Appoint J Whitham Chairman Planning Board
The 1966 Acton Planning Board elected J Whitham as chair and KE G Tyler as vice chair for the year. Members include F J Salt W J Mettacks GW Barbeau M B Evans Mayor Cook A P Deacon planning consultant and J McGeachie secretary. The board aims to secure water supplies for industry and study annexation while reviewing zoning changes and property boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. H. Coot
Memmkers
J. Whitham
KE G Tyler
F. J Salt
W. J. Mettacks
GW. Barbeeu
M. B. Evens
Cook
A. P. Deacon
J. McGeachie
Soning
Tyler
Council
Planning
J. McMullen
No 7
McMullen
J Creighton
G. Barbeau
Acton Film Scenes To Be Shown On TV February 16
The National Film Board announced the film The Editor shot in Acton last summer will air on Perspective Many on February 16. Acton residents recall summer TV crews filming in the community and local spots marked by the studio. Photogenic actors were cast with local students viewing a first for Acton on Channels 6 and 13 at 8 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Felom Board
Febr Tary
Rearntmeare
Acton Mark
Istaurant and
Varkis
SH Pris
Mutual Aid Firemen Elect New Officers
The Union of Mutual Aid Firemen met at the Fire Hall in Georgetown on January 15 to elect officers for the coming term. Chief J Newton of Acton Fire Department was chosen president with G Brey of Bronte as vice president and Ro Milla of Burlington as secretary treasurer. Chief Snow of Oakville were appointed deputy coordinator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Anuual Aid Fire Service
Asealien Nekigneir
RMA
Georgetown
Sanway
Tine
J Newton
Acton
G Brey
Bronte
Ro O Milla
Burlington
Chief Snow
Oakville Bris Woh
Crue
EE Ciement
Miton
New Nursery Opens Near Acton Under Caroline Nurery
A new plant nursery and landscaping business opens on the outskirts of Acton at Croenwan’s Carents, operated by Mr Rael, formerly of Long Branch and Daffermy Rare Tracks. The venture offers bulbs shrubs and landscaping services with free estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acta
Croenwan
Carnens
Rael
Talsield
Long Branch
Daffermy
F. S.ornen An
Bes
Knox CGIT Group Holds First Meeting
The Knox Presbyterian CGIT held its first meeting of 198 in the church rooms on Monday evening. With group leader absent, Mrs J Greer and Mrs A J Buchanan led, along with Musician McLellan. The girls sang the CGIT hymn, roll was called, minutes read, and worship and a sing song followed before the meeting closed with taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Cgit
Pitts
J Greer
A J Buchanan
Mus I McLellan
iThe
Milton High School Dutnet Board Names Leaders
John Hall named board chairman at the inaugural Milton meeting. Joan Hall Milton named chairman alongside, with Cales as vice chairman. Other named members include Crigh ton, EUS Force, A Kety, NM Cales, EK Forgreve, J Goodich, G Brown, W Coun, R Carbvert, and F E Masserman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hall Milton
North Halton
Dutnet
Plastics Division speaker at Acton Chamber meeting
John D. Glen of the Plastics Division of CLL Industries spoke to Acton Chamber of Commerce at the YMCA about plastics and their uses. Mayor Cook installed new officers as the club debated Monday or Wednesday closing for merchants and heard objections from some members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Chamber of Commerce
John D. Glen
CLL Industrie
Acton Chamber of Commerce
YMCA
WH. Cook
W. Woodburn
Y.mca. Ladies’ Auxiliary
Glen
Neta
J? Flert Wood
J Goy
Frank Terry
Acton Chamber
Ted Tyler
Terry
IWS8
Gww Barbeau
Jo Bart Wood
M. Symon
Barbeau
F Terry
Ro Goodwin
J B. Wood
Henry Deveau
Bert Wood
Council of
Chamber Sppo
Treasse Urer
Terrs
EG Tesler
May Ching
Preent Council
Bradley
Tovon
Mill St Building Projects Advance With Earth Clearing
Mill Elgin streets area sees heavy equipment and earth removers at two sites. Albert Van Gils begins a three storey business end apartment building on the north corner while Aries Construction starts work on the United church at the south corner. Basement for Sunday school rooms slated. weather may curb sidewalk supervision but construction proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill - Elgin Streets
Albert van Gils
United Church
Aries Construction Company
Car Hits Tree Near Na 7 Highway Causes Injuries
A passenger in a car driven by John Russell of IR DB Acton sustained minor injuries when the vehicle left Fourth Line north of Na 7 Highway and struck a tree. Don Cunningham of RR 1 Guelph incurred a cut forehead and scalp lacerations. Vehicle damage was $400 per Constable Ray Andress of the District OPP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell
IR DB
Acton
Na 7
Don Cunningham
RR 1
Guelph
Ray Andress
District Opp
Acton Telephone Rates Raised by 10 Cents Monthly
Bell Telephone, Acton district, increases rates for two party and one party residential lines effective January 31 1968. Board of Transport Commissioners authorized the rise with changes to business service rates and a comparison table included. The notes mention municipal budget impact and new construction activity on Figure Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
