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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 03, 1966

Page

6

Halton Nurses Agree to Return Next Monday

Halton public health nurses, 241 in number, agreed at a Monday meeting to resume work the following Monday November 7. Discussions with a five-member county council committee and five nurse representatives, plus Lloyd Sharp of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, focused on conditions for return and recognition of the nurses association as a bargaining unit. Warden Bert Hinton planned a further meeting to review the program.

Halton Lloyd Sharp Registered Nurses Association of Ontario Bert Hinton Flora Heason Halton Nurses Association Warden Hinton

Snowbound Wednesday Delays Hit Local Highways

Motorists crawled through slick roads during the season's first snowfall. Landing crews worked early with trucks spreading sand as snow delighted children hoping to sleigh and toboggan, while drivers faced hazardous conditions from the fresh cover.

Hydro board sets rural meters policy amid new building progress

Hydro commissioners decided not to have water meters read at residences outside town. Seven rural meters on Churchill Road North Esquesing Township will no longer be read. Acting secretary to notify town. Progress reviewed at Alice Street plant. Sun Shine plant visit planned for furniture. Dinner with Brampton Hydro Nov 9. Accounts totaling 2458.23 approved. Rural accounts to be paid at banks. Acton office to stop monthly collection, daily submission requested.

Hydro Esquesing Churchill Road Alice Street Commission Rural Hydro Acton Ontario Rural Hydro

Acton District High School awards at Friday commencement

Acton District High School will honor a record 38 awards and scholarships at the annual commencement exercises Friday evening. Victoria Newton will deliver the valedictory. she plans university study at Waterloo and receives multiple medals and scholarships, including the University Women's Club of Milton award.

Acton District High School Victoria Newton University of Waterloo Susan Clarke D.J. Engel University Women’s Club of Milton Acton Chester Anderson Stephen Coles Tom McKeown Alf Long Duke of Devonshire 1.C.D.E H. R. Force iBill Pendleton H. K. Porter Canada Gwen Lauder Nancy Rognvaldson Halton Women’s Institute Carel Swackhamer Elizabeth Jill Bagby Linda Jeanne Theresa Braida Stephen Heard Cales Ronald Kenneth Henry Marilyn Ann Kirkwood Gwendolyn Doreen Lauder James Russell Mo Nancy Morris Mark