Plan C of C. Dinner to Name Citizen of the Year
Town council set the 1960 tax rate at 74 mills residential and 78 mills industrial. An average $4,000 residential assessment would pay $3296 this year, up $24 from 1959. Budget cuts hit roads fire and industrial items, with auditor reports a $3,000 surplus in 1959. A special meeting will convene April 7 at St Alban's parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councillor Au
Coun McLeod, Barbeau
Harcray
Guy
Lowe and Pope
Norm Braida
Industrial Committee
St. Alban's Parish
Malton Recall Sparks Letters About Ovenda Engines Visit
Former Malton worker now in Acton receives registered letters about calling to Ovenda Engines in Malton. A Wednesday meeting of directors discussed plans for the annual Chamber of Commerce Community Dinner set for Wednesday April 27 with venue undecided. Civic committee member Bill MacKay to pick Citizen of the Year. John R. Holmes chairs a new Chamber Agricultural Committee. Orval Chapman chairs membership committee. seven new members await installation at the next general meeting.
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Malton
Acton
Ovenda Engines
Chamber of Commerc
Bill MacKay
Acton Chamber of Commerce
John R. Holmes
Chamber of Commet Agricultural Committee
Holmes Wa
Orval Chapman
Themins Savatt
Acton Hydro Commission Weighs Substation Purchase and Budget
The Acton Hydro Commission reports a 1959 surplus of 20 854.44 and moved 35 000 into government securities. They study purchasing No 2 substation at 338 021 with an estimated 8.5 percent return and discuss a two year capital budget and rate plans with HEPC officials. Delinquent accounts and meter upgrades were also reviewed.
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Acton Hydro Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Moeney
Treasury
Hle.p.c
HEPC
No. T
J.C. Farrell
Consumer Service
H.W. King
New Manager At Roxy Theatre In Acton
Murray HRUrsen has accepted the role of manager at the Roav theatre in Acton and begun both day and night duties. Claimed to hail from Brampton, Clartison arrived for the year’s party amid staffing changes.
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Murray Hrursen
Acton
Roav
Clartison
Brampton
Local newspaper apologizes for space shortage
The note explains items omitted this week will appear in next issue due to limited space and thanks readers for patience.
Cautionary Collapse at Wool Combing Plant Injures Two Workers
A warehouse roof section collapsed at the Wool Combing loading shed injuring two men, Charles Shultis and Ed Thatcher, and trapping others briefly. The incident caused about 5,000 in damage. repairs were stated to begin immediately, with the building to be rebuilt and safety measures reviewed.
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Charles
Shullis
Ed Thatcher
Beardmore
Canada Packers
Amit
Charles Shultis
Eddie Thatcher
Momkis
Hyakrite
Canisthers Limited
Dennis O'Brien
Ft. O'Brien
W. J. Beatty
Beantmore and Company
Deams
Bert Ware
To Ware
Rev G Holmes to Preach Farewell Sermon Sunday
Rev. Gordon Holmes will preach his farewell sermon at the Baptist church this Sunday evening due to poor health. He and his wife plan to move to Hamilton to reside with relatives. The Deacon Board says the church will invite lay preachers and extend a call to a new minister in the near future. The board lauds Holmes for his tireless work and leadership in building a close knit congregation. The community wishes him a swift recovery and happiness in Hamilton.
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Gordon Holmes
Opporola
Holmes
Baptist Church
Acton
Fairview Cemetery
the Baptist Church
Hamilton
Santa Faces Longer Stay as Winter Holds Ground
A fragmented report notes Santa Claus remains stalled in Acton amid late winter with ice and frozen lawns delaying sleigh preparations. With spring past, he contemplates repairs to sleigh runners and reindeer harnesses while Christmas trees stay rigidly iced on front lawns, exuding a bleak seasonal mood.
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Aire Chun Bor
Acton
Santa
Santas
Rev A H McKenzie Elected President Of Acton Rotary Club
The Rev A H McKenzie was chosen to head the Acton Rotary Club for the current term. Officers named include President Rev A C He McKenzie, Vice President D M Manes, Treasurer F Gordon, Secretary R Lewis, with parents Ro Hardman M Sprowl A Gordon F Prousy T Shields. Guest Rotarians from Guelph spoke on upcoming events and Rotary activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AU H McKenzie
Acton Rotary Clab
Edion of New Artillery
Thine Mars PeSeTt
Seana
Ken Halford
Rey Ache McKenge
DC Manes
F. Gordon
Seereiar
Ro Lewis
Parentaes
Ro Hardman
M. Sprowl
A. Gordon
F. Prousy
Easter Seal Project Kicks Off With Acton Rotary
Mac Sprowl chairman urged members as 16 volunteers packed and addressed envelopes for the annual Easter Seal drive next week. About 2500 envelopes will be mailed with 1400 to Acton residents and the rest to rural routes in Acton Campbellville and Rockwood. Proceeds aid Crippled Children across Ontario.
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Mac Sprowl
Acton
Knox Explorers Tour Plant After Open House
Knox Explorers visited the plant yesterday after an open house event ended, noting plans that were disrupted during the week and describing the experience of the boys and girls from Knox.
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Knox Explorers
Cave-in forces Acton Arena closure and debris cleanup
Following a curling rink roof cave-in on Sunday, Acton town workmen removed sections and boarded the south wall. Clerk administrator Jack McGeachie said ice and snow must disappear before cleanup and permanent repairs. No replacement plan or fall fair displays decision yet.
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Acton Arena
Jack McGeachie
The
Agricultural Society
Famed Athlete Mason Frank McIntosh Dies at 83
Acton’s senior sportsman Mason Frank McIntosh, 82 or 83, died Saturday at St Josephs Hospital Guelph. He lived most of his life in Acton and district and was mourned by many. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Rumsey Shoemaker home with Rev A H McKenzie paying tribute.
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Mason Frank McIntosh
Acton
Frank E McIntosh
St. Joseph's Hospite Guelph
Acton and District
Mr. Melatost
Rumsey-Shoemaker
A. H. McKenzie
Frank McIntosh
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Fanarses
Tner
Celiac
Hydro
Doug Mason
Roxy Theatre
Charlie Shuittis
Anton
Stalns
Shultis
Thatcher
Rockaay
Momitay Aternoon
Guelph Hospital
Miy
Burl Wabie Do
Polly Dos
Rewe
Vasant
Previ Hie
Gorden
Telly
Terese Mann
Beatty
Othe Saudding
Wilson
Canada Pack, Trebimied
Bears
Mondar
Rev. G. Holmes
Storm
Rev. A. H
McKenzie
Rotary Club
Foom
Guelph Club
Art Wood
Joe Duigan
Earl Shultz
BE. Christopher
Duigan
Guelph
Laval
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