Tragic Collision Kills Georgetown Quarry Foreman James Gregg
James Gregg a year old Georgetown man and foreman at Acton Limestone Quarries died Friday when his car collided with an eastbound CNR commuter train at the fourth line crossing in Essa township east of Acton. The crash occurred about 6:54 am as he traveled to work. the train had stopped in Acton at 6 am. The body was removed to Rumby Shoemaker Funeral Home and funeral service was held Monday at St George's Anglican Church Georgetown with interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
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James Gregg
Georgetown
CNR
Exquesing Township
Acton
Ehung
Quany
Torsato
Howard Culhaan
Robert Hackner
Rumber Shoemaker Fur Home
St George's Anglican Church
Reunion at Wesdalde Echoe Brings Former Students Back
Hundreds of former pupils and teachers return for a reunion at Capriage and Weodeids, with Cal Melntyre chairing and Raigh McKeown presiding. The program begins at 10:23 pm, followed by a school history takeover and an evening picnic supper with dancing. A committee plans sale of the school to cap off events.
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Wesdalde Echoe
Capriage
Weodeids
Puplia Sad
Cal Melntyre
Aad Raigh McKeown
Canada
Aloustra
Ube
Viead
Juanes Gunn
Cheryl Lee
Mere
Lee Synnott
Catherine Knippelbeag
Kev Dwight Engel
Hor Farce
Mise Ma. Bennett
Testy McMullen
Adnan van Dyt Chatenan
Mark Fturst
Mark Rowall
Grace
Mollasine Coles
Glenn Banks
Doug Copeland
Robert Battle Schont
Catherine Kauppeberg
Knypel
Bevedey Brunelle
Storm Doubling Rainfall Ends Drought Period
A storm dropped about 2.27 inches in 12 hours, doubling rainfall of May to June, ending a drought in the area. Meterology officials report heavy rain with hail starting 4:40 p.m. and lasting half a day, while high winds toppled branches and flooded streets. Power outages affected three town areas for about 90 minutes as hydro crews worked to restore lines.
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the Meteorology Air
Department of Transport
Crewsons Comers
Walter Lock
Hydro
Paving Bevis Tuesday Morning
Residents in Queen Young and Mill near the CNR tracks welcomed paving as Len Arms Construction began Tuesday morning. Drought dust and grading delays troubled locals, but new sidewalks and lights along Queen Street promise safer easier passage after a harsh winter.
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Queen, Young and Mill
C.nr
Len Arms Construction
Motors
Queen Street
Ro OV. Anderson and Associates
Tueway
Ten Aras Construction Company
Guelph
Wilbur Street
Young
Queen End
Queen East
Churchill Road
Ceserty
Annual Steak Fry for Town Fathers Draws City Leaders
Town officials and guests gathered at Churchill Road reservoir for the annual steak fry prior to summer. Mayor Les Duby led with guitar, as Clerk Jack McGeachie and Office Manager Joe Hurst arranged trimmings, while Labrador retriever bones entertained by neighbor James Ledger and Roy Goodwin donated a softball for guests to toss. Absent were Doris Frover and Bill Williams.
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Allon
Churchill Road N
Reese
Les Duby
Jack McGeachie
Joe Hurst
James Ledger
Roy Goodwin
Reeve Ho HL Hinton
Goodwin
Frank Quakes
Ray Archie
Bob Drinkwalter
Albert Invin
Doris Frover
Bill Williams
Mansel Nellis
Ted Praut
Bill Erskine
Frank Moore
Alt Duby
Focal
Ukrainian Camp Opens Amid Heat with 5000 Attendees
A large crowd gathered at the Ukrainian camp on Fourth Lane for the First Conference of Nations of Easter Europe and Asia, despite extreme heat. Speakers included Minister Mitchell Sharp of Trade and Commerce and former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yaroslav Stetzko, with opening remarks by Acton welcome representative Reeve Ho HL Hinton.
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Europe
Asia
Russia
Ukraiian
Acton
Ho HL Hinton
Dubs
Mac Sprowl Installed Head of Rotary Club
Mac Sprowl was installed Tuesday as president of the Acton Rotan Club succeeding Fred Gordon. Officers include Bill Pendleton as first vice president Jan McCulloch secretary Ralph Davies treasurer and Garry Dawkins as club service director with a full slate of committee heads and chairmen across attendance membership bulletin fellowship program public relations and community service. The installation at the Dominion Hotel featured Rev McKenzie leading grace and Hansen accompanying song.
