Acton Civic Council Debates Street Safety and Tax Relief
Acton council weighs street safety after two residents chase a speeding motorist on Bower Avenue nearly injuring him. May or John Gay praise residents’ action, discuss radar orders and dead lines, and seek police presence. The town also plans sidewalks on Main Street West and ponders funding via local improvements. The clerk reports failed assessor talks and considers private groups. Benches for waterfront seating and praise for retaining wall repairs are discussed. Holiday payments set for mayor and councillors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bower Avenue
Counseillor
Frank Prouse
Acton Streiis
Learing
John Gay
Cim
Jack M. Geachie
Vand
Frank Toth
Guelph Street
Main Street
Esquesing W I Celebrates 50th Anniversary Toasted
Esquesing W I marked its 50th anniversary at Stewarttown Hall with life membership pins and certificates. May Thompson served as master of ceremonies, and guests included township reeve Wilfrid Bird and district president Miss May Thompson. A dinner by Ashgrove WI preceded the celebration with toasts to the queen and national WI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewarttown Hall
Ashgrove
May Thompson
Walter Lawson
John Murray
Lawson
C. A. Grant
Wilfrid Bird
Bird
W. R. Lawson
J.C
H.R. Lawson
G. Somerville
Charlotte Turner
F. Armstrong
W. Lawson
Herb Reig
R. Lawson
Prairie
Maguire
Esquesing Institute
Robert Harris
Ashgrove Wal
High School Promotion Results Listed Alphabetically
Promotion results announced with Grade 12 and Grade 11 to 12 honor standings. Names include Fred Dawkins, Jean Hart, Lorne Benner, Marilyn Lemon, Jane McPhedran, David Roughlevy, John Williams, Pat Blundell, Bill Dawkins, Pat Manes, Eunice Normanish, Reid, Janet Roga Aaldsen, Andrew Smith, Norman Smith, Gerald Sterritt, Dianne Angell, Sheldon Blow, Brian Cargill. Continued on page six.
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Fred Dawkins
Jean Hart
Lorne Benner
Lyiske Besxem
Roth Coles
Kay Dennis
Karl Gathot
Man Kay Gibbons
Marilyn Lemon
Wolfgang Lorenz
Jane McPhedran
David Roughlevy
Edward van Hovkelen
Terry Waterhouse
John Williams
Pat Blundell
Bill Dawkins
Ren Donk
Bill Henan
John Leatherland
Bohdan
Janine Gardner
John Gas
Allan Hall
Susan Heard
Ronald Heller
John Kranendonk
Gertrud Kuhn
Shirley Langevin
Lorraine Lasby
Heather Festung
Pat Manes
Eunice Nornish
Name Reid
Janet Roga- Aaldsen
Gail Rosell
Andrew Smith
Norman Smith
Gerald Sterritt
Andrew Tarrant
Dianne Angell
Sheldon Blow
Geraldine Calder
Ronald Campbell
Brian Cargill
Christopher Denny
Peter Homer
Calamity Corner changes in view sandbags one way street planned
Ajax Engineering news notes council approved a recommenda tion to make Eastern Ave from CNR tracks to No 7 Highway a one way eastbound. Plans call for sandbags and markers at the No 7 intersection to separate east and westbound traffic. Reimbursements sought for Churchill Road chlorinator plant purchased at $1 490 plus $49.60 tax. Council approves cheque to Bill Assinck for 85 percent of repairs to the Moating digester lid. Welding concerns on the digester lid discussed. engineers recommended repairs and future caulking tested. Additional replacements and wiring projects planned with Acton Hydro price quotes pending.
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Young St
Eastern Ave
Ajax Engineering
Department of Highways
C.N.R
Ask
Ontario Water Resources Commission
Churchill Road North
R.C
Bill Assinck
Sewer and Water
J. Bert Wood
Carncil
Mr. Wood
Acton Car Overturns During Police Chase
A car driven by David Earl Mc Mullen eighteen of Mill Street Acton rolled over on Third Line Esquesing south of Highway 7 Saturday during a pursuit by Acton police. Constable Mervyn Harness followed attempting to stop the driver. The driver and three passengers Churchill Lorne Johnson and Frank Marfiscali were unhurt. The vehicle sustained 400 in damage.
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Acton
David Earl McMullen
Mill St. Acton
Mervyn Harness
Bi Churchill
Lorne Johnson
Frank Marfiscali
Halton County Council approves space expansion by removing wall
In a special meeting this week Halton County Council authorized removing one wall in the administration office to create space for the county clerk's office. Clerk Garfield Brown will move into the former treasurer's office, and the treasurer will relocate to a vacant office. The cost reduction from removing one nail is highlighted against a prior $8337 estimate. Council also cuts rugs in nine rooms and trims rug areas in two more, saving about $3,200 on coats.
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Halton County
McKenzie Named President Elect at International V's Convention
G W McKenzie was named president elect at the International V's Men's convention held in Buffalo in August. He will oversee four area vice presidents across Europe the Philippines and North America starting September 1 and plans his term for V's clubs worldwide. McKenzie traveled to Bank Friday June 15 returning Sunday June 24 and is a charter member of Acton V's Men's Club with Robert Little as school principal.
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Bantt Fist
McKenzie
Europe
The
Phillipines
North America
Bank
Buffalo
Robert Little
Acton V's
Berry Social For Rangers Berry Social For Rangers
Four Rangers Janice Gard ner Pat Blundell Joan Ramsdett and Janet Rognvaldson hosted a strawberry social on the shady lawn opposite the scout hall Tuesday evening. Actan Citizens Band played and the group rewarded bandsmen with large bowls of berries. Mothers helped in the kitchen under leaders Mr. George Wailis and Mrs. John Barr.
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Rangers
Actan Citizens
Ranger
Janice Gardner
Pat Blundell
Joan Ramsdett
Janet Rognvaldson
George Wailis
John Barr
Tom Shields Elected New Acton Rotary President
Tom Shields took over as president of the Acton Rotary club at the annual induction meeting as outgoing president Dave Manes handed over the gavel. New officers include vice president Ron Lewis secretary William Pendleton treasurer Ralph Davies and directors Fred Gordon Gord McKeown Jim Ledger and Paul Neilson with past president Vic Rumley and Charlie Wells joining the gathering.
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Tom Shields
Acton
Park Board Debates Fees After Lifeguard Saves Child
Parks board members met Wednesday to discuss new safety steps at the swimming area after lifeguard Brian Ruddy rescued a child from Fairy Lake Sunday afternoon. The discussion followed a near drowning last week and included notes on entrance charges versus parking fees. Chairman GW McKennaie said free park access remains, while parking charges were debated. Cliff Bradley cited safety updates and signs near the Charles Landsborough Property, with Roy Arnott instructed to extend the deep water warning. The board considered installing buoy lines as a safety measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Board
Brian Ruddy
Fairy Lake
GW. McKennaie
Cliff Bradley
Roy Arnott
Charles Landsborough
Harley Wins Halton Federal Ride by 98 Votes
In Halton the armed services ballot tipped the federal race to Liberal Dr. Harry Harley over Conservative Sandy Best by 98 votes after counts. Harley had 18 556 votes to Best 18 458 with Rouleau 8 003 and Wilson 547. 460 ballots spoiled. Conservatives seek a recount before Friday amid warnings on spoiled ballots and intent.
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Dr. Harley
Harley
Armed Services
Halton
Sandy Best
Harry Harley
Ational Trena
Mr. Best
N.D.P
Carl Rouleau
Social Credit
Irving Wilson
Services
St. John’s West
Newfound
Richard West
Burlington
Rouleau
Wilson
Actonals
Oakville
Georgetown
Joe
Toul
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Kumari
Paul Neilsen
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Hiroko Ohno
Toyko
Japan
Acton Rotary Club
Univer Deve
Ohno
Sity
Club Durtarians
Walter F. Keuthisim
Colombo
Ceylon
S. K. Majumdar
Calcutta
Young Speeder
Ottawa
Minnor
George Barbeau
Council
Jurot
Alps
Planis
Hamilton Peek
Les Duby
Victoria Street
McGeachie
Guy
Seevi
N Spice
Speyside School
Acton Free Press
Acton Scout Hall
Lolin ‘Leitch
Vicky Newton
Michael Bevan
Acton High School
Esquesing
W.I
Acronamt
Neil Franklin
Jill Hurst
Lloyd McIntry
Mary Moffat
Stella O'Garman
Donna Pendleton
Wood
Assinek
Record Recommendations Council
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Acton Hydro
Churchill Road
Seport Bir
G. W. McKenzie
Berry Social
Sandy
Halton Libe
Best
Cathesible
Orrers
Hun Sane Ae
Charles Beaton
Ballinafad United Church
Mr. Beaton
Diane Swindlehurst
Jimi Gilpin
Beaton
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