Ice storm knocks out hundreds of Ontario telephones in Acton area
Acton and surrounding Ontario communities suffered widespread phone outages after an ice storm. About 200 telephones were affected in Acton as cables and poles were damaged. Bell crews, aided by mobilized equipment from Montreal and field teams from multiple centers, worked tirelessly to restore service, with many lines still down and repairs continuing into the week.
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Ontario
Acton
Ames
Kiectsener
Bob Gordon
Actin
Agai
Bell
Gordon
Bed Nemlay
Actonsive
Paker
Gorden
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Rewkel
Actien
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Ontano
Bat
Oreneciile
Beifs
Guelph Urritory
Auch Centre
Sodbury
Owen Sound
Orillia
Sault Ste. Marie
Toronto
Barrie
Kitchener
Galt
Orangeville
Caledon
Etia
Feres
Arthur
Shelburee
C. S. Keith
Bel
No Shortage Churchill Water Supply Out As Trees Break Power
Widespread outages hit Churchill Road area as tree trimming operations damaged power lines and disrupted water supply. Residents report prolonged darkness, disrupted services, and concern over safety as the municipal water system and traffic signals failed. Authorities urge caution while crews work to restore power and assess damage.
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Ardins
Actua
Churchall Road
Bethwda
Churchill Road
Young
Peel
Arthur
Mall
Georgh
Decrease in Acton Building Permits in 1959
Acton town records show 1959 building permits total $887,742, down $292,768 from 1958. Most permits funded additions to Acton High School and new homes in Glenica and Lakeview subdivisions, with other permits for alterations and renovations.
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Acton
Acton High School
Glenica
Lakeview
Tgr
Dean Begins His 36th Year as Rockwood Correspondent
Richard Harris starts his 36th year as Rockwood the Free Press correspondent. Known as the dean of correspondents he sends weekly well informed items and is recognized by Free Press staff and readers in Rockwood. His hobby is photography and his photos have often been displayed.
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Richard Harris
Rockwood
Free Press
Harris
TAC
Tex
Nassagawega Township Builds No Permits in December 1959
Nassagawega township issued no building permits in December 1959 while total construction value for the year reached $282,800. Permits for the year included 22 homes and one gas station. no permits were issued in January February November or December.
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Nassagawega Township
Firemen Douse Chimney Fire at Earlbene Bower Avenue Home
Acton firemen doused a small blaze that started from kindling at a home on Earlbene Bower Avenue on Monday. A siren summoned responders around 9 40 in the morning as foggy streets slowed the pace. Using booster lines, they quickly controlled the fire with no damage reported, according to Chief Jack Newton.
School Adds 12 Pupils From Lare Schoal For Port Acton
Principal G W McKenzie and teachers at Lamne Overflow Commuting School welcomed 12 new grade seven and eight pupils from Lare Schoal after holidays. Pupils are bused daily to Acton school by parents until a central school near Speyside opens.
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G. W. McKenzie
Lare _ Schoal
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Nassagaweya Council Inaugural Names Appointments Salaries
At the first meeting, Nassagaweya Township appointed officials and set salaries for elected and staff roles. Reeve John Witee led the board with Deputy Reeve Anke R Somac and others named to planning and fire boards. Salaries include Deputy Reeve 200, councillors 175, fence viewers 1 hourly plus mileage, road laborers increased, and a 40 000 loan approved from Bank of Nova Scotia to finance the year’s work. The clerk’s car allowance rose, and a government road grant of 136 956.79 was sought. The council authorized attending the Good Roads Convention.
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John Witee
Malton
Grant Campbell
Fae
Anke R Somac
Reeve Milne
Charles Themen
Aston Fire Area Board
Milton Fire Arca Board
Harris Elliote
Faretaker
Ben McMillan
Stanko Fulton
Poandkeepers
John Sisil
Russ
Highwayx
Bank of Nova Scotia
Town reports pet tags issued and calls for records
The town office reports 10 ISB pet tags issued to residents during the past year, down from 157 in the previous year. Officials note that many tags were issued for dogs and cats and urge residents to update records.
Mayor Predicts Austerity Year and Water Probe
Mayor W H Cook warned of a tight 1960 budget urging council to fund essential needs over wants. He called the Sewer and Water Committee to reopen talks with the Ontario Water Resources Commission and press for a report on the south spring loss.
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W. H. Cook
Ord
Sewer and Water Committee
Ontario Water Resources Commission
Longtime Acton leader Fred J McCutcheon dies at home
Fred J McCutcheon died at his Acton home after a long town service including three years as reeve and years on county council. He helped install water services and other local improvements, led a cartage business, and was active in Knox Presbyterian Church and Walker Lodge. He leaves wife Annie Dearing and three sons Harvey Gordon Jack, plus brothers Alvin and Wilbert. Funeral planned with Rev A H McKenzie.
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John McCutcheon
Annie Loree
Annie Dearing
Acton
McCutcheon
Ball Park
Knox Presbyterian Church
Walker Lodge
Mau
Tiree
Harvey
London
Gordon
Jack
Alvin
Guelph
Wilbert
Rockwood
Rev
A. H. McKenzie
Ac’ton
Rumley-Shoemaker , Funeral Home
Births Shrinking in Acton After Nursing Home Closure
The town of Acton reports only one birth in 1989 following the nursing home closure. Most births are now registered in nearby Guelph or other hospitals, reflecting a sharp decline in local births.
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Acton
Guelph
Acton High School District Elects Inaugural Board
J H Creighton of Acton elected chair of the newly formed Acton High School District Board at the inaugural meeting held Tuesday evening. Col GO Brown administered oath. officers and committees established. open house planned for January 2 with discussions on finance, staffing, and school operations.
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North Halton
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Acton
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Acton District High School Board
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Exquesing Township
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J. H. Creighton
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W. Coon
Open Skate Night Draws Final Session of Year
A local skating scene outlines the last open skate of the year with restrictions and a new surface in place. Community members and skaters will gather Saturday for the final session, featuring a reworked rink and safety rules.
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