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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1969
Page
6
Rud Whiting reports from Ottawa that since October 22 the Second Session of the 28th Parliament has seen heavy mail about the Nigerian Bisfran situation. Canadians seek help and support to ease suffering and starvation caused by the crisis.
Letters from the National Senior Citizens Federation press for enhanced old age security and cost of living adjustments. Acton councillor Jack Greet moves for a January plebiscite on Halton alone versus Peel Halton, noting Burlington voters favored Halton without Peel-Halton integration. Reeve Frank Oakes cites Burlington’s preference to join Halton only.
During the December 7 to 13 reporting week at Acton Detachment, 207 patrol hours and 415 miles were logged. There were 28 Provincial Court convictions in Milton with fines totaling 778 dollars. A residence break in was reported and two juveniles will appear in Juvenile Court over this offense. The youths were involved in shoplifting and property recovered. Two property damage accidents were reported to the fire office causing 1300 dollars in damage. both drivers face consequences.
In spring 1969 Peel County Council proposed widening the County Road into Terra Cotta to boost safety. The Credit Valley Conservation Authority objected, and the project is temporarily stopped. Chair R K McMillan urged notification before future action.
Halton County Council approved a resolution commending Warden George Currie for devoted service at its final 1969 meeting. Currie thanked councilors and staff as retiring members W. Reeve of Burlington and A. Ledwith of Milton praised renewed cooperation and continued service. Deputy Reeve G. Agnew presented Currie with a photo album from the Warden’s Dinner.
Norman J. Braids of Acton will chair the 18th annual Canadian Shoe and Leather Fair at Place Bonaventure Montreal next September and serve as president of Beardmore and Co. The 1969 fair drew large crowds with 168 American buyers including a federal trade mission. Braids also chairs the Leather Bureau of Canada.
A correction notes multiple officials who served as warden more than once. W. H. Morden of Oakville did so in 1920 and 1930, Robert Miller held the post in 1855 1857 and 1864, De C A Martin of Mitton served into 1962 and 1963, and James Young appears as the first repeater in 1853 and 1856.
The WEREPIGHTERS and Beardimore's present a Christmas portion this weekend. Sree Press a.
Several cases of chicken pox keep children indoors. Girls caralled Monday evening and presented self made sale gifts to shut ins. Please tell us about holiday visitors. A long personnel column expected at Christmas tune. Sidewalks slippery and treacherous for older people. George Ware, former Free Press staff member now at Erin Advocate, starts a sports column there. Among weekly letters two contradictory remarks: one gloomy, one cheerful.
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