23 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
1
In Esquesing voters again went to the polls within three weeks to choose candidates for local offices. The ballot featured several names including Gaye Dun and neon ty Atha Dallaonb and others, with remarks from the clerk K. C. Lindaly and brief candidate statements.
Four candidates join the race to become Halton County Warden with 14 county reeves represented. Ben Histon of Actua is a likely contender, while three others face Moewe Wilhaga Iumice, Wilhas Cuul, and Mer Merry from adjacent towns. The inaugural meeting in January will set the contest directions as candidates vie for the wardenship.
An early Saturday collision on Main St N near Acton involved three vehicles. Constable Nick Farman reports damage estimates: $450 total to three cars and specific rear and fender damages to the Georgetown and Acton vehicles. No injuries noted and drivers left the scene.
The Free Press extends season compliments to Acton and district readers promising festive ads. The paper notes Christmas party pictures to be issued in its usual Thursday edition this week.
Peel County signals willingness to negotiate sharing a regional jail with Halton. Final year meeting discusses cost implications and new department statistics. appointments include Martin to Milton District Hospital and Philips to Quebecville Board of Education.
Outgoing Recreation Committee Chairman Hugh Patterson outlined proposals to strengthen the center with a full-time director, organized capital spending, and phased improvements. He recommended a director who can lead current and future revenue shows, plus arena management, and urged formal planning for capital projects over the next five years.
The United Church hosted the CGIT Christmas Vesper with 17 Sunday School students and leaders present. Candles nearly burned the venue while junior choirs performed songs and readings. Peggy Wheeler Jake Smith and Sheila Cullen lit five fallen tapes as Marie Timbers Roberta Nessett read scripture. The offering supported the National Council of Churches.
The text outlines Ferd Rogers ending a long tenure as assessor dating to 1946. It mentions Maytag and several officials, noting his career included work across two municipalities and with the Institute of Marine Agencies. It also references contributions to equalisation and municipal assessments.
The report notes the election of CR Hoevid to the board of Beardmore and Co Limited. He previously trained under a high reputation tanner and has served as superintendent in charge of upper leather production at Beardmore and Co since the death of Dr Paul Boer in 1957.
Cliff McKay appeared as guest star with the Crestview band on Sunday at Crestview High School. The program featured conductor Ted Tyler and pianist Gordon Hale with Gib Jordan on drums, performing pieces from Handel to Gilbert and Sullivan.
Weekend postal workers faced a special Sunday shift from midnight to morning while a heavy workload eased after Christmas. The bulk of the weekend crew finally breathed relief as the Eaton’s winter break disrupted routines and pressured operations.
The Chovaliers Christmas draw lists 25 prize winners including Rea Venes Gail Burley Taronto Gor Lovell Acton Gail Fell Wm Mattock Jack McCallum Darlene Jordan and Ralph Turner among others. Names and addresses span Acton Brampton Toronto Guelph Burford and Burlington with prizes of candy and cigarettes noted.
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