Wages at Halton Jail Rise Spark Debate Over Pay
Halton County Council approved a $100 yearly wage increase for jail staff despite Sheriff Robertson warning of staffing risks. The committee led by Reeve Harold Adkins cited Department of Reform Institutions rules and said Peel County wages run higher. Council plans to revisit with employees and consider broader budget changes, while health and agricultural grants were approved amid talks of future epidemics and board expansions.
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County Council
Milton
Harold Adkins
Council
W. J.robertson
Mr. Adkins
Department of Reform
Finance
Wilfred Bird
Registry Office
Reeve C.A. Martin
Department
Halton Junior Farmers
Halton Plowmen’s Association
Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Halton Agricultural Society
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Acton
Robert Marshall
Rev E A Currey Accepts City Call to London
Rev E A Currey will leave Acton United church after five years to lead a London congregation of about 700. Presbytery ratified the move and the local pastoral relations committee was appointed. Acton United church opens for settlement with several ministers fielding inquiries as Currey and family prepare to relocate with a new parsonage and pipe organ pledge.
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Evan Jones
St. Alban‘s Anglican Church
Acton
St. John’s
Rockwood
E. A. Currey
Wellington St
London
United_church
Acton United Church
Currey
Dr. Goth
Presbytery Meeting At Bethel Church Hornby
The United church Presbytery met at Bethel church Hornby with strong attendance. Dr Waldemar Williams and Dr George Little spoke to ministers and laymen while four calls were announced including Rev E A Curre of Acton United Church to London.
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United Church Presbytery
E. A. Curre
Acton United Church
London
Bethel Church
Hornby
Hamilton
Waldemar Williams
Westdale Church
George Little
Five Oaks
Paris
Sudbury
Booster Plate Sale Boosts Ys Men’s Project
Aston Ont. The Centre of Progress is highlighted on 300 red and white bumper plates purchased by the Ys Men’s club. Bill Wilson distributed plates to all members and some have sung as many as 80 already.
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Acton
Ys Men’ Club
Aston
Ont
Centre of Progress
Bill Wilson
Acton Council Endorses Protest Over OPP Withdrawal
Acton town council condemned the Ontario Provincial Police decision to end the 1955 contract and withdraw from policing towns over 2 000 population. Mayor Tyler urged a protest letter to Premier Frost and officials, while council also advanced plans for an official town plan and a two year zoning by law with planning consultant Deacon and Arnott.
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Acton
Leslie Frost
Dana Porter
Hal+on_Sten—-Heal
Milton
P. A. Deacon
Deacon
Arnott
J. McGeachie
Planning Board
Council
Wearin' the Green on St Patrick's Day amid Irish wit
A lively reminiscence on St Patrick's Day and Irish culture. The piece celebrates Irish humor music and parades, notes the worldwide influence of the Irish and jokes about birthplace legends. It features anecdotes about Dolan residence charity mischief.
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St. Patrick
Toronto
England
St. Patrick’s Morn
No Agreement Reached on Milton High School Sale
At a Milton Public School Board conference, officials from North Halton High School District and Halton inspectors discussed selling the Milton Public School to purchase a new high school. Debenture debt, required sale price, and multi-municipality negotiations were central. no final agreement was reached within two weeks.
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J. McGeachie
Council
Georgetown Council
North Halton
Area H.s.board
Milton
Milton Public School Board
Routley
Department of Education
Johnston
L. L. Skuce
Halton
Milton Public School
Milton. M. Ledwith
Public School
Aurora
Leamington
Sutton
Routie
Ture
Esquesins
Esquesing Council
Nassi- Raweya
Bears Sighted Near Acton Spring Spark Town Debate
Reports from Acton describe large four clawed tracks in fresh snow south of the town spring. Officials found clawed paw prints, a torn rotting tree, and three ground burrows suggesting a large animal. later readings varied with weather and witnesses offering dog prints or woodpecker work as explanations.
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Acton
Ares
Dumb Robins Raise Hopes for Spring Weather
Residents report seeing dark skies foretelling rain as robins appear this week. The cheerful omen of spring brings delight despite the birds' supposed lack of smarts and their optimistic belief in good weather ahead.
Blaze At Night Tragedy In Trailer Near Mac Swain’s Garage
Ontario Fire investigators probe a Saturday night fire behind Mac Swain’s Garage on Queen Street. Fire siren failed to sound due to a thunderbolt strike disabling the telephone office switch, delaying response as Hank Earle and his wife alerted Fire Chief Sam Tennant. Interior damage extensive. cause and grounds for investigation not released.
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Ontario Fire
Marsall
Binarc
MacSwain
Queen St
Sam Tennant
Hank Earle
Chief Tennant
Man Crawls Unhurt From Smashed Car
Police report a late model vehicle crashed into a hydro pole west of here. Driver Charles Laven crawled from the wreck unharmed after skidding in slush and veering into a ditch. Two other incidents on No 7 highway west of here involved J Watkins and T Lyons in a sideswipe, and John Warren and Rank Carney in a rear collision causing minor damage on a separate afternoon.
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Here
Charles ‘Laven
Crewson
J. Watkins
Toronto
T. Lyons
Georgetown
No. 7
Acton
John Warren
Rank Carney
Fire siren to be tested every Monday by town crew
Fire Chief Sam Tennant reports the town will regularly test the fire siren each Monday after storms. The siren failed during a Saturday fire due to a lightning strike and was damaged by heat. Firemen worked after midnight to repair and the siren sounded several miles away during testing.
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Sam Tennant
Royay
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