Debenture plan for town funding rejected amid tax fears
Local council debated a public subscription and a debenture option to fund a library. Arguments centered on tax mills and long term costs with Mayor Duby opposing subscriptions and most members opposing the debenture plan. The vote failed as only the mayor and two councilors supported raising funds by debenture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arble
Drinkwalter
Reeve Hoo
Hinton
Duby
Albert Irwin
Mies li
Frank Oakes
Alw Financial
Mrss Fiver
Yale
Mayer
Councilors
Acton Fall Fair Board Tours Newspaper Plant
Lady Directors of the Acton Fall Fair Board toured the Acton Free Press building showing newsroom and printing operations. Mr G S Matthews thanked them for the lesson and plans for trophies and displays. organizers from the Sunshine School auxiliary will arrange pupil work displays at the fair. Local and district organizations will be notified to cooperate in the second day parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Acton
G. S. Matthews
Mo McCullough
D. Matthews
J.C. Denny
D Matthews
M MrCullough
Sunshine School
Hamby
Ladies’ Board
Directors, committee plan grant for first night of the air
Directors Mrs C Matthews Mrs M Mc Cuollough and Mrs W J Mac Donald collaborate with the Men s Board Entertainment Committee to arrange an interesting grant for the first night of the air. A luncheon served by Mrs IW Thompson Mrs J McCulloch and Mrs S Morrison with assistance from Mr McCullough closed the meeting. Mr Swackhamer served as levy convener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Matthews
M. McCuollough
W. J. MacDonald
Men's Board
IW. Thompson
J. McCulloch
S. Morrison
Histess
McCullough
Mr. Swackhamer
Levy
Halton Towns Share $2 872 000 From Ontario Road Budget
Halton County and seven municipalities will share 2 272 000 of Ontario Highways 121 380 600 municipal assistance for 1967 68. Burlington receives 900 000 while Halton County Oakville Georgetown Esquesing Acton Nassagawesa and Milton get smaller amounts. The Halton total covers 1 354 000 for consumption and 918 000 for maintenance.
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Halton
Ontario
Halton County
Ontario Department of Highways
C. S. McNaughton
Timate
Burlington
Oakville
Georgetown
Ailton
Nassagawesa
Acton
Tulips in Garden Scene Appear Bright and Peaceful
Poetic lines describe tulips growing in a cared for garden. The verse praises their beauty and serene presence as symbols of glory nurtured daily amid sunshine.
Car Fire Near Crewson's Corner Suppressed Before Fire Brigade
A car owned by C. Lawrance on Church Street caught fire after breaking down on No. 7 highway at Crewson's Corner. The driver, assisted by the owner who doused the flames with a milk bottle, extinguished the blaze before Acton Fire Fighters arrived shortly before 10 pm Sunday. Nearby, Lions Club signs for a chili western show were mounted at town entrances, the frost still pale on the ground in spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lawrance
Church St
Acton
Crewson’s Corner
Store Opening Set for June 11 by Roy Goodwin
Extensive renovations are underway at the Mill Street store owned by Roy Goodwin in preparation for the June 11 opening of a sporting goods and art supply shop. The former McLeod Real Estate agent will operate the business alone after previously running a dry cleaning company and a tall business. he has lived in town for 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Goodwin
Mill St
Goodwin
McLeod Real Estate
Tall
U C W Holds May Meeting at Swackhamer Home
The Churchill UC W held its May gathering at Mrs. Lesli Swackhamer’s home with pool attendees and two visitors. The president opened with prayer, devotions led by Ron Saunders, and a discussion on John 4 7 12. A bakeless bake sale was planned for next month amid a brief business agenda.
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U.C.W
Churchill Uc.w
Lesli Swackhamer
Mn A. Damm
Praser
Ron Saunders
John
Frank Thompson
Graffin
Winters
Stephens
Freeman
Mix Swackhamer
Harry Angus
Jay and Gordon
Wyoming
Michigan
Norman
Stephen
Walter Smart
Bers
Rexdale
R. F. MacArthur
Harn Walker
Rockwood
Name Winners Wednesday For H.S. Track and Field Events
Winners named in boys and girls events at the annual track meet held on school grounds under sunny skies. Highlights include champions in bantam through senior divisions for discus, jumps, sprints, and throws with multiple athletes from Abe, McKenne, and Rogers among top placers.
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H.S
Wednentasy
Abe
Bantam
Bill Diaczok
Don Ropers
Tom Ginger
Town
Danny At
William Dirac Fok
Peter Masales
Brian Wilkin
Willam Diaczok
Brian Wilkinson
William Diaczok
Don Rogers
Brent Mearshath
Jim Lee
Ron Hibbert
Allan McKenne
Allan McKenzie
Gary Kelly
Ray Hibbert
Larry Rayide
Work Bee Coral Band Balloon Site Cleanup
Volunteers gathered Saturday at Wallace Ave to assist the sale of the new band balloon. Monseh Neltin brought a protest card dowder to stung the Pray. Other volunteers from the band helped. The team leveled a driveway and graded a parking lot, cut two trees and shrubs, and hauled away 18 truckloads and six car trailer loads to the dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ave
Monseh Neltin
Women's Institute May meeting and Mothers' Day program notes
Mrs. Lloyd Marshall hosted the W I special service with wood acting as auctioneer for the May plant and bulb sale. Mrs. Robert McEnery presided as president. reports, a June bus trip plan, and a Mothers Day program were discussed. A May service at Kilinefad United Church was also noted along with local farm weather update.
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W.I
Lloyd Marshall
Wood
Aees
Aillinafad
Women's Institute
Robert McEnery
Mary Stewart
R. McEnery
Norman Sinclair
Bo Mi- Enery
Leo Jamieson
Ho Harts
Vis Foe Snow Mix
Wmn. Kirk
Leathers
Bajlinafad United Church
Brian Sinclair
Bob Blair
God's Room
Ann Shartill
Allan Jamieson
Bates
Wang
Joe Dampier
Phyllis Fountain
Tennessee
Jesse McEnery
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Iann Johnson
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Acton Hydro
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