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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 11, 1965

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Tory Nomination Set for Apr 23 in Halton

Halton P C Association schedules federal nominating convention for April 23 at Milton District High School. William Coulter of Nassaway Township and Oakville Mayor Allan Masson are the confirmed candidates with other rumors of entrants. The previous Halton PC convention featured a five way race won by George Kerr, who then defeated Liberal Owen Mullin for the seat. The current Liberal MP is Dr. Harry C Hartey of Oakville.

Halton Halton P.C. Association Milton Ottowa Alarteen Orpany William Coulter Nawa Gaveya Township Campbellville Oakville Allan Masson Hallan George A. Kerr Burlington Owen Mullin Hatton Quines Harry C. Hartey

Ice hazards warn children near school creek and Fairy Lake

Dangerous conditions at the school creek and Fairy Lake warn children not to play on the ice. Recent thin ice and unsafe water surface pose a serious risk to Be cautious and stay away from the water.

School Creek Fairy Lake

Knox Women Teachers Dinner Meeting in Knox

Esquesing women teachers held a dinner meeting at Knox Church with Mrs McEachern and Mrs Fred McCutcheon speaking for the Ladies' Aid. Miss Shoemaker presented on phonics teaching and reading programs, with Miss Shoemaker showing a film and meeting attendees listening to Mr Nancy Webb.

Exquesing F.w.tao Knox Church McEachern Fred McCutcheon Westbury Nancy Webb Miss Shoemaker Pomarn Kitchener

Will Name Citizen of Year at April Chamber Dinner

The April Chamber meeting plans to honor the Citizen of the Year with a dinner and the selected name announced shortly before the event. Orval Chapman leads the civic committee and five other committees were formed at the executive meeting, including membership and retail groups.

Chamber of Commerce A. H. Micken- Fic Orval Chapman Chamber of Commence Know Church Roy Goodwin Henry Dew Can Bill Denny Ted Pratt Dave Dill Dave Manes Paul Neilen Paul Nielsen Nino Braida Chester Anderson John Rol McKenzie

Finance Committee Reviews Budgets Ahead of Mill Rate

The finance committee met last night to review all budgets in preparation for presentation to the council and to resolve the mill rate later.

Co-Op Medical Reports 1941 Year and Elects 65 Directors

Halton Cooperative Medical Services reported 45 777 in claims for the year ending November 30 1941 including 31 334 comprehensive 8 998 surgical and 5 445 major medical. Net loss 1675. 2575 people on 942 contracts insured. Directors reelected Sam Finnie Arthur B Harris Albert Hunter and George Robertson with Clifford Brown filling an unexpired term. Speakers discussed medicare plans and rising hospital costs amid expansion talks at Milton Ontario.

Halton Cooperative Medical’ Services Christian Education Center St. Paul’s United Church Milton Sam Finnie Arthur B. Harris Albert Hunter George Robertson Chester Senice Clifford Brown Thomas Alderson Graby J. Norman Bird Georgetown W. R. Huni J. W. Turvey Harold C. Biggar Quiville Robert L. Davidson Acton Roy Wilson E. Schofield CoOp Medical Service Federation of Ontario R.A Robbie” Robertson Ontario Hospital Ser ‘Vicen Commission Robertson Halton Joseph Brant Toronto Hamilton Hoe Pita Milton District Hospital

First Mass in English at St Josephs with changes

Last Sunday at St Josephs Mass was celebrated in English for the first time with greater congregational participation. A visiting priest from Ignatius College led the service and the choir, now directing the congregation, sang four hymns. A new guitar was built and laymen will help in readings as the church shifts to vernacular worship.

St. Joseph's St. Joseph's, Church Ignatius College Vo JL Morgan Irene Mulholland

Thwarted break-in at Hills Stationery halted by patrol

On Tuesday evening an attempted break-in at Hills Stationery was thwarted. Henry Deveau found a broken east window on Wednesday morning but no items were missing and papers on the window remained undisturbed. Corporal Ray Mason led the investigation.

Hills Stationery Henry Deveau Ray Mason

Halton to Host Spring Music Festival Events

Halton County prepares for the annual music festival season with competitions at Acton and five South Halton schools. North Halton event runs April 13 and 14 at Robert Little school Acton, while South Halton festivals unfold April 9 across five sites. John Bell leads the North Halton Association with W. Jo Clow as secretary and Milton’s D. E. Martin as secretary treasurer. The annual meeting is set for May 12 at 8 p.m. at the J. M. Denyes school in Milton.

Halkton Halton County North Halton Robert Little Acton Milton Esquesing Nagsagateeva South Halton John Bell Bruce St W. Jo Clow Associat Music Festival Association J. M. Denyes

Industrial Park and Library Lead Council Agenda

Council set top priorities on industrial park development and a new library project. Discussed the Main Street land purchase, possessor title risks, and potential compensation to the vendor while avoiding delays. Rezoning Ajax land faced OMB and buffer strip issues before a return to the Ontario Municipal Board for public input. Dog tag prices were lowered for both female and male dogs, and library planning and land changes were debated amid public comment.

Acton Main St. N Salie- Nor Aldo Braids Anthony Hufnagel Council Gov McKenzie Ontario Municipal Board Department of Municipal Affairs OMB Mowbray Place Residentiel O.M.D Les Duby Centennial Library Committee Planning Board Ray Goodwin Goodwin

Two Room Additions Approved for Pineview and Limehouse Schools

Esquesing Township Council approved two room additions at Pineview and Limehouse schools. Each will add a general purpose room at about 90000 dollars total cost with an estimated 80000 dollars in grants. No boiler or septic extensions are needed as the schools were designed for such additions. A council motion authorized temporary borrowing until debentures are issued for three room additions at Glen Williams and Stewartsown schools.

Pineview Limehouse Esquesing

Open House at Goy Cartage Marks New Warehouse

About 200 visitors toured the new Goy Cartage bonded warehouse west of town on Saturday. A red carpet greeted guests as trucks ferried them in and back out after lunch. Mementos were given, coffee and lunch served, and a birthday tribute to M. Goy closed the evening with a bouquet and cake.

Goy Cartage Murray Harrison

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