Council Accepts Library Town Centennial Project Plan
The council endorsed the centennial committee’s proposal for a new public library and related enhancements. Members will study financing, architect plans, and site details, with information gathered by August 15 for a potential November deadline.
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Parks Board Approves Chain Link Fence at Prospect Park
Amid protests from adjoining Prospect Park property owners, the Parks Board voted to proceed with erecting a chain link fence along the park's south border. The fence spans 3580 feet with a second section planned, at just over 2000 dollars total, to improve privacy while balancing public spending. Board chairman Cliff Bradley noted the project aims to address privacy concerns and suggested plywood panels as an option.
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International Y's Men delegate tours Acton area
Alan Ingald of Chesschurch New Zealand met Acton Y's Men member Harry Artie during a continental tour to Colorado after the Us Y's Men international convention. The Bishop's Fund supports stamp projects helping exiles, with Ingald visiting Acton and surrounding towns while highlighting fund drives and club events.
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Workmen Begin Bridge and Fencing Projects at Park
A pair of town projects moves forward as the old park fence is removed and a new enclosure is planned. Poles will be set and wires stretched to secure the area while a temporary barrier shields private property. Residents debate privacy, snow removal, and weed control as discussions on fence type continue.
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Second Year Seeks Miss Acton for Fall Fair
The Acton Fall Fair plans a larger selection with nine contestants led by last year’s winner Miss Linda Ferguson. The committee includes Jack Holmes Mac Sprowl Mann Hunter and Jack Marshall with Rae West Dave Manes Bert Hinton and Mrs W L Sproston. Ferguson remains a key figure. Judging is public with auto prizes, studio photo and a parade ride. three finalists will reign this year.
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Tenders Called for Addition to Ajax Engineers Building
Ajar Engineer on Queen Street East announces tenders for an extension to their factory, forming an L shaped addition measuring 46 by 76 feet. The project includes an overhead crane installation.
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New Recreation Committee Vote Tonight At Local Plant
The recreation committee votes on a new recreation director and arena manager tonight. Bill Coun notes the addition will improve production methods at the plant which makes cooling towers and TV radio towers. Since last September five TV station antennas have been installed in Newfoundland and a 49 foot tower is being assembled near Quebec City with erection crews set to install the Otuto antenna at the top.
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Cars Sideswipe Detour Traffic During Thunderstorm
Two cars collided on MATE St East at Frederick St at 9.45 p.m. A thunderstorm halted traffic as two police cruisers blocked the highway and a tow truck arrived to detour vehicles. Damages pegged at 400 dollars, mostly to Adele Kressler's car. William Kitto and his wife were uninjured and continued home after Constable Rupert's report.
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Young Musicians to Receive Medals at Trinity College
Medals awarded in November in Tononte for high theory and practical exams at Trinity College of Music London. Kathy Hinton, pupil of Mrs Tave Bink and Dorothy Richardson Scull, earns silver for grade one theory with 95. Christine Brinelle wins silver for grade three theory with 97. Julie Smith takes bronze for grade three theory 95 and silver for grade three piano. Kathleen Swackhamer nets silver for grade three piano. Scholarships and awards are presented in fall.
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Dorothy Richardson
Christine Brinelle
Julie Smith
Kathleen Swackhamer
Evanger Baptist Church Summer Series in the Park
Evanger Baptist Church in Avion hosts Sunday evening services at 7 pm in August. Special music featured as Pastor Alan Sylvester presents talks on Great Questions of Life from the Book of Job.
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Sunday Crash On Main Street Causes 90 Dollar Damage
Two cars collided on Main St North near the school line on Sunday July 12. June Cochran of Rexdale and Sergi Palu of Toronto were involved. Estimated damage set at 90 dollars.
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Big Orange Parade Surges Amid Rainy Deluge
Large crowd gathers for county Orange Walk with 65 lodges and 22 bands as over 790 paraders depart the park. A sudden downpour drenches booths and crowds, but marchers keep spirits and song, with officials noting weather and principles of Orangemen.
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OPP Police Report Finds No Parade Incidents Saturday
Extra OPP report notes no paraders were involved in any incidents on Saturday. Three district youths, charged with underage drinking, were convicted Wednesday morning. A person charged with driving naked faces court next week. Stoney Burke and Griffith joined Acton force briefly while soaked, then Nick Collinson and Ron Hood of North Halton OPP patrolled with regulars until 2 am in town.
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Frontier Battle Park Playground Event Promotes Costumed Reenactment
Frontier Battle Park hosts Frontier Day with boys and girls in period dress, marching with bows and arrows for a western battle reenactment. Families attend as bands perform and vendors vie for attention while Friday sports day and church vacation bible school registrations unfold for nearby M. Z Bennett schools.
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Orangeman meeting details with long list of lodge members
Fragmented notes describe an Orangeman gathering at a park on Sunday with remarks on contentious topics and several veterans named including Banfield 60 years Morton 67 Glasler 41 Browne 94. Awards for banners bands and antique cars are listed alongside booth notes and community groups preparing for a forthcoming event.
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Unclear Fragment Highlights Park Event Weather
A damaged OCR fragment describes Acton planners and Orangemen amid a damp park scene. It notes a lack of attendees and a regretful mood as weather worsened and a public sale or event failed to attract buyers.
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