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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 29, 1963

Page

18

Gimmicks Stir Halton Campaign As Election Nears

Halton candidates deploy tricks to win votes as John Mulllin Liberal, George Kerr Tory, and William Gillies NDP campaign in Burlington Oakville Milton. Kerr campaigns full time with wife handling law practice. Mulllin takes leave from Ford. Gillies uses a house trailer as mobile office. Robarts and Davis plan regional visits with Kerr and Polish Association event slated in Burlington.

Halton George Kerr Burlington William Gillies Oakville New Democratic Party Milton

Mohawk Raceway Sets Pace With Advanced Communications

Mohawk Raceway near Campbellville introduces a high tech parimutuel system with two way telephone intercoms and portable units linking managers, cashiers, and drivers. The facility boasts multimillion dollar facilities, large crowds, and extensive telecommunication networks to speed betting and reporting.

Acton Band Fourth Delhi Wins First

Acton Band Fourth Delhi captured first place at a local festival held at the CNE arena. Delhi earned third in a separate division while others from the area competed for top honors. The event featured several bands and drew spectators from nearby towns.

Acton Delhi

Halton Roads Highlighted by Kerr at Burlington Meeting

Pro gressive Conservative candidate George Kerr told Burlington residents that Halton County needs first class highways to reach destinations. He noted John Robarts government will likely win on September 28 and praised Ontario’s new Department of Youth for guiding youths toward education and workforce skills.

Robarts John Robarts Oakville Burlington Milton Kerr William G. Davis Peel Halton Coronation Park John Yaremko Polish Association of Hatton Mullin Burlington Aureus George Kerr Halton County Richmond Street Queen's Park John—Robarts Ontario Ker Department of Youth William Davis Particulich Amitom Ton

Back to School At Bennett Public School

Bennett public school shows improvements with repairs to walls floors and desks as Principal Elmer Smith welcomes students for the new year. Faculty list includes Elmer Southvat Mrs Arlene Bruce grade 8, Walter Pardows grade 7, Al Brecks grades 5 and 6, Al Capro grade 8, Nelly Edwards grade 4, Donna Kangsburhs grade 4 and 5, Glenda Benton grades 2 and 3, Pero Small, Elizabeth Burrell grade 1, Nephew Stembergen, Ray Alyet, and first grade teacher Van Ainsarten.

Bennett Public Elmer Smith Slut Owit Elmer South Arlene Bruce Princ Walter Pardows al Breacs al Capro Nelly Edwards Donna Kangsburs Mas Glenda Benton Pero Small Elbebeth Burrell Nef Tw Stembergen Mis Ray Alyet van Ainsergarten Gants Hanna Glenna Banks

Flu shot season urged for families and carers

Amid uncertain wording a local advisory urges families to prepare for upcoming flu vaccination season. Health officials emphasize early planning with clinics and pharmacies offering appointments as monthly forecasts hint at increased flu activity later in the year.

Outdoor meeting outlines park center plans and repairs

The Recreation Commission held an outdoor meeting chaired by John Gay. Reports from committees were heard as plans emerged for padlocking the sprinkler system, installing arena louvres by September 15, and a circulating fan experiment to improve air flow. A new scheme to boost recreation directors was discussed, along with funding for grants.

Recreation Commission Park Pines John Gay Canadian Underwriters Association Joe Hurst War C.U.A Jim Casburn Fuurures

Ontario Accident Claims Fund pays record 4.2 million

Transport Minister James Auld reported the first year of operation of the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund ended June 30. It paid 2 4 7 claims for damages from traffic accidents, mostly to innocent parties in uninsured, hit and run, or stolen vehicle cases. The fund is self sustaining with an annual uninsured driver fee of 20 dollars and those at fault must repay settlements. Violations carry a 30 dollar fine and nearly 2000 convictions occurred in the six months to June 30.

Toronto Ontario Transport James Auld Auld

Grandmother and labor-saving devices in past life

The author reflects that grandmothers did not need to rely on modern labor-saving devices or work outside the home to afford them, contrasting past simplicity with present convenience.

Halton Council Briefs Report Regional Tourism Plan and Budget

The Halton council asked for automatic court reporting info and sent two deputies to a Department of Travel and Publicity meeting to plan a regional tourism council. It reviewed a five year capital budget plan with no definite action and discussed pension plan changes for Health Unit staff. The planning and assessment teams updated council on county wide assessment methods. The conservation committee was kept in place as authorities may assume grant duties. The agricultural committee criticized Lands and Forests reforestation management and requested a report. Renovations costing 9 985 were approved for jail courthouse registry and Hugh Street house to accommodate staff moves within the Court House Block in Milton.

Nusungaweya William Coulter Georgetown William Department of Travel and Publicity Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement County and Manor Board Peewee L. Wilton Lincoln County Halton Department of Lands and Forests Hugh St. House Children's Aid Society, Jull Court House Milton

Four New Teachers in Nassagaweya Township Schools

Four new teachers join Nassagaweya Township Area schools at Brookville and Campbellville for the fall term. New Brookville staff include Marv Pos Mine Bitter Ally and Judith Wexsen, with Isa Gladve Hanning at Coroneltte. F Trowbridge is Brookville principal. Leon Dutfield assistant. Returning teachers include Mrs Lee Wood Miss Wilma Harris James Zehr and Miss Linda Curne. Campbellville adds principal James Watson and Mrs James Zehr with Ramona Storey at Brookville and Margaret Mitchell at Campbellville as principals' staff. Campbellville becomes a junior school this year with grade seven and eight students from the township attending.

Nassagaweya Township Brookville Wa Mi Marv Pos Mine Bitterally Mise Judith Wexseni Isa Gladve Hanning Hg Coroneltte F. Trowbridge Leon Dutfield Lee Wood Barrett Wilma Harris James Zehr Linda Curne Campballville Campbellville James Watson Shirley Mason Ramona Storey Margaret Mitchell Campbell Vike School Biiatvitte

Fence Encloses Ajax Engineers Property on Queen Survet

A new chain link fence has been erected around the Ajax Engineers property on Queen Survet. The enclosure defines the boundary and secures access to the site under the jurisdiction of local authorities.

Ajax Engineers

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