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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1967
Page
4
Cummins Construction moved a Florida dredge to Fairy Lake to start improvements. Barnacle covered floats show its ocean prior work. Survey teams assess muck depth in a jigging area while initial excavations create access for the dredge.
A dozen Ac ton Firefighters attended the Ontario Fire Fighters annual convention in Mount Forest over the Civic Holiday weekend. They won first place in the big parade for fancy dress under 20 men, accompanied by the Guelph Sea Cadets Band. Delegates were Don Van Fleet and Wilfrid Duval.
Kathryn Sinclair of Acton district high school spends two weeks in Wetaskiwin Alberta as part of the Federal Provincial Youth Training program. She is the daughter of Norman and Mrs Sinclair of Glen Williams near Ballinafad. The group left Oakville after a two week postponement, meeting representatives from Georgetown and Hornby before proceeding west. Russell Mosales and Murray Jamieson have also represented Adom high school on similar tours. The program is jointly run by the federal Centennial Commission and the ten provinces and two territories.
The Free Press invites social notices for publication at no cost. Readers may submit engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, and other social milestones for inclusion in upcoming editions.
Town council debates trading land with Beardmore's to avoid expropriation. Reeve and councillors clash on value, spring use, and the balance of cash versus land, with a proposal to submit both offers to Beardmore's for consideration. Mayor and several councillors vote to send both proposals to the company.
Free Press notes a quiet Civic Holiday with light rain and no accidents in the district. Heavy traffic did not arrive, cottagers returned early, and Mohawk trotter racing resumes at Campbellville from Aug 14 to Sep 16. Geraniums bloom, band camp at Rockwood Park eyed as last August session. H. S. Harwood of Windsor renews subscription, recalling World War I and Roy Scouts in the 50 years ago column.
Severe storm Wednesday evening caused fuses to blow as lightning struck nearby. The Elmertine Safe ty Elephant coloring contest closes this summer. The Hamilton Automobile club reports 125 traffic accidents over the 72hour civic holiday weekend across Wentworth Brant Halton and Haldimand counties, up nine from last year.
The council discussed dredging at Fairy Lake and the town water supply. A special rate for south spring industrial use was set. The mayor warned the contractor may delay work unless water supply assurances are provided. Beardmore Co. water sales were approved at regular prices for one week.
George Biernes of R. R. 4 Acton and Homer Johnston of 335 Delrex Blvd Georgetown were in a rear end collision near Norval on Thursday. Biernes car sustained $200 damage and Johnston’s $300.
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