Greer-Gyllenhammer wedding starts six week European honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Glenn J M Greer married July 8 in Downsview Ontario. The bride Vanja Gyllenhammer of Downsview is an Ontario College of Art graduate. The groom son of Milton Greer Burlington and grandson of Mrs Prank Day Rockwood earned a B A Sc in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto. The couple departed for a six week European honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn J. M. Greer
Vanja Gyllenhammer
Steve Gyllenhammer
Downsview
Ontario
Ontario College of Art
Milton Greer
Burlington
Prank’ Day
Rockwood
University ‘of
Toronto
E Siz
Wdeks Hodeymoon
Europé
Thefts, Break-ins, and Accidents Reported in Milton Week
During July 21 to 27 Milton Ontario Provincial Police handled one theft complaint three break-ins three disturbances one liquor investigation and one person charged under the Liquor Control Act. Twelve accidents were investigated including one fatal incident another rider injured and seven property damage events totaling 3740 dollars. Five charges resulted from the accidents.
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Milton Detachment
Ontario
Pereson
Cpl. K. Kingman
Strike causes longer waits and new delays in Acton area
The strike raises long distance calls by 10 15 percent and adds four extra operators daily. Some days package volumes double while holidays shrink deliveries. Police report little disruption as reports move personally, and fines shift by mail remains impractical. Court attendance holds steady with minor traffic infractions. A local bishop drives to Acton to collect a cheque, while a resident flying to Europe worries about missing letters.
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Stab
Thor
Acton
Europe
Bees Take Over Leste Home Hive Yard Invasion
Doug Leste of 1096 Derry Road East near Hornby has tended bees for nearly 30 years. On Saturday a swarm of about 10 000 bees moved into his truck loaded with empty hives while he delivered water for the Hornby Garden Party. Leste calls it a first and plans to use the new flock to produce honey in the backyard.
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Doug Leste
Derry Road East
Hornby
Lestie
Mr. Losile
Contaminated water woes spur Milton area plan to tap Milton One
In Milton Heights and Peru area east of Milton seventy percent of wells yield water unfit for drinking. Residents pay seven dollars per thousand gallons for boiled water and rely on outdoor toilets. Experts cite population growth and soil conditions as causes. tapping Milton One main or deeper wells are proposed as solutions with costs and funding discussions ongoing. Local officials and residents form a committee to seek aid and consider connecting to Milton water.
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Milton Heights
Peru
Eest
Milton
May Arma
Milton Haights
Free Press
Mre. Arpa
Engineers back low bid for sewage plant addition
Engineers recommend accepting the lowest tender for the water pollution control plant addition after comparing four bids. The range was 672,538 to 773,202 with costs rising 38 percent from the original estimate. Credits totalling 27,580 could be used but are advised against. The project awaits CMHLC and cabinet approval with dates realigned, and Ontario Municipal Board revised approved.
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LF. Duffel
G. Henry
R. Y. Anderson Associates
Eatmaten
Counoil
C.m.hlc
Ontario Municipal
Clargon
Major increase during 1968 in OPP Acton reports
During July 21 to 27, 1968, Acton OPP logged seven incidents including insecure premises, liquor seizures with four Liquor Control Act charges, and three held at Halton County Jail. Traffic patrols covered 730 miles over 162 hours, with three minor accidents causing $210 damage. Seven drivers faced summons, eleven motorists received warnings, and a broad 1968 rise in crime, liquor, and traffic charges prompted policy reassessment.
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Acton
Milton
Free Press Notes Civic Holiday and Paint Updates
The Free Press mentions the Civic Holiday on Monday August 5 and notes painting work in the Robert Little auditorium. It references last year’s expo questions and a quiet period during a special issue with store operations, plus a call for lawfulness and cooperation with authorities relating to criminal, liquor, and traffic offences.
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the Free Press
Alexander Near longtime Nassagaweya farmer and councillor dies
Alexander Near a Nassagaweya farmer and longtime municipal official died July 18 at Guelph General Hospital. He served on Nassagaweya township council and county council as reeve, chaired the county Tree Commission and County Fenea Dome mission, helped found district planning groups, and played violin in regional dances. Survived by wife Evelyn and brother William. sister Mary predeceased him. Funeral July 20 at Rumley Shoemaker with a Masonic service the night before. interment at Fairview cemetery.
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Alexander Near
Guelph General Hospital
Near
Lake Ave
Acton
Nassagaweya
Fenea Dome
County Court of Revision
Nassagawega
Towne Ship Planning Board
County Planning Association
Acton Planeing Board
Acton Agricultural Society
Walker Lodge
Rumley+Shoemaker
A. H. McKenzie
Walcker’ Lodge
Doug Mason
Mansell Nellis
Cal McIntyre
Bob Winton
Herb Ritchie
Lorne Youngblut
Fairview Cemetery
Local Gardeners Reap Rewards as Harvest Fans Them
The spring effort by area gardeners pays off with abundant vegetables. The Guelph Save the Children branch launches a relief fund for Biafran refugees and notes three Save the Children medical teams are in Nigeria. Halton Mutual Fire Insurance met in the town hall amid many cancellations. Guelph plans for the annual Painting on the Green event in mid August.
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Guelph
Save the Children Fund
Nigeria
Halton Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Georgetown Moose Falls prime time series extended in Georgetown
The Canadian series Durgins returns to Georgetown for 17 episodes up from 10 with two set in the town. Filming includes exterior scenes on Knox Presbyterian Church lawn and Main Street. Actors Gordon Pinsent and others will star as the show relaunches in a one hour format with scenes filmed around Guelph Street and Sacred Heart property.
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Georgetown
Moose
Begu
Baett
Géorgetown
Brandywine
Knox Presbyterian Church
Church St
Mim St
Main St
Busipoxs
Durgins
Carpenters
Sacred Heart
Guelph St
Gordon Pinsent
CBC
Paul Kilgman
Bud Knapp
Eric House
Aileen Seaton
Ed McNamara
Jack Evera
John Clayton
Leo Laydon
Mr. Lowe
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Douglas Humperies
Eye Milton
Bob Burt
L. M. Steweart
Halton County
Stewart
Glen Eden Lake
O.W.R.C
Jack Sosnoski
Esquesing
William Coulter
Department of Health
Robert R. Hamilton Optometrist
Mountainview Road
Geargstown
Robert Little
Thomas Near
Margaret Sinclair
Erin Township
Evelyn V. MceLaughlin
William M. Near
Kitchoner
Mary
Abe
Dills Stationery Store
Mill ST
Bransents
Wmeadding
Thureg Sat
P.m
Kathryn Hepburn
Spencer Tracy
Tom Thumb
Randy
Boone — Sheb
Raquel Welch
Hydro
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