Halton Voters Eligible for March Federal Election
Halton voters face a March 31 election with about 427 000 eligible nationally and 42 000 in Halton. Nomination dates set for February 14 and March 1 in Allder Town Hall, with Sandy Best likely Liberal challenger and Ro Y Dick stepping back. Returning Officer Alex Cooke notes nine months since last poll and urban rural boundary changes not applied.
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Halton
CCF
Jack Henry
Alidter Town Hall
Sandy Best
Ro Y Dick
Alex Cooke
Hin
Halter
Coastit
Whit
Nelson Township
Edson
Engage Analytic Chemists To Assist in Sewage Plans
Acton council discussed engaging ROV Andersen and Associates to perform five days of analytical testing at the Beardmore plant to determine COD and BOD levels. The engineer firm would oversee sampling, report results, and fees were set at SYD per day.
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ROV Andersen and Associates
Acton
Pec Gage Zeutler and
Bena
Acton Obanei von Mondas
J Ges
Analytical Chenusta
Beardmore
Goy
RV Anderson
Asadites
Syd
Council
Fire damages building as chimney defect sparks blaze
Acton fire brigade responded to a Friday evening blaze caused by a defective chimney. Fire Chief Newton reports damage estimated at 91250 dollars as a main beam supporting the chimney burned, prompting firefighters to shore up the floor to prevent collapse.
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Acton
Eh Oawhann
Walter Lewandowska
Aricroid
Newton
Blood Drive Urges Acton Citizens To Donate
Citizens are asked to give blood for Red Cross Society relief in a scheduled drive at 2 pm to 7 pm Thursday. About 15 beds and a full staff will support donors while the Acton Ladies Auxiliary provides refreshments and volunteers assist at reception.
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Acton
Pebraars
Red Cross Society
Oservier
Nurywes
Tae Taeguon
Acten Legion
O D E Chapter Sponsor Contest Opens for Writers
The Ureperial Order Daughtere of the Empire announces a scholarship contest open to writers in Canada domiciled in Ontario. Rates for the competition are posted. The Acton High School library announced the eleventh consecutive year the contest has been held and this year’s award is valued at ...
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O.D.E
Daughtere of the Empire
Eiarens O
Canada
Actonigh
Halton MP Aboard Provincial Parliament Ceremony
In Toronto at Queen's Park the Provincial Parliament held a throne speech ceremony. Heads of armed services marched in behind the new Lieutenant Governor Keuller Mackey and Mrs Mackay. MPP Stanley Hall sat with other legislators as the speech was read. Mac Sprow was among those present.
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House of Assembly
Queen
Park
Toronto
Armed Services
Keuller ‘Mackey, Dso
Mackay
Stanley Hall
Kosymnov
Future Hazy for Urban Board at Milton Meeting
The North Halton Arbaa Board held its year’s first meeting in Milton with Mayor Cook attending as an individual. Milton and Georgetown discussed ongoing board membership and possible continued open attendance by Acton. A financial deficit of 979.41 dollars was reported and members were urged to approve payment of their outstanding shares.
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Ous
Chenmusis
Enphaned
Councior Gey
Perte
Rad
Ito
Acton
Halton Manor
I Thakistrate
Abe Intermedi Cveun Tellons
Munday
Chamber of Comme
Robert Hhadgon
Sobettars
Reese
Cuten
Seus
Acton Ratepayers Association
Causa
Wake Gos
Beardmore
Mason Knitt
Halton
Arbaa
Milton
Cook
Acton Sound
J. Chariton
D Sargent
Georgetown
Trever J McGeachie
Knox Ladies Aid Holds February Meeting Plans
Mrs Wm McLeod led Knox Ladies Aid at the Knox church on Tuesday afternoon. Deb ie Lanpin and RL Davidson led worship. Treasurer Mrs S Matthews reported year end balance. Plans for pastor Mot Soli visit in February were announced. A home baking and candy sale with tea was set with helpers named.
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Wm. McLeod
Knox
Debbie Lanpin
RL. Davidson
Rol Davidson
CBC TV to Air The Editor on Perspective Sunday
The National Film Board presents The Editor on Perspective airing Sunday February 16 at 5:30 on CBC TV. Filmed in Acton last summer, the production recalls local residents and will interest Acton viewers.
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Cbc-Tv
National Film Board
Acton
Fire at Acton farm damages barn. 13,000 in loss
Acton Fire Department aided a large barn fire at the No 10 Sad rush chicken farm near Larne and Fred Walker, Milton. About 4,500 chickens perished, total damage estimated at 50,000. Mutual aid from Georgetown assisted Acton. Milton crews pumped water as the blaze spread to a nearby house. Meanwhile footing pour for the new H. K. Potter industry site commenced with over 15 workers on site and steel deliveries expected in March.
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K. Porter
J. J. Stewart
Acton
C. Larocque
Rush
Larne
Fred Walker
Milton
TVS
Aly
Clement
Planis
Georgetown
H. K
Josda
Alte
Labocque
Ageeten
Stewart Poginewia
Walker Brothers
No. 10
Sideroad
Burlington
Delayed First Aid Course In Acton Postponed
St John Ambulance Deigede Acton delayed the planned First Aid course due to unforeseen circumstances. The program moves to Tuesday evening February 11 at the YMCA with instructor Dave Penson from Hattenvaille.
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Robert S. Hen
St John Ambulance Deigede
Acton
YMCA
Dave Penson
Hattenvaille
Plow Truck Collision Damages Seize Highway 7 Run
On Saturday evening a Department of Highways plow on Highway 7 at Salvercreek Hill was hit by an Inter-City ruck bin transport. The aluminum van and front fender were ripped, driver Victor Gryminaky of Arias Ont tried to evade but collided. Damages totaled about 1200 for the tractor cab, box, and a $800 for the plow truck. Coast Hay Andress of the District PF cited a slow blade adjustment and failed air brakes as contributing factors. Fred Laing Acton was the plow driver.
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Department of Highways
Highway 7
Salvercreek Hill
Hay Andress
Victor Gryminaky
Arias, Ont
Fred Laing
Acton
Acton YMCA Victorious Over Brampton Club 75 19
Acton YMCA basketball team defeated Brampton visitors 75 to 19 at the Acton Y. Frank Mariscak led Acton with 28 points on 14 baskets and John Bakker added 22 points with 10 baskets and a foul shot. Teammates included Jo Bakker J Unterwsk D Flemming Jo Lindsey Jo Tripp and coach Tony Barrager of Georgetown.
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Acton
Jo Lindsay
Jo Tripp
Tony Barrager
Georgetown
Acton Boys
Begin New Year Free of Disease in Fulton County Report
The Fulton County Health Unit reports January as free of communicable diseases. The January tally shows 26 cases in Hatton County. For 1997, 610 cases of a variation of diseases were reported, with Acton recording 105 cases.
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Fulton County Health Unit
Acton
Hatton County
Georgetown Gets OK For 50 Bed Hospital
Dr. John Neveon or the Ontario Hospital Services Commission told John Ord of the Georgetown Hospital Association on Friday that construction of the 10 bed hospital for the town has received approval. A survey for possible location is done and a fundraising drive will start soon with construction beginning at the earliest date.
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John Neveon
Ontario Hospital Services Commissions
John Ord
Georgetown Hospital Association
Knox Congregation Hears Annual Reports
The Knox Predvyterian church held its annual congregational meeting on a Wednesday in February with Parker as chair and C M Coles as secretary. The board for 1968 was named, building plans discussed, and proposals for repairs and a new envelope system approved. Budget notes cited 1987 allocations and IBA funding details.
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Knox Predvyterian Church
Parker
C. M. Coles
Davidson
Joe
KE. Hansen
Wo Mainprize
K. McPhail
A. Waldie
J. E. Greer
J. Vanfleet
J. Irving
8S Norton
M. Smith
A Robinson
Board of Managers
IDSA
Mo Wan
IBA
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P.c's
Harlington
Pwuld
Alex S. Cooke
Knox Ladies’ Aid
O.K
Knox Congregation
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