Fish Contest Winners Highlight Free Press Awards
The Free Press Fishing Contest awarded top prizes at deadline Monday evening. George Holme of Main Street South won for a 23 inch brown trout weighing three pounds in the adult class, earning a one year subscription and an enlarged photograph. Larry Pletcher of Acton claimed the rainbow trout prize, about 16 inches, for a one year subscription and photo. Other notable catches included Michael Marcoux and Ian Jeffries North of Acton, with smaller speckled trout in the public school class.
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Walt Prote
Free Press
George Holmes
Main Street
Acton
Larry Fletcher
Wallace Avenue
Opney
George Holmee
Main Street South
Larry Pletcher
Lasty
Winnen
Cadina
Michael Marcoux
Ian Jefferia Noth
Consultative Committee Proposes High School Funding Meeting
Skuce of Vallona invites councilors from Acton Georgetown Millan Nasagawrya and Paquesing to a public meeting Wednesday to discuss keeping or splitting the high school board and financing a 1.045 million dollar bond issue for new construction and additions.
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Skuce of
Vallona
Amnittee Oon
All Council
Oboe Rose
Ander Dincusgen
Big Techod
Acton
Georgetown
Millan
Nasagawrya
Paquesing
Ehipa
Acton Schools Board hires nine new teachers for 1958 fall term
The Acton Schools Board approved nine new teachers for the 1958 fall term. They also discussed playground improvements at MZ Bennett, added an outside drinking fountain, and approved funds for operating expenses and a dance revue use of facilities. Garnet McKenna reported a busy day at Robert Latte School during the Mimic Festival.
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Board
Acton Schools
Garnet McKennir
Robert Latte
Plans For Malta Centennial Manor Expansion Move Forward
The Malta Centennial Manor plans to increase bed capacity from 105 to about 200 with a new wings addition for women’s care and special services. Board officials and architect drawings are to be reviewed next week with welfare officials to secure financing and finalize plans for expansion.
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Malta Centennial Manor
Milton Wate
Tewerd
Stanley Aden Troms
Welfare
Finghac
Wong
Allen
Hamilton
Iowall
County Council
Bas Disci
Council Trains in Life Saving Techniques During Save A Life Week
Council members practiced artificial respiration under St John Ambulance supervision in a session ahead of Save A Life Week May 12 to 17. Mayor Wood Cook and others received certificates after the brick course while Brigade instructors demonstrated steps and first aid precautions.
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St John Ambulance Brigade
RS Hart
Hart
Brigade
Council
Acton
St. John Ambulance Brigade
C. Taylor
J. Denny Shawn
Holger-Nedson
W. Mcleod
J. Hurst
Jo McGeadue
J. Goy
Car recovered after theft report in Acton Milton
A stolen vehicle from Ray Atkins on Main Street South Acton was found Monday behind the CNLR station in Milton. Constable Ron Rupert of Milton reported the abandoned car in food condition.
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Ray Atkins
Main Street South
Acton
CNLR
Milton
Ron Rupert
P.U.C. Hires A. Showers as Linesman After Interviews
The Public Utilities Commission hired A Showers of Downsview Ontario for a Class B Linesman post following interviews with seven applicants from Toronto Hamilton Acton and Nova Scotia. Showers was chosen as the most suitable candidate and will begin duties in May. The meeting also reviewed tax bills for hydro shop on Alice Street and Municipal Act considerations.
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Act On Public Utilities Commission
A. Showers
Downsview
Ontario
Jne Palmer
DC Lansoan
Jineaman
Toronto
Hamilton
Acton
Nova Scotia
Thurasta
Lo Preskitt
Showers
Downaview
Kim
Hydro Department
Sormer
Hydis
Alice Street
Mall Street
Jo McGeachie
Wo Everdell
McGeach
Counel
North Halton Councils Exchange Views on Procedures
North Halton representatives from Milton Georgetown and Acton met in Milton to discuss council procedures including minutes recording votes mayoral authority delegation to committees and the handling of councillor views. They also debated high school district board matters budget debentures and school district governance before adjourning to meet again in Georgetown on June 11.
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Ettan Bour
Diariel Beard
County
Comen
Uneir
Cao
County Council
John Aerostrong
Georgetown
Acton Council approves 1 045 000 for school addition plan
Acton Town Council approves a 1 045 000 construction program proposed by the North Halton High School District for a four room addition with gym at Acton High School a 12 room addition at Georgetown and a 120 room school with gym at Milton W Coon. The plan anticipates starting soon in Georgetown Milton and possibly 1959 60 in Acton with debentures. Discussion covers Lakeview Subdivision development and sewer water service issues and a Parks Board resignation leading to a new appointment.
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Council
Acton School
Acton
North Halton
Coon
Georgetown
Milton
Woos Graff
Lakeview
Wooffos
Asaftediva
Rensacs
Mtr
Graff
Rutdtynean Ghd
RO Hudson Co
Hachia
Coxe
Harbeas
Barbeau
Oor
Cooke
Parli
Packs
Board of
Parks Management
Cook
Parks Board
St Apm
E. G. Tyler
Counseor Barbeau
Ubey
Mr. Cook
Paper Drive Seouta and Cubs Move to Saturday
Weather delays force postponement of the paper drive last week and residents are asked to place papers out early this Saturday morning for collection by Seouta and the Cubs.
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Seouta
Cubs
Citisens
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Eo Sawateki
Marlene Taye
Manjonig
Caiman
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Huampten
Counc
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J. McGeachie
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Go Barbean
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J. Denny
P.U.C
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Alf Duby
Deperte
Lambert
A. Duby
Hook. Porter
J. Palmer
J. J. Stewart
Palmer
C. Lindsay
Stewart
Mr. Palmer
Commission
Mevines
Ridley
Stone
Sutt F Proto Yhe Foundation
Acton Park
Acton Board of Parks Management
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Uragby
Counct
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Geats
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Robert Hudson Company
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