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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
6
Parents and guests gathered at Luston Memorial for a May 25 event featuring a film The Man of Music. Winners included Mr and Mrs J Price and Mrs Barbeau. prizes, a butter luncheon, and a fancy dress were part of the evening with attendees Mrs Creasey and Nora Price noted.
The document lists zoning designations B-3 C-1 C-2 and C3 for commercial and highway areas, M-1 M-2 light and general industrial, park and conservation zones C-2, rural agricultural, and an A designation. Board meeting attendees include chairman Ken Hardman Jeeve H Hinton Aldo Braida Wes Masulex Dave Manes and clerk Jack McGeachie.
Proceedings show councilor Lowe challenging the mayor over a second call to withdraw a $10,000 offer to Crown Assets Disposal Corp. The motion failed as Lowe Alec Johnson and Albert Irwin voted yes while others opposed. Alec Johnson warned of opening the market to speculators or a zoo. Councillor Eric Johnston quipped about a zoo in sight.
A student minister from Calvin College Seminary Grand Rapids Michigan named Jerry Hoytema will lead services at the Christian Reformed Church this summer. He and his wife with infant arrive tomorrow and stay in the manse until fall term resumes. The congregation hopes to hire another minister by then. Rev Jetle Nutma left for Dun das in September 1959. His father is a Holland born preacher who served in Ontario.
Arthur W. Benton of Esquesing will chair the Assessing Officers District 12 for the year. He was chosen at the spring Kingston meeting attended by members from Ontario York Peel and Halton counties. Other officers include Gerald Meredith Oshawa urban vice chair John May North Kawarthas rural vice chair and John C Sproute Toronto Township secretary treasurer Geoffrey Denny Esquesing assistant assessor.
The Rev. A H McKenzie told the congregation that eight men including the deacon were named to the board of managers and ratified by the congregation, recalling a decision made years ago.
May action by Cobourg area council recommends re zoning the Beardmore and Company tennis and bowling site to commercial use for business expansion and relocation of facilities. The town will not pay further for expropriated land and the plan includes trimming a flagpole branch before the new post office. Rabies risk discussion from Hatton County notes rabid foxes dying off. no immediate cases expected next year.
Ontario Hydro submitted a bill totaling 2800 for the No 1 Willow Street substation changeover. Costs included 7500 paid to contractor Joice Sweaner and 300 anticipated for mobile units. Commissioners approved paying the full changeover amount and arranged an exchange of electrical appliances with Acton schools. An all electric heating rate was set at 11 cents per kilowatt. Insurance policies for the commission were finalized at 45000 each, and attendance at metermen conventions was authorized for Hydro staff.
Representatives from Marsh Pump Company Stratford checked and adjusted the G A L C fire truck on Tuesday to boost pumping pressure. Insurance underwriters recently tested water pressure and deemed it too low, prompting Marsh workers to inspect seals and packing and make adjustments. Oration Day invites participation in the ceremony at Fairview Cemetery.
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