Dredging Debate Over Lake Silt Removal Sparks Town Meeting
A town meeting chaired by Mayor Les Duby discussed silt removal from the lake, with Beardmore and Co. and Authority officials noting prior knowledge limits and land ownership concerns. Reeve Hinton and Councillor Williams pressed for clarity on information, jurisdiction, and water sales, while Parker and Braida explained historical land and dam details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore ‘and Co
Reeve Hinton
Fincs
Beardmore and Co
Braida
Parker
Authority
Roy McMillan
Acton
Bob Williams
Hinton
Hne. C.U.C.A
McMillan
Duby
Beard=more and Co
Beardmiore and Co
Black Creek
W.R.C
Beardmore Company
Les Duby
Mr. Braida
George Bentley
Stanley White
Credit Valley
Oakes
Drinkwalter, Masales
McKenzie
Tyler
Williams
Nassagawega Council Hears Commercial Rezoning Request
Brian Cargill sought rezoning of part of his father’s Guelph Line property from agriculture to commercial to enable a dealership and service site. Reeve Coulter noted the need for an OMB hearing and frontage requirements, with council to decide later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagawega Council
Brian Cargill
R.R. 1
Campbellville
Guelph
Cargill
Ine
William Coulter
Tractor passenger death prompts safety warning
A thirteen year old farm boy riding a tractor was killed when the machine toppled over. The operator was thrown clear. The incident highlights how common extra riders are on single seat tractors and the danger of carrying passengers on workhorse machines.
County Engineer reports Halton roads work 1966 1967
E J Corbett’s thirty seventh report to Halton County Council summarizes road maintenance and construction through 1966 and early 1967. Winter costs rose, gravel and weed control progressed, asphalt emulsion coatings expanded, repainting, and patching costs were projected to rise. bridges at Glen Williams Stewarttown and others advanced. A five year capital plan is urged with increased staff and use of consultants during peaks as road wear intensifies and funding needs grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County Council
E. J. Corbett
Glen Williams
Stewarttown
CNR
Mountainview Rd
Georgetown
Ashgrove
Trafalgar Road
Nassagaweya Council Briefs For Oakville planning area and bylaw updates
Nassagaweya Council authorized informing the Ontario Municipal Board of the official plan for the Oakville planning area. It granted bus parking on a municipal lot beside the Brookville ball diamond on weekdays. The council thanked Katharine McPheoran and Mr and Mrs J Wheelihan for an Helton Country Club evening. It approved Archie Service to build on land bought from the Halton Region Conservation Authority. The Committee of Adjustment refused Girodana Buna for lack of frontage and denied other lot splits. Stop signs were approved at several intersections. Trailers may be licensed to curb living in non campsite trailers or exceeding four months per year. County assessor to discuss proposed assessment system at next meeting. Road committee to meet Puslinch Council on October 2. Considered ending publication of the township yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Council
J. C. McIntyre
Ontario Municipal Board of Council
Oakville
George Inglis
Ball Diamond
Brookville
Katharine McPhedran
J. Wheelihan
Helton Country Club
Archie Service
Halton Region Conservation Authority
Committee of Adjustment
Girodana Buna
Robert E. Hearn
Acton OPP reports quiet week and patrols increase
A sharp decline in complaints from August 20 to 26, 1947 allowed Acton OPP to expand traffic patrols and operate radar timers. They logged 586 miles over 224 hours, issuing nine citations and 25 warnings. A Mill Street personal injury saw a child with a broken foot after darting from between cars. one car involved could not avoid the collision. One theft and six miscellaneous incidents were handled, including a liquor seizure and two youths charged with underage drinking. In Milton Magistrate’s Court on August 21, five convictions were recorded, two charges withdrawn, four remanded, and a warrant issued for a liquor charge non-appearance. fines totalled $97. Labour Day weekend looms, with warnings to consider the holiday’s value beyond mischief.
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Mill St
Milton
Acton News Featured in BP Magazine Move Ceremony
BP News highlights Acton items across two pages. A solemn moment at Acton shows Ray Arbic and K Pepper planting a Linden tree to mark the sales staff move to Rexdale, with Flo Fryer S Newton and S Crust. The main piece covers a training course for BP Acton supervisors and foremen on plastics tech.
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BP News
Acton
Rexdale
Ray Arbic
K. Pepper
Arbic
Mr. Pepper
Flo Fryer
S. Newton
S. Crust
Foreman
Plastics
World Guernsey Conference Visits MacPherson Farm
World Guernsey breeders from England the U S A Guernsey Islands and Africa attend an eight day meeting in Canada hosted by the Canadian Guernsey Breeder’s Association at Mrs H D MacPherson farm north of Hornby The aim is to unify breeding philosophy and standardize the species with Canadian cattle blending into a global Guernsey breed.
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World Guernsey
MacPherson Farm
Guernsey
Canada
Guernsey Breeder’s Association
Guelph
H. D. MacPherson
Seventh Line
Hornby
England
The
U.S.A
Guernsey Islands
South Africa
Roots Family Centennial Reunion Honors Erin Township Pioneers
About 75 Root descendants gathered August 12 at the Century Farm, Hillsburgh, to reminisce and view heirlooms. The gathering highlighted Captain John Root’s sword, the family Bible, and a century of roots tracing back to David Ruth who settled in Buck County in 1764 and the Overholt line in Niagara Peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Township
Harry Burt
Hillsburgh
John Root
Elizabeth Stauffer
David Root
George Root
Laurie Todd
Steven
Vancouver
British Columbia
George C. Burt
Harry
Ariel Dyer
Fergus
Morgan Graham
Nancy, Root
Matthew" Smith
Frank Root
Con
Graham
Root
Coningsby Cemetery
Nancy Root
Matthew Smith
David
Bedminster
Germany
United States
Buckes County
Pennsylvania
David Ruth
Henry
Clinton Township
Beamsville
Mary Overholt
Overholt
Niagara Peninsula
John
Wellington County
Robert Root
Haines
Guelph dinner honors supervision group leader and ICS diploma recipients
Harold Schnell hosted a presentation dinner in Guelph with the group leader of supervision sessions as guest. Acton plant awarded ICS diplomas in modern supervision to numerous individuals including F. Boettcher and L. Broosta among others. The report also notes the transfer of Micro Plastics sales office from Acton to Rexdale.
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Logy
Harold Schnell
Guelph
Acton
F. Boettcher
L. Broostad
K. Conroy
E. Felker
C. Fraser
G. Gidman
R. Ho
G. Jackson
P. Jenkins
H.N. Hurtley
M. McMillen
J. Murdoch
J. Rolfe
D. Sellers
W. Speirs
G. Whitmore
H. Priest
D.gaines
P. Palmer
Micro Plastics Sales
Rexdale
Average person to 70 eats millions in food
A university scientist estimates the lifetime intake of an average person reaching age 70. The figure includes about 6 tons of meat fish and poultry 7 tons of grain 4 1/2 tons of potatoes 4 tons of sugar and 16 8 tons of vegetables fruits and berries.
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Mr. Parker
Essuesing
Ontario
U.S
Miller’s Mountain
Burlington Guelph
Rock Knoll
Nassagawega
Waterdown Road
Mt. Nemo
Hornby East
Corbett
Nassagaweya Council Briefs
David Howard
Department of Highways
Puslinch Council
Acton O.P.P
Em Va
BP Magazine
Acton News
Collect
A. L. Riemer Equipment Company
Mill S& W
Acton Eze-Wash
Denny's Insurance
C.G.B.A
B.B. Hodgins
Pioneer Cemetery
S. Holden
Optometrist
Cork St. East Guelph
Butler
Brackview
Parkwood Farm and Industries
Parkway Lumber Ltd
Kitchener
Stanchion
Henne A
Safeco. Insurance
Denny's Insurance Agency
Harold
MIK
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