Committee Reconsiders New Building Variances in Acton
Acton committee heard two variance applications for a proposed office building on Mill Street. One, by William J. McLeod, sought front side and rear variances. the second, from the Banner, for a land parcel at the corner of Main and Mill Streets, was granted after concerns about parking and land layout.
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Acton
Snyestment
G.W. McKenzie
Mileod
Manes
Acton Charles Leatherland
Ik Appliwat
Ken Rae Janes
Smith
Maths
MykKenne
Gaul
Theor
Joe Tamar
Lakesiew
Elmer Grischow
Murray Smith
Atlice
Ing Pester
Dons Bern van Fleet
Thee
Murray Snath
Ernie Marks
Joe Hurstaciog
Band Concert at Park Draws Local Crowd
A park concert by the Acton Citizens Band Sunday evening featured about a dozen musicians under Bandmaster AH Perrott. The light program ranged from hymns to marches as listeners enjoyed the music near the park gates while others sat on benches or picnicked in the parking area.
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Acton Citiens
Park Gates
AH Perrott
Tang Ag
Othen
Braves Squaws Parade Tonight at Park Event
The playground program invites families to an Indian parade through town to the park tonight. Children in disguises will meet at the station at 6 30 PM and march to the park at 7 PM with a tom tom rhythm. Crafts display and a clothing tree of unclaimed items will be featured.
Sisters Reunite After 17 Years at Acton
Two Acton sisters, Mrs Laurens bine senior and Mrs Joe Jonker, meet for the first time in 17 years after a long separation. They recognize each other aboard an Air Canada flight to Malton, then stay in Acton where family members greet them. The Jonkers plan to visit Breslau and Canada. Holland’s rain and housing issues are noted.
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Laurens Bine
RRO Oy
Acton
Joe Jonker
Holland
Air Canada
Matton
Pehaang
Jonker
New York
Malton
Faggape
Rebvives
Halland
Trossenaar
Nettie
Jonkers
Ruatenin
Ziest
Canada
Tivsschaat
Forest
West Montrose
Kitchener
Alver
Hbase
Tryssen Doo
Guelph University
Ohio
Tryssenaar
Tesssenaar
Butchclock
Laurens Tryssenadr
R.R
Centennial Library Progress Promised by Mayor
A mayoral promise outlines early September progress on the Centennial Library project. Officials discussed site plans, tennis court considerations, and funding, with departments coordinating to finalize cost estimates and maintenance for proposed facilities.
Sodding Charges Spark Council Debate Over Highway Project
Councillors challenged sodding and sidewalk work linked to a highway widening plan during a November meeting. Reeve Hinton faced criticism for discussing details with residents and not returning the issue to the committee. Residents claimed past verbal agreements about shared costs and repairs to lawns were mishandled amid vacation absences and disputed turf work.
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Maan
Saale
Coumillar
Ray Athiaha
Conmmneltec
Wien
Hinton
Daily Band Camp For New Players At Rockwood Park
Visitors to Rockwood Conservation Park join a summer band camp week featuring two sessions for beginners and intermediates. Notable participants include Steven Coles Brian Sampson Barey Buchanan Jackie Holmes John Boatwo and Ron Roe with seniors David Watson and Bob Hart assisting. Final day promises a mass band performance before departure with daily transport by local residents.
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Rockwood Conservation Park
Prom Acton Cieens
George Pilot
Aus Rans
Steven Coles
Brian Sampson
Barey Buchanan
Jackie Holmes
John Boatwo
Ron Roe
Tom Watson
Robert Hard
Jack Cooney
Bill Buchanan
Council Seeks Legal Help Over Blasting Damage Debates
Blasting complaints dominated council discussions as residents report damage from recent blasts at Acton. Councillors debated liability, insurance, and corrective action while urging a formal legal assessment. Residents Dawkins and Allen led calls for investigation and compensation measures.
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Acton
Council
Thea Hores Copel
Weldon Patel
Charlie Allen Jr
Dawkins
Growth drives hiring as Acton firm expands operations
In 1988 Gordon Ratsten expands the Acton business, moving to larger spaces east of town and then a second line on No 7 highway. The plant doubles space to 1600 square feet, adds permanent staff and casual workers, and increases output from crates to over 240 crates per day with one man. A sign on the building remains unwritten due to busy operations.
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Operaien Acton
Gordon Ratsten
DEK
Porter Cal
Anthony Seypusk
Wallace Avenue
Asx
Mio Ratstan Midge
New Charette
Thephivasy
Poe
Ilocows Acton Jetses
Ilocows Acton Jetses Dates Building East of Town On No 7
Lvs
Mubee Murer
Acton
Ralston
Hamilton Shoe Wins 1965 Work Boot Design Award
Hamilton Industrial Shoe Limited receives the 1965 Shoe Design Award in the Work Boot Class for Canada. Awards are sponsored by the Canadian Tanners Association and Leather Industries of America, with offices in New York City, recognizing design, construction, style, and workmanship. Jos. Joncat, president of Hamilton Shoe, will present additional designs at the Canadian Leather and Footwear Show in Montreal in October.
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Hamilton Industrial Shoe Limited
Mel Salsman
I Her Industries of America
Canada
Aswarathon
United States
Leather Industries of America
Association of Canadian
North America
New York City
Joncat
Oot Hamilton Shoe Limited
Montrest
Barn fire destroys Acton farm building in government dispute
Two brigades battle a barn fire at Harold Barber farm near Acton RR 4. The unused building collapsed after Georgetown firefighters arrived. The barn, owned by H.R. Brown and Sons, was vacant and occupied by Mr and Mrs Elier Laquant. Acton firefighters stayed to fully extinguish smoldering embers.
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Harold Barber
Acton
Georgetown Fire
Georgetown
H.R. Brown and Sons
Euier Laquant
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