Georgetown Protests County Industrial Commission Plan
Georgetown protests participation in a county wide industrial commission formed last week. Mayor EB Hyde says unequal treatment and rising future costs threaten Georgetown’s share. Acton Milton and lower Nassauagaweya talks plan a regional planning meeting with northern townships.
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Georgetown
EB. T. Hyde
Milton
Acton
Noth Hallian Urban Board
George
Bert Hinton
Jin Costigan
Hinton
Costigah
Nassagaweya and
Esquesing
County Eyes Central Halton for Provincial Vocational School
Bur nts Reeve F J Ryckman urged Halton County Council to back a central location between Hamilton and Toronto for a provincial vocational school. Government sponsorship covers schools, with county maintenance likely. Community Centre Campaign has raised $36 000 in three days after prior pledges of around $12 000.
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Halton
County Council
Theovernment
F. J. Ryckman
Hamilton
Toronto
Reever F. I. Ryckman
Burlington
Reeve Ryckman
Reform Push for Fairer Voting Power in Halton County
Southern Halton municipalities pressed the County Council for legislative changes to balance votes with 8 percent of assessment and population. A complete study was asked to consider adding delegates from Oakville Trafalgar and Burlington or increasing southern votes. The update follows talks of a private bill and amendments in progress.
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Stll
Halton
Oakville
Trafalgar
Burlington
Garfield Brown
Decreasing net return puzzles hydro commission
Ontario Hydro official Howard King told local commissioners that the three month period showed a decreased net return on power sales though demand and KWH use rose. He urged cautious budgeting and a possible aggressive sales push to curb usage fluctuations.
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Howard King
Ontario Hydro
Weal Commission
King
Focal Commission
Hel
Beatty
Acton
Mason
Bell Telephone
Acton Community Centre drive shows strong early pledges
Early returns indicate momentum for the $60,000 Community Centre project in Acton. Pledges top $36,000 by Wednesday evening with over $10,000 pledged by pre campaign committees and canvassers, while rural areas show slower but encouraging response.
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Y's
Lions
Mealor
Acton
Runaway Car Injures Child in Ontario Neighborhood
Five year old Kenneth Hurren of 45 McDonald Boulevard was run over by a vehicle that rolled from a neighbor’s driveway and backed through a fence on Gordon James property. The boy was taken to Guelph General Hospital and burns marks or facial injuries were noted by Constable Mervin Harness of the Acton O.P.P. investigation continues.
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Kenneth Hurren
Ken Hurren
McDonald Boulevard
Guelph General Hospital
Youngaster
Othe O Young
Hin
Gordon James
Wats
Hook
Bupan
Mason Blvd
Ted Mosse
Acton Parks Board Prepares for Busy Summer Schedule
The Parks Board approves softball and hardball use of park diamonds with bleachers and schedules. A pony ride concession is granted with 10 percent of proceeds to the park. By-law review for Acton Agricultural Society use is planned.
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Parks Board
Acton Park
Norm Morton
Morton
Pete Vale
Ed Owen
Dave Manes
John Gow
Acton Agricultural ‘Society
Gay
Fair Board
Charles K Browne Receives 40 Year Jewel at Ontario Convention
Nonagenarian Charles Kelly Browne a prominent Acton businessman and Orangeman was honored at Windsor during the 5th annual provincial Grand Black Chapter of Ontario West convention. He received the 40 year jewel from Rt War Grand Master Harold Watson of London at the Norton Palmer Hotel banquet. Mrs Browne accompanied him as delegates praised his longtime Lodge service and awards.
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C. K. Browne
Charles Kelly Browne
Acton
Grand “Black
Ontario “West
Ri. Wor
C.K. Browne
P.D. G.M
Windsor
Grand Lodge of
Western Ontario
Norton Palmer
Knight C. K. Browne
War
Harold Watson
London
Knight Whitney Street
Guelph
Brown
Mrs. Browne
County approves by law for 1.394 million in 196 by law
Halton County council passed a by law setting equalized assessments totaling 1,394,229.32 for 196 county expenditures. A 6.25 mill levy funds general costs with separate high school construction levy for northern municipalities. Municipal payments include Acton 53,923 Burlington 507,144 Georgetown 132,521 Malton 67,704 Oakville 146,200 and Trafalgar 402,559 with other amounts listed.
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Halton County
County Council
Los
Acton
Burlington
Georgetown
Malton
Oakville
Nassapa
Trafalgar
Esquesing Quarry Starts Development North of 401
Associated Quarries Ltd a St Lawrence Cement Co subsidiary began strip mining and development at a new quarry north of Highway 401 on the west side of Esquesing. Geologist Beale says future expansions respect the escarpment face and neighbors while portions may be narrowed for conveyors. About 1 000 acres under option with 500 acres acquired. first material expected within a month. crushed stone aggregate to be used in ready mix cement and other products. Associated Quarries also runs Kirkfield and Hagersville quarries.
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Court House
Burlington
Milton
Roy F. Smith
Aldershot
Associated Quarries Ltd
The
St. Lawrence Cement Co
Highway 401
Frank Heale
Mr.Beale
St. Lawrence Co
Mr. Beale
Kirkfield
Hagersville
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Ronald Cooksley
Dallciyteet
Arena Centre
County Seeks Central School
Iman
John Gay
Ity Centre
Knox Church
Grand Lodge
A.F
A.M. Guelph Speed Lodge
Dean Leslie
Rt. War
A. J. Buchanan
Walker Lodge
Stan Joe
South
16 Mile Creek
Con
Nassapaweva
Department of Lands and Forests
Hydro
Ormer
Tyler
Regue Law
Editorial
Bert Watson
Ray Mantel
Crewson
Roy Arnott
Recreational Association For
Orenda
Lorne Scots Brass Band
St. John
R. R. Parker
G. V. Barbeau
Guy
He LO
United Church
Anne Fryer
Truman Spence
Vincent Dunne
Norman Rea
Waterloo
Alvie Gordon
William Milligan
Lily Wilson
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