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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 21, 1960

Page

11

Minor Hockey Action at Aeton Arena Mixed Results

Young players in the Banks and N H U league battled Dixie and Brampton to a 3 3 draw. Weston edged Woodbridge 2 1 in a late rally. Canadiens beat Leal 7 5 in NHLL action as older youths offered a glimpse of future big leaguers.

Aeton Arena Ba Nks N.H.U Dixie Brampton Weston Woodbridge Betw Canadiens PDC Acton Legion John Mason Mike Miller Alan McKenzie Mike

Board Dismisses Appeal to Build on Glenlea Lot

The Municipal Board dismissed Canatha Construction Company’s appeal to build on parcel 48 in the Glenlea subdivision. The case centered on a claimed verbal agreement from 1955 allowing fee builds, with board members and town officials present. The hearing urged an amendment to the bylaw to reflect past understanding, but the board upheld the dismissal.

Glenlea Canatha Constration Company RLCG Municipal Board Janus 4 Board Stata At Wis Tyatnerdy Rewari Thomas and Thomas Consulton Gordon Buscett Acton Conneil Uys Ae Porbon Lettas

Wigo TV and Van Gils open new centre at Mill and Elgin

Acton branch to open with merchandise selection and repairs. Wigo TV owners Ed Wiener Morris Goudeketting operate Georgetown business. New Van Gils apartment block at corner Mill Elgin completes down street development.

Actow Mul Street Hun Wigo van Gils Mill Elgin Streets Wigo TV Ve Ed Wiener Morris Goudeketting Georgetown Acton Jack McMullen

Erin Council Sets Pay and Appoints 1960 Officers

Erin township council held its first 1960 meeting at the Exchange Hotel Hillsburgh on Monday January 1 after swearing in. The report lists clerk and officers salaries and per meeting fees, plus appointments including clerk assessor treasurer collector and welfare officer. Borrowing authority up to 35000 from the Royal Bank of Canada Hills store was approved. The council joined Good Roads Association and Rural Municipal Associations with delegates to attend meetings.

Quacerk Ana Axwres Lacey E. McKinnon B. Berry Bo Berry Morrison, Sanderson Johnson E. McKinnnon C. McEown MeeFee Hungerford, Gamble and Guthrie C. Groves Royal Bank of Canada Hill Stores Good Roads Association

Mrs J Bell Dies After Long Illness

Mrs J Bell died after a long illness on Saturday in January at Pha Narin Tame. She was born in Drew, Minto township, married John A Bell in 1900, and is survived by a son and daughter. Funeral services were held in Acton and Weston with pallbearers named from the Bell family.

Ella Bell Walter PORA Shelburne Bumenal Services Rex Gordon Adsille Heth Acton Waeteston USA Willd Eliza Turner Drew Minto Township John A. Bell

Legion banquet plans amid scattered club notes

Preparations for the annual Legion banquet are finalized with tickets printed and members urged to reply. The evening features entertainment by Vince Mountford, speeches, and honors including pins and the president’s jewel. An executive meeting discussed membership lists and other club matters.

Au Thif Homie Vince Mountford Wave Answ

Hiccups Delay Patrol Stop On Highway

A highway patrol officer stopped a small European car to check a disturbance and found it bouncing about every twenty five yards as the driver claimed hiccups. Jokes about the incident circulated as the driver insisted all was well and he was simply dealing with hiccups.

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