31 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item mentions warnings to the public about advertising ey and prepayment, urging thorough investigation of presented notices. It notes a department reduction in cost and suggests referring certain items to the police for easier checking in a town area.
Officials say about 38 000 residents are currently covered while others may enroll in Halton County health plan. The plan aims to provide coverage with guidance from a representative, with information sessions in Oakville Burlington and Georgetown planned.
Acton Baptist Church members enjoyed a pot luck supper hosted by the social committee. Reports from departments and a 1963 officer slate were presented. pastor noted membership gains and strong finances aided by a reduced Home Mission Board grant. Long list of officers and committees announced as annual meeting closed with prayer.
Knox Presbyterian and Trinity United members gathered for reports on the year’s finances with a 2 million deficit figure noted and a proposed church addition discussed. Officials named to the Board of Managers and attending factors included Roy Kirkness Cargill Brian Moore Reber Aly and Murray Scayne with inspection of choir, Sunday School attendance and youth fellowship plans.
Firefighters quickly battled a Wednesday blaze at 13 Church Street, Murray Bateman’s residence. Occupants including Bateman, Det. John Davion, and Joe Matheson escaped unharmed as damage remained slight.
Temporary mobile substation to be used at Willow Street for four days starting February 4 while repairs rebuild the No 1 substation. No power interruptions expected as the mobile unit handles the load during work. Ken Hodgson nominated for class A lineaman position and interview planned for next meeting. Finance committee approved payments of $7.
Acton Council reviews a capital budget with a proposed 169 000 to extend the plant citing engineering input from local firms. The report notes plant capacity details and costs for the added 250 000 imperial gallons daily, plus related subdivision and municipal facility updates.
Acton council temporarily shelved a proposed store closing by law after a lengthy session. Mayor George Barbeau and Reeve Bert Hinton clashed over procedure and interest. The debate recalled Cobourg and Guelph cases as council weighs how to proceed.
George A. Kerr a Burlington lawyer won the Progressive Conservative nomination for the next provincial election at a Milton convention before about 600 Tories. He captured on the fourth ballot over four rivals including Mac Sprowl and Glen Cooper while others were eliminated earlier. The rally featured bagpipe bands and a carnival mood as the convention concluded around midnight.
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