Campbellville track plan and Nassagaweya liquor vote outlined
Details of a $3 500 000 harness track proposed for Campbellville were outlined along with the Nassagaweya Township liquor outlets vote, scheduled for September 23. Promoters expect a half mile track on 400 acres, with construction to start in 1962 and a potential liquor licence to aid profitability, while both Yes and No committees mobilize supporters.
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Campbellville
Nassagaweya
New Halton Country Club
Sixth Line
Hans Bernhard
Guelphs Line
Nassagawega
Acton Fire Chief J Newton Honored After Six Year Reign
Acton firefighters honored Fire Chief Jack Newton with a dinner recognizing ten years of service and six years as chief. He will move to Toronto to become chief engineer with Toronto Star, leaving Acton after a long career beginning in Stamford Township.
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Acton
Jack Newton
Re, Hall
Newton
Toronto
Othe Toronto Star
Stamford
Fire Department
IOS
Lundy's Lane Fire Department
Stanford Township
Oat Beardmore and Company
Hydro Light Bulb Sale Discontinued by Commission
The Hydro Electric Commission halted sales of light bulbs due to weak demand at their August meeting. Secretary Audrey Urquhart asked for permission to add a sales tax button on the calculator, approved to take effect September 1. The superintendent reported line rebuilding progress and shop painting, with several items in need of attention and planning for a winter schedule. Accounts paid totaled 16,694.23 for Ontario Hospital, J. K. Johnstone Meters, Bell Telephone, and other suppliers and services.
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Hydro Electric Commission
Audrey Urquhart
Irmissions
Hydro
Doug Mason
Commission
Mason
Ontario Hospital
J. K. Johnstone
H.E.R.C
Bell Telephone
Canada
Henderson Business Ser
Dills
Federal Wire & Cab
Town of Acton
Can. Tire Corp
Thompson Motors
Prouse Motors
J. McCallum Ser
Win. Knell & Co. Reliange Electric
Moloney Electric Co
Bill Toth Shell
Toth Motors
J. R. Kearney
Kilis & Howard
Kansas Powerlite Devices Ltd
Knight Industries Westinghouse Co
W. Cunningham & Mill
Confederation Life Ou
van Gils Const
Rent Poivreaddn
Ceccessssssts
Renstoneaceree
Delays in Acton Community Centre Tender Revisions
Acton council and officials pause decision on revised bids for the Community Centre addition. Four contractors submitted lower prices but still deemed prohibitive, prompting further canvassing to raise funds. Progress deemed insufficient for this season. a 20 week completion window noted for J B Mackenzie and Son bid.
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Acton Arena
Acton” Council
Ing Too High Fund
J. R. Mackenzie and Son
J. B. Mackenzie
Soin
E J Moore of Acton Veteran Editor Dies in Washington
E J Moore born Acton 1881 died in Washington DC after a brief illness. He worked in Toronto publishing, managed advertising at Methodist Book Room, moved to the United States in 1933, lived in Philadelphia and Washington for 18 years, and kept ties to Acton. Graveside rites in Acton Cemetery September 1 conducted by Rev Dwight Engel.
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E. J. Moore
Washington, D.C
Acton
Fof Harriett
HL. PL Moore
Georgetown
Albert College
Belleville
Sind
Victoria College
Toronto
Methodist Book Room
Church Union
United States
Philadel Aurora
Ncy
Watshington
D.C
E. J
Neary
Free Press
Dorothy Fulcher
Washington
Acton Cemetery
Dwight Engel
Free Night School Course To Lucky Fair Draw Winner
A lucky draw winner at the Acton Fall Fair will choose any night school course. Five new courses join this year including power mower and boat motor repairs, armchair travelogue, choral singing, leadership and public speaking, and mosaics. Enrolment forms and instructor lists are expected next week.
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Acton
Acton Fair Lacks Displays Tent Shortage Forces Canceled Exhibit
Acton Fair will omit an Industrial Display this year due to tent shortages as the arena undergoes renovations for an artificial ice plant and community centre. Five cattle trophies will be awarded including a Grand Champion trophy by Heseboind and FE Braida and Son. Bank of Montreal Acton Branch will sponsor a dairy calf prize for youths, with additional trophies from Jim Ledger and R A McNair for other dairy calf winners.
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Acton
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Fair Board
Nino Braida
Fair “Bard
R.A. McNair
Thistle Jone Farm
Heseboind
Braida and Son
Bank of Montreal
Jim Ledger
R. A. McNair
General Foods Kitchen
Acton Free Press
Ledger
Lg.a
Acton Braane Bank of Nova Scotia
Acton Man Honored 1 000 000th Visitor At Toronto Exposition
George Gidman co owner of a Norval plastic business was named the millionth visitor at the Toronto Exhibition on Thursday and received 75.34 in prize money. He also received several challenge trophies from local sponsors for beef livestock and calf club achievements. Midway rides will arrive before the fair with 10 kiddie rides and other amusements. The fair is expected to be the largest yet with preparations underway and good weather hoped for.
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Canada
Ontario Jockey Club
Ontario Racing Commission
Bernhard
George Gidman
Toronto
Ber
Gidman
Norval
Acton Fair
T.’ Green Amusement’ Company
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Mary Lou Creighton
Joyce Rennick
Lawrence Duby
Danny Holmes
Helen Cook
Phillip Caddick
Michael Ross
Bob Fogers
Hamilton
Fort Erie
Harold Marr
Campbellville’s
Jack McPhail
Don McMillan
Bob Smith
Gepaw
J. Newton
Ontario
Halton County
Halton
Ohtel
Johnny
Hydro Light
Wails
Andi A
SERS
Auditorum
Materal
A. J. McCarthy Construction Company
L. Ariss and Company O
Sircon Construction Company
Lion Pete Papllon
Lion Jack Doherty
Fairview
Free
Toronto C.nle
D. C. Snell
Waterloo
Robert Bell
Snail
Les Lowe
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