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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1962

Page

3

Acton Native Cam McNab Named Deputy Minister of Highways

Cam McNab of Acton Ontario has been appointed Deputy Minister of the Ontario Department of Highways effective July 4. A 30 year veteran, he previously led the Engineering Audit Section and headed Location Surveys, with Army service in World War II. Married to Betty Marlow, they have a daughter Cathy.

McNab Acton T.C Cam) McNab Department of Highways Ontario McNab Acton Cam McNab Toronto Department of Highays Department Mr. McNab Betty Marlow Cathy Teading Neil McNabb

Mil ton CAS Names Bill Janes Assistant Director

The Halton Children's Aid Society named Bill Janes as assistant to the director and he has assumed duties at Milton headquarters. Janes, a St John’s Newfoundland native with BA and MSW from Victoria College and the University of Toronto, has long worked in Ontario CAS agencies and WW II RC AAF service. He will focus on counselling for married parents and adults while J Paul Jollitte concentrates on child care and administration. The family has moved to Heslop.

Bill Janes Halton Children’s’ Aid Society Milton St. John's Newfoundland Ontario Victoria College Toronto University of Toronto School of Social Work Perth Toronto Children’s Aid Perth County Cas Stratford Smith College Northampton Mass Pittsburgh R.ca.f

Griffiths Welcome Guests At U C Strawberry Social

A good crowd attended Ebenezers strawberry social on July 4 with Rev Mrs Griffiths and David from Brussels among the patrons. Mrs Griffiths sang and David contributed a humorous number as Grace Loggan entertained with songs. a healthy sum was raised for the UCW budget.

Ebenezer K. Griffiths David Brussels Griffiths Jour Grace Loggan Acconian U.cw

Museum Opening Sunday More Donations Sought

The Kelsie dant consertation ares near Milton Heights will host a museum opening this Sunday at two old furniture and implements. Major Hal, newly appointed curator, plans long-range exhibits and calls for more donations as hundreds are expected. Board members will assist as needed. A separate notice mentions Major Newman replacing windows to keep swallows out, paint, cleaning, and oiling of the horse stable and exhibits.

Hal Country Low County Neworih Milton Heights Anuiseum Alonat Bei Major Newman

Sunday Church Schedule Sparks Local Faith Weekend

This Sunday church calendar lists services across multiple congregations in Acton and area. Rev Kenneth J Reid leads Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle with Sunday School worship and evangelistic services. other listings include Christian Reformed, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, United Church and Evangel Baptist churches with English, Dutch or outdoor park services and evening programs.

Halton Junior Driving Competition Planned by Clubs

Halton juniors from Junior Farmer and Junior Institute Clubs will compete in a Safe Driving Competition at Milton Plaza on July 21. Palermo Junior Farmers, in cooperation with Hatton Farm Safety Council, will run two divisions with credit for safety checks quizzes and driving ability. Bill Marshall serves as competition chairman.

Halton Palermo Hatton Farm Safety Council Jun Wior Institute Bill Marshall Milton Plaza

New Assessor and sidewalk petition in Guelph St area

A sidewalk installation petition in the Main St. N and Guelph St. area under a focal improvement by-law will be studied by the office and Road Committee. If approved, costs fall to property owners over five years with 75 percent signatures. County equalization for 1963 tax is $6,925,831 at 2.87608 percent. a 3 of 1 percent target for 1962. Do not recognize or negotiate per municipal solicitor’s recommendation.

St. N Guelph St

Mary Ann Roubert Advances to Grade 10 with Honors

From Ac lon comes results for John F. Ross Collegiate Guelph. Mary Ann Roubert moves from grade nine to ten with second class honors. Paul Robertson advances grade nine to ten in commercial with honors. Ray Bastill passes grade ten to grade eleven in technical studies. Johnson advances from grade one to grade twelve in general with first class honors. Sherron Hibbitt notes Grade 13 exams awaited.

John F. Ross Guelph Mary Ann Roubertson Paul Robertson Ray Bastill Jerade Techni Johnson Sherron Hibbitt Ac Lon

Union drive and council vow to respect law

Jue Blane of the United Electrical Workers Union leads organizers as Mayor Goy reports talks with staff. Council says it will obey the law and that no action prevents union joining while Ontario Labour Relations Board has ruled on certification. Council also grants power of attorney during holidays and updates dog control by law.

Jue Blane United Electrical Workers Union Goy Ontaria Labor Reliations Board Couneil J. Hurst J. McGeachi Free Press Istant Hydro Department

Town Notes from Acton Free Press July 12 1962

Subdivisions await light standards after Brewers Warehousing appeals potential over 3596 busin water fine on Vimy Street. Lake and Mill Street West gate guarder installed. Oakville District Labor Council writes on meat inspector. Bank of Nova Scotia variance decision appeal deadline July 20. EMO warns key Aden buildings and bicycle licensing eyed. Police report shows 24 highway convictions and 7 liquor acts convictions. Police Vidar speed recorder received. to operate this week.

Vimy Street Lake and Mill St. West Oaksville Bank of Nova Scotia Mil St Aden Polite Vidar

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