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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1961
Page
1
The council called a special meeting for August 16 to review tenders for the Community Centre expansion. Tenders must reach Clerk Administrator Jack McGeachie four hours before the meeting. Architects and engineers will study the bids and report before a contract is awarded.
Esquesing Council meets to study Milton's tax exemption request on land north of the base line west of Highway 25. A park boundary jog is being corrected, and 25 percent of jury selections may be women per Attorney General guidance. The Oakville Humane Society seeks a grant as it expands township calls. Roadwork prompts officials to consult with highways engineers to raise sidewalks in Norval. Ukraini Camp near Acton requests oiling the access road for a festival expecting about 2000 attendees.
G W McKenzie of Main Street North was elected unanimously as area vice president at the international Y M C A convention in Chicago spanning July 27 to August 2. The Acton charter member has long served as club president district governor international director and coordinator of international lab services and will oversee governors in multiple regions while continuing correspondence with far flung chapters.
Acton council approved a three year ambulance contract with Royal City Ambulance of Guelph for 1800 annually. Services include 24 hour transport to Guelph Toronto Hamilton Georgetown Milton with set fares and a 50 mile radius. Calls may be made by a certified practitioner local police or town clerk with accounts settled by the operator.
Acton post office gains Class 10 status after meeting revenue criteria. Postmaster Gordon McKeown notes required three year revenue of 60 000 annually, with Acton last year yielding 118 000 in stamp sales. Seven full time staff with part time help fluctuate from one to five. Change in stall system announced by Canada Post Office.
A small collie puppy wandered in Glenlea and was briefly cared for by O P P constable Ron Rupert of the Acton Detachment. The owner could not be located, Cecil Robertson the local dogcatcher took the puppy to Glen Williams kennels to find it a home.
The Hydro Commission meeting planned for tonight is canceled due to a holiday. Grade 13 students await results of last year’s work and watch for them at the mall while Principal E A Hansen expects a copy of the results.
Council discussed delaying the act to file assessments with the provincial deadline. The assessor John Ladowcear received a week off and pay for Saturday work while staff were paid for computing hours. A 60 day extension was requested but not granted. the November 30 deadline prevailed.
Acton’s Harold Wiles and sister Laura mark 52 years in the tobacco and confectionery trade at their Mill Street store also serving as Gray Coach Bus Depot. The siblings recall early bus service in 1927 and changes along Main Street as customers and neighbors offer congratulations.
A Free Press report notes inconsistent rainfall with drenched zones and near parched farms within miles. Farmers express need for more rain while townsfolk recall long droughts and the paper’s editors reflect on years of community coverage.
A traveling Citizens Band performed from the back of an open truck in Acton last night. The group organized to provide a concert due to a lack of scheduled events and a growing number of young players taking up instruments. Band president Tet Teler Jr. praised the youngsters' progress as the touring show aimed to bring music to residents.
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