C S Keith
Bell Telephone
Board of Transport Commissioners
New Inc
Ukrainian Youth Federation Plans Acton Border Camp
Ukrainian National Youth Federation will establish a youth camp on Acton border after purchasing 1 acre of land near Fairy Lake. The deal involves former owners Mra M. Porty J. Wd. Boothe and W. Fost with lake access rights discussed. An investment of 30000 dollars plus 9000 anticipated before opening aims to serve about 180 children this season with expansion planned for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukrainian National Youth Federation
Acton
R. B. Dateper
Uksinian National Youth Feders
Equesing Wrahi
Mra M. Porty
J. WD. Boothe
W. Fost
Devisted Road
Fairy Lake
Isler
Dnieper
Beardmore and Company
Cwyk
Toromo
Propety
North Halton Guides Grow From 115 to 499 in 1957
District commissioner Mrs. E i Wood reports strong Guiding in North Halton with 499 members at year end 1957. Breakdown shows three commissioners 39 Guiders 164 Girl Guides 265 Brownies and 38 parents. Area divisions include Acton Milton Lowville Glen Williams Georgetown Norval. A 1058 goal is a first fundraising campaign to buy a Lake Ontario campsite with each member contributing 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
E.i Wood
Tleeders
Carhesat
Watsal
Oskville
Trafalgar and
Bronte
Nelson
Burlington
Milton
Georgetown
Acton
Norval
Glen Williams
Lowville
Glen Wiliams
Mra Wood
Liberal delegates from Halton attend national convention
Liberal delegates from Halton registered in Ottawa to direct policy and cast leadership ballots at Canada’s Liberal Party fourth national convention. The first four names listed will mark ballots with others as alternates including Kenneth Dick Milian Ernest Hennewey B Whiting W R Lawson G R Harris Garfield McGuvray Peter Waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Ottsawa
Canada
Liberal Party
Kenneth Dick
Milian
Ernest Hennewey
Burlington
B. Whiting
Oakville
W. R. Lawson
Georgetown
G. R. Harris
Garfield McGuvray
Peter Waters
Knox Auxiliary Holds Meeting At Knox Presbyterian Church
The Elien Anderson Girls Auxiliary of Knox Presbyterian Church met for its monthly gathering Sunday afternoon January 5. Lynda Mann led a hymn and Sherrill Murray read Scripture with prayer by Shirley Mason. Mrs Ellerby gave a Korea study, and captains for the supper contest were chosen as Mrs. Moran read about Presbyterian missionary Jean Broa in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elien Anderson
Knox Presbyterian Church
Tre
Lynda Mann
Wee
Sherrill Murray
Shirley Mason
Korea
Mra A Ellerby
Carol Hansen
Shishy Mason
Mra O Moran
Mus Jean Broa
Kacee
Woman's Association Holds Meeting at Mrs Cleave's Home
The Woman's Association of the United Church met at Mrs. F. Cleave's home with Mrs. A Shoemaker presiding. Eight new members were welcomed and 22 baskets of Christmas cheer were sent to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
Mra. F. Cleave
Mra. A Shoemaker
Mias E. Hawthorne
J Symon
J. Bell
Halton Centennial Manor
Mamilton Hospital
Mra D Lindsay
Devonshire Chapter Holds First Meeting of Year
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter TODE met at the home of Mos J ofany Therraent, Mrs B Mue, with reports from secretaries. A forming committee to prepare a slate of officers was named, including Mrs KK Knoa, Mrs W Beatty, and Mo B Mowat. Ralph McKeown displayed 28 fim of Mewfoundie and discussed Caraola's new est province. A ditch sutton was conducted and some amusement aided chapter funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire
Duke of Devonshire
Mos J Ofany
B Mueat
Mra KK Knoa
W. Beatty
Mo. B Mowat
Ralph McKeown
Caraola
Che
School Association Demonstration Promotes Music and Movement
Acton children led by Mrs Eileen Buchner toured Georgetown on Monday to the Chapel Street Home and School in a program highlighting music and rhythm. Two groups from Chagei Serert Schl joined to demonstrate rhythm and movement. Mr Ken Har cums attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Eileen Buchner
Actom
Georgetown
Chapel Street
Schou Amouum
Ken Harcums
Aberts Moron
Buck
Acton School Children Presented with Bibles
A morning ceremony at Mr. Dennett school featured Gideon’s Canada representatives Murray Calee of Acton and Ivan Miller of Guelph presenting 210 Bibles to the school. Principal Elmer Smith spoke as students and teachers received Bibles for classroom use with a dedication prayer led by Rey Ray Costerna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Rey Ray Costerna
Coles
Elmer Smith
St Albans Ladies' Guild Honors Past President at January Meeting
St Albans Ladies' Guild held its January meeting at Pacific Hall with 272 members. Mrs Heeley received a cup and saucer from Mrs Bare Beau for her leadership. The group planned a Valentine tea and discussed sewing table coverings and a starlet drape project for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Guild
St Albans Ladies’ Guild
Pacific Hall
Mra
W Crum
Mre G Barebeau
R Heeley
Bristow
B Rida
Hig
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Mutual Aid Firemen
Knox Cgit
John Hall
Mill St
Harveson
Len Ariss
SK. Y. Dick
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