County Council Briefs August Meeting Highlights Jamboree Site Chosen
County council met last week and learned Relso vation Area near Milton was selected as the site for next year’s provincial Boy Scout jamboree in August. The council pledged cooperation, with a committee led by Warden Will educations and county officials guiding the effort. Other items included plans for an industrial promotion film premiere, a tentative October 26 date for the Warden’s Dinner, and talks on consolidating health services with Peel and Halton counties. The Manor Board reported siting for granite memorials at the new home for the aged, and the jail noted an average daily population of 18.7 with 59 admissions in July. The assessment committee toured Water loo and Peel Counties seeking a Halton system.
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Milton
Chamber of Commerce
Colin Bennett
Stephen Lewis
Streetsville
Manor Board
Martin House
Pettit House
Peel
Halton County
Council
Board of Health
Shaunessy
Grace Smake
Burlington
Oakville
Highway 5
Waterloo
Halton
Funeral service for Gertrude Sunter noted in church
Gertrude B M Sunter, longtime community member and organist, died August 8 at Greater Niagara Hospital Niagara Falls after a prior illness. She lived with her son Arnold in Niagara Falls. funeral held at local Presbyterian Church with Rev A Wair and Rev T Maxwell officiating. interment at Everton Cemetery. Survived by son Arnold, two granddaughters, three great grandchildren, sister Emma, and other relatives. Pallbearers were Gordon Aitken Ward Bruce, Barry Clarke, Norman McKenzie, David Stewart, and David Robertson. floral tributes from Byron Bruce, Dan Hindley, Ralph Sinclair, and Ed Stewart. Predeceased by two stepsons Errett and Harold and sister Mrs T Aitken. Was active with Knox Presbyterian Church and local Women’s Institute.
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Gertrude BM. Sunter
Greater Niagara Hospital
Niagara Falls
A. Wair
Preston
T. Maxwell
Waterloo
D. Herbison
Byron. Bruce
Gordon Aitken
Everton Cemetery
Gordon Aitken Ward Bruce
Barry Clarke
Norman McKenzie
David Stewart
David Robertson
Flore
Byron Bruce
Dan Hindley
Ralph Sinclair
Ed Stewart
Errett
Haold
T. Aitken
Mary
Arnold
Emma
Hillstargh
Obituary Mrs J Neilson buried at Milton
Mrs J Neilson late Scotch Block resident passed away at Halton Centennial Manor on August 8 1967 Born April 25 1884 in Esquesing Township She married Jonathan Neilson in June 1938 A homemaker reader and church organist she endured a stroke in 1960 and later lived in Campbellville with her step daughter Funeral service held August 10 at MacNab Funeral Chapel Milton interment Evergreen Cemetery Milton Pallbearers included Alois Reichert Gordon McGibbon Gordon Rodney Dan Allan Gordon McCready Ernest Wilson and others
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Jonathan Neilson
Scotch Block
Halton Centennial Manor
Esquesing Township
Mary Ellen
Mollie
Abraham
Mary Stark
Peru
Campbellville
Wilfred Greenlees
Charlotte
Neilson
Boston Presbyterian Church
Meldrum Stark
Frank Stark
Milton
MacNab Funeral Chapel
S. E. Smith
Evergreen Cemetery
Names in Print Policy Sparks Local Debate
An 86-year-old writer argues for publishing names of young criminals in the Free Press to deter crime and protect others. He asserts thefts occur daily at the LGA and claims the law shields youths from accountability, urging stricter treatment and public naming of offenders.
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LGA
Machinery inspection protects against farm accidents
Inspecting equipment safeguards farmers by catching mechanical faults before use. Regular checks help prevent injuries and equipment failures, supporting safer rural work practices and reducing emergency incidents on farms.
Arena manager touts quarter admission for dredging crowds
Sonny Town Sley says the parks and recreation board could instantly raise money by charging a quarter for all visitors to view the dredging operation.
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Sonny Town- Sley
Parks and Recreation Board
Golden Age Club plans centennial theme float
Acton Golden Age Club meets to plan a centennial theme float for the fall fair parade led by Mrs Dougald Kennedy. A Sept 7 picnic at Prospect Park includes grounds, shelter, and participants to bring own meals.
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Acton
United Senior Citizens of Ontario, Inc
McMaster University
Hamilton
Don Reed
R.L. Davidson
Accidents Hit Milton Detachment Week of August 18 19
During the week of August 18 to 19 Milton Ontario Provincial Police recorded seven personal injury accidents injuring 11 people and two property damage incidents. Total property damage was about 6765 dollars. Causes included inattentive driving loss of control failure to yield and speeding. Three Highway Traffic Act charges were laid. There were 40 general incidents including theft of power tools in Esquesing Township and complaints of prowlers.
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Milton Detachment
Ontario
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County Council Briefs
Gertrude Sunter
J. Neilson
Alois Reichert
Gordon McGibbon
Gordon Rodney
Dan Allan
Gordon McCready
Ernest Wilson
Vacation Bible School
Robin Hutt
Georgetown
Hydro’s
Hydro Electric
Commission
Alice ST
Toronto
Golden Age Club
Charle Cutts
Mrs. Cutts
Albert Shultis
Mason
Bob O'Hara
A. Shulis
John Ford
Wm. Allen
John Lambert
Creasey
Evans
George Fryer
Thes
Pri. & Sa
Clint Eastwood
Sun
Coloi
Tony-Curtis
Virna-Lisi
Coloi Don Knotis
Treasure OF the
Acton Free Press
Lovell Bros
CIAG
Co-operators Insurance Association
Guelph
Co-operators Life Insurance Association
Ontario Insurance Co-Operative
Co-operators Insurance Associations of
Kenneth W. Weatherbey
Ottawa
The
Ontario Credit Union League
Autrey S. Daiguish
Association
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
United Co-operatives of Ontario
Chastes G. Munro
Longman
Apten
Agugeen
United Co-operatives
Eod Coma
Ontario Credit Union
Charles W. Hutimas
Marrow
Wr. Huffman
Donald R. Bell
Wiedsa
Ontare Credit Union League
Fonten
Cryderman
Thamesy
Robert $. McKerches
Doble
Unites Co-operatives
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