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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 21, 1962

Page

8

Drowning scare at Acton Park ends in revival of 16 year old

Elizabeth Ziegler of Everton suffered a near drowning at Cheat Fairy Lake on Sunday. Lifeguards and local residents rushed to apply artificial respiration using Hulger-Neilsen method. She regained breathing, was treated by firemen and doctors, then taken to Guelph General Hospital for observation before returning home Monday afternoon.

Fairy Elizabeth Ziegler Ron Douglas Acton Ken Hawes Georgetown Everton James Taylor Grimsby Douglas Mr. Hawes Hulger-Neilsen Brian Ruddy Guelph Roy Arnott Jim Pope Avton Clark Armstrong Mr. Arnott D. A. Garett W. G. C. Kenney Miss Ziegler Jerome Cudney Guelph General Hospital Miss Eliasbeth Ziegler Far Lake Ahospital

Rescuers Aid Near Drowning Cousin at Far Lake

Beverly Cudney, a 15 year old Everton girl, recounted to the Free Press how she nearly drowned Sunday at Far Lake. Elizabeth Ziegler and others aided bystanders, rescuers pulled Beverly to safety as she clung to her cousin’s hair, then she was treated and kept under observation at a hospital.

Rae Vitim Beverly Cudney The Free Press Elizabeth Hong Bliaabeah

More Office Space Delay At County Building

County council debated approving an $8 837 addition for the Halton court house and administration building over two hours with motions and counter motions. The meeting ended with the expenditure delayed for the property committee to reconsider and reconvene to address space needs for county administration and expansion.

Halton Court House Neve Voumt Coutroerss Pur Sonnel Alte Mew Court House Garfield

Acton Tops P.S.I. Plan Enrollment With 77 Percent

First Acton registers a 77 percent enrolment under the Community P.S.I. plan making it the highest achieved in any visited community. Gerry Lynch of P.S.I. thanked residents and urged enrollment before the Saturday noon deadline at his Mill Street office next to Lovell's butcher shop.

Acton P.S Mill St Lovell

Mount Mount School Plan Affects First Floor Layout

A Count approved a proposal to remove the front end flag to the safetena and kitchen space on the first floor adjacent to the Maltige sence tion. The change connects with the cafeteria and kitchen, supported by archi NA Armstrong who argued that small lunchrooms often expand into full scale restaurants or could chair the Ma.

Archi NA Armstrong Becaus

Council Approves Parking By-Law Amid Street Restrictions

A local council votes to impose a two hour maximum on street parking on Mill streets and nearby areas to ease street crowding. Supporters cite improved traffic flow and plow access. opponents warn of business disruption and enforcement concerns. Mayor John Gov indicates some changes may ease restrictions if complaints persist.

John Gov Com

Halton election tally unsettled as service votes awaited

Halton County Ottawa federal contest between Conservative Sandy Best and Liberal Dr Harry Harley remained unsettled as 450 Service Votes awaited count next Monday. With 45,430 ballots cast, Best led by a narrow margin but a recount loomed if results shifted.

Ed Sandy Best Halton Morday Liberal Party Harry Harley Best Burlington Sybil Bennett Georgetown Ottawa K. ¥. Dick CCF Jack Henry Dr. Harley Eof Hatton Acton Milton Oakivile George 'Weeway Oakville Dework Carl Rouleau Social Credit Irving Wilhon Rouleau Mr. Best Mr. Harley

Harley Wins Acton Vote Takes Eight of Nine Polls

In Acton the Liberal candidate Harley led Best of the Conservatives by eight of nine polls as results came in. Voters turned out heavily with over 80 percent participation by evening. Conservative headquarters watched for late returns while Liberal rooms buzzed with cheering supporters during the tabulation.

Ancy Dr. Harley Harley Acton Bow Linenami Harry Harley Best Polly Liberal Actan Olivers Altec Burlington Oakville Aadio Ors Ofhianh Dick West Armed Services Aton

Proposed leather processing industry to begin in Acton

An estimated $25,000 leather processing plant will be erected on Mann Street South on two and a half acres. Co owners Julian Zacay and Frank Geng expect operation within two months after land purchase from William Duval Sr. and Archie Papill. Building permits and the project scope include a glove shop and initial phase employing about 20 workers.

Mann Street Julian Zacay Prank, Geng Acton William Duval Sr Archie Papill

Arena Sprinkler System Upgrade Moves Ahead

At Tuesday meeting members heard reports from subcommittees and the sewer and water chairman J Bert Wood announced installation of the water line from Churchill Road North to Main Street North and ongoing work on the digester plant. He criticized a lid section and endorsed engineer recommendations amid Mayor John Gay urging a pressure increase plan and notice to residents before the October system testing.

Ant Water J Bert Wood Churchill Road Main Street John Gay Hamilton

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