Harley to not contest seat again in Liberal party move
Dr Harry Harley, first elected in 1942 and re elected in 1963 and 1965, said he would not run again in the riding. He cited timing and the choice between politics and his medical career, stressing he remains a Liberal and will help locally but will not contest the riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Harley
P.C. Allan ‘Magson
N.D.P. Murray Kernighan
Harley
Oakville
Tic
Sega
Bia
Pierre Eliot Trudeau
Food and Drug Committee
Dre Harley
Dra Liberal
Hedocrutien
Rud
Harry Harley
Halton
New Democratic Party
Murray Kernighan
N.D.P
Lkely
Kernighan
Halton N.D.P
United Auto Workers Centre
Milton
Liberals
Hornby Towers
Hornby
Chamber honors Citizens of Year for St John Ambulance brigade
The St John Ambulance brigade was named Citizen of the Year at the 11th annual Chamber of Commerce dinner, receiving a plaque as over 100 attendees applauded. Acton Novice hockey figures and former Citizens of the Year were also recognized, with remarks from Mayor Duby and Chamber leaders stressing community partnership and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Ciivens
Music Centre
Modern Crusaders
Chamber of Commerce
Kent Thomson
Georgetown
St. John Group
Acton
George Musselle
Fred Wright
William Middleton
Arosa
St John Brigade
G. D. Galloway
O.bie
O St. Je
C.D
M.D
Ontario Council
Col
H. Lawlor Brown
the &J. John Brigade
Christina Selanders
Orval Chapman
Chamber
Paul Nielsean
Municipal
Nis
C.Q.R.D.C
Beardmore and Co,t
St. John Brigade
Ken Thomson
George Hargrave
Bob Hart
Halton and
Peel Corps
Hart
Aves
G. D. Gallowsy
St. John Ambulance
Ontario Counci
McWilliams enters race in Halton federal contest
Pater K. McWilliams of Oak Ville Haltons Crown Attorney for ten years confirmed Tuesday evening he will seek a Progressive Conservative entry in the June 26 federal election for Halton riding He hopes to gain the nod of fellow PCs at the nominating convention on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pater K. McWilliams
Oak Ville
Halton
McWilliams
Pcs
Milton business leader Mike Ledwith seeks Liberal nomination
J M Mike Ledwith former Milton mayor and Rotary leader announced Tuesday he will seek the Liberal nomination for Halton in the June 25 federal election. A Milton resident since 1957 he runs Ledwith's Supermarkets and chaired funds for the Milton Community Swimming Pool while serving on the hospital board and chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Mike Ledwith
Milton
Halton
Milton Rotary Club
Rotary International
Hospital Board
Chamber of Commerce
Ledwith
Honeymooner Hits Car In Toronto Incident
A car owned by Bill Thompson parked at Thompson's gate sustained about 50 dollars damage when struck by a vehicle driven by honeymooner Anthony Edward Rutherford of Toronto last Saturday. Rutherford's car incurred about 350 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Thompson
Thompson
Toronto
Anthony Edward Rutherford
Rutherford
Strike at H. K. Porter plant Acton continues
Local 23650 of the Law Workers Union has held a plant picket since April 16 at the H. K. Porter facility in Acton. No settlement talks are planned by the company, while the union states it is ready to negotiate at any time. An educational seminar for striking members occurred at the band hall on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Porter
Acton
Law Workers Union
Steve Wolostyn
Firefighters prevent major blaze at Beardmore factory
Firefighters from Beardmore and Acton responded to a mid afternoon blaze at Beardmore and Co's Specialty Leather Department after lacquer in a finishing machine ignited. A vent drew flames skyward as crews battled the fire, evacuated offices, and prevented damage to nearby lacquer storage and barrels. Production was halted for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore and Co
Acton Brigade
Beardmore
Lakeview
Specialty Leather
Acton
Frefighters
Wwt
Ona
Les Duby
Public meeting planned to oppose station closure
Council members rally residents to oppose the station closing fearing impact on the community. Deputy Reeve F Oskexert and Councillor Ted G W McNedele urge turnout and consider letters to manufacturers, chamber leaders, and press help as steps, noting the public response may determine next actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Oskexert
Ted GW. McNedele
Walkers raise over 1300 for Cancer Society marathon feat
Teens and adults push through pain in the Project Action second annual marathon walk raising over 1300 dollars for the Cancer Society in Pro fect. More than 165 walkers, including 71 year old Charlie Thomson and a dog, completed parts of the 60 mile loop from Markham to Thornhill and Toronto. Sponsors paid 20 cents per mile, with final tallies still being calculated but expected well over 1300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer Society
Action
Charlie Thomson
Markham
Toronto
New City Hall
Thornhill
Project Action
Potential federal race shapes up in Halton riding
Pierre Elliott Trudeau calls for a federal election sending the three major parties into action. Halton's new riding splits into Halton and Halton-Wentworth with nominations set for May. Kernighan eyes NDP, Morison possible Liberal or Conservative contender, MacDonald urged for NDP bid.
Halton Riding Election Plans With 180 Polls
Returning Officer Gord Blake reports about 45,000 voters eligible for the June 25 election in Halton Riding. Three hundred twenty-five enumerators will staff 180 polls across eight districts, with two exump escorts at each urban poll and one at each rural poll.
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Halton
Gordon Blake
Hillsburg
Burl Oak
Oakeville West
Oakville Centre
Oakville East
Oakville North
Milton
Georgetown
Acton
Erin
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DR. Harry, Harley
Mike Marchmont
Jack Irwin
The
Canada
St. John
Nielsen
Acton St. John Brigade
Wally Gordon
Bella Mays Roswell
Gordon
Edward Heffernan
LK. Porter
Post Office
Harold Webster
Gord McKeown
Mr. Webster
Commelttee
Free Press
McKenzie
Council
Mike Marchement
Gary Kelly
George Cook
George
Herb Cook
Craig Weldon
Mike Field
Bob Andrews
David Bittert
Joe Tay
Bil Loverlnsid
Joan Gibbins
Gordon Gibbins
Margaret Papillon
Nancy Frost
Art Thomson
Charlie. Thomson
Morison
MacDonald
Esquesing Township
Erin Township
Nassagawoya
Burlington
Flamboro
Halton-Wentworth
Aldershot High School
John Morison
Wentworth
Ted MacDonald
Progressive Conservatives
Winston Churchill
Nvar Peel
Acton, Esquesing
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