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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
1
LORNE SCOTS Brats Band entertained visitors at Acton Park on Sunday amid cool weather. Crowds watched two ball games as gear and park facilities drew families to picnics and the wading pool, while Acton Arena prep work for refrigeration drew activity.
Halton MP Sandy Best reports tenders for a new Federal Post Office in Acton will be advertised by month end. Demolition at the former Storey Grove building on Bower Avenue may be part of the tender. The building will be part of the winter works program with site access from the rear parking lot.
Burlington and Oakville Trafalgar merge to boost rural power while Milton Acton Georgetown Nas sagalley Esquestry oppose. The plan would raise county councillors and votes, seeking private bill approval and setting January 1 1942 as effective date.
A special building committee reviewed bids from 83,990 to 66,400 for the project. An updated report showed an anticipated cost of 40,000 to complete the new building. Nine votes supported a transfer of funds, while eight opposed, with a recorded three to two split on related motions.
President Nino Braida announced distribution of fall fair prize books at Dilla Stationery Acton Home Furnishings Symon Hardware Gordon's Hardware Acton Farm Supply Lindsay's Flour MI and Acton Creamery. Books outline event schedule and water prizes for class winners.
The town council approved a switch to once a week garbage collection starting October 1 to cut labor costs. Mayor John H. Gay cited high expenses and a Monday peak. a dump gate will stay open during work hours to help residents dispose of excess waste. The decision includes a bylaw to regulate the waterworks and other town matters.
Two students James Ironsides and Randy Lidkes launched a 100 foot homemade schooner named Half-a-Loaf on August 6 and sailed 80 miles up Bench River to North Bay. They faced rapids with multiple portages including hauling the boat up a 40 foot embankment and a hull dent repair after a storm and five foot waves.
Two public schools welcome three new teachers for fall term. Robert Little School adds Miss Helen Landsborough and Mrs. Marie Andrews while M. Z. Bennett School hires Miss Audrey Allison. The staff lists include multiple grade assignments and the return of Music Supervisor Glenn Banks and public health nurse Miss Marit Capponi.
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