Bell plan on extended area service sparks Acton debate
Editorial notes Acton subscribers oppose Bell extended area service to Guelph and warn of no clear demand. Bell says rates depend on the Board and toll free calling could change class by adding Guelph, with council in Guelph resisting free calling. Citizens urged to state preference, Zenith 26900, while growth pushes Guelph toward a new rate group.
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Poantiorice
Tatiana
Acton
Tubacetecers
E. J. Catelend
Bell
Guelphares
William Salmon
Fea
Aras
Tno
Guelph
Board of Transport Commissioners
Ball
Ln Zenith
Catalano
Rockwood
Georgetown
Boy Found After Missing Overnight Near Guelph
A 12 year old boy who disappeared Tuesday night was found 33 hours later at the home of Mrs. L Diffis in Guelph. Constable Bennett had planned a search through Mills area and near swimming spots before a local farmer’s tip led to the discovery of the boy sleeping in a tree hut behind the Diffis property.
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Seton
Coast
Bennett
No. 7
Ontario Reformatory
Carl Piet
Ede Milla
P. Wean
Haltonhoe
Detchinestt
Up Bennett Sein
den Mills
Carl Dietz
Diffis
Week to Decide on P. O. Purchase in Action Council
Action council will decide within a week whether the town will meet the high bid on the old Post Office site. Officials from Assets Corporation met Thursday morning in Ottaur to discuss the purchase and the top bid.
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Acton
Officials Assets Corporation
Ottaur
Old Glass Positives Brought From Vineland Theatre
A Free Press report recounts a caller from Acton Ontario offering a pile of old glass pictures found at the Vineland theatre. The items appear as positives usable in projectors, with many scenes linked to local churches and residents. Clues point to 1930s origins and Methodist connections, but origins remain uncertain.
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Free Press
Acton
Ontari
Garde Centre
Vineland
Tev
Main N. iv
M.A.B
Opimian
Charles
Gertrude
Avison
Draper
The
Methodist Church
Bennett India
Othe Town
Storey Glove Works
United Church Choi
Bronte
Sime
Tate Atruggrt
A. T. Brown
Vineland Theatre
Piano Pupils Pass Toronto Conservatory Exams
Mrs. Charles Tsetl-in pupils Sandra Binnie Heather McCutcheon and Carol McCutcheon pass Toronto Conservatory exams. Sandra earns first class honors in grade two theory while Heather earns honors in code two piano and Carol earns honors in grade one piano.
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Charles Tsetl
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Sandra Binnie
Heather McCutcheon
Carol McCutcheon
Mushroom growing complex planned on former Flynn Farm site
A 300000 square foot mushroom growing facility will be built south of Ion on the former Flynn Farm. Nellis Construction began site work for phase one including a 5000 square foot growing house and a soil prep building with completion planned by November. The project aims to employ about 12 women and 10 men seasonally, use local labor where possible, and include an 80 gallon per minute well. McNair Products Co Ltd of Toronto will own the plant, with 36 acres purchased from Lloyd Bulmer and 10 acres retained by Bulmer for bush property.
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Ion
Flynn Farm
Nellis Construction
John Anderson
McNair Products Co. Ltd
Toronto Food‘ Processors
Free— Press
McNair
Burlington
Canada
Sol 'S Holoves Real Estate
Lloyd Bulmer
Acton Auto Wrecking
Bulmer
Real Fire Interrupts Drill in Halton Mutual Aid Test
Three North Halton fire departments ran a surprise mutual aid drill in Campbellville and Milton when a real fire at Ontario Steel Products erupted in a paint booth. Firefighters battled the blaze as Milton units arrived from Campbellville and Georgetown, with Acton joining hydrant duties and rail pumping. Leading officials praised coordination and police for rapid road clearing amid the exercise.
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North Halton
Campbellville
Milton
Ontario Steel Products
Douglas Wilson
Oakville
A. E. Clement
Acton
Georgetown
Bob Benfield
Georpetown
Ontario Steel
Presenle
Nestled
Tadpoles Worms Inhabit Arena Nature Classes Have Surprises
An estimated 70 youngsters join the first play shoot and playground program at the park this Summer. Each week adds about ten participants as Games, races, and nature study round out the schedule under playground leaders. Mr Casburn reports keen interest in mature study classes and daily treks reveal tadpoles, fish, and other small beasts. newcomers are welcome at the Community Centre.
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Casburn
Caw Burn
Beth El Reformed Church Closing Exercises Marks Summer Bible School
Beth El Reformed Church held closing exercises in the church basement after a two week summer Bible school hosted by the Christian Reformed church. Pastor Jerry Hertema opened with prayer, followed by welcome remarks and student performances. Teachers received gifts while the consistory offered a closing prayer, and children enjoyed ice cream. Classes were taught at Robert Ge School with enrollment details noted.
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Christian Reformed Church
Sanjay Whoo
HO Venema
J. Kamminga
Robert Ge
Action Town Council Schedules Sparse Meetings After Recess
The Action County Council outlines a minimal meeting schedule for the month with one meeting set for next week after a three week recess. A July session was cancelled, while the regular meeting this week was variably reported.
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Acton
County Council
Aceae Cee
Warning on Solar Eclipses Rushing Eye Safety
A dated note warns readers that viewing a solar eclipse without protection can cause permanent eye damage. It advises using proper filters and not looking directly at the sun. The text emphasizes caution and avoiding improvised methods.
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St. Joseph’s
Faghre
Henderson
Lakeview Subdivision
Clement
Wilson
Abe
Ture
Pttis
Beth-El
Jerry Hertema
Harry Barens
Hovytema
HO Timmermar
Maas Aathe
Tahoe
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