County Proposes Hospital Grant Cuts Amid Debate
A motion to rescind the by law granting $6,000 per bed for new hospital additions drew strong discussion. The County Committee on Hospitals weighs lowering to $7,500 per bed with total grants around $4,000 from federal and provincial sources. Acton cautions policy shifts, noting the Ontario Hospital Association's five beds per 1,000 population target, while a Halton Hospital Association delegation presses for careful, need-based grants. The meeting featured pleas to end open-ended funding and ensure funds fit demonstrable need.
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Acton
Ontario Hospital Association
Halton Hospital Association
Associa
Ion
Ford
County Counci
Present by law concerns and proposed planning revisions
Citizen remarks critique the by law as full of loopholes and urge amendments to ease current living conditions in Acton. Supportive yet cautious about future planning, the note highlights approvals by the Committee of Adjustment and laments the multi step process from proposal to building permit.
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Planning Board
Acton
Committee of
Council
Queen's Park
Opening Sunday for Kelso County Museum Sparks Local Nostalgia
The long awaited county museum at Kelso opens on Sunday drawing attention to the spring-cleaning era and the hunt for historical items. Major Hal Newman of Balinated invites residents to bring dusty articles for potential display and to chat about future exhibits in a setting praised for its natural beauty.
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Kelso
Hal Newman
Bal
Halton
Major Newman
Acton Hero Rescues Drowning Man at Fairy Lake
Private Ted Elliott of Acton earned hero status after diving in fully clothed to rescue Tom Rooks from Fairy Lake. The incident followed a storm that darkened Rockwood with snapped wires and toppled trees, while local farmers reported shorter crops and the busy YALCA drinking fountain gained a one at a time screen.
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Free Press
Ted Elliott
Acton
Feave
Tom Rooks
Fairy Lake
Ellen
Moorecroft
W. 3. Beatty
Beardwere and Company
H. P
F. L. Wright
Mets
Allan Holmes
David Holmes
L.A. Worden
Doris Harding
June Talbot
Worden
Rockwood
Hydea
Yalca
Baptists Move to Second Behind Presbyterians on Standings
Fifty years ago this week the Baptists defeated the Methodists 9 to 7 with standout hits from Mel Super and H Holmeson. A highway incident injured Coxon and Statham after an auto failed to stop, prompting talk of a town speed watch. Thieves stole grain from James McDougall’s shed as Hydro Electric Power Commission work promises brighter street lighting for Acton with poles purchased and installed.
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Free Press
Baptists
Methodists
Camiams
Mel Super
H. Holmeson
Holmes
Presbyterians
Coxon
Mill Pond
Statham
Toronto
Estaby
Hydro Fteetric Power Commission
Acton
GTLR
Vardy
Hydro Commission
Mithe Poles
D. Henderson
Acton By Law 1249 Under Fire From Union Rep
Union representative accuses Acton Council of hiding behind By Law 1249 passed May 1962 to curb Labour Relations Board powers and deny employees union representation. Article urges residents to oppose council action and protect workers essential services and rights.
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Acton Council
Acton
Oatheran
Erin
Acta Ihe
Colin
Meena Wah
Hiw
Coun Ss Defians
Community Answer Roll Call at Busy Bee WL
Meeting held at Mrs KR Dondsay home with Addie Sastlon present. President Mas Maywardt announced the roll call and readings. Boston Church in Ma hosted the Distr Annual with Canadian Citizenship paper by Mrs Oudesless. Winners named Mrs A Mrlean and Mr Robin son. readings by Mrs Cow, Mr Allan, Mr M Macleod. closing grace by Mix Coxe.
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Busy Bee
Bey Tosi
KR Dondsay
Addie Sastlon
Mas Maywardt Asaya
Rai
Mary Stewart Cabest
Indy
Acton Aid
Kidd
Boston
Oudesless
Sears
Allan
A Mrlean
Robinson
Cow
M Macleod
Grace Mix Coxe
Min Lindsay
Rome
Forestry Cub List Standings Reveal Halton Club Awards
The Halton GH Forestry Club held its achievement day and annual band judging banquet on Thursday evening July 12. Under the direction of Jack Brown and Bill Gourlay from the Department of Lands and Forests, standings list Verna Thompson first and Harold Thompson second among Milton and Burlington respondents, with ten youths named and the closing line urging perseverance in algebra.
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Halton GH Forestry Club
Jack Brown
Bill Gourlay
Department Out Lands and Forests
Hespeller
Frayed summer diary of family lifelike in casual humor
A reader laments a busy vacation season with relatives, garden chaos, and constant guests. He jokes about the never ending chores and the garden’s weeds while recounting outdoor cooking trials and a quirky family routine amid summer heat and daily routines.
Obituary of Neil McNabb longtime Acton resident
Neil Livingston McNabb, longtime Acton resident since childhood, died in Toronto General Hospital on Saturday July 14 after a seven week illness. Born January 12, 1879 in Bracebridge, he was a retired glove finisher and married to Julia. Survived by daughter Reita Bruivos of Bakersfield, California, son Colity of Nassau, Bahamas, grandchildren Colleen and Christine, sister Mrs M. Beattie of Hamilton, and a son Neil who died overseas. Funeral conducted by Rev Duighe Engel at Ramles Shoe Tusker funeral home. burial at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers included Cameron McNabb, Murray Smith, Brice Williamson, Pine Henderson, and others. McNabb loved sports, especially baseball, and helped manage the Acton team that won the Halton Championship in 1902. He was an honorary member of Acton Pepin.
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Neil McNabb
Neil Livingston McNabb
Acton
Toronto General Hospital
Mr. McNabb
Alice
Bracebridge
Jan.ly
Creemorg
Julia
Reita
A. Bruivos
Bakersfield
Californi
Colity
Nassau
Colleen
Christine
M. Beattie
Hamilton
Neil
McNabb
Wingham
United Church
Duighe Engel
Fairview
Cameron Mnabb
Toronto
Murray Smith
Brice Williamson
Listowel
Pine Henderson
Lick McGeadhie J
Cameron Kershman
Especu
Acton Pepin
Tree Fire Sparks Confusion After Thursday Blaze
Firemen doused a burning tree on 28 Sideroad Thursday night after a resident reported smoke from a tree that had smoldered for about an hour. The cause remained unclear with rumors of lightning, a firework, or a lit cigarette, while neighbors could not identify what started the blaze.
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Songster
Bird
Cable cuts disrupt school display and summer conversion
During excavation for underground oil tanks an electrical cable feeding Robert Little School was severed causing a brief containment of a Christian Reformed Church Vacation Bible School display for parents. The coal is being carted away by Y's Men to the YMCA.
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Robert Little
Christian Reformed Church
YMCA
Acton Ontario Physician Listing and Rail Schedule
T B Moore physician at 2 Main Street North Corner Main and Mil Street Acton Ontario lists office phone B5 2180 and Canadian National Railways timetable. Eastbound trains to Toronto run 6 56 am daily except Saturday Sunday 7 38 am daily except Sunday 9 42 am daily except Sunday 7 37 pm to Toronto daily except Sunday 8 01 pm Toronto Sunday only 10 20 pm Toronto board at Georgetown.
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North Corner
Main and
Mil Street
Acton, Ontario
C. F. Leatherland
A. Braida
Acton
Paisley St
Guelph
Ontario
Canadian National Railways
Toronto
Sat
Sun
Georgetown
Stratford
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United States
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G. A. Dills
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James McDougall
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Milton RR
Harold Thompson
Milton
Bob Pedic
Lary Gandthouse
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Acton RR
Robert Merry
Milton R.R
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Burlington RR
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George Hume
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