Work Halts After Engineer Orders for Warren Grove Job
Council hearing reveals delay on Warren Grove extension as contractor George Shultz must install well points to drain water before renewing pipes on MacDonald Blvd. Work stops to allow completion, pushing pipe laying back by about a week. The engineer and contractor handle the situation while council debates parking plans, property sales, and fire hall cost adjustments.
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Warren Grove
George Shultz
MacDonald Blvd
Wedding toast honors Eveleen Braida and Don Tim mings
The Acton Free Press and Canadian Champion staff and guests celebrated Eveleen Braida and Don Tim mings to be married soon. The August Friday event at Mr and Mrs G A Dills home featured three rounds of Progressive euchre and refreshments. A blond wood step table was presented to the couple.
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Acton
Acton Edges Galt 2 1 In Hard Fought Match
Acton traveled to Galt and edged the Green Whites 2 1 after a scrappy first half. Slaven opened the scoring, McCurdy added an empty net, and Bottomley’s late strike gave Acton the win despite strong defensive efforts by Monen and both sides’ solid play. Acton meets Kitchener City next Saturday in the park.
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Acton
Galt
Stitt
Stars
Slaven
Calder
McCurdy
Jock
Con
Gatts Gedseas
Monen
Kitchener City
Schipper
Hail
Nolan
Davies
Wilson
Bottomley Fish
Allen
Sutton iDable
Taylor
Leusink
Drost
Chin
Copper
Day Schouwohl
McLaren
Berd S Hutinch
Wynce Veldhuis
New McKeene
Hamilton
Friday Night Show Plans and Arena Provisions
The article notes a Friday night show with acts under consideration by a theater agency. Twenty directors attended a meeting led by President Ray Everde. Arrangements for the midway were settled last winter to avoid prior ride difficulties, with plans to build permanent hog pens and additional cattle pens.
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Teotex
Actons
Ray Everde
Third Development Plans Loom As Subdivision Fever Spreads
Malton firm Colbert Construction Co. has optioned nine acres on Queen St West near Cobble Hill to develop up to 40 houses under a revised subdivision plan with initial six to eight units planned by October. Arrangements with Acton council on services and timing are pending. expected sale prices are about 8500. The town previously approved two other proposals promising over 200 homes.
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Acton
Malton
Colbert Construction Cap
Taven
Queen St. West
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Ltd
RK. F. Bean
Auxiliary Stencilling Etching Meeting at Mrs Sinclair House
The group held its monthly meeting at Mrs Norman Sinclairs home with M4 ladies present. Short hill opened with hymn 364. Readings from Romans 14 and Matthew 5 plus a devotional paper. Minutes and treasurer report read. A thank you to Miss Bennett for speaking at tea and a get well card for Mrs Foreman. Decision to donate 100 to church renovation. Plans for a winter play. Papers on Citizenship and Christian Stewardship by Mrs Baker and Mrs E Snow. Demonstrations on stenciling by Mrs M McLaughlin and etching by Lydia Snow. Meeting closed with benediction and a lunch.
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Afad
Ihome
Norman Sinclair
Shorthill
Jesse McEnery
Miss Bennett
Apeak
Intermediate Ball Revives in Acton
Acton fans rejoice as intermediate baseball returns after a three year absence. Veterans from former Acton teams organize a club to join the Ontario Baseball Association intermediate series with a bye. Juvenile entries and past playoff interest bolster hopes of a strong Acton representative in the league.
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Acton
Ontario Baseball Association
Milton
George Vown
Actonians
Ontario
Strathroy
Acton High School Ready for September Opening
Acton prepares to occupy the new high school with floors cleaned and painted, window polishing underway, and furnishings arriving. Electric and plumbing finishes continue while outside painting depends on weather. The project, by J. B. Mackenzie and Son, includes Milton and Georgetown additions with a planned October formal opening.
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New High School
Acton
Olso
Seims
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Milton
Georgetown
Befum
Cizens
Dutch Minister Preaches Sunday at Local Church
The Carsten onvserm church in Acton Y.M.L.C.A. hosts Rev. Van der Wonde from Holland as guest minister while visiting the United States and Canada. The Reform church seeks a pastor and has welcomed preachers from Brampton and other centres.
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Carsten Onvserm
Acton Y.ml
Acton Juvenile Ball Team Eliminated In Semi Final Trio
Acton Juveniles exit after a swing of three games in the playoffs losing 4 2 then 16 2 and 4 2 final. Healey scored in first inning Shilling started third inning Heatley Skilling added runs. Milton posted four runs late for a county wide win. Eight hits and two errors noted in the soggy semi final series.
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Acton
Aix
Healey
Shilling
Agin
Heatley
Skilling
Milton
Actun Trathey
Hug
Spoele
Womel Latetn Cuntainghur
Moreton Coon
Foot Atbe Huret
North Halton H S Board Sets Unified School Insurance
The North Halton District High School Board agreed to adjust insurance for Acton and Georgetown campuses. Frank Cowan Co representatives outlined a new replacement value schedule and multi year terms. Board secretary reported cleaning equipment costs and reading correspondence on student emergency and district applications.
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Atinion
North Halton
Berbard
Frank Cowan Co
de- Malo
Frank Cowan and Co
Aiue Bass
Urban Board Plans Industrial Promotion and Garbage Issue
The North Halton board weighs an industrial promotion exhibit for an International Trade Fair and assigns firefacing tasks among Georgetown Malton and Nelson Township. A demonstration of sanitary landfill methods is proposed for next month while a memorandum on coordinated work and information sharing among the towns is urged. The September 15 meeting will include Mayors and Reeves from the three municipalities to finalize arrangements.
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Industral Promot
Hin
North Halton
Ian Miban
Diing and Publishing Co
Lid
Chman Armstrong
Nort Halton
Cde
Milter Acton Georgety
Pi Ty Roy
D Membe
Anv
Ssagaweyad
Georgetown
Malton
W. L. Ballentine Co
Nelson
Witons and Assomatim
Simmers
Beng
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