Acton Citizens Band to Enclose New Warren Grove Hall
The Acton Citizens Band plans to complete the enclosure of its hall in Warren Grove using savings donations and much volunteer work. The design emphasizes a front entrance a right of center with a large front window and decorative panels. The project aims for self support and potential use by local groups and for band concerts and recitals.
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Warren Grove
Acton Citizens Band
Acton Citzens
Wallace Avenue
Bing Ramsden
George Elliott
Harness Maker George Edwards 91 Today in Acton
The Acton Free Press notes harness maker George Edwards of Church Street marks his 91st birthday. A retiree who started in the trade in Acton, he later ran his own shop and mentored workers, with roots tracing to Woodhill Ontario born 1874. He remains a local icon, remembered for helping farmers and children at his shop near Mall and Main Streets.
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Elizens
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Church St
Vicks
Stones Glove Shop
Pour Hunan
Michigan
Toardmon Rangers
Edlwarads
Ana Hore
Ater
Edwards
Mill
Main Streets
Manly
Beampton
Toronto
Qakwille
Harmess
Woodhill
Ontario
Acton
Mianme Statham
Wite
Statham
Vans
Tingan Norval
Cannington
Low
Bartig
Kalamazoo
Mr. Edwards
Imine
Acton Free Press
Blair Proto
Mail Services Back to Normal After Strike Disruptions
Post office operations at Acton and surrounding routes resumed with mail flowing to Montreal shipments largely restored. Officials noted the pause affected only parcels to Montreal while other services returned to standard levels by Tuesday evening.
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Acton
Montreal
Ubrough
Cool Weather Halts Some Swimming Lessons
Weather chills affect swimming lessons at the wading pool with some youngsters quitting early while hardy swimmers persist. Cooler days limit sessions as water remains cold and indoor options shift to arena facilities amid bad weather.
Corona Shoe Co. to Close Doors
Eugene Aralda president of Corona Shoe Co. Limited announced the board’s decision to discontinue operations started in 1953. The firm pioneered the ladies snowboat and sold across Canada and the United States. Ray Archie said Canadian shoe industry trends favor large units with automation and American backing, endangering small independents. Operations will continue briefly to finish orders.
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Eugene Aralda
Corona Shoe Co. Limited
Canada
United States
Ray Archie
Lmited Atall
Will Study Applications At Public Hearings Monday
The Committee of Adjustment will hear two applications Monday in the Council Chambers. William McLeod seeks permission to erect an office building on his adjoining Bell Telephone property. Louis Bonnette requests a land separation on Main Street North to sell part to neighbor Joe Jancar. Neighbors within 200 feet were notified and invited.
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Committee of Adjustment
Council
William McLeod
Spain
Louis Bon Nette
McLeod
Bell Telephone
Bonnette
Main Street
Joe Jancar
Transport firm confirms purchase of large Milton farm
Murray McKinchey of McKinrey Transport Limited on Tuesday confirmed a rumor that the firm purchased a large farm north of Milton.
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Murray McKinchey
McKindrey
Transport Limited
Milton
Rain Cancels Fire Fighters Competition Parade Delayed
Heavy rain drenched participants at the Ontario Fire Fighters Association event in Guelph. The planned master parade and races were cancelled, with delegates and officials continuing a shorter parade despite the weather. June Milton’s deputy George Bundy was elected association president and Ivan Claridge reelected as director.
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Crete
Acton
Guelph
Hand Stich
Milton
Otue
George Bundy
Chetsie
Ontario Firefighters Association
Stee P
Milton Fare Poyhter
Ivan Claridge
Playground Fun Night Sleep-Out and August Park Plans
Local urges for a Christmas in August event and a summer sleep-out in the park. Council and Hydro Commission meet next week as volunteers gather for a community show with a monster parade theme and adult help for children.
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Cusceath
Clock Installed at Bank of Montreal Adjusts Timekeeping
Workmen affixed a large automatic clock at the Bank of Montreal vault area to show the correct time by tuning from outside the front wall. The device, mounted on the bank’s canal, is designed to be corrected via a sighting lever and will attract attention as it aids operations and timekeeping.
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Acton
Aldo Braida
Ustairs
Band Prairie
Bank of Montiel Tyestordas
Wednesdas
Bank of
Montreal
Burda
July Traffic Toll In North Hatton Stirs OPP Report
The Milton OPP logged 51 crashes in North Hatton during July with 17 injuries and 16,428 dollars in property damage. For the first seven months of 1965 the totals rise to 60 incidents, seven deaths, 110 injuries, and 167,920 dollars in property loss.
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Milton Opp
North Hatton
Bike Roadeo Winners Judged at Playground
Winners were announced for safety check and skill events at the playground roadeo. Names include Station-Reb Poth Meni Tohes Chess Schuts Pat Lsanwh Bonne Wood Sharon Mellon Intermediate John Push iRevin Evans Candy Barr Mar Hlene Falpe Janet Allan Junior Emily Hodge Best decorated bike Emma Lyndow Ring Schuts prizes were pennies and small coins. Police did not arrive. judging was done by teachers Cavell Marshall and Linda Ralston amid crepe paper decorations as recreation director Slartin Roe oversaw. Between 70 and 100 boys and girls participated in the event.
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Staion
Reb Poth
Meni [Tohes
Chess Schuts
Pat Lsanwh
Bonne Wood
Sharon Mellon
John Push
iRevin Evans
Candy Barr
Mar
Hlene Falpe
Janet Allan
Emily Hodgett
Gull
Pat Lyndow
Ring Schuts
Gil Wath
Leadens Cavell Marshall
Linda Ralston
Slartin Roe
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Milton Paving and Construction Co
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