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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 20, 1964

Page

18

Underground Wiring Plan Sparks Debate at Commission

At a council meeting the commission discussed moving from wooden to steel light standards for a Queen Street approach, with cost estimates around 170 dollars per new pole and 105 dollars for ordinary standards. Ontario Hydro proposed paying the difference. final figures to be written.

Hydro Queen Street Ray Arcie Shouh Sbaut Ie Ete Se Tolle Cosis Hydro Mason Cosn Ontario Hydro Acton Commission Acton Hydro

Vacation Time Blessing at Local Churches

Sunday calendar lists Acton Baptist Church and Church of St Alban services for August 23 1964 and 1984. It notes guest speaker Ivan Muller from Guelph at Acton and a Park church outdoor service with Gospel Bells Trio in Prospect Park. Evening services suspended in August.

Ivan Muller Guelph Family Bible School Trinity United Church Dwight J. Engel

Obituary for John W. Dang Kentner Hockey Figure of Acton

John Wesley Dang Kentner died suddenly August 1 at his home in Acton. He married Jose and on his 41st wedding anniversary the service was led by Rev. McMulkin. Interment was at Fairview cemetery. Kentner, born October 7 1902 in Milton, had a colorful hockey career across Ontario from Milton to Kitchener Stratford and Acton, later coaching and playing until age 48. He was a noted athlete who set a local track record and played for teams including Montreal Canadiens organized lineages, Windsor, Port Dover, Quebec Aces, and the Acton Tanners, leaving a lasting mark on Ontario hockey. He is survived by wife Jose, daughter Evelyan, siblings and five grandchildren.

Acton John Wesley Dang’ Kentner Church St Rumley- Shoemaker McMulkin Georgetown Fairview Cemetery Did Brush Gordon Farlow Milton Ilia Eno Maro Ralph McCann Guelph Jim Mctennan John Gay Dude Lindsay Harsey Walters Mike McCustoll Les Hotchen Pied Dunne Rae West Jose Evelyan Mos Ken Marshall Fred Clarence Mes Bertha Connell Burlington Lillian Feeant Toronto Don Vherington Alice Joseph Ellen Kentner Milton Colon Kitchener Port Dover Windsor Montreal Canadiens Tormed Jak Kentner Wath Ceol Mart Montreal Canathens Thes Quebec Aces Steathord St Paul Ming Oo Stedtfort Kitchener Millionaires Stratford Teddy Oskes Ino Creun Galt Brantford Toronto Falcons Teaguc Neel Roscoe Teas Jack Kentner Acton Tanners Hawkes Baths

Halton Council Briefs Meets in Milton on Highway Delays and Parks

At the Halton council meeting in Milton on Tuesday, officials heard that the county road Palermo to Bronte may become a provincial highway, traffic studies in Burlington and Oakville were discussed, and a county road 8 Bell School Line intersection issue from an accident was reviewed. Landscape work on the Elsley property in Campbellville was approved at an estimated 168048 with 24840 for screening not included. advertising for homes for special home care was authorized. attendance at the Ontario Association of Homes for the Aged convention in Picton was approved for Reeve Coulter and Deputy Rees FL Rogers. an agreement with Milton for use of Victoria Park near the county buildings was approved for parking behind the jail.

Halton Councito Mitton Palermo Bronte Burlington Oakville Bell School Line B. N. Essery Campbellville Elsley Campbell Reeve Coulter Rees FL Rogers Ontario Municipal Association Milton Victoria Park

We’re Winning War on Weeds in Milton

Milton town weed status labeled generally good as inspector Wilh Penson praised by Halton W E McArthur after a July 29 inspection. McArthur reported residents clean up properties or face tax bill charges. a future roadside and park spraying plan is suggested. Kingsleigh Court arena noted for Chickory and similar weeds needing control.

Milton Wilh Penson Halton W. FE. McArthur Lowvile Milton Council McArthur Emi Kingsleigh Court Play Arena

Mother and Son Die Within Four Days in Ontario Farm Family

Archibald Alexander Sinclair of KAR Acton aged 60 died at home after a brief illness on Thursday August 13, the day of his mother's funeral. Mrs Sinclair died Monday. Survived by wife, daughter Marion Jack Hunter Guelph, sons Ralph Keith Bert Kenneth at home, brothers Arnold Guelph Kerwood, two grandchildren. Born October 16, 1903 at Ospringe, farm lifelong. Married at Guelph in 191? member Red Chevron Club and Knox Presbyterian. Ospringe funeral held Rumley Shoemaker August 16 conducted by Rev To RB Marcell Bain then cemetery Ever ton. Pallbearers listed, flower bearers named.

Archibald Alexander Sinclair Kar Acton Archie Mima Kerr) Sinclair Ospringe Sinclair Guelph Red Chevron Club Knox Presbyterian Church Rumley Shoemaker

Last Circus Here Youngsters Help Lead Animals

Don Ryder recalls a late 19th century era circus visit described by Advance publicity. He recounts leading ponies and mules down Church Street to the park, facing a stubborn mule and guiding elephants in the crowd memory of a bygone one day stand. He notes residents in their forties still remember Fairy Lake and the big top era.

Don Ryder Sells and Gray Circus Acton Free Press ON Ro Church Street Swambi Lake Amin Fairy Lake Enaine Three Tin Pot Penn

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