Sewage Plant Extension Spurs Council Jurisdiction Debate
A council meeting discussed possible extension or replacement of the current sewage disposal plant. Deputy Reeve Parker said OWRC meetings with Beardmore officials and engineers aimed to assess capacity and an industrial waste system, with further public committee involvement and potential financing before full council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Parker
Ontario Water Resources Commission
Beardmore and Co
O.W.R.C
OWRC
Cando
Ho Hinton
Canmittee
Counertoars CF
Reese
Earl Munsales
Nebo
Marching Mothers Collect for March of Dimes Monday
Acton volunteers will canvass on Monday for the March of Dimes drive. Captains include Mrs. Roo Knapton and Mrs. A Waldie, with Mis TD Lowrie leading the local effort. District worker Miss Renlab D. Garpow reports Halton County has 34 known cases and 15 active cases, assisting transportation and items like wheelchairs and braces. Contributions near Monday will aid crippled adults in Halton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Dunes
Charan
Che Alvive
Mis
TD Lowrie
Roo Knapton
A. Waldie
Mies KO Marshall
EL Wilkinson
Go Haatgrave
No Prac
WooMason
Wo Little
A Long
Renlab D. Garpow
Halton
Rehabilitation Foundation For the Disabled
Chinchs
Plunkett Commission Opens Local Government Hearings in Halton
Hearings by the Plunkett Commission on Peel and Halton local government begin Tuesday March 22 in Halton County Council chambers Milton. Sessions run 9:45 to 12:30 and 2:00 to 4:30, continuing for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunkett Commission
Peel
Halton
Halton County
Milton
Johnston Couple Observes 50th Anniversary at Acton Home
Mr and Mrs Richard A Johnston celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at their Scene Street Acton home. They wed January 22, 1916 in Hopkins Minnesota and moved to Canada two years later. The couple enjoy gardening and hockey nights, with grandchildren visiting from Toronto and Scarborough.
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Richard A. Johnston
Scene St
Acton
Avere
Hopkins
Minnesota
U.S.A
Canada
Mr Johnston
Barrie
Aid
United States
Tev
Hulda Hinz
Hutchison, Minnesota
Toranto
Hans
Howe
Childian
Roy
Richardooet Arthur
Charlotte
Lawrence Cullens
Scarborough
Aled
Foronto
Scene Street
Mrr
Johnson
Richard Johnston
Three Services In Holy Week Plans Made
Holy Week plans emerged at a Ministerial Association meeting at the home of Rev. A H McKenzie. Three joint services were set for Palm Sunday April 3 Tuesday April 5 and Thursday April 7 at 8 15 p m Knox church with hymns at 8 p m. A combined choir and special music were being arranged. Ministers named include McKenzie Engel McMurray Gammon Thorn and Van Dijk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
A. H. McKenzie
Knox Church
Mr. McKenzie
Davight’ Engel
RL McMurray
S. Gammon
S. Thorn
W. van Dijk
Warden Outlines Halton County Inaugural Objectives
Warden J. H. Hinton, in a wide inaugural address, outlines county goals for 1966. Plans include purchasing 200 acres for reforestation to combat Dutch elm disease, a new welfare vehicle, and all phase EMO exercises. Health unit aims to move select mentally ill patients to community nursing homes, fluoride program for three year olds proceeds, and Martin House expansions are planned. Changes to Child Welfare Act shift provincial grants toward prevention, adoption policy review is planned, and completion of the 150 bed Martin House is a major Halton Manor Board project. The Provincial Agricultural Museum negotiations continue near Kelso, with the new Family Counseling Service already established in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangig
Halton County
Corncr
J. H. Hinton
Martin
Milton
Joseph Brint
Martin House
Halton Manor
County extends inquiry into inmates and regional jail plan
The warden noted that in three months operation 79 interviews were conducted from court and welfare referrals and self seekers. The property committee will report on expanding facilities at the county administration building for the registry office, while the County Council reviews the Plunkett Report and explores a regional jail proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie J. Vivian
Registry Office
County Council
Plunkett
Playground Leaders Training Planned by Recreation Director
Acton Recreation Committee discussed forming a four member leadership slate including Jessie Coles and Eric Lynch to be submitted for council approval. Harold Townsley and Owen Coultrup were already approved. two more appointments awaited council confirmation. Howard Pearce outlined plans for a playground leaders training school for next summer, a March 17 school carnival, and licenses for community centre banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Recreation Committee
Jessie Coles
Eric Lynch
Council
Harold Townsley
Owen Coultrup
Coultrup
Townsley
Art Cooper
Howard Pearce
Cooper
Parks Board
Pearce
Curling Club
Anne Deveau Retires After 38 Years with Bank of Nova Scotia
Mrs Anne Deveau retires at month end after 38 years at the Acton branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia. She began under W K Graham in 1917 in a former Bell building, witnessed a mill street bank, new building, and staff growth. She ends as assistant accountant with memories of a bank hold up scare and training many staff.
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Bank of Nova Scotia
Anne Deveau
Bank T
W. K. Grahahm
Bell Telephone
Mill and
Main Streets
Deveau
Anne Dunne
Mill Street
Acton
Mr. Graham
Arthur Hayden
Walter Woodburn
Chester Anderson
Bill Cooper
Bank
Parkview
Guelph
Beverley
Eileen McFadden
Heather Barnard
Gail Stewart
Peter Monkhouse
Barbara Stewart
Donald Kelloway
Near Normal Monday After Storm Acton Leads Way in Snow Clearance
The area faced its worst snowstorm in 21 years with over six inches falling Saturday night through Sunday. Acton deployed town plows and extra trucks, private operators, and tow vehicles to clear downtown and rural roads while buses and trains ran close to schedule. Only one minor accident reported as residents and workers dug out, watched plows slide into ditches, and sidewalks and driveways were cleared.
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Acton
Department of Highways
Toronto
Streetsville
Tean
Unte
Jack Rideles Cartage
Mal St
Hydro
Alice St
Alt Dahy
Take a Bow Town Workmen Praised for Snow Removal
Mayor Les Duby announced four out of town visitors visited Acton during the Sunday snowstorm and praised local workmen for effective snow removal. Councillor Bill Williams and a Free Press contact echoed the commendation, noting other towns lagged in clearing streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Duby
Acton
Bill Williams
Free Press
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Grato
Hamilton Peal
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Mrs. Deveau
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