Acton H E P C Substation Purchase Considered
Acton Public Utilities Commission discussed buying No. Two substation from the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission following a 1960 power cost rise notice. The panel approved seeking a price, while reviewing staff bonuses and holiday pay amid debates over compensation. The meeting included reports from hydro and water chiefs on operations and a fee-paid staff sequence.
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Acton
No. Two
P.ulc
No. One
Milton municipal elections yield close battles for civic posts
Arthur Desjardine defeats incumbent Robert Cunningham for reeve and Mary Pettit wins deputy reeve by slim margins. Voters also decide school trustee and council races with John Charlton leading in one ward and Charles Wilson topping several challengers.
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Werrenis
Cme
Teeve
Milton Mon Day
Arthur Desjardine
Roc Cunningham
Mary Pettit
JM. Ledwith
Howard School
Muriel Kernighan
Victor
David P. Green
John Rushlon
Mallon Hyde
Frank Jane
Sidney Childs
Acel
Robert Co Cuntingham
Roy Smyth
Michael Ledwell
Caunelor
John Charlton
Charles Wilson
Milton District Hospital Set to Open Monday
After five years in planning the Milton District Hospital with 60 beds will open Monday morning at 9 00 a.m. The full staff is in place and most supplies are on hand. First patients are expected Monday or early in the week.
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Milton District Hospital
Esquesing election redefines township leadership
Deputy Merve Campbell Sinclair wins 619 to 984 votes to become reeve as about 40 percent of 3272 eligible voters cast ballots in Esquesing. Newcomer Mac Sprawl leads school trust polls with 562 votes, followed by RJ Cunningham and Clarence Coles for three seats. Stanley Brown and Thomas Hill fail to win. Deputy Reeve Wilfrid Bird and councillors Walter Linham George Leslie and Wilfred Leslie are acclaimed to council.
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George Currie
Merve Campbell Sinclair
Sinclar
IL Palling
All Boothy
Ueads
Mac Sprawl
RJ Cunningham
Clarence Coles
School Trust
Stanley Brown
Thomas Hill
Sprowl
Cunningham
Coles
Brown
Hil
Bach
Wilfrid Bird
Walter Linham
George Leslie
Wilfred Leslie
Acton Intermediate Baseball Team Banquet Jackets
A banquet at the Station Hotel celebrated the Acton Intermediate baseball team. S. J. Brunelle funded a roast beef dinner and treats for players. Entertainment included Jim Young Alph, George Fountain Acton, Leighton Phillips Acton, and pianist Harry Nicols. Chester Peycha presented the jackets.
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Acton
Station Hotel
Sem Brunelle
Ardent Sports
Tracy Barrager
Chester Peycha
Harold Townsley
Paul Lawson
Station
S. J. Brunelle
Jim Young
Alph
George Fountain
Leighton Phillips
Harry Nicols
Georgetown Election Results and Council Vote Details
Incumbent Georgetown Deputy Reeve Walter H. Gray defeats James H. Emmerson 1305 to 881. Voters reject a two year term 1506 to 429. Mayor nomination meeting December 15 with possible December 28 election. Reeve Douglas Sargent, hydro commissioner E W Binkley, and school trustees Edwin Wilson Harry Shortill Roy Hansen acclaimed. Council results list multiple candidates with vote counts and payments.
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Georgetown
Walter H. Gray
James H. Emmerson
Hearly
Douglas Sargent
Hydro
E.W. Binkley
Edwin Wilson
Harry Shortill
Roy Hansen
First Sax
John Elliott
Fred Harrison
John Kel
William Hunter
John Inn
Inn Case
Garfield McGuvray
John Henley
Harrison
Wilam Carr
Pearce Porter
Mrs. Anne
Currie
John Zorge
Eric
Beard
Wilfred Brisbois
Construction Permits Slow in Nagsa wea Township in 1959
No building permits issued in November 1959 in Nagsa wea township. Berms were purchased for 23 homes totaling $282,900 in value.
