County Council Briefs Watchful for Jamboree Site Near Milton
The August county council meeting discussed Relso vation Area near Milton as the provincial Boy Scout jamboree site for next August. The council pledged cooperation, with a committee led by Warden Will and county officials handling planning. A majority of municipalities opposed the initial report. The meeting also covered a county float for an industrial promotion film, a tentative October 26 Warden’s Dinner, health unit mergers with Peel and Halton, and staff appointments. The jail reported an average daily population of 18.7 and 59 admissions for July. Estimated costs for the new Martin House aged home will exceed initial estimates as plans progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Held For Gertrude Sunter In Presbyterian Church
Gertrude B M Sunter, longtime community figure and church organist, died August 8 at Greater Niagara Hospital Niagara Falls after earlier hospital treatment in Guelph. The service, led by ministers from Preston and Waterloo, included Lord's Prayer performance and interment at Everton Cemetery. Survived by son Arnold, two granddaughters, three great grandchildren, and sister Emma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 for Mrs J Neilson of Scotch Block Milton
Mrs J Jonathan Neilson longtime Scotch Block resident died August 8 1967 at Halton Centennial Manor born April 25 1884 in Esquesing Township she was widow of Jonathan Neilson of Peru and organist at Boston Presbyterian Church for 25 years survived by two stepdaughters a niece and three nephews funeral held August 10 at MacNab Funeral Chapel Milton with interment Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 crime reporting and youth crime exposure
An 86 year old letter writer argues to publish offenders’ names in the Free Press to deter youth crime. He condemns theft at the LGA, calls for harsher treatment and changes to laws shielding minors, and recalls a strict upbringing as example. He urges accountability for young thieves and public exposure to prevent future incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LGA
Machinery inspection protects farmers from accidents
Machinery inspection serves as a safety measure to prevent farm accidents by ensuring equipment is in proper working order and compliant with safety standards, reducing risk for workers and operators across agricultural sites.
Dredging Watchers Could Pay Quarter Admission
Arena manager Sonny Town Sley suggests the parks and recreation board could quickly raise funds by charging a quarter admission to all visitors watching the dredging, a move aimed at boosting revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Town- Sley
Parks and Recreation Board
Golden Age Club Plans Centennial Theme Float
Acton Golden Age Club at regular meeting outlines a centennial theme float for the fall fair parade led by Mrs Dougald Kennedy. Sept 7 picnic at Prospect Park with grounds and shelter provided. Members to bring own ranch and beverages, tables, and eating irons. Also notes 9th Annual United Senior Citizens of Ontario convention Aug 29-30 at McMaster University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
United Senior Citizens of Ontario, Inc
McMaster University
Hamilton
Don Reed
R.L. Davidson
Milton Ontario police week shows injuries from seven crashes
During the week of August 18 to 19 Milton detachment members logged 802.25 hours and patrolled 7,307 miles. Seventy three vehicles were checked with 52 traffic warnings issued. Seven personal injury crashes caused 11 injuries, two property damage crashes were investigated, total property damage about 6765 dollars. Causes cited include inattentive driving, loss of control, failing to yield, and speeding. Three Highway Traffic Act charges were laid. Forty general incidents occurred including theft of power tools in Esquesing Township, one suspension-related charge, another for causing a disturbance and property damage, plus a prowler complaint in Esquesing Twp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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