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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 06, 1962

Page

13

Fire destroys attic in Mason Ave home. $4000 damage

A crackling wall alert woke 16 year old Phillip Grahame and sparked a blaze in the upstairs of Mr and Mrs Johnny Grahame on Mason Avenue. Firefighters fought the fire through a roof hole with tarpaulins placed downstairs to limit water damage. All residents escaped, neighbors aided in cleanup, and the family blamed faulty wiring as a possible cause.

Mason Ave Johnny Grahame Phillip Grahame

Voting Tuesday by wards takes center stage in city elections

A ward by ward tally shows rejected and unmarked ballots, totals of voters, and results with elected officials named in capitals. The summary lists each division’s figures and winners from the Tuesday voting.

Limehouse School Opens Amid Feat of Growth

The Limehouse central school opening marks a milestone for Easquesing Township as the first new school since the area consolidated. Guest speakers praise rapid school-building growth over the past 15 years with costs rising and grants exceeding 180 million dollars.

Easquesing Esquesing UW Possbley Lime House Central School Tiiday Colle Brigths Crmad

Acton 1963 mayoral race leads with 54 percent turnout

Acton voters chose George Barbeau as mayor in a 1963 election with 54 percent turnout. Barbeau defeated Edward MacDonat by a two way margin while incumbent Reeve Hargrave won reelection by 464 votes. Nine candidates competed for council seats with Pes Duby and Hamiltonr Peal among those elected for new terms.

Revel Unmerk G. Barbeau MacDonald HH. Hinton Hargrave Council DUBY WOOD Irwin Johnson Johnston J. Lowe Mt A Drinkwalter School Board Bonnette D. Manning Goodwin Las A Lamb George Barbeau Acton John Govwap Edward MacDonat Mr. Barbeau Ruk Hargrave Hoh Hinto Ate Casults Meo Minto Seokime Pes Duby Hamiltonr Peal Alo

Christmas Lighting For Shopping Centre Debut Amid Campaign

The new shopping centre in Acton glows with 2300 bulbs as the lights go on amid a local election campaign. Candidates include J Beriwood and Albert Irwin with others such as Alec Johnson and Evie Johnston contesting posted roles. turnout expectations rise as pamphlets, posters, and phone calls shape voter awareness.

Glentoa Acton J. Beriwood Albert Irwin Toric Alec Johnson Evie Johnston Newcomier Fe Mannapel Artiugkield Hugh Lowe Bob Dunkwalter Lou Begnette Tig Fetta Derg Manning Manning Roy John Tagt Sydoev Lamb

Severs Relations With Trustee Association Chairman Suggests Wage Double Dealing

A meeting of the Contanie Trustees Associations discussed compensation disputes and alleged double dealing in teachers salaries. The board considered resignations and potential changes to the salary schedule while addressing proposals to enlarge facilities and expand the geography program.

Trustee Association Contanie Trustees Associations Charan Ted Barge Toad Aten Distiastigh School Medinates Borer Tinetian Peart Nhat Anderen Sontanied

Knox Congregational Meets on Nine Thousand Dollar Addition

A Knox congregational meeting approved a new church addition valued at ninety thousand dollars. The discussion referenced prior pledges and payments, with attendees including Parker, Ros, and McWengie among others, and continued into related planning notes and potential funding steps.

Knox Congregational Meeting

Highway 25 Link Extends North From Acton to Os pring

The Department of Highways will assume the county road as an addition to the Kings Highway System on April 1, 1963. Highway 25 will connect with Highway 401 and the Queen Elizabeth Way plus Highway 7 and 3. This tapping of traffic on 404 and the QE Way boosts routes for tourists and others heading to the northern resort area. John Root MPP Wellington Dufferin championed the connecting link and other roads in the Legislature and with the Department.

Acton Ospringe Department of Highways Queen Elizabeth Way 404 Q.E. Way John Root M.P.P Wellington - Dufferin

Nome Max Storey legion President in lightweight text

Nome Max Storey named legion president Atos Storesses and Dasadont aepiees Jan Milne serves past seat Officers cheered Jam Gani Avon pres Gein Mie Neen ser grant Noon Daag Poietees re appointed HERR Ha Hoye tpern Peak Maer Stacey Yow Tens MerK Wonks Me drain elected Obeee seat team will serve with Tom Watson Va Patra k

Atos Ares Dental Vegesn Jan Milne Jam Ganiavon Gein Seenes Merk Drain Tom Watson

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