Fire destroys Erin feed mill in weekend blaze
A Saturday night fire completely destroyed the 64-year-old Erin feed mill near the C P R station, with 108 tons of grain and equipment lost. Kay of Rockwood bought the mill last August and plans to rebuild, operating temporarily from the Kay farm with three mobile mills. Firefighters saved nearby buildings. the cause is under investigation.
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Kay
Io Erin
Erin Fire Brigade
C.P.R
Harvey Peavey
Garnet Kay
RL 2
Rockewood
Art Hawes
Acton
Pam
Mr. Kay
Ine Law
Rockwood
Erin
Everton dam plans explained at January 29 meeting
The Grand River Conservation Authority will host a public meeting at Ospringe Public School on Highway 24 at 8 15 p m to outline dam plans for Everton. Residents property owners and township representatives from Erin and Erasmosa will be invited as part of the five large dams proposal seeking 75 per cent funding from provincial and federal governments.
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Everton
Grand River Conservation Authority
Ospringe
Highway
Erin
Erasmosa
Esquesing selects Halton and Paul Maintenance for caretaker job
Esquesing council interviewed eight applicants before accepting Halton and Paul Maintenance of Georgetown to maintain the building and grounds at $28.50 per week under clerk supervision. Councillor Patterson urged salary review, while discussions on roads, snow removal, and an emergency plan touched county committees and boundary disputes with outside lawyers.
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Jo McGeachie
Clark
Joan Haresan
Sam Tennant
Jon Huest
John Dunn
Council
Bighter
Esquesing Councl
Halton and Paul Maintenance
RR. 1
Georgetown
C.F
Pat) Patterson
Gosh
Golly
Patterson Fort Towneship
Norval
Department of Highways
Highways Department
Patterson
Bud Snow
Rueve George Currie
County Industrial Committee
Pattergonuardt
Acton OPP Weekly Reports First Break and Enter Since 1967
The Acton area police report a local business was entered through an unlocked door this week. Thieves stole cash and cigarettes, causing about $1650 in damage, while investigators note ongoing risk from unlocked premises and emphasize safer driving in changing road and weather conditions.
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Acton
O.P.P
Aafia
Hd Actons
Ice on Crowcant Bridge Triggers Morning Car Crash
Road conditions blamed for a two car collision Tuesday morning on the Crowcant bridge. Gary McFadden of Poot Street was leaving the crossroads when he braked and skidded. Ethel McMullan of Poplar Street was entering. Damages were $125 and $160. no charges filed.
Acton Free Press January 24 1968 item summary
Acton Free Press reports local events from January 24 1968. Brief items cover community notices, school activities, and city developments. Readership is kept informed with concise notices and local updates.
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Acton Free Press
Night Tobogganing Lights Not Yet in Glenroar Park
Several residents have been enjoying tobogganing in Glenroar Park though the night lighting remains off as the season begins. The missing illumination affects nighttime use and safety considerations for visitors.
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Glenroa’ Park
District News Highlights After Storm Delays Local Mall
Week brings mixed results with a temporary rural mall outage caused by storms. District officials report reductions in activity and scattered delays. Several groups faced fines totaling 3104 units, reflecting enforcement actions from recent disruptions.
Local Meetings Move to Library and Hydroelectric Site
Fragmented notes indicate council meetings shifting from chambers to the library or hydro building. Church annual meetings are upcoming with unclear details amid garbled phrases about town planning and local activities.
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Hydro
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ED Pasmore
CIAG
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Esquesing
Tom Hill
EMLQ
Hill
E.M.O
Marilyn Schuatt
Glen Willams
Lime
House
Stewarttown
Lindsay
Toronto
Main and
Charles ST
Milton
Doug Hurst Dennis Will
Electrohome
Free Press
Cotlinton
Fuainforda
Spulitty
Eles
Evanigel Pentecostal Tabernacle
Churchill Rd.n
Mrs
Eugene Johnson
U.S.A
South America
West Indies
Ministry of the Word and Song
America & W. Indies
Canada
Heinz Ketchup
IGA
Cmts
Patricia Hair Spa
Jay
Apple Wwice
I.G.A. Store
Vablerita
Ake
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