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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 07, 1963

Page

6

Township Buys 9,558 Truck Approves Increased Budgets

The council approved purchasing an International snow plow truck for 9,588.12 after eight bids, with the lowest meeting specs. Budget increases were approved for TEMile Creek Conservation Authority and another authority, plus a 200 raise for the road supervisor. A by law for road expenditures and a procedural by law were approved. Gravel pit licences for Gordon McPhail and William Mahon were renewed.

Cnassagaweva Council Temile Creek Conservation Authority Conservation Authority Grant McMillan Galvins McIntyre Ontario Hydro Gordon McPhail William Mahon

Budget debate continues over county tax and relief measures

Burlington deputy reeve Gallagher diverged from the reeve arguing against passing baiting costs in a few years while the budget debate moved to amendments. The session floated a $54,400 total budget including $48,000 for Man ee es paantan and $400 for a word found. weather and trees mentioned as factors in the discussion.

Reeve Eliott Reeve Hinton Reeve Morne Santethen Reeve Reckman Aly Reeve Hintoo Martin Coum Merny Denaty Gallaghers oUtRarnadia

Short Story Contest Sponsored by 1 C D E

Mrs W R Morrison president Provincis Chapter One arc LOLD UES announces a coshort story contest with a prize of 200 for best stock story The Acton Chapters aid support the competition Open to writers citizens of Canada Closing date April 30 1903 A G Whalley Chairman Queen's University English Department Baringstoin sets terms for submissions Include only specific requirements noted in the prompt

W. R. Morrison Provincis Lold Ues Coshort Acton Canada Quaitaria A. .G. Whalley Charman Department of English Queen's University Baringstoin

Collision on High Street Leaves Vehicle Damaged

A reported crash near Poplar Avenue involved Nas Sipe and others, causing damage valued at about 4800. Officials from the Recreation Committee discussed the budget and signets, while a local inquiry investigated injuries and the incident date in midweek.

Wien Saes Attiven Joba Lo Cale Poplar Ave Acton Halton Qcpp

Linda Braida Accepted at Toronto Cricket Club for Skating Training

Linda Braida has been accepted as a member of the Toronto Cricket Ming and Carting Club allowing her to train under Richard Rummer. Rummer travels from Guelph to Memorial Gardens on Sundays during winter to coach Braida. Her schedule includes ballet studies led by Miss Carel Mitchell of Guelph and competition plans in Guelph and Toronto with Guelph as home club. Braida will perform at next week's Rhapsody show in Guelph.

Cindy Fryer Gayle Zbedtnoff Marilyn Pendleton Ricky Baginski Patricia Kelly Heather Higgins Linda Deforest Jeff Townsley Captain Jinks Virginia Reg M. Symon L. ‘Lovell G. Allen J. Marzo A. Johnson D. Jordan L. Bonnette G. Brown N. Fryer J. Lingham G. McKenzie R. R. Parker E. Franklin Rae West Avis Robert Jank Paul Mokrycki Doug Price Bob Anderson Linda Braida Ue Toonto Cricket Ming and Carting Club Richard Rummer Rimmerciitlt Memorial Gardens Guelph Lee Fame Poronte Ane Hero Lindwiads Carel Mitchell Carnivel Linda

Complex vote apportionment outlined for Burlington area

Report describes a special meeting outline where electors in Burlington split regions North and South with fixed votes and conditional shifts if northern or southern votes change. It explains representation by two men per side and a tie mechanism requiring reassessment if needed, affecting Oakville Petpeting Esquesing Nassits and related towns.

Pape Burlington Oakville Nefon Tee Bach

Acton Council Endorses 17-17 County Voting Split

During a special meeting Acton Council directed Reeve Hinton and Deputy Reeve Denny to push a 17-17 voting parity for northern and southern municipalities. Reeve Hinton said he would vote as he sees fit at county council and countered moves toward equality in the county voting system.

Acton Council Hch Hinton Deuty William den Munici Canty Reeve Hinton Denny

Harley Joins Liberal Rally in Halton Ontario

Dr Harry Harley joined Liberal candidates at a rally in Ooksville near Toronto where Lester Pearson spoke. About 500 students and 200 to 300 adults attended in two auditoriums. Ontario Liberal leaders and local officials participated, with Harley praising the unified Liberal effort. A formal send off followed in Burlington with 400 guests at a Liberal Dance. Pearson sent a telegram of support to Harley.

Halton County Harry C. Harley Toronto Peel Ooksville Lester B. Pearson Ontario Thomas &. Kennedy Secondary School John Wintermeyer Liberal Party Bob Nixon Liberal- Assian Dick Stanbury Toronto and District Association Harley Halton Legion Halle Burlington Canada Pearson

4 H Chefettes Try Vegetable Recipes

The Nassagiuwesn 4 H Hone making club held its first meeting at Mrs J Henrys home with leader Mrs Mo Moffat. Officers were Stella OGorman president Doris Malfat vice president Dorothy Melegos secretary Winifred Duntyvan treasurer. The group learned record keeping and recipe tile prep and planned a second meeting at Abenever United Church on March 8. They cooked vegetables and discussed pledges and future events.

Nassagiuwesn 4-H Honemaking Club J. Henry Mo Moffat Stella O'Gorman Doris Malfat Dorothy Melegos Winifred Duntyvan Stella O'Goroyin Oto Doris Malfat c Mrs. Hens Abenever United

Walter Lawson dies at 78 in Stewarttown obituary

Walter Lawson a longtime Stewarttown resident died February 6 1963 at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital. He was the eldest son of the late Walter Lawson and Mary A Fisher and leaves a widow Flora Pedersal Belwood and children Robert Donald and grandchildren Lynda Paul and Jennie. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery with a funeral service led by local clergy.

Stewarttown Walter Lawson Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Mary A Minnie) Fisher Georgetown High School Flora Peders al’ Belwood Lawson Georgetown Heo Wax Credit Lodge Royal City Lodge of Perfection A. & Asr Guelph Chanter Rose Cro&k Agas.r Halton & Peel Feed Dealers Association Ontario Retail Feed Dealers Association Canadian Millers Mutual Fire Insurance William F Toronto Lynda Paul Robert Lawson Jennie Donald Lawson

Silo death raises caution over cutting frozen walls

A farmer died in Water Lao county after attempting to cut frozen silo ice with a chainsaw. The incident occurred on Friday February 8 at the Greenport site as burial plans for Georgette and others were noted at Greenville Cemetery.

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