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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 29, 1963

Page

6

Gimmicks Mark Halton Campaigns Across three Ridings

Halton candidates push eye catching tactics to win votes as Liberal Owen Mullin leaves Ford to campaign full time with a bus plastered in Liberal ads. PC rival George Kerr has his wife run his law practice while he speaks from a soap box. NDP candidate William Gillies uses a mobile trailer office visiting shopping centres and Milton meetings. Returning officer Manny Kerr oversees 282 enumeration staff in Oakville. Robarts and Davis plan visits to Oakville Burlington Milton with Kerr and Polish Association event Sept 7 in Burlington. Wintermeyer and Mullin renew campaigns in Oakville and Burlington.

Owen Mullin Burlington Ford Motor Company Wille George Kerr Alw William Gillies Oakville New Democratic Party Milton Roberts John Robarts Kerr William G. Davis Peel Robarts Halton Coronation Park John Yaremko Polish Association of Hatton Mullin

Mohawk Raceway Harness Racing Advances Through Tech

Mohawk Raceway near Campbellville showcases an integrated communications system rivaling big organizations. The multi million dollar track draws crowds over 6 000 and handles 20 000 in three hours for wagering while using telephone and intercom networks to relay odds results and coordinate operations. Staff employ headsets and portables to manage bets, security, and reporting, marking a shift from prewar fairground racing to high tech modern harness racing.

Bell Service Canada Aminshroo Molhavek Raceway Jockey Chats Dictrited Campbellville Tacdouo Tt Catecat Atandees

Acton Band Fourth Delhi Wins First

Acton Band Fourth Delhi wins first place at the contest with Delhi taking third. Other bands from Georgetoy Iy thant Beamsville and Foster earn spots as competition reaches its peak.

Acton Delhi Hearth CNE Tate Seyond Phe Georgetoy Iy Thant Beamensille Tithe Fost

Halton Roads Praised by Kerr in Burlington

Progressive Conservative candidate George Kerr told Burlington residents that Halton County has first class highways to key destinations. He defended the government’s plans and praised the new Department of Youth to guide youths toward education and skilled work for Ontario’s workforce.

George Kerr Halton County Richmond Street Burlington Queen's Park John—Roharis Ontario Halton Kerr Department of Youth William Davis

Back to School Report from Bennett Public School

Repairs have been completed at Bennett Public School with clean walls floors and desks. Principal Elmer Smith and staff anticipate the arrival of 410 pupils as teachers and staff for grades 8 through kindergarten are listed by name and assignment.

Bennett Publi Elmer Smith Statu Elmer South Nnt Arlene Bruce Principa Walter Durbar Breasts al Capper Ned Edwards Donna Kingsbury Glenda Benton Porn Small Ellzabeth Burrell Nefle Steurbergen Ras Alget Gavte Hanna Glenn Banks Tunis

Flu Shots Time Urged for Family Health

Health officials urge families to talk with their doctors about flu vaccines now. The advice comes as the season approaches and early vaccination helps prevent illness and protect vulnerable members.

Amily Ptnard Agunest Farly

Outdoor meeting outlines park centre plans and repairs

The Recreation Commission met outdoors to review reports from committees at the community centre. They discussed padlocking the sprinkler system, installing arena louvers by September 18, and testing a circulating fan to improve air. The group planned a fall booth rental and summer-to-fall budgeting, while noting resignations and staffing plans with Jim Casburn and the high school board.

Recreation Commission Park Pines John Gay Canadian Underwriters Association Joe Hurst C.U.A Jim Casburn Doug Widdis Guelph Len. Lovell H. Otterbein Les

Ontario Accident Fund Tops 4.2 Million Payouts

Transport Minister James Auld reports the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund paid over 4.2 million to Ontario residents in its first year ending June 30. It processed 2,417 claims for uninsured driver, hit and run, and stolen vehicle damages. The fund is self sustaining and funded by a $20 annual uninsured driver fee. Police checks and fines for lack of insurance were enforced.

Toronto Ontario Transport James Auld Auld

Grandmother avoided labor-saving devices, yet avoided employment

The remark contrasts grandmother’s lack of labor-saving gadgets with her not needing to work to fund them, implying more traditional labor or costs were involved in the past.

Halton Council Briefs Review Budget and Staffing Shifts

Halton Council discussed a five year capital plan with preliminary finance figures but took no action. The Health Unit plans to switch to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, and departments will review the change. A meeting with Lincoln County assessed county wide assessment methods was summarized for council. The Conservation Committee was kept active as grants shift to Conservation Authorities, and a report on lands and forests management was requested. Renovations worth 9 985 were approved for jail courthouse registry office Hugh Street house as staff move within the Court House Block in Milton.

Nussagaweya William Coulter Georgetown William Department of Travel and Publicity Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System County and Manor Board Eeweerveneae Planning Committee Assessments Department L. Wilton Lincoln County Council Halton Conservation Committee Department of Lands and Forests Halton Hugh St. House Children's Aid Society, Jull Court House Milton

Four New Teachers Join Nassagaweya Schools

Four new teachers join Nassagaweya Township Area schools at Brookville and Campbellville for the fall term. New Brookville staff include Wa Miw Marv Pos and Miss Judith Wessen-F, with Inv Gladys Hanning new to the area. Forrowbridge returns as Brookville principal, Leon Dutfield as assistant principal, and other returning teachers include Mrs. Lee Wood, Miss Wilma Harris, James Zehr, and Miss Linds Carg o. Campbellville repeats as principal James Watson with Mrs. James Zehr as relief teacher. Campbellville becomes a junior school, with grade seven and eight students from the township attending Brinkville this year.

Nassagaweya Township Brookville Camipresumes Wa Miw Min’ Bitterallix Judith Wessen- F Inv Gladys Hanning Ase Seamaerelia Forrowbridge Leon Dutfield Lee Wood Barrett Wilma Harris James Zehr Linds Cargo Campbelliville Campbellville James Watson Shirley Mason Ramona Storey Margaret Mitchell Brinkvitte

Fence Encloses Ajax Engineers Property on Queen Street East

A new chain link fence now surrounds the Ajax Engineers site on Queen Street East, enclosing the property for security and boundary enhancement.

Ajax Engineers Queen Street

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