grass fire at R. Mac Donald’s farm near Esquesing 4th Line threatened a newly built house before being contained. Firefighters from George and others responded to the outbreaks.
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Acton
Eden Mills
Harrow
R. MacDonald
Esquesing
Birnima
Georgewen
Smelt Run Draws Crowds on Lake Ontario Shore
A rush of Acton fishermen crowded the Bronte tract on Lake Ontario shores this week. Rubber booted men scooped smelts from the dock with nets and even by hand, filling bush els as nets broke under the weight.
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Bronte
Acton
Lake Ontario
Parks Board Passes 155 to 6 Over 90 Per Cent Stay Home
Lena Braida, 23, daughter of Mr and Mrs Abele Braida of 173 Main Street South, has won two scholastic awards. She received a Shell Oil Company Research Fellowship worth 2300 dollars and an Ontario Research Foundation scholarship of 1000 dollars. Braida graduated in 1955 with a chemical engineering degree from the University of Toronto and is pursuing a Master of Applied Science and Engineering, with plans for a doctorate. Born in Acton, she attended local schools. Acton friends offer congratulations.
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Braida
Lena Braida
Abele Braida
Main Street
Ras Récénthy
Shell Oil Company
Ontario Research Foundation
University of Toronto
Acton
Eighth Gas Well Roars In Friday For Acton Firm
A new eighth gas well opened last Friday in Esquesing township drilled by Acton based Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Ltd. The No 8 well on the English farm near the MacDonald and Moore lands could yield about a million cubic feet per day. The site drew many visitors and the cap release produced a loud hiss. The company recently struck a long life Trenton lime pay sand and has plans to expand drilling with additional rigs south of Acton. Officials noted a firm gas supply contract to United Suburban Gas Co. Ltd starting July 1.
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Esquesing
Acton
Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Ltd
Acton Company
MacDon
Moore
Trenton
United Suburban Gas Co. Ltd
Milton
Georgetown
Daylight Saving Time Sparks Weekend Debate
The article jokes about the annual clock change and confirms daylight saving starts at 2 a.m. Sunday, with time shifting forward an hour and continuing until September 3.
Freeman Couple to Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Edward Freeman mark six decades wed on April 27 1896 in England and 42 years in this county. A family gathering at son Frank’s farm north of their home will honor the diamant wedding with relatives from Toronto and local neighbors.
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Ray Everdell
Lydia Everdell
Ruth Everdell
Sharon Stewart
Wilma Anderson
Helen McDonald
Toronto
Jack Stewart
Sharon
Steven
Hamilton
J.J. Stewart
H. McCutcheon
Ruth and
Ricky
Acton
Edward Freeman
Census Preparations Underway in Halton County
Padbury of Moffat oversees census planning for Halton County with two field supervisors and enumerators ready to door knock. Burlington will host six enumerators, Oakville seven, Minto? two in Acton, three in Georgetown, plus others for rural areas. Final training and school sessions scheduled for late May in Acton Oakville and Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Padbury
Moffat
Halton
Burlington
Oakville
Mhon
Georgetown
Acton
University of Toronto student awarded fellowship funds
A student at the University of Toronto received fellowships totaling $3,306 toward doctoral studies. The funds support engineering research and advanced education as part of the university’s financial aid program.
Autos Collide At Mill Main Streets
A minor accident occurred Sunday evening at the corner of Mill and Main Streets involving two cars. No injuries reported. Police investigated and cleared the roadway after exchanging details with the drivers.
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Mill, Main” Sts
Mill and
Main Sts
Council weighs paving as road maintenance cost
Acton council mulls expanding paving this year to reduce long term maintenance. Mayor Tyler backs cost estimates for a broader program while debates focus on the economics of asphalt versus oil and gravel and the need for road committee meetings.
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Acton
E Tyler
Knox Ave
Park Ave
Ube
McGeachie
Ron
Brown
Eral
Town Hears Plans for New Fire Hall and By Law Prep
Town engineers review plans for a new fire hall addition to the existing department. Council approves motion to prepare a by law authorizing construction and potential tenders, with CMHC tax and loan issues affecting Lakeview and Glen builders and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisegaens
Lakeview
McGenehse
Central Mortgage
Joaneras
Town Meeting Discusses Tax Rates and Park Board Plans
Town council reviews a proposed tax rate increase and a partial credit on town debt. Reports from the Good Roads Association and the Parks Board are filed as action to fund safety measures and park improvements. The meeting covers ligitation about Acton Park use and potential campaign participation by civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parka Board of Management
Orkarizator
Weselert
Curser
Strang Objectires
Cuuncil
Uswa Waa Srvet
BGO
Credit Valley Cosservatem
Botearn
Acton Park Waa
Cruzert Band
Chamber “So Commerce
Arum Cubstone
Vu Men
No Rise on County Road Criticism
Letter from Urban Board criticizes county road work and proposes a property tax shift to fund water and sea defenses. The council debates the plan, with McMuller requesting a court review of road work restrictions. Officials discuss building permits and a southern area traffic problem, with Barbeau proposing a solution. The meeting adjourned after a tense discussion.
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Munster of
McMuller
Cours
Tyler
Glenkea
Barbeau
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Clarence Rognvaldson
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