Lake improvement scheme approved by province
The Conservation Authority outlines a plan to dredge 15 to 20 existing reservoirs to original depth under a small reservoirs policy. The province will fund 75 percent of the total cost, with the Authority financing the rest. Plans aim to improve lake and creek headwaters and reduce weed growth, making the town park more attractive, with tenders expected next June. R. R. Parker of Acton chairs the Flood Control Advisory Board, and M.P.P. George Kerr relayed provincial acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valles
Provincia Argete
Aes
Eatiant
Conservation Authority
R. R. Parker
Acton
M.P.P
George Kerr
Black Creek
Acton Convictions Lead to Fines and Cautionary Yuletide Message
Acton Detachment reports weekly activity including 17 convictions with 265 dollars paid in court plus 226 dollars in fines and 39 dollars in costs. Five thefts or disturbances noted, one serious accident injuring a male pedestrian. Liquor charges saw two men jailed in Halton jail Milton. Magistrate’s Court in Milton marked increased activity. Cpl Ray Mason urges cautious driving and wishes a joyous Yuletide.
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Halton
Milton
Acton
Ray Mason
Acton Detachment
Mail volume peaks on December 15 at Acton post office
Postal employees in Acton stayed busy as Christmas mail rose since December 5. Postmaster Gordon McKeown praised cooperation at the wicket for handling cards. Peak day was December 15 with 15,730 cards, and the rush lasted over six days. This year’s total surpasses last year despite a lower peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Gordon McKeown
Supermarket Window Breaks in Saturday Scuffle
An Acton man suffered a lacerated head after being pushed through two AB Supermarket windows during a Saturday night scuffle. Constable Bruce McArthur investigates. the injured man is named Robert Rawsell of Poplar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bruce McArthur
Robert Rawsell
Poplar Avenue
Council newcomers at year's last council meeting
Newly elected councillors will attend the final council gathering of the year next week. The meeting marks the close of the current term with fresh members poised to begin duties in the coming year.
Man Struck By Car On Elizabeth Drive In Acton
Colin Williams was walking on Elizabeth Drive with no sidewalk when a car driven by Elmer Grischow hit him Thursday evening. Williams, stitched with four stitches for a head laceration, was taken to Guelph General Hospital for X rays and observation. Constable Bruce McArthur of the Acton O P P Detachment investigated the incident.
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Acton
Colin Williamis
Elizabeth Drive
Elmer Grischow
Williams
Guelph
General Hospital
Bruce McArthur
Acton O.P.P
Amalgamated parks and recreation board formed from resignations
All members of the recreation committee and parks board tendered their resignations ahead of forming a seven member combined board. Council will name new members December 27 with terms starting January 1. Of those agreeing to sit on the new board, Brendan Aherne is the sole former parks board member. the rest come from the recreation committee.
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Recreation Committee
Parks Board
Art Cooper
Council
John Gay
H. Otterbein
Hugh Patterson
Harold Townsley
Brendan Aherne
Parks and Recreation
Building and Property Committee
Len Lovell
Owen Coultrup
Eric Lynch
Helen Otterbein
C.F. Leatherland
Charles Perry
George Fryer
C. F.leatherland
Ham Peal
George Williams
Nino Braida
Cliff Bradley
Gordon Hardin
Alex Zheethoff
Earl Mosales
Bill Williams
Art Coop
Protest at Nassagaweya Council over alleged discrimination
Ratepayers gathered outside Nassagaweya Town Administration Building and entered the chambers with up to 12 placards. They protested remarks about Allan Ackman’s ethnic origin, calling for an explanation and possible affidavit. Speakers defended Gordon and Ackman while condemning discrimination. council closed the meeting with a unanimous motion to adjourn.
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Nassagawega
Ross Gordon
W. A. Johnson
Jesus
Reeve
Nassagaweya
Herr Gordon
Allan Ackman
Star of
David
Gordon
Council
Johnson
Ackman
Robert J. Gregg
Guelph
Charles MacArthur
Chester Mischuk
Aberfoyle
Canada
Anne’ MacArthur
Reeve William Coulter
Don Moffat
Mr. Gordon
Reeve Coulter
Baptists present cantata at Acton church service
Acton Baptist church held a Sunday evening cantata themed The wonder of his love. Choir members performed the Christmas cantata as Richard Gammon, son of the pastor Rev S Gammon and Mrs Gammon, read the story. Soloists included Mrs Murray Harrison Miss Linda Ralston and Gerald Skirrow. Ralston and Landsborough sang a duet.
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United Church C.G
Sigma-C
Joseph
David Bitters
Mary
Diane Bousfield
Acton Baptist Church
Richard Gammon
Rev
S. Gammon
Gammon
Murray Harrison
Linda Ralston
Gerald Skirrow
Miss Ralston
Joanne Landsborough
Holiday Skating Program At Local Arena Dec 29
Boys and girls from the Y program will be having a program in the arena Dec 29. There will be extra public skating during the holidays as well.
Jolly red giant greets Legionnaires children kindly
A veteran Santa arrived at the Legion hall Saturday to greet over 160 youngsters from the Legionnaires. He handed out parcels and candy canes as balloons were given by Legion Ladies Auxiliary members in clown outfits. A sing song followed and many children sat on Santa's knee while others warmed to the moment.
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Santa Claus
Legionnaires
Legion Hall
Santa
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Charlie Shultis
Gordon James
Robert Angell
James Milne
Beardmore Co. Christmas Party Delights All Ages
Beardmore and Co. hosts annual Christmas party at the plant with Santa Claus and Buster the clown entertaining 350 children and 300 adults. Harold Black of Scarborough performs as Buster while W J Beatty and Norman Braida greet guests and oversee the event. Thousands of hot dogs ice cream and drinks served. area cleared of machinery for the celebration.
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Santa Claus
Buster the Clown
Beardmore
Santa
North Pole
Buster
Scarborough
Beardmore and Co
Harold Black
Guelph
W. J. Beatty
Norman Braida
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Roy Goodwin
Arena
Recreation Commission
Dick Lee
Goy
Howard Arce
Bob Manning
John Hopkins
Tom Pettitt
Mark Wolfe
Danny Allen
Roddy Coker
All of Us
John Nessett
Judy Engel
Miriam Engel
Baptist Church
Acton Fire Department
Joe
Pink
Jack
Bill Spielvogel
John
Krapek
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