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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

10

Bill Coon Named Citizen of the Year at C of C Event

The article reports Bill Coon as Citizen of the Year during Community Night hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Front-page notes list attendees at the head table including Rev. A Ho McKenzie and others, with councilors and officials answering questions on water chlorination street signs and arena plans.

Bill Coon C. of C A. Ho McKenzie Dwight Engel John Goy Norm Braida Frank Terry Ted Tiler Sr Tyler East Gordon Eatty Hydro Commission Jack Creighton Ontario Water Resources Commission Jack Newton Jack Newton Les Dueby Ted Tyler Otare Gordon Beatty Phtts Woal Combing Corporation Knoy Teas Govi' 7 Tal Yain Contiga Gordon McKeown Gov Chamber of Commerce Norm Braidar Fairy Lake Klatt Acton Chamber of Commerce William Coon Terry

Milton Heads E M O Exercise Tocsin in May

Milton serves as the county headquarters for Emergency Measures Exercise Tocsin on May 3. The all day Canada wide drill uses radio links to Toronto with Bruce McGrepar’s unit mobilizing from Milton to Oakville Trafalgar Burlington Acton Georgetown Wentworth County. County officials including Warden Phillips Reeve Tilley Pettit Gallagher and Pinter participate. About thirty to forty men join the operation to test emergency procedures and civil defense readiness.

Milton Ealton Exercia Tocsin Canada Toronto EMLO Mary Pettit Millon G. Galagher Treme Hudlingeton UL Pinter We Bird Exquesinge Srry Ielienab Stevival

John R Barr Receives Promotion in Ontario Water Resources

The Ontario Water Resources Commission promotes John R Barr to supervisor of servage works, Division of Station Engineering in Toronto. Barr, born in Wingham, studied at Guelph Vocational Institute and the University of Toronto, joining the Ontario Department of Health in 1954 and rising through the ranks as the division moved to OSWARLC. He succeeds Leonard A. Owens who becomes Executive Officer Engineering.

Ontario Water Resources Commission John R. Barr Tte Servage Works Stating Engineering Foronto Barr B. E. Barr Acton Wingham Guelph University of Toronto Ite Ontario Department Flesalth Lattfacv Oswarlc Leonard FE. A. Owees de AL E. Berry Mimater Commission Churchill Rew North West Mr. Gainer

Community Night Draws Wide Group Support

Local groups from imeast town back a Gan to unity Niphe Satuecker effort at Monday Domes meetings. Organizers Bill Wilson Bob Fovers and a long list of clubs including Scout and Guide Mothers Ladies Legion St Alban’s Guild Catholic Women's League Rotary Club Pipe Band Y's Men and Lions coordinate arrangements refreshments publicity and activities for a park event set by Acton Scottish Dance Club and community volunteers.

Rice Gardner Bi Wilson Imeast Tome Cor Accolor Fan Forpus Stratford Sand Acton Lepton EL Metfagh Citizens N. Braida Fall Fair Board Ron Lewis Rotary Club Phil Caddick Bob Foyers Elmer? Smith Barl Masales Y's Men J.T. Blundell Lions

Police Warning Under Acton Parking By Law

Police warn motorists at Acton O P P Detachment that street parking will be strictly enforced. Corporal Ray Mason notes drivers failing to park between white lines. cars must park within the lines and not overtake. A close check will be kept.

Ray Mason Acton O.P.P Mason

Euchre and Bake Sale At Speyside School Event

Speyside School hosts a euchre event and bake sale on Friday April 2. Nine teen tables played with prizes awarded for ladies high, and multiple prize winners listed including Fred Kentner, Mrs. Winnie Hooks, Mr. Geogle Chenery, and Jin Martisan for ticket sales. Elian and Goodridge attended the bake sale, with Go Graham and committee members N Dory Kis and Bo Renarich organizing.

Speyside Home and Shoal Association Speyside Dadies S. Robigents Hoe Nettles Laws Fred Dolphes Benes Law Gorden Ropistidson Harvey ‘Taylor Clagr Fred Kentner Winnie. Hooks Geogle Chenery Jin Martisan Mist Tokals Goodridge Noeman Elian Go Graham N. Dory Kis Bo Renarich

Four Liberal Nominees Named for June Election

The Liberal nomination list for the June federal election includes Cy Young of Oakville Parry Polhurnd a Toronto economics professor Dr H C Chaden and Oakville businessman Michael Mutzak. The slate was released by A Lester Whiting chairman of the Hattons party nominating committee.

Lichals Cy Young Oakville Parry Polhurnd Oakvilles Toronto H.C. Chaden Michael Mutzak A. Lester Whiting Hattons Party Con Miller

Council Adopts Daylight Saving and Town Matters

Council approves daylight saving while addressing sidewalk repairs, street naming debates, and bylaw updates. Discussion covers sewer school attendance, dog control notices, park repairs, and upcoming Community Centre Week as accounts show $4,220.40. Citizens note many children participate in North Walton Music activities.

Continaga Duby Sam Pennant OWRG Toronto Federal Works de Partment Hargrave Chamber All Commerce Council Reeve Hinton Edo Aehon Newton Stalin Actone Aphan Cilise Ero Phe Ayness Street Queer Street Guelph Street Hower Ave Pepandeck Prochain

Meeting Aims Mental Health Branch in Halton County

Paul Lanz of Burlington announced a meeting for forming a Halton County branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The effort builds on earlier talk by Orn A Wall MQLIB about establishing a county Mental Health origin. The group seeks lay participation to combat Canada’s top health problem through education, prevention, and services with Ontario branches totaling many members and chapters. The meeting was held Tuesday April 25 at Hayslington.

Mental Health Branch Halton County Paul Lanz Burlington Canaddia Mental Wealth Association Orn A. Wall M.qlib Lotz Hineak Parsons Holton County Canadian Mount Healthy Association Canada Ontario Theough PCC Tie Wass Nelo Hayslington

Children's Aid Film For Friendly Circle Event

Mrs faodwin and Miss Marker of the Chiron Aid spoke at the Exsiendly Circle meeting discussing The Children's Aid work in Toronto. Mrs MeokKenzie thanked posters. Miss Dorothy Simmons sang a solo while Miss Jen Mibean led prayers. The group served tea and discussed plans for a May Flower tea.

Faodwin Miss Marker Chiron Aid Sane Mobile Tealth Exsiendly Children's Aid Toronto G. We Mi Kenie Cannon Woodburn

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