Engineer Advises Utilities On Sewage Plant Operations
Allan RE Townsend of the Ontario Water Resources Commission told the Public Utilities Commission on March 19 that current effluent levels from a tannery may be costly to treat at the town plant. He cited BOD samples from December to January and noted grease buildup at the disposal plant. He warned that low oxygen could cause septic conditions and described equipment issues observed during a site inspection.
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Allan’ RE Townsend
Ontario Water Resources Commission
Public Utilities Commission
P.U.C
Townsend
Beardmores
PULC
Beardmares
Beardmor
Beardmore
Duby
J. H. Gay
Sewer and Water Committee
Public Utilities
R. R. Parker
Beardmore and Company
Gay
Regent Ontario Water Resources Commission
Toronto Trip Inspires Grade Eight Students On Civic Tour
About 35 pupils from Robert Little Public School visited Toronto aboard a chartered bus Tuesday morning. They toured the Royal Ontario Museum Parliament Buildings and Casa Loma guided by a museum guide and met Halton MPP Stan Hall. Students later returned to Acton and will have essays judged by teachers and photographers for a Free Press feature.
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Toronto
Robert Little School
Marie Andrews
Doug Copeland
Pat Quennell
Gloria Romanik
Carol Evans
Linda Coxe
Helen Benton
W. Strub
Museum
Parliament Buildings
Casa Loma
Robert Little Public School
Case Loma
Arnval
Parliament
Stan Hall
Halton
Acton
Enty
Acton Juveniles Set for Ten Team Play in Hockey Tilt
Acton Juveniles enter a ten team Ontario Minor Hockey Association tournament at Miller Arena on Friday and Saturday March 27 and 28. The Acton entry faces Fergus in the Friday 3 pm semi final with finals slated for Saturday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Juvenie
Piast WV Town
Miller Arena
Pune
Acton
Fergus
Milton
Ontario Minor “Hockey”Association
Minister Okays Manor Addition for County Home
Ontario Minister of Welfare approves a 139 bed addition to the county home for aged residents. Toronto officials sign the construction contract with Del Construction. work to start within two weeks for a total cost of 802,467 dollars. Financing approval pending, beds priced at 5,233 dollars each. project includes a circular chapel and auditorium, expected ready early 1960.
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Hallow Manor Board
Aries
Ham Lois P Cecile
Ontario
Toronto
Muncipal Board
Acton Council Advances School By Law And Water Discussions
Acton council gives first two readings to a school construction by law approving a 150000 addition to Robert Little public school and contemplates using Ontario Municipal Improvement Corporation debentures. The meeting covers water supply concerns, disposal plant plans, and committee updates on roads and budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Acton Council
Ion
Robert Little
Ure
Ontario Municipal + Improvement Corporation
Workmen Busy As Local YMCA Gets Facelifting
Acton YMCA undergoes a face lift this week with painting of the gymnasium and banquet room ceiling, kitchen cupboards being altered, and new cupboards added. Y’s Men’s Club members Jack Carpenter and Tom Davidson lead the painting, aided by Ray Hopper, Jack Blundell, and others through the self help employment bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y.N.C.A
Jack Carpenter
Tom Davidson
Y's Men's Club
Ray Hopper
Jack Blundell
Bruce Andrews Places Second in Canadian Half Mile
Bruce Andrews 17 year old Acton High School student and Guelph Lehigh Track Club member finished second in the Canadian Championship half mile at Hamilton behind Jesse Fitch of Michigan State University. Two heats were run due to large entry. finals later saw top four from each heat. Andrews covered 880 yards in 2 minutes 0.6 seconds and earned praise from U S university officials for his style and manner.
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Bruce Andrews
Acton High School
Guelph Lehigh Track Club
Hamilton
Jesse Fitch
Michigan State University
Bruce
United States
Acton
District High Schools Budget Raises Teacher Salaries
The Acton district approves a 1988 budget of 498,452.97 with a 2.1 mill increase and a 20,000 surplus. Teacher salaries rise to 4500 minimum, with class scales and department heads set, while resignations and grants are reviewed amid funding shifts and potential Georgetown withdrawal.
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North Hallion
Ion
Esquesing and High School District Board
Nassagaweya Plus
Acton
Feary Georgetown
Mil
Artificial Ice Plans Move Toward Council Approval
A steering committee in Acton met at the YMCA to explore artificial ice in the arena. They discussed financing and approved hiring an engineer to review the arena and report on viability. An auditorium addition and funding methods were considered, with plans to seek council consent before further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton War
Vena
YMCA
Nyeen Ose
Council
Board Approves Plans for Robert Little School Addition
The board and Inspector Bornbold reviewed architect drawings for a new wing to the Robert Little School. Final plans are due April 12 for education department approval with tenders to be called April 16, aiming for completion and occupancy by September 1, 1959.
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Inspector
Amsclad
Youtube
Actes
Otheo
Amutert
AO Barnes
Boranayt
Borshvidsin
Bornbold
Duard
Construction Figures Show Drop in 1959
Construction data for the first quarter of 1958 shows a decline from the previous year. Town clerk Jo McCeurchie notes January permits were nil, February issued permits valued at 192 320 dollars, totaling 221 45 to date. Total year permits reach 404 771 dollars with new homes in Lakeview and Glenlea Subdivisions plus a new high school addition, private garage erection, and alterations to two structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Jo McCeurchie
Lakeview
Glenlea
Additien
Easter Egg Hunt Set in Acton Park by YMCA
Acton YMCA schedules Easter Egg Hunt in Acton Park for Monday starting at 10 a.m. Participants will search for colored slips of paper hidden in park sections. Prizes include Easter eggs distributed after the program as YMCA officials award the largest number of papers found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangeniaren
Acton Ymca
Acton Park
Marth
YMCA
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OnVines
Alf Duby
Moon
Castle
W. McEachern
Wilfred McEachern
Public Utilities Commission and Administrative Committee of Council
McEachern
N. Hurst
Peay
Goy
Conkitre
Goy Fat
Raghtin
Aehling
Rachtine
Woo Cook
Lowe
Jo M
Bsgommith
RV. Anderson
Department of Highways
Noo
McGauche
Simyts Reeves
Mill Street
Baxter's Drug Store
G. C G. Brown
Teach Federation
Teachers’ Federation
Oc.e. Traiing
wWeacher
Rasberry, Milter
John Hall
Clase
Puaget Rt
Tor Easurer
Cal
GO. Brown
Newt ‘Unger
Wit Cul Brown
Georgetown
Georgetown Council
Col Brown
Amuna Eet
Evans
Matey Tingu
Tocanstallal
Walter Watson
Smith
Marks and Root
G MacKenne
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