Remove Dock at Fairy Lake Dives Board Action
The board agreed to haul from the water and dismantle the Fairy Lake diving pier gifted years ago by the Acton Y's Men’s Club. Debates followed after drownings and park use concerns, with scene set on who owns land and water and the board’s authority. Complaints about a park caretaker and dog control also featured, with plans to discuss further at the next meeting.
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Board Rules
Fairy Lake
Parke
Acton Y'a
Jum’ Buckland
Vicechairman G. V. Barbeaw
Henry Labelle Oe
A. Irwin
E. Pope
Beard
Ururive
Kilby
Dork
Oakville Humane Sucwty
Passione
Guint
Lwin
G Barbeau
Ontario
Pory Lake
Barbeau
Irwin
Hemas
Ft RB
Sutiilaints
Mr. Pope
Pope
T Kilby
Howe
Refused Payment Magistrate Dismisses Park Charge
Magistrate commends the Acton Park Board for beautifying the park and dismisses a charge of failing to pay the park admission. The defendant Moss argued unemployment and family outing, but evidence was deemed insufficient to prove the by law violation. Witnesses included town clerk and park staff. the court noted lack of clear evidence.
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Langdon
Parks
Acton Park
Rey Mass
Langfield Road
Ering Actin Park
Board of Parks
Acton
Broita
Parks Board
Goadie
G. Fryer Beard
W Roszel
Mom
Branda
Neo
Braida
Sis
MM O
Moss
Wrenn
Seven offenders guilty in Magistrate Court on highway offences
In Act on Monday morning seven offenders were found guilty in Magistrate's Court for infractions of the Highway Traffic Act. They were fined a total of £78 plus costs. One other person appearing before the magistrate was remanded for a later appearance.
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Act
Acton to Choose Fate of Town Ambulance Service
Acton council weighs adopting Guelph Ambulance as the town's service. After meetings with the owner and welfare committee review, proposed routes and rates were approved for Acton to Guelph and back. Debate centered on nonresident use, per-call charges, and whether town residents should fund the service.
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Guelph
Acton
Benning
Royas City Ambulance
Vernon Bogue
Chateman H. Lewe
Giedph
Lowe
Uae
Mt Lowe
Couneilion
Dds Cunigiliee
Aystau Uey
McLeadee
Gay
Black Flies Seen As Man Eaters In Ontario Report
A Toronto newspaper notes a swarm of black flies nicknamed man eaters along the Grand River and Speed River, with Peterson of the Endler Eptomology Laboratory confirming three species identified. Report discusses risk to horses and humans, and a fly supposedly attracted to bait after a fish was saved and returned to health.
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Peterson
Endler Eptomology Laboratory
Gurton
Lower Glenlea Water Services Faces PUC Decision
The Acton Public Utilities Commission heard a report on water service freezing risks. Engineers recommended minimal action, and the commission chose to "do nothing" while awaiting further assurances. The meeting also covered sewage, water pressure issues, street light work, and plant repairs, noting ongoing work at Main Street North plant and storm drain issues.
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UWRE
Boerdmore and
Capad
Dr Berry
Ontario Water
Hesmirces
Fiero Phisties
Recommisson
Cammingien
Cesisterce
Main Street
Main Street North
Pup
Chun Road North
Dang Mason Tee
Necesary
Tiley
Increase Rates For Acton Taxis
Acton taxi fares were approved to rise from 5 to 40 cents per mile with a 10 cent base, after no fare change since March 20, 1950. The measure cites higher maintenance and operating costs and mirrors higher city rates in neighboring Georgetown. The new structure adds charges for extra passengers and stops with completion anticipated by August.
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Acten
Theommittee
Acton
Georgetows
Council approves Glenlea ditch project tender
Council to Sed Glenlea approved a tender from ROH Baz for ditching work. Officials discussed costs and impact on operations while seeking a presentable result. Some councillors argued the plan was not the solution to the situation.
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Ryehes
Ops
Omy Geh
Psad
Broken Leg in Highway Crash Details Unclear
Report describes a highway accident with a broken leg and multiple unclear names and places. Authorities from a detachment investigated and noted the incident while responding to street traffic conditions and vehicle damage near an oat farm road and garage. The text mentions compensation of about $100 and various disrupted events during the inquiry.
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Fabor
Popularity Queen to be Named Saturday at Civic Holiday Parade
The event names a Popularity Queen who will reign over the civic holiday program on Saturday. Selections include a panel of five judges and contributions from community groups. The parade and related ceremonies will feature local leaders, volunteers, and planned entertainments as part of the town celebration.
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Cevyn A
Fetal
Julien Cat
Herve
Allerman
Mall Paes
Stanang
Anne
Eike Macke
Gloria Lanmer
Marrone Gouga
Trdy Sprunker
Youngsters Pass First Aid Course
Local youths completed a first aid course this week. Names and details are partially unreadable in the report, but the activity involved scouts and brigade members with emphasis on basic emergency response skills.
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R. R. Parker
Redler
Hoos
Hurt
Ss John Ambulance Brigade
Mg Tower
Gael
Parutite
Acton Acton
Royal Cily
Hasse
Cal
Mr Gag
Ted Quennell
Adrienna Seeley
Vitelena
Ibere
Lower Glenlea Water Services
P.U.C
Dinastree
Glenlea
Hally Faber
Anton
Wileun
Conta All of
Tarmi Haltun
OUP Detachment
Thapate Pudge
Rawge
C.s.e
Gtr
Alan Rytet
Ferungs
Pate
Ante Vale
Jean Flowes
Jil Moree
Sandra Hargrave
Torumle
Brigade
Menor
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