Acton Commission Considers Substation Purchase after HPCC Report
Acton Public Utilities Commission discussed buying No. Two substation from Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission following a HPCC notice of possible 1960 power cost increases. The panel planned to secure a price, after approving last year’s No. One substation purchase that cut power costs.
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Acton
Acton Public Utilities
Ontarie Hydro Electric Power Commission
H.E.P.C
H.E P.C
No. Two
PULC
No. One
Milton municipal election results show close council and trustee contests
Arthur Desjardine narrowly defeats ROC Cunningham for reeve as Mary Pettit wins deputy reeve by a small margin. In council races John Charlton and Irman Rce lead, with John Rush and Frank Jones top the school trustees race. Muriel Kernighan secures the North Ward seat amid scattered vote tallies.
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Houseis
Teeve
Malton
Arthur Desjardine
Roc Cunningham
Mary Petit
J Mo Ledwith
Howard School
Mine Kernighan
fGen
John Rushlane
Nossjon Woks Reddneniyefor
Frank Jane
Sidney Childs
Robert Co Cunmungham
Roy Smith
Mary Pettit
Michael Ledweni
Conne Lors
John Charlton
Irman
Charles Wilson Romember
Come
Iman Merritt
Charles Johnson
Robert Reid
Glyn Roberts
Bryn Cross Roy Stuart
Charles Menery
al Skinner
Stan Moffat
Reg Latham
Hyare
John Rush
Frank Jones
Schunt Trustes
North Ward
Muriel Kernighan
David Groevn
New Hospital Opens in Milton District on Monday
After five years of planning the Milton District Hospital will open Monday morning at 9 o clock. The 60 bed facility has full staff on hand and most supplies ready. First patients are expected Monday or early in the week.
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Milton District Hospital
Esquesing election narrows council after tight vote
In Esquesing Township Reeve George Currie lost his bid for re election as Deputy Merve Campbell Stodhaly Fe Ni Thins Ne REET Sinckiar won with 619 SA votes. About 40 percent of 3272 eligible voters cast ballots. Newcomer Urads Polls Mac Sprowl led the school trustees race as incumbents Cunningham and Coles won vacant seats. other results set council seats for Wilfrid Bird Walter Linham Wilfred Leslin.
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George Currie
Sattermoon
Merve Campbell Stodhaly
Sinckiar
Urads
Mac Sprowl
Roo Cunningham
Clarence Culex
Stintey Brown
Thomas Hill
Sprowl
Cunningham
Coles
Brown
Will
Wilfrid Bird
Walter Linham
George Leslie
Wilfred Leslin
Acton Intermediate baseball team banquet honors jackets
A banquet at the Station Hotel honored the Acton Intermediate baseball team. J. Brunelle sponsored the dinner and roast beef dinner with relishes. Jackets were presented by Chester Peycha. Entertainment included Jim Young Alph and George Fountain Acton Phillips with piano and singing.
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Acton
Station Hotel
Sem Brunelle
Ardent Sports
Tracy Barrager
Chester Peycha
Harold Townsley
Paul Lawson
J. Brunelle
Jim Young
Alph
George Fountain
Ahton Phillips
Harry Nicols
Wmanist
Georgetown election names incumbents and council vote totals
Georgetown voters reelected Deputy Reeve Walter H. Gray over James H. Emmerson 1305 to 881. A separate poll backed a two year council term by 1506 to 429. Nomination meeting for a mayor to be held December 15 with a December 28 runoff if needed. Reeve Douglas and hydro commissioner B W Binkley along with school trustees Edwin Wilson Harry Shortill Roy Hansen were acclaimed. Voting results list numerous candidates with varied tallies.
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Georgetown
Walter H. Gray
Hie
James H. Emmerson
Hearly
Reeve Douglas Went
Hydro
B W. Binkley
Edwin Wilson
Harry Shortill
Roy Hansen
Ennicas
First Sax
John Elliott
Fred Harrison
John Kelly
Willam Hunter
John Gunn
Ian Cass
Garfield McGilvray
John Henley
Harrison
Wiliam Carr
Pearce Porter
Mrs. Anne
Currie
John Zorge
Bric
Beard
Wilfred Brisbors
Construction Permits Slow in Nassowes Township
November 1959 saw slow building activity with permits issued for two homes. Total value reported at 282,900 dollars.
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Nassowes
Acton Council Considers Equipment Sharing and Netting Upgrade
Town council discussed halting office supply orders amid a broader investigation. Plans approved for hockey nets renovation and shared equipment with nearby municipalities to save costs. A 40 mile speed limit on Highway 7 and 2A was proposed. assessments and tax concerns also reviewed.
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Ontario Department of Highways
Counscil
Acton
Department
SCA
Emunenlors
Bo Rachlin
Pope
Rachlin
J. Hargrave
M.C.A
Arena Renovations Nearing Conclusion
Town workmen rush winter arena updates with $2,200 in repairs. North wall braced on cement footings while interior braces rest on blocks. New boards, window refinishing, dressing rooms cleaned as schedules for winter hockey approach.
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Parale Sure Acton Arena
Secon
Warnes
Youngy
Ska
The
Customs Officer Begins In Busy Spot Wednesday
Mare Harris a native of cetes te Aeten and gealpton served the community faithfully as a customs officer retiring after years on duty. Billy MGotally’s replacement started with the office busy as records were checked and the new man began to settle in with help from Middleton and others in the department.
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MLCLA
Hydro Office
Jack Lambert
Hilltop Lodge
Heen
Hydra Commisssoner
Aps
Vail
Murray Harrison
Acton
Billy Middleton
Mr. Middleton
Harrison
Brampton
Mare Harris
Gealpton
Billy Mgotally
rvIm
Cetes
Mare
Cathy
Customs Office
Actun
Middleton
Baxter Labs clock presentation honors Acton era liaison
Dick Von Dravsck of Baxter Laboratories Canada Limited presented a clock to Middler Mame at a weekend meeting. The presentation honored his cooperative dealings with the company, based in Acton and Alliston, acknowledging his constant cooperation.
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Dick von Dravsck
Generad Manner
Baxter Laboratories of
Canata
Acton
Alliston
Acton School Board Probes Heating System and Budget
At the December Acton school board meeting architect Art Diones explained the heating system as trustees reviewing staff cost sharing. The board authorized payroll deductions for the PSE plan, discussed milk delivery rules, building permits at Robert Little school, repainting during holidays, and electrical issues at M. Z. Bennett school.
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Acton Pabhe
Art Diones
Actonastic High School
Balivenings
Signi
PSP! Nedival
McKenzie
Smith
Robert Little
Bob Frank
Robert Little School
Santa to arrive by helicopter in Acton park Saturday
Santa will hover in a helicopter this Saturday at 2:00 PM landing in the park to hand out candy to good children. Acton Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with clowns entertaining and Christmas music from the Firefighters' loud speaker system. If weather blocks the outdoor visit, candy distribution moves to the arena.
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Dolly Old St Nick
Acton
Santa
Acton Chamber of Commerce
North Pole
Chamber
Cour
OPP Warning Urges Acton Drivers Off Streets at Night
Corpl Ray Mase of the local OPP detachment warns motorists in Acton to keep vehicles off streets from midnight to 7 am. By-law penalties may apply for infractions and the department will enforce during late night hours to allow town workmen access.
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Ray Mase
O.P.P
Cor
Acton
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