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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 01, 1960

Page

13

Acton Voters Set for Tuesday Polling Stations

Acton voters will cast ballots Tuesday at ward stations including Acton United Church for east town residents, YMCA for areas east of Young Street, and council chambers for north of Mill Street. Ward 3 splits vote between Luston Memorial Hall and YMCA with voting from 10 am to 7 30 pm.

Acton Acton United Church John Street Mill Street Queen Street YMCA Young Street Council Chambers Luston Memorial Hall John Steet Y.M.C.A

Night break ins hit four firms in dense fog

Thieves, using heavy fog and drizzle, broke into Thompson Motors Custom Cleaners and Michigan Bulb Co plant among others on Monday night, taking cash, tools, and a quantity of silver. A back door break in at Blow Press damaged offices and thefts totaled around 1,000 dollars with no insurance coverage. Police, led by Corporal Ray Mason and Constable Tim Barrett, obtained clues and continued a wide investigation.

Do Gai Frank VanWack Michigan Bulb Co Gordon C. Goodman Goodman Blow Press Capbe Hanty Hare Books Tahun Henry Ray Mason Acton Opp Tim Barrett Othe Dundas

Year important challenging decisions in your hands

Acton voters face a municipal election urging careful thought on prewar services, economy, and community aims. The Acton Chamber of Commerce appeals seniors and all residents to vote Tuesday for candidates who best serve Acton’s interests with conscience.

Tress Seton Efector Acton tSeb Cou ci Av Muniicipality

Merchants Draw Keeps $60 Prize At Home Market

Mrs W Marchment wins the $66 weekly merchants draw as the post office clock strikes three on Saturday afternoon. J Bert Wood hosted before a large crowd. Since September 17 at the fall fair, $60 has been awarded weekly to promote local shopping. The Arc Rosy theatre marquee remained white and black after its Saturday closure.

W. Marchment J. Bert Wood

Election Results Soon From Acton Free Press Office

Complete results will be available to Acton citizens next Tuesday with latest Acton returns and, if desired, full totals from Esquesing and Nassagaweya where elections are Monday. Free Press staff will be on hand in the evening and two telephone lines will relay results as received. Callers should avoid tying up lines. Citizens may stay informed by calling.

Acton Acton Free Press Office Esquesing Nassagaweya Free Press Alnff

Six Council Seats Contested At Acclaimed Election

The Rob ert Littke public school auditorium heard 44 nominees for vacancies as withdrawals reduced the field to six council seats. Nominations were held November 24 and the electors go to the polls Tuesday December 6 with ballots listing every civic position. Other positions were filled by acclamation.

Ev.y Robert Littke Public School Auditorum

Mayor Attacks Education System Causes Salary Disclosure

At a Friday meeting in Acton Mayor John Guy criticized the education system and the Teachers’ Federation, arguing against raises for high‑performing teachers without a board‑wide increase. He noted school building costs dominate debt and urged capped pay structures as the town faces rising budgets.

John Guy Teachers’ Federation Gov Acton

Acton Merchant Ralph Pallant Killed in Accident

Acton merchant Ralph Pallant of 1654 Bathurst Street Toronto died from injuries after his northbound car swerved on slippery roads caused by the season's first snowfall and was struck by a tractor trailer on Highway 25 near Speyside. The truck driver Ed C Langdon of Rockwood also died. Pallant's shop Pallant's Ladies Wear in Acton closes for funeral. Pallant survived by his wife and three children. he had been active in Acton merchants, Chamber of Commerce, and Toronto Jewish men's group. Funeral Friday at Park Memorial Chapel with Roselawn Cemetery interment.

Acton Ralph Pallant Bathurst St Toronto Highway 25 Speyside North Hatton O.P.P Pallant Milton District Hospital Ed C. Langdon Rockwood Stevenson Luce Out Mill Willow Sts Este Wiarton Ukraine Canada Chamber of Cammere Pale Mt Int Park Memorial Chapel Spadina Avenue Spadina Crescent Roselawn Cemetery

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