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Nagsa~wea
Order Halt to Office Supply Purchases Pending Investigation
Town council decided to suspend all office equipment orders while a review was conducted. Officials discussed combining offices to cut costs and awaited further guidance from Ontario Hydro and the local commissions. A 1980 tax assessment update and Highway 7 speed-limit approval were noted, along with a welfare agenda and grant eligibility under the Communities Centre Act.
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NVM
Bth
Depuy-reeve
JOM Greer
Owas
Hos
Daupproyal
Fom Counewer Woo Meteod
Batt Offieen
Clike McGeache
Council
Ontario Department of Highways
Counse
Acton
Department
BO Rachlin
Pope Vering
Rachlin
J. Hargrave
Y M.C.A
Orangeville
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Welfare Committee
Alan
Communities Centre
Arena Renovations Nearing Conclusion
Acton arena undergoes a face lift ahead of winter hockey. North wall shored on cement footings, interior braces and boards replaced, windows replaced, dressing rooms cleaned, and facilities improved. Contractors spent 2200.30 dollars approved by council to fix change rooms, windows, and access.
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Acton
Pasetheravrew
Herve
Customs Officer Begins In Busy Spot Wednesday
Marta Carrison begins duties as new customs officer at Acton on Wednesday, replacing Billy who retired after a long service. He hails from Stampton with a wife Cathy and two children, Scott and Daina.
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YMCA
Hydro
Jack Lambert
Water Department
Cemetery Hill
Annant
Hilltop Lodge
Office of Hydro
Aurete Murray Harrison
Acton
Billy Middleton
Mr. Middleton
Harrison
Brampton
Marta Carrison
Billy
Reots
Martard Woo
Cathy
Wand Scott
Daina
New Customs Office
Meddteten
Sere TL
Customs Office
Clock Presented By Baxter Labs
Baxter Laboratories of Canada Limited general manager praised for cooperation with customs officers at Allston after a presentation by Dravsek. Former Acton company had extensive dealings and support noted for consistent cooperation.
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Baxter Labs
BOO Sa CK
Cecomserie
Bende Ok von Dravsek
Baxter Laboratories of Canada Limited
Acton Compurity, Tean
Allston
Acton School Board Reviews Heating System and Staff Costs
The Acton school board’s December meeting covered an illustrated heating feature by architect Art Barnes for the new wing, discussion of Payroll deduction for a PSA plan from teacher salaries, and assurances of staff cooperation. They approved full PS? deduction and noted milk and permit issues, with several facilities tasks assigned.
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Acton Public Shhool Board
Arcitect Art Basnes
Acton Distri High School Board
Teaehuk
Duces
McKenzie
Santa to land by helicopter in Acton park Saturday
Acton Chamber of Commerce sponsors a helicopter visit by Santa this Saturday at 2:00 PM in the town park to hand out candy bags to Acton and district children. Clowns will entertain and Christmas music will be heard if weather permits.
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St Nickwell
Acton
Santa
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Tesy
Hydro Department
Chamber
Warning Issued For No Parking Hours In Aden City
Corporal Ray Mason of the local O.P.F. detachment issued a warning urging drivers to keep cars off streets in Aden from midnight to 7 am. Fines of three pounds are noted for violations under the by law. The ban aims to aid town workers and plowing operations during late-night hours.
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Ray Mason
O.P.F
Aden
Permied
Tis Department
Une
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H.ep.c. Power Report
Jo Stewart
Cook
Stewart
Commission
D. Mason
Department of Highways
Milton
Merritt
Charles Johnson
Robert Reid
Glyn Roberts
Bryn Cross Roy Stuart
Charles Menery
al Skinner
Stan Moffat
Reg Latham
Hyare
John, Rush
Frank Jones
North Ward
Hydro Commission
Albert van Gils
Acton Sonnet
Jick McGrachie
Ola
The
Goturse
Yd Commission
Hamilton
HEPC
PUC
Ontari Hydro
Dies
Ontario Hydro
Acton Arena
Halton
Taw
Burlington
Nemort
Aven
Walt Coon
PST
Ant Casetahkers
Smith
Robert Lintle
Bob Frank
Robert Little School
M. Z. Bennett School
T. Watson
M. Smith
FE. Marks
2. Manning
C. W. Bradley
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