Acton Tanners Honor Players With Team Jackets Banquet
Acton Tanners Intermediate hockey team held a banquet at the Dominion Hotel where players received blue and gold windbreakers. Beardmore and Co sponsor officials praised the team and noted their equipment support while Mayor John Gow lauded the town’s championship hockey heritage.
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Acton Tanners
Sexson
Dominion
W. 4. Beatty
Beardmore and Co
Asit
Beatty
Beardmore’s
John Gow
Tanners
Acton
Beard
Dominion Hotel
W. J. Beatty
Beerdmore
Ed Footitt
Harold Townsley
John Gay
Ray Mason
Parks Board resolves to curb speeding in Prospect Park
The Parks Board on Wednesday evening discussed continued vandalism and dangerous driving in Prospect Park and will seek cooperation with the police committee. Mayor Johnny Gay noted the police are aware of the issue and citizens may file charges for violations. A 10 mph park speed limit exists, and a Recreation Commission is to be considered at a special meeting.
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Prospect Park
Parks Board
Pulice Committee
Johnny Gay
A Byhaw
Acton Hydro Commission
Ontario Hydro
Council Embers
Department of Transport
Mill Street
Acton Boulevard
Main
Mill
Knox
Main Street
Elgin
Elgin Streets
J. Bert Wood
Modern Design For New Church Bethel Christian Reformed Church
A congregational meeting approved engaging Akitt Architectural Company to design a modern brick church addition. The plan adds 380 seats in the main sanctuary and 120 in the balcony, with rooms for minis and a meeting space, connected to the basement Sunday school area. Stained glass will decorate the front and back peaks, with plain glass elsewhere. Tender calls start soon, and completion is targeted for December.
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New Reformed Church
Acted
Akitt Architectural Company
Bethel Christian Reformed Church
Council approves tighter dog and parking by laws
Canines face registration requirements and higher tag fees with new dog control rules, including penalties for loose pets and impounding procedures. A separate two hour parking by law expands restricted zones and hours, with enforcement during business hours to manage traffic.
Voters choose Halton MP in tight Monday race
In Halton 55 000 voters will pick a member of parliament among Sandy Best Progressive Conservative Harry Harley Liberal Carl Rouleau New Democrat Irving Wilson and others. Campaigns wind down this weekend after a big picnic event drawing 1500 people with 2000 hot dogs and 1000 cups of coffee.
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Halton
Sandy Best
Harry Harley
Carl Rouleau
New Democrat
Irving Wilson
Social Credit
Conservatille “Park
Michael Starr
Adelines
Georgetown
Diefenbaker
Brant Inn
Hal Harley
Acton
Toronto
Booth Open Parks Booth Supervisors Assist Kids
Parks board member Mrs. Geo. Fryer supervises the booth with help from her granddaughter Darlene Johnston and Laurie Bennett after school. The booth is in the changeover flow while a section of the building is reserved for article checks.
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Parks Board
Geo. Fryer
Darlene Johnston
Laurie Bennett
Three Day Lions Carnival Opens at Action Park
Acton park hosts the Lions Club second annual carnival this weekend. Midway rides and games arrive for three days of entertainment starting Thursday at 6 30 p m and continuing through Saturday with a public dance on Sunday. Draws run Saturday afternoon from 3 p m until prizes are awarded. proceeds fund community betterment.
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Acton Park
Lions Club
Kiddies Playground Plan Moves Toward Park Designation
Acton council agreed to designate a five acre area in the Glenlea subdivision as parkland and transfer management to the Parks Board. Y’s Men officials had proposed a small kiddies playground and urged council action to firm up the transfer to the board for future park use.
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Wood
V.O.N
Georgetown
Department of Education
Glenlea
Centrol
Acton Parks Board
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
Acton Y
Parks Board
Doug Copeland
Lab
Card
Acton Council
Acton Opposes Credit Valley Capital Expenditures
Acton council challenged Credit Valley Conservation Authority spending at a Municipal Board hearing where Acton opposed three proposed capital expenditures for recreational purposes. The board urged cautions on the Authority’s plans, noting discussions on Huttonville park and a potential land deal near Terra Cotta.
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Credit Authority
Acton
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Jack McGeachie
Conservation Authority
Hig
Counch
Erindale
Polling Places Listed for Monday Election
Voters in Acton will go to the polls Monday to mark their ballots. Nine polling subdivisions were set up for the election for about 2,206 voters. Subdivisions 18 to 24 specify locations from the YMCA front door to town hall, including private residences at 290 Peel Street and 321 Westcott Road, the gymnasium, and the council chambers.
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Acton
Tne
Mill Street
Main Street
Beardmore Creek
YMCA
Main
Frederick Street
Frederick
Dmore Creek
C.N.R
Queen Street
Tom Jones
Peel Street
Roseford Terrace
Westcott Road
Town
George Haggett
Cyril Leighton
Longfield Road
Fairy Lake
School ‘Creek
John and
Alice Stevets
Hmits
Town Hall
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V. J. Morgan
John McHugh
Janet Braids
Mike Bennet Jr
Father Morgan
Goylent
Lio Marzo
Beardmore
TV A.m
Park and Commmunity
C Bradley
Mallallan
Pau
Salt Pree Acton Lol
Acton United Church
Hamilton Peal
Cecil Robertson
Glen Williams
Oliver
Restr
Willam Denny
Monday
Douglas
New Democrats
The
Tommy Douglas
O'Keefe
Carl Rovleno
Avion
R. R. Parker
Huttonville Park
Authenty
McGeachie
Council
W. Leslie
Leslie
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