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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 21, 1968

Page

14

Milton North Halton Urban Board Elects Harris Chair

Ronald Harris, Milton Deputy-Reeve, was elected chairman of the North Halton Urban Board with John Hole named vice-chairman for 1968. Acton’s Jack McGeachie serves as secretary treasurer. The tri-town board, comprising Milton Acton and Georgetown delegates, meets to discuss common municipal problems though decisions are non binding and must be ratified by each council. The 1967 bank balance was $317, with year end dues and secretary remuneration noted. a $50 wage increase to $300 per year was approved for the secretary. Thirteen attended the first meeting of the year. seven from Milton, five from Acton, one from Georgetown. A county reassessment proposal, discussed and voted down, would base duties on a county assessors system if adopted, likely raising northern rates. A straw vote favored the system with five in support and five noncommittal. Contributions toward recreation costs were discussed, including pool use at Milton School, with no government grants available. a recommendation urged Ontario Municipal Association action to gain wider support. A future meeting may focus on the county roads system with the county engineer.

Ronald Harris Milton North Halton John Hole Acton Jack McGeachie Morth Halton Dlacuas Tt Comains Robert Drinkwalter Georgtown Bystan Reeve H. H. Hinton Wiliam Ferguson Miton North Halton Association Alond. Ees Milton Council Percy”. Barr Les ‘Duby Ontario Municipal Association Greater Rt Georgetown Gibbons Thair Best Department of Municipal Affairs Les Duby Onteario William Ferguson

Wright 2 Wilbur Street aton Ontario notice

Fragmentary OCR reads an address at Wilbur Street in Acton Ontario with unclear text Weer Sprents in Acton. No coherent event or actionable detail is readable from the fragment.

Lo Wright Wilbur Street Acton Ontario Weer Sprents i

Council Pay Swap Session Reveals Varied Rates

Milton Georgetown Acton and Milton councilors traded salary lists at a February information swap. Mayor salaries range from 1200 to 2500 while councillors receive 750 16 per council meeting 20 per school board meeting and other stipends. The session highlighted disparities with Milton mayor unsure of his pay and Georgetown mayor rejecting pay.

Dental Surgeons Practice Ad in Hinton Building

Dental surgeons Cedric Dey and Leonard Embrack advertise suite No 3 Hinton Building 17A Mill Street Acton Ontario offering appointments by calling 653 130.

Cedric Dey Leonard Embrack Dental Surgeons Suite Hinton Bldg Mill St. H. Acton Ont

Chiropractor listings for Armstrong and McPherson in Guelph and Moncton

Classified notice shows two chiropractic offices: Donald J. Armstrong at xX Ray 48 Woolwich Street Guelph ex-7721 and Brian V. McPherson at X-Ray 3 Elgin Street North near Mill. Hours listed Mon to Wed 6.30 to 10.30 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Appointment phone 853-2353. Office phone 8530601.

Brian V. McPherson, B.se D.C Elgin St. N

Architect Donald E Skinner BArch MAAIC Port Credit Acton Phone Ad

Architect Donald E Skinner BArch MAAIC lists offices at 20 Mill Street Suite 2 Acton and S4 Mill Street East Acton with telephone numbers 832740 and 653-2520. Office hours by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Donald E. Skinner Iva Mill Street Acton Statebank Port Credit Mill St. E

OPP report details accidents and traffic enforcement week

The Acton OPP logged three accidents February 1 to 17 causing one injury and $1150 damage to five vehicles. One driver faced a Highway Traffic Act charge in each crash. Across 200 hours and 775 miles, six were charged, ten warned. Magistrate’s Court convictions totalled $481 in fines for ten people, with two previously convicted of assault receiving renewed penalties. The piece urges traffic consciousness and explains officers’ judgment calls in citations.

Acton Ontario Milton Ontario Reformatory Guelph

Second 4-H club formed by W I to accommodate girls

A Dublin Women’s Institute meeting heard about forming a second 4-H club for teen girls, with leaders Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Blyth guiding the new group. Notable items included a travel film loan, an invitation to Bannockburd WI’s 50th anniversary, and plans for upcoming fairs and training sessions. A quilt by a former member was displayed, and resolutions on Ontario Water Resources were discussed.

Bannockburd Women's Institute Farmer’s Conference M. Nellis Dublin Wémenta Institute Aris Célrse Wilson Digitts Udddr George Robertson Baer Gualph Alex Near F.w.lcv Ontario Water Resources Commission Milton W. Britton E. Norton N. Douglas Gail G. Robertson A. Near J. Dennis

Urban traffic dangers and safe driving guidelines

More than half of fatal urban accidents occur at speeds under 30 mph or legal limits. The Ontario Safety League urges drivers and pedestrians to stay vigilant in city streets and to heed insurance protection for emergencies. Contact numbers for safety discussion follow.

Ontario Safety League

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