$150000 Federal Building Ready for February Opening
The new federal building for the post office and customs office nears completion after demolition of two older structures. Key interiors include vaults, work areas, and public lobbies with modern postal screens. move anticipated with minimal service disruption.
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Federal
Kepic Construction Company
Brantford
Bedges
Kenneth Knot
Wilbar Contraction &Co
Dundas
Lew
Recreation Committee Charter Members Start First
The recreation committee formed in Acton held its inaugural meeting on January 10. John Gow Len Lovell and driver Saim Casburn were authorized to purchase a $800 ice shaver for the Guelph Curling Club. The committee-chair Claude Cook was appointed to oversee the first actions as Parks staff discuss a full secretary and parking issues at the arena.
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Charter
Newts
Avivation Committee
John Gow
Len Lovell
Saim Casburn
Kce
Guelph
Waynamtieg Amd
Acton
Ne Parks Bog
Sis
Claude Cook
Parks Board
Pee
Maty
Gov
Fay
Gaands
Tor
Acton Board of Parks Manage
Metr
Glen Fea
Wren
Alo
Glenles
Park Area in Glenlea Forecast for Summer
Park officials discuss summer plans for the Glenlea subdivision park area including grading, new beaches, and a basehall repair. The Acton Parks Board will develop a second park behind Longfield Road and Nowbras Place with the Y's Men’s Club offering supervision.
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Park Area
Glenlea
Parks Board
She, Botte
McKensie
Cliff Bradley
Joe T
Celebrities Dinner Highlighting Toronto Exhibition
A charity dinner features St Michael's College star players and Acton Lions Juniors in a Toronto event. Tickets are limited to ensure seating for all, with doors opening at 6 p m and closing at 8 60 p m. Alec Johnson notes most seats are sold, while Art Gordon Rae Weat and Gil Malcolm sell remaining tickets.
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Toronto
St. Michael's College Starry Favoate
Acton Lions
Legion
Liéeium
Alec Johnson
Reservoir project boosts town water pressure on Churchill Road
A $176 000 reservoir on Churchill Road North began feeding the town at 2 30 p m Wednesday increasing mains pressure from about 30 to between 48 and 58 pounds in the affected areas Water supply shifted from the Main Street South standpipe to the reservoir with the standpipe to be drained until council decides its future Engineers from R V Anderson and Associates assisted town staff with valve adjustments Pressure relief and control valves were set near Peel Street and Main Street North to maintain steady pressure for all services and a future spring boost is planned toward about 90 pounds per square inch There were no water service outages during the transition and mud weather did not hinder the work
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Churchill Road
C.N.R
Main Street
Churchill
Peel Street
Spring Road
Lubie Rutke
Ken Hyde
Alf Duby
Jack McGeachie
Jack Lambert
Charennte Road
Mai Street
Matain
Aimes
Churchill North
Ilank
Wie
Millew
Mains
J. Gay
G. Oakton
J. Bullough
G. McKensla
Acton
Ontario
Good Roads Association
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Caledon
North Halton
North Halton Urban Board selects Jim Emmerson chair
Jim Emmerson Georgetown councillor was chosen 1963 chair man of the North Halton Urban Board during an unsure meeting in Georgetown Wednesday Milton clerk reappointed as secretary for the year. A letter from Miss Meneford of the Victorian Order of Nurses discussed establishing a branch under Oakville office to serve Acton Milton Georgetown and surrounding townships. Total service cost cited as 8000 with Acton Georgetown and Milton paying portions. plans include a car for the nurse.
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Jim Emmerson
Georgetown
North Halton
Les Duby
Acton
Milton
Ae Sne
Naspapeveee
Gerry Addison
North
Agricultural Societies urged to evolve to serve times
Retiring Fair Board president Nino Braida urged Agricultural Societies to stay alert to agricultural changes and engage new blood, suggesting 4H members as replacements. Harold Dodds of Country Calendar noted fairs must attract urban residents and explained media work. he highlighted aging farmers and the need to inspire youth. Seven long-time members received life memberships, while others attended the dinner with over 100 guests.
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Nino Braida
Fair Board
Xbox Church
Braida
Harold Dodds
CBC
Aloe
Dodds
Norofarm
The
Irene Swackhamer
Smith Griffin
Robert Kerr
Arthur Swackhamer
Charles McKeown
Duncan Waldla
G. A. Dille
William Hampshire
Brabda
Halton Council Endorses County Wide Medical Plan
Halton County Council endorsed in principle a prepaid medical plan for all citizens. The plan expands last year’s Acton enrolment to include all residents with nonparticipants able to join this year.
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Halton County
Council
Lawas
P.S.L
Acton
Gerry Lynch
P.S.T
Halton
St Alban’s Guild Adopts New Monthly Leader System
St Alban’s Guild meets in the parish hall for a turkey supper as they discuss a new program. Mr Gordon Currie assists with the plan while a monthly leader is elected to organize tasks with other ladies.
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St. Alban’s Guild
Abhans Anid
Gruel Dent
Gordon Currie
Cecil Nelarresmpeusenis Wure Mate Wealer
Women's Institute
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Gordon McKeown
Recreation Committee
Actan
Neues
Longfield Road
Nowbras
Agadke
R. V. Anderson
V.O.N
P.O
Crown Assets Corporation
Crown Assets
Crown Corporation
Godson
Main
Mill Streets
Beamish
Vic
Doug Wedi
Ben
Dion Chasse
Bert Weed
Imire
H. Onethain
F. G. Cakes
John Coy
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