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Acton Rotan Club
Mac Sprowl
Fred Gordon
Gorton
Jimny McCulloch
Edward Pratt
Low Pocius
James Ledger
A. H. McKenzie
Dave Manes
B .D. Rachlin
Rotary
del A. Hansen
Ray Miche
Geore Duncan
Scouts
Ron Lewis
Gorton McKeown
Acton Elementary Closes for Summer Break
Hundreds of Acton students head into a summer recess as the school ends for the term. Officials warn children to stay off sidewalks and be careful while out in the streets during the holiday period. Local merchants advertise safety reminders in the Free Press.
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Acton Anod
Miei
Donations Push Band Hall Project Toward July Closure
Band president Ted Tyler Jr reports the new band hall near completion with funds needed to close in the building. Three large donations already received and more contributions encouraged to finish the project as shingling, back wall, and concrete floor progress toward a July closure.
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Ted Tyler Jr
Ted Tyler
George Elliott
All Mail Now Goes by Truck
Mail trains were discontinued on June 19 and the new system began June 20. Postmaster Gordon McKeown said mail is dispatched from Acton to Toronto and Guelph daily, with Sunday runs. Contractors handle auto at Acton post office under Gov Transport with nightly 6 30 pm departures and stops at Georgetown and Brampton before arriving at Cain Station Terminal AT.
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Elicet
Sumitas
Jame
Gordon McKeown
Acten Tour
Toronto
Guelph
Acton
Asclide Gov Transport
Donald Hell
Milton
Welcox Corrage
Cooksville
Peavid
George Town
Brampton
Cain Station
Banquet Urges Eight Grade Graduates to Open Life’s Doors
A Monday graduation banquet lauded Grade Eight pupils and urged them to choose future paths. Speaker Rev Daight Engel stressed opening doors to opportunities, while awards recognized academic and school achievements at the Robert Battle School and related chapters.
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Daight Engel
Prade
Robert Battle
Mao Paygel
Engel
Legion
Duke of Devonshire
James Gunn
Wranch 197
Royal Canadian Legion
Cher Vn Fac
Othe MZ
Bennett Schoul
Mis Bra Synnott
Testice
Legion Ladies Auxiltary
Catherne Knippeberg
Robert Battle Shoal
Porce
Duke of Devonstire
FQ 1
Terry Mi Mullen
Robert Lite
Adan Ven Din
M2 Reanect
Charimg
Robert Little School
Planning Legislation Moves Slower in Tuesday Meeting
Planning legislation made limited progress at a Tuesday council planning board meeting held to discuss the official plan and zoning bylaw. Quorum was uncertain as members debated map zoning, with bylaw approval deferred pending ministerial review and potential amendments.
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Counal
Coun
Aldo Hearde
Reeve Hinton
Rave Roy Goodwin
DP Oakes
Bob Drinkwalter
Vis
Ball Keighe
Hisdro
Water Resources
Low
Ontuario Municpal Board
OMB
Promotions Promotion results at four schools
Pineview school, Robert Little School, M. Z. Bennett School, Acton High School and Speyside School report promotion outcomes. Page B2 and Page 3 cover the results at these institutions, detailing student advancement and related notices.
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Robert Little
M. Z. Bennett
Acton High School
Speyside School
Pineview
Oakville Policeman Named Justice of Peace and Court Clerk
Murray Allan a veteran Oakville police officer was named Justice of the Peace and Court Clerk for Halton County effective July 1. He will leave the OPP and join the attorney general's legal services branch, living in Milton and serving Milton Acton Georgetown courthouses and Halton County family court. Portlane job temp William Sargent has been acting JP for north Halton since J. P. Dave Green resignations. Lightning blamed for a barn toss near Milton at Reg Tras farm.
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Murray Allan
Oakville
Halton County
Halton
A. George A. Kerr
Allan
OPP
Inspector of Legal Services
Attorney General’s Department
Milt
Georgetown
Milton
Acton
JPN
Portlane
William Sargent
Bronte
North Halton
J. P
Dave Green
Reg Tras
Wednesday Munt Acton Stores Open Late for July Holiday
Stores will stay open until 9 pm this Wednesday due to the Thursday July holiday. They will reopen Friday.
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Munt Acton
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