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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1968
Page
1
At the regular meeting Tuesday night Acton Council authorized shell vault purchase, approved the 1968 water levy per capita, and rewrote the official plan for Gay McGrady Ridley properties. They approved staff salary increases, a land sale plan for a Churchill Road plot, and the town office budget adjustments while some members opposed several raises.
The Milton Fire Department investigates a Tuesday afternoon blaze at a Speyaide home of Ron and Mrs Wilson and their two children. Fire Chief A E Clancats says the cause is undetermined but space heater is suspected. The family lost all possessions. they found shelter with friends. The home value and contents are estimated at about $4000. The town assisted with clothing and furniture after the fire. A water tank truck could have aided firefighting.
Council rejects proposed rise of mayoral honorarium to 1800 annually and expands paid council meetings. Reeve Hinton argues town cannot afford higher pay while councillors seek county parity, noting his own county trips and conventions. Debate centers on per meeting rates and overall compensation across levels.
Saturday morning at 10 10 a m Acton O P P reported a two car crash at 280 Queen St Ray Evelan driving east turning into his driveway was struck by another vehicle driven by Steve Wols shyn RR 4 Acton Ontario no injuries noted in report.
A 19 month old, Harvey John, died when a wood stove exploded during a fire at a Moffat area home on a Wednesday last week. David Law, 2, was burned and another child suffered a sprained leg. Fire officials say coal oil in the stove sparked the blast. The blaze confined to the kitchen, upstairs room, and bath. Neighbors aided rescue, and the Wellington County coroner called the death a tragic accident with no inquest. Survivors include grandparents in Hamilton. Funeral planned in Waterdown.
A Friday morning blaze at Alfred Newmann’s RR 1 Acton farm destroyed the front of a modern poultry barn and all 3,800 chickens. Mrs Boisclair spotted the fire at the barn clothesline, alarm failed due to burnt phones, and firefighters battled dense smoke for about an hour. Contents and building were insured. The farm lies near No 25 Side Road, half a mile south of No 25 Highway.
Buses continued running today as Esquesing school transport kept operating despite overnight plowing. Minor accidents were reported in the district with no injuries described.
A fragment notes Constable McArthur investigated a matter near the Dominion Hotel at an unspecified time in the afternoon, leaving limited readable details about the event or outcome.
Roy Murphy, manager of Northern Tackle, discovered the blaze at the Rockwood site housed in a converted freight shed by Rockwood station. Firefighters from Rockwood and Guelph battled the flames for hours but the building was a complete loss. The plant produced fishing tackle and was adjacent to the Stag Lubricant plant. cause and damage estimates were not determined.
In a Tuesday night snowstorm the Cub and Scout Father and Son banquet at Knox drew about 150 attendees. Dr Allan Buchanan filled in for the missing Ontario Water Resources Commissioner, showing latest movies of Las Vegas and Hawaii. Rotary hosts served turkey dinner while Scout and Guide Mothers Auxiliary assisted.
A wallet found last Wednesday was turned in to the police and later returned to its owner. No items were missing from the wallet.
Acton naturalist Al Lauder warns the public after a local boy was bitten by a muskrat. He says muskrats are aggressive when displaced by high water and advises children to stay away from the animals this season. His experiments at the University of Toronto influenced the warning.
Reported breakdown halted traffic Saturday as two light sets failed, suspending Sabbath operation. Crews repaired them Monday, after which lights were briefly hand operated before regaining automated function and receiving approval.
Public meetings to inform residents about street light costs and proposals. A recent meeting of Esrigiving Slewartiown discussed installing 173 mercury vapor lamps. Estimates show average telepayer charges of 9.08 and a three year hydro plan affecting Norval and local districts with various lamp types and costs.
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