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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

6

Christmas preparations fill Lakeview area with decorations and events

Four new homes near completion in Lakeview as residents plan for the season. High school exams pause briefly due to ice on Monday. Christmas festivities include a lighted Greetings sign and evergreen decorations at town offices and YMCA.

Lakeview High Echo Wiles Davil | Hunter Shane Coloud Tag Mahakatlag Fairy Lake Satay Auwy

Chamber outlines goals for next term and customer service talk

Chamber members discussed a two year term recommendation for the president, plans for five dinner meetings in February, and a bulletin to inform members. Guest speaker David Kennedy, district Rotary official and Homewood secretary, warned merchants about high pressure sales, poor product knowledge, and service gaps that drive customers away.

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Surveyors in town and War News Mentioned

In town surveyors including Robert Little School grounds near Acton area planning a library site. The 0 Years Ago column notes Em Black enlisted in World War I. His book Give Me Ony Vote for recounts war experiences and is advertised as a Christmas gift.

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Halton Peel deal on new regional jail stalled at council

Halton County Council debated a Peel County led plan to build a regional jail, with estimates showing Peel would bear substantial costs and Halton facing possible exclusion from talks. Deputies signaled concerns over funding, site options, and shared regional detention centers, while Hamilton and Wentworth pressed for a separate path.

Hallon Halton Piers Thad Bok Palion Hamil County Council Hatton Bolsa Hamilton Peel Clebt Hamlton Wentworth William Coulter Nassau Wees Hamlton Wentworth Gail Daltons Halton Peel Lindsenvines H.R Tennee Mattaws Hamilton Wentworth Hatton County Coulters Fio Hatton

Elected President Acton real estate broker So nes AK

Lamb elected president of the Orangeville and District Real Estate Bound at a meeting in Orangeville Tuesday evening. He was installed in his new office in January. Last year he served as vice president.

Five New Deputy-Reeves To Join County Council

Five new deputy-reeves will join the Hahon County Council in 1966. The county elections are over and nine of fourteen counties return to the council. Names include Hoey of Nassaguweva and Pather of Acton with others from Oakville Osbsille and Georgetown forthcoming. Reeve Dr. Martin retires while Reese John Eilat secures a seat in Georgetown.

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Miss M Gibbons Receives Award Pin at St John Brigade Dinner

The Se John Brigade Dinner honored Miss M Gibbons with an award pin for her service. Past officers and members, including Hasyade and Rennie, attended the event at the center table, while other guests and spouses shared in the recognition.

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Sole Accident Reported on Highway 28 Near Acton

A minor crash occurred last week west of Highway 28 near Acton. Roy Thomas Nelly reported the incident with about 200 dollars in damage and a portable accent in the Acton contact served by Milton OPP.

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Telephone Saves Power Restoral Efforts After Blackout

The passage notes how phones prevented panic and aided power companies in restoring service after a blackout. It highlights family communication, coordination among stations and switching centers, and the imagined need for radio if telephone lines failed. It emphasizes telephone reliability in directing recovery actions.

Unclear Personal Notes Narrate Hospital and Event Fragments

Fragmented notes describe medical care in Toronto and Guelph areas, mentioning Mr Ball Wong patient at Toronto General and Gouelot hospital. Text references weddings, concerts, and local gatherings with scattered names and dates.

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