Underground Service Plans Halted By Hydro Commission
Acton Hydro Commission discussion on underground services halted after Ontario Hydro, represented by Howard King, deemed underground cables impractical due to high costs. Highway widening plans near Queen Street and Young Street elicit consideration of pole relocation to keep wires off the highway approach. Ontario Hydro may review area again while exploring a separate transformer station to cut power costs. mayor asks about policy and future developments.
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Acton Hydro Commission
Howard King
Ontario
Hydro
Ume
Department of Highways
Queen Street
Highway Department
Young St
Ara
Hydr
E.G. Tyler Lee
King
Seo Db
J. J. Gos
Ontiche Hydro
Price
Keene
Ontario Hydro
Heal Policiemakinte
Mayor Urges Veterans to Unite for Legion Anniversary Dinner
Mayor Ohn and Gov addressed 170 Legionnaires at the 20th anniversary dinner in the Legion auditorium. Speakers praised branch 197's community service and urged continued unity, with installation of new officers and tributes to members who died last year.
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Council
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Legon
Sear
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Gov
Legionnaires
Maw Stores
Actan
Aepdey
George Mausselle
TE. Bat
W. Micheleton
Denton Beatty
John Boker
Rees
Pralaes
Sandy
Canadian ‘Legion
Actén
Jordan
Max Storey
Prescient
Jarhes
Town issues dog tag system change for owners
A town office report notes a 1960 shift to a new dog tag system enabling owners to pick up tags at the office. The 1959 1040 tag surpassed age limits, and the bookkeeper Mr. Hors cited the system as easing tag retrieval for all dog owners.
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Hurst
Hors
Mrs Sayers Celebrates 95th Birthday Weekend
Mrs Peter Sayers observed her 95th birthday on Sunday despite a fall two days earlier. She remains active in church work at St Joseph's Church and welcomed friends and relatives who brought gifts and birthday cards. The Free Press joins many in extending best wishes.
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Peter Sayers
St. Home
Sayers
St. Joseph's Church
Free Press
Miny
New Addition At Manor Done Capacity 241
The Hattan Centennial Manor completes a new wing adding 67 beds in bed care 44 in special care and 20 for males raising total capacity to 241. About 450 residents currently live there with an official opening date to be set by the manor board. Preparations to redecorate the alder section continue ahead of ceremonies.
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Hattan Centennial Manor
Inche Manors Ao
Manor
County Council
Muwr
Move Royal Oak To New School
A Royal Oak tree planted for the 1937 coronation in Dublin was moved to the new Speyside school. A 20 foot high tee type sling supported the transfer and replanted the tree stands before the new school. The Windsor Castle sapling previously planted when Mrs. George Wallace taught at Dublin grew well there. The transfer was ordered by the Esquesing school area No. 1 board.
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Dublin
Speyside
George Wallace
Windsor Castle
E. Thansfer
Esquesing School Area No. 1
Triplet Calves Born to Heifer at O W Manes Farm
Friday 13 yielded triplet calves at the O W Manes farm. The heifer gave birth to three calves and the farm reports the cattle are healthy with attentive care ongoing. A notable event amid local superstition, the farmer and his wife continue daily feeding and monitoring.
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O. W. Manes
R.R
Acton
Billia Manes
O. W.manes
Bern
Vabos
Manes
Malicious damage reported at Ajax Engineering plant
Over the weekend 22 windows were broken at the Ajax Engineering plant. Plant manager Willig Goon reported the act to Constable Bruce Kiesler, who investigated after traveling from a Kentucky plant. Holes were punched in the plaster and parts removed. Some components were scattered. others are missing. Delivery of aqua towers will be delayed until replacements arrive. A reward is offered for information about the van and shipment readiness.
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Lussaville
Nemovedt
Coua
Halton County Council inaugurates Warden Alex Phillips
Reeve Alex A Phillips of Crakalgar Tu takes the Warden chair as Milton hosts the inaugural meeting. The paper notes his veteran service and thanks retiring Warden Sargent while outlining committee appointments and council structure for the coming municipal year.
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Phillips
Halton
Wardens County Council
Valenta
Alex A. Phillips
Crakalgar
Usdauly
Milton
Reeve Phillips
Woshoein
Coantry
Méliene-Abeve
Mary S. Pettit
Doula Sarpent
Reeve
Georgetown
Wouien Sargent
Sargent
Olive
Jolt Mobeni Ol
Nawwiynweya
Cat Acdon
John Pratt
Geospetawe
Merubores
Meera
Neus
Vtabaljerm
Pred
Tithey
Deguty
Hab Merry
Tisinp
Ryek Fan
Coron Aganaybes
Utington
Petit Ani Deguty
Chatto
Mathie
Nitstiiweye
Reese Dulin
Actan
Rawve Isbardel
Goopolowin
Crmpell
Shahuy
Sal
Merry
Tharpiave
Gheuasing Centhitive
la Warden Sargent
Phielips
Cthes
Mabie
Serena
Pirates
Kay Phompson
Walter Gray
Somtin Il
Warden
Tarnsuier
M. Muaxted
Board of Audit
Board Discusses Student Increases And School Additions
The board reviewed potential student increases and a possible school addition. A tentative plan was presented but a full discussion was postponed to a later meeting. Committee appointments were made to govern the year and a new committee was formed.
Damage Report From First Accident On Town Street
Report cites damage totaling 235 dollars from an initial collision on Mishar Wirtson Finale Street. Vehicle driven by Dor Miatyee AM Rat biteade Corp appears involved with Watson Velit nearby. Estimated total losses around 235 dollars with additional costs noted.
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Biteade Corporat
Ay Maron
Az Teen Crue Pde
Te Beret
Brane
Sayre Tod Wand Neportoat
Cherreye
Watson Velit
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