Council Offers Counter Proposal To Read Meters
Acton Hydro Commission discussed a proposal to have water meters read by the hydro meter reader at 15 cents per meter. The idea aimed to save costs but faced questions about accuracy and disruption to the current system. Officials noted tax implications and awaited a full breakdown of operation costs and auditor reports before finalizing any decision.
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Acton Hydro Commission
Commission
Commi
Water and Sewer Committee of Council
W. H. Cook
E. G. Tyler
Tyler
G. Beatty
Commstoner
Ydro
Sewer An Water Departments
A. Urquhart
J. McGeachie
Hydro
Hydro Department
Sewer and Water Department
Public Utilities Commission
Scout Week colors pageant delights crowd in school auditorium
More than 300 parents filled the Ro bert Lite public school auditorium to watch a colorful pageant closing Boy Scout Week. Scouts guides Brownies and Cubs along with Rover crew members performed ceremonies and skits under the scout group committee leadership.
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Auvilanry
Robert Lite
Baden-Powell
God Save the Queen
Reommitter
Scout and Guide
Rover
No Blame Jurors Report In Hillsburgh Fatalities
A coroner's jury in Hillsburgh found no blame in the death of Karen Awegy after a school bus collision. The panel urged better bus inspections, qualified mechanics, possible senior student monitoring, and a government issued driver handbook to improve safety at crossings and contract oversight.
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Hillsburgh
Karen Awegy
Tillsburgh
Qaots
Ieru
Galvan
Berth
Srova
Aligius
Petlowric Geett
Reese
Ein Suk
Torey
Aonenad
Tender Accepted For New United Church Sanctuary
The building committee accepted the tender from J B Mackenzie and Son for the new United Church sanctuary to replace the 19th century structure. Eight tenders were submitted with demolition of the old church planned soon and weather permitting construction to start. The project includes modern lighting and seating while preserving no furnishings from the old building.
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United Church
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
New United Church
J.B.B. Mackenzie and Son
A. Long
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Grand Jury Report Slates Low Morale at Court House
The Grand Jury faulted Milton County Court House morale citing outdated layout and spring assizes. Jail staff claim morale is low while few jailers seek raises. deputies note space issues but praise services, urging better facilities and fair pay.
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Court House
Milton
Supreme Halton County Court
Milton Reeve
Ant Desjardine
Garfield Brown
Mary Pettit
Open House at Dilix Printing Plant
The Dilix Printing and Publishing Co. invites the public to an open house at its Acton plant on February 26. Located at 59 Willow St, the birger renovated facility will display new stereotyping and printing equipment from 7 to 10 p.m. with refreshments. Families may view dry newspaper and commercial printing operations and auction items including small to large presses.
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AML
Board Reviews 1960 Projects and Park Plans
The board examined the 1960 budget of 4715 with 1415 receipts and a 825 surplus from 1959, requesting 3475 from the council, a 275 rise. Discussion covered Glentoa park development, park area transfers, and access from Lakeview subdivision, plus a 1050 filtration system and other park improvements.
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Rkstatument
Fram Council
Eroscata the
Mex Johnson
Glentoa
Fairy Lake
Lakeview Subdivision
Acton High Gathers for At Home Show with Seven Seas Theme
Students under Mrs. D A Smith and the Acton High School council prepare this Friday for the Seven Seas at Home show. Girls paint and boys hammer as volunteers build ship scenery and invitations while teachers supervise and assist with final touches for the event.
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Ett Whetes Susy Boys
Acton High School
Phil Caddick
Paul McGeachie
Pete Hurst
Complete Student Council
Acton High
Acton
Seven Seas
Superisten Ab
D. A. Smith
Stall Aelytsen
Chey Wanaal
Sebo
Plains
Daly
Ag Ie
Attate
Leloss
Trea
Tamara
Che Vals
Page
Shawn Ieft
Lesley Anne Duby
Mara McKelvey
Jo-Ann Force
Fire damages home as smoke forces firefighters response
A Friday incident at 3 Ransom Street, Garden Cunningham, involved a basement furnace fire sending smoke and a flare into the living area. Firefighters used booster lines from Thames and laid two and a half inch hose from a hydrant to prevent spread, with no second unit needed.
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Cunningham
Ransom Street
Thames
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Billy Middleton
Ron Emmingett
Sid Newton
R. Currie
B. Hinton
K. Gardner
B. Otterbein
D. Peal
M. Homer
L. Duby
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Scout Group Committee
Actonda
Caledon
Brownies
J. Pope
G. Har
Rhona Haggett
Diane Newton
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Burnite
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Mary Heikamp
Berkeley United Church
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A. Horton
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Rotary Club
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