Barn Fire Destroys Van Dam Structure at Acton
Fire at the Ant Ven Dam leased property in BR 2 Acton destroyed the barn burning to the foundation. Firefighters from Acton and Erin battled the blaze, with residents fleeing as straw bales and hay caught fire. Mrs Van Dam and relatives aided by neighbors as the house and clothing were moved to safety. Fire Chief Mick Holmes suspects children at fault. total damage remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Ven Dam
BR. 2
Acton
Actog
Erin
Holland
van Daim
Mick Holmes
Resignation Reported From Ac ton Recreation Chair Jack Bullough
At a special council meeting Tuesday the resignation of Ac ton Recreation Committee chair Jack Bullough was announced. Acting clerk J T Hurst said a replacement recommendation would be discussed at Thursday’s committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bullough
Acton Recreation Committee
J.T. Hurst
Jack McGeadhle
AL Duby
Hydro Commission
Lie Utilities Commission
The
Hydro
Reeve Hinton Meets U S President At White House
Acton Reeve Hinton, representing Halton County and 12 Ontario delegates, attended the National Association of Counties convention in Washington D C. He served as goodwill ambassador, greeted President Lyndon B Johnson, spoke with Lynda Bird Johnson, and presented gifts including a Red Ensign and inscribed pens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Hinton
U.S
Acton
He Hinton
National Association of Counties
Washington, D.C
Halton County
Association of Ontario Counties
White House
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lynda Bird
Washington
Halton
Lynda Bird Johnson
Ontario
Barry Goldwater
Hinton
New York
Acton High School Graduates Ten From Grade 13 Class
Acton High School reports ten grade 13 graduates this year led by Joan Cook who topped the class with 13 subjects. The school expects more grade 13 students next term as enrolment rises, with adult private students also taking exams. Joan Cook earned an $800 York University entrance scholarship and will study science in Arts and Science. Susan Heard aims for Macdonald Hall or Waterloo University while Gary Mosales gains admission to Honorly Applied Physics at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Ted Manson
Joan Cook
Gary Mosales
Susan Heard
Mary Beth Elliott
Norman Smith
Paul Bennett
Martin Lemen
Ben Lindsay
Ed van Hoekelen
John Williams
Clifford Ashley
Acton
York University
Faculty of Arts and Science
Joan
Walter Cook
Peel Sr
Ontario
Charles Heard
Church St
Macdonald Hall
Guelph
Waterloo University
Tn Tus
Che
Aves
Ami Mis
Owen Masules
Queen St
Stetsons for Fair Display Fund Arena Floor
Acton Agricultural Society directors met at the Community Centre on August 12 with 27 members to finalize plans for the September fair. Proceeds from arena display space will donate toward the cement arena floor. Booth space at $3 per foot fronts about 10 to 20 feet by 15 feet deep. Space available to local industry and merchants. requests through Mrs Swackhamer. Various acts and contests feature Miss Acton Fair, bands, a fiddlers’ contest, and prizes for trout, dolls, bicycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Agricultural Society
Mouitaly
C. W. Swachhamer
RB. R. 2
Acton
Acton Free Press
Agricultural Society
Acan
Swackhamer
Duke of Devonshire
C. D.E
CJOY
Guelph
Lorne Scots
Acton Citizens
Avton
Acton Hears Plan to Acquire 72 Acres for Industrial Expansion
The Acton Economic Development Commission recommends acquiring about 72 acres of farmland on Main St N for future industry. Reeve Hinton objects to the cost and impact on debenture debt, while Mayor Duby and Councillor Johnston defend moving forward without a plebiscite. Further council discussion follows as costs and financing are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turaday
Hieeling Council
Acton Ecconomic Development Commission
Main St. N. Foe
Hoh. Hinton
Coin
Oan
Anthony Hufnagel
Acton Industrial Commission
Economic Development Commission
Coun
Coas
John Gay
Aldo Braida
Neil Bowles
Juter
Gotario Municipal Roar
Commission
Lis Duby
Reeve Hinton
Reeve
Eric Johnston
Hinton
George Fryer
Duby
Imagne Council
Wood
Johnston
Second Bridge New Underway
Demolition of the old Brock Street wooden bridge began last Friday and excavation for the new cement bridge is well under way. Earth from the site is dumped at the park to bevel the area for picnic sites. Final pours on the Church Street West cement bridge are in progress by Taverleigh Construction.
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Brock Street
Church St. W
Taverleigh Construction
Playground Program Ends With Space Themed Parade
Attendance has dropped as families vacation and weather cooled but is rising with warm days. Swimming lessons run 14 to 230 each weekday except weekends while staff at the park and M Z Bennett School plan a closing program tomorrow featuring a space theme and group costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lidken
Donna Landsborough
Jo Marie Marchment
M. Z. Bennett
JM Hurst
John McGeachie
Rotary Circus Draws Narrow Crowds in One-Day Stand
The Gray circus staged a one day advance sale that yielded near four hundred dollars in gate receipts with Rotarians taking ten percent as a donation. About 100 workers prepared the show as floodlights burned through the night and tents rose by dawn. Performers included elephants, dog and horse acts, clowns, and contortionists attracting several hundred spectators despite cool weather.
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Robathan
Shu
Jand Gray
Levening Blite
Rotenans
Clut
Acton
Ius
Anna May
Youngsien
Acton MPP Pushes Traffic Lights for Mill Main Intersection
A serious accident at Mill and Main Streets involving a four year old prompts Acton council to seek a study by ALPLP and Transport Department officials. George Kerr and local papers urge pre synchronized signals with pedestrian controls at the busy provincial highway junction, with council support and a letter to Deputy Minister A Cameron MacNab and Minister Wi J Haskett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Main Street
Jamie Widawski
Acton Council
ALPLP
George Kerr
Department of Transport
Kere
A. Cameron MacNab
Acton Free Press
Wi J. Haskett
Mup.p
Jetter
Mr. MacNab
Acton
Mill
Iom
Deparineau
Spain
George A. Kerry
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Kevin Stangland
Bar Casey
Ballinafad
Shelley Wilson
John Thompson
Vicky Willams
Lakeshor
Stetsons
Ollicitly
Vince Mountford
Lorne Scott
Acton Lions
Erin Agricultural Society
Farm New Development Commission
Reese
Hert Ward
Progeand Beg
N. Miro
Cat Counil
Aueve Ala
Gutey Space
Ers
Rotary
Mp.p
Acton, Pree Press
Keir
Besty
Jeanneto Yateman
Susan McGilloway
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