Turn-first sod marks start of Acton Centennial Library
Mrs. R P Watson chief librarian for 46 years at Acton Public Library turned the first sod at the Centennial Library site on the Robert Little school grounds. Officials and workers watched as construction began despite steady rain with Mayor Les Duby and library board chairman George Lee present. Total cost estimated at 76192.67 with tender 72392.67 plus architect fees.
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R. P. Watson
Acton
Robert Little
E. S. Kerr Company Ltd
Watson
Les Duby
Library
George Lee
Dean Crowe
Jack McGeachie
Frank G. Oakes
Donald Skinner
Duby
Acton Public Library
E. §. Kerr
Certificates awarded to young swimmers by pool instructors
Young swimmers at the wading pool received certificates after a three week lesson series. Instructors Trudy Morris and Paul Cooper handed out hand lettered cards for Bubblers Jelvitish and more, recognizing varied levels of achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudy Morris
Paul Cooper
Bubblers
Mary Jean Hall
Debbie Neely
John Gordon
Clifford Britton
Billy Manes
Ann Harding
Ronnie Hadner
Russell Ren
Robert Allen
Timmy Daigle
Stevie Daigle
Barbara Turkesz
Stephen McGillowa
Shera Peimond
Staron Phila
Carol Grant
Donald Coats
Carol McKenne
Cathy Ann Chapman
Barty
My Girllowey
Stover Campo
Dares Holes
Debbe McGillowas
Danny Manes
Elizabeth Thompson
Adar van Opstal
Raavn Marines
Prous W McGuilhowin
Ran Runken
Cotleen
Dee Brava
Jen
Feeder line work advances on regional substations
Hvadro Tnesmen crews this week finish main feeder line between No. d1 and No. 2 substation while rewiring along Church Street proceeds. Weather allows, a new feeder line is tested for No. TP substation on Winter Street. Second phase along Church Street underway with new restringing. East Akente to New SDS Latent line planned next.
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Hvadro Tnesmen
No. d1
No. 2
Church Sto
Wintow Sta Te Church St
Church Stas
Hong East Akente
SDS
Safety Week Farm Ad Spotlight for Community Wellbeing
Read with concern the special ad on page 4 sponsored by Wye merchants. They emphasize the safety of the community and the wellbeing of residents during Safety Week.
Acton zoning by law near Brankiewicz dispute proceeds
After four years of study Acton moves toward first reading of a zoning by law Despite objections from Tom Brankiewicz and solicitor Harold Funk the plan maintains R M and R E zones along Elizabeth Drive and Main Street The joint meeting with Council and Planning Board heard Brankiewicz concerns about future apartments and inadequate lot area while draft zoning remains under OM B deliberation and a potential public hearing will follow a separate vote on a cost recovery proposal for rezoning applications
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Planning Board
Acton
Ontario Municipal Board
Council and Planning Board
Tom Brankiewicz
Harold Funk
Milton
Brankientes
Punk
Funk
Brankiewicz
Elizabeth Drive
Aldo Braida
Elizabeth Drie
Main St. Noo
Brankiewics
Cuiaco Municipal
Branhe
Hom Plannies
Beard
Les Duby
Robert Drinkwalter
R-M
Change Council
Mr. Funk
O.mlb
Mending Council
No. FE Committee of Council
Drinkwalter
Doris Fryer
Department of Transport
Miip
Duby
Wallace Avenue
McDonald Boulevard
Buried Acton Citizen of the Year Bill Coon Dies
Former Citizen of the Year Bill Coon dies in Guelph General Hospital after months of declining health at age 60. A longtime Acton contributor recognized in 1961, he worked with Ajax Engineering and Marley of Canada, Acton plant, rising to general manager before retirement. He is survived by wife Marguerite Peg Stinson, two sons Bill and Bob, three grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral arrangements not listed.
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Acton
Bill Coon
Guelph General Hospital
Coon
Mr. Coon
St. Cattharines
William and
Helen Coon
Marguerite
Peg) Stinson
Proton Station
Bill
Guelph
Bob
Brampton
Mariel
Helen
Jean
Marion
Harold
Jack
Clayton
Clifford
Ronald
Ontario Wind Engine and Pump Co
Ajax Engineering
Ajax
Ajax Engineering and
Marley of
Canada
Rescue Drama at Tannery Ends in Two Men Saved
Two workers are rescued from a chrome tanning drum after a fall during a routine test at the Beardmore and Co. tannery. Eldon Rawding, 20, and Bill Nelles, 35, were pulled from the solution with quick first aid and fire brigade intervention. Rawding is recovering at Guelph General, Nelles improving more slowly with eye treatment. The rescue involved tannery staff, Acton firefighters, and medical teams led by Dr. David van der Bent and first aid supervisor Theo Papillon, with oxygen and resuscitation efforts continuing as needed.
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Tina
Acton
tNegtitgate Beardmore’ and Co
Eldon Rawding
Bill Nelles
Rawding
Guelph General Hospital
Nelles
Sveawfold
Phillip Drysdale
del Walters
Henry Harrisma
Fred Dawkins
Hugh O'Rourke
Bill Neles
Mr. Rawding
Mr. Nees
Scott Air Pack
Bern van Fleet
Tannery Fire Brigade
Mr. Nelles
Norm Price
van Fleet
Mr. van Fleet
Mir
Theo Papillon
David van der Bent
Royal City
Alf Duby
Wilf Duval
Hilliard Price
Dorsen Frizzell
Ed. McGilloway
Bert Fowler
Norr Rice
Wilf McEachern
Herb Dodds
van der Bent
Nelles Was Instrumental In Mr. Rawding
Acton Fair Opens at 2 P.M. This Saturday
Acceptance Deputy Minister of Highways and former Actonian Camer on McNab will open Acton Fair at 2 oclock on Saturday September 17. A letter received by secretary treasurer Mrs C W Swackham er officially accepted the invitation.
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Cameron McNab
Acton Fair
C. W. Swackhamer
Lion tamer faces new test as bear looms on Muskoka holiday
Allan Lauder, former Acton Lions Club president, and his wife encounter a large brown bear while strolling at Bass Lake in Muskoka. The bear suspends from a birch tree, snarls, and growls, prompting the LAuder couple to retreat to their cottage. Officials note drought may bring bears closer to homes. The moral: the lion is sulking in the jungle.
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Acton Lions Club
Allan Lauder
Tides Avenue
Bass Lake
Muskoka
Lieve
Mr. Lauder
Acton Council Approves Acton Centennial Library Contract
Acton Council briefed on approving a 72 392 67 contract with E S Kerr Construction Ltd of Toronto for the Acton Centennial Library. Final approval came from the Ontario Municipal Board on July 1. The meeting also set civic holiday for August 1 with no garbage pickup that day and arranged August council dates and signing authority amid staff holidays. Councillors attended in summer session with Mayor Les Duby and several members.
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E. S. Kerr Construction Ltd
Toronto
Acton Council
Ontario Municipal Board
Jack MccGeachie
Joe T. Hurst
Madelane Dodds
William Coon
Les Duby
Doris Fryer
F. G. Oakes
Earl Masales
Robert Drinkwalter
William Williams
Planning Board
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Nifer Krapek
David Holmes
Gail Douglas
Suntish
Gerard van Opstal
Marcel Fryters
John Ashley
Betty Devries
John McCutcheon
Tan Coats
Erika Heptner
Larry Holmes
Debbie McGilloway
Daniny Manes
Adrian van Opstal
Doug McGilloway
Kann Manes
Fent City
John Leatherland
Henry Toebes
Jeff Cooner
Carvas
Fairy Lake
Brankiewice
Tain Williams
Committee of Adjustment
Miavor Duby
William Wilans
Tannery
Dolly
Barbara Vivian
Trudy Toebes
Frances Gorjup
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