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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

18

Christmas Season News and Local Holiday Preparations

Four new homes are under construction while high school exams proceed. Town decorates for Christmas with Wiles' Bus Depot and David ee contributing. The town honors Christmas with a lighted Greetings sign on the YMCA and town office. Fairy Lake skating slows after early frost, drivers face frequent sleet and headlights at noon. Free Press ads offer museum Christmas reads and holiday trees for sale amid a weekend tow incident.

Froen Wiles Davidee YMCA Fairy Lake Halton County Museum

Chamber Leaders Debate Two Year Terms At February Meeting

The chamber discussed a two year term for its executive as Me McKenzie urged a possible change. A February dinner meeting is planned and a bulletin to inform members was proposed. Guest speaker David Kennedy spoke on customer handling and sales pressure.

McKensie Chamber Goodwin A Mo McPherson Murray Harrison David Dillk Guelph David Kennedy Homewood Kennedy Rotary YMCA Guelph C of Cand Ontaro C Thi Kennetls Hun McKenzie Lo Fe Toxhop

Survey Notes on Town Libraries and WWI Enlistment

A brief column notes the town library survey, mentions Robert Little School grounds and a planned Acton library site. It also reports Em Black’s World War I enlistment and references his war memoir Give Me Ony Vote for, popular as a Christmas gift suggestion. The piece reflects local holiday charity efforts and gift drives.

Robert Little Acton Em Black Black Toronto Christinas Seal Dons Shoas Acavice Club Huampers Spacial Chaistinas Conde Wattawan Series Committee Ehuldicnots

Approval of Peel Link for New Regional Jail Proposal

Hamilton Wentworth council approves negotiations with Peel County on a regional jail to serve Halton's needs. Peel would cover about half costs with other parties sharing, total estimated around 1.45 million dollars for a new facility serving Matter County and related areas.

Anagan Hallas Carlier Cato Hail Thon Wentworth Negional Nia Thamiltaon Tiank Romis Aleal Santiha Gauiity Council Hatton Halton Coungulors Hamlton Wentworth Halton Aid Committee Besse William Coulter Nassau Harmelton Wentworth Halton 16 Aosite Ts Pavsage Daltons Cape Rich Lendsenvines Mattaws Hamilton Wentworth Paul Province Matter County Coulter Wlleuipl Manister Fin Malton

Elected President of Orangeville Real Patroke Bound

Sve nes KO Lamb, a real estate broker, was elected president of the Orangeville and District Real Patote Bound at a meeting in Orangeville Tuesday evening. He previously served as vice president last year and takes on the new role with listed duties.

Acton Svenes KO Lamb Orangeville

Five New Deputy-Reeves To Join County Council

Five deputies were elected to join the Hakoa County Council in 1965. The recent municipal elections returned nine of fourteen seats to the council with several incumbents replaced. Names listed include Hoey of Nassaguweva Menety of Milran and Pother of Acton among others, with retirements noted for Milton’s Reeve C A Martin and Georgetown’s John Filwat.

County Council Hakoa Oakville Haveey Nassaguweva Chunks Menety Milran Bob Pother Acton Jim Young Gourgetown Alan Day Ooabsille Mi Hoey Mi Pather Wales Mi Young Mi Das Mi Menety Aaslamedt Ana Matton Pare Reeves Or. B.D. Young Natsagaweya Roy ‘Goodwin Adag Lester Whiting Agate Reeve Dee C A. Martin Milton Ana Reeve John Filwat Georgetown Renring Nusayganeva Meese EU Coulter Oqubyille Rave Hert Merry Acton Korn Mom Haston Barkgton Reeve Gondat Galbaybeer Sal Tose Depats Reese Rogsos

Award Pin Ceremony For Miss M Gibbons At St John Brigade

Miss M Gibbons received an award pin at a St John Brigade dinner honoring her efforts. Attendees included Peony Acton Milton George Moss Jonne Gibbons and Abies Po Hotehen. seating aligned at the head table with awards presented by guests and seniors. The event featured plaques, tacets, and a late toast as part of the celebration.

M. Gibbons St. John Brigade Abies Po Hotehen

Accident in Ayton District Near Highway 28

A sole accident occurred in the Ayton district last week near highway 28. The Mil ton OPP served the area, with details describing a reported vehicular incident and emergency response.

Roy Thomas Nelly Ayton Milton Opp

Telephone Lifeline During Blackout Ends Panic

The article notes how family contact eased fear during a blackout and highlights the telephone as crucial for power companies to restore service. It implies coordination hurdles without phones and questions how directives would be issued without telecommunication.

Niles Ag Hallony Chester Power The Power Commission Ontario Hedro

Unclear notes recount Toronto hospital visit and social gathering

Fragmentary diary style notes describe Mr Hall Wong and others at Toronto General Hospital and a social event at a Cats Club. Mentions of family members, congregations, and listed attendees appear garbled but point to hospital care, a meal, and after-event gatherings in the Toronto area.

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