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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 03, 1967
Page
16
Esquesing agrees to pay forty five percent of the town budget for Georgetown’s fire department totaling thirteen dollars as settlement of a dispute dating to October eleven. The towns required signature by April thirtieth or else the Georgetown fire truck would be moved from Esquesing hall.
South Africa and World War I veteran Wilfred Coles of Acton died at 152 Church St on April 23 in his 86th year. Funeral held at Acton Baptist Church with Rev. S. C. Gammon. longtime Scout leader and Legion life member, he served in the Boer War, World War I, and contributed to Boy Scouts and local militia. Survived by wife, son Ernest of Guelph, daughter Jessie, six grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Interment at Fairview Cemetery.
During April 23 to 29 Milton Ontario Provincial Police logged 869 patrol hours and 7950 miles on area highways. 31 traffic charges were laid, 21 warnings issued, 36 vehicles checked, and 41 convictions recorded. Const Joyce spoke to 15 Milton Cubs and 415 pupils at three schools. Four stolen flags recovered at Oakville. Officers assisted in the search for Marianne Schuett, missing from Kilbride.
Esquesing councillors critiqued dump fires and paper dumping along the fourth line at Monday’s meeting. Reeve Leslie noted rubbish arrivals from rail tracks, while Tom Hill urged stricter dumping supervision. debate over joining the North Halton Urban Board continued with a May 10 Georgetown meeting and Tom Hill was delegated to attend.
Acton Firefighters fought multiple blazes in the past week including a repeat hotel fire in the Dominion Hotel kitchen area and grass fires at a motel site. They also contained dumps in Esquesing township and Acton with extensive hose lays and traffic diversions noted.
University of Guelph student Tom McKeown has been hired by the parks and recreation committee to assist Frank Thompson this summer. They will work on flower beds, the beach, and grass maintenance at the park and arena.
A reckless driver triggers brief disturbances before authorities intervene. No serious injuries reported as the incident ends quickly. Local residents recall the event as a fleeting disruption on the roadway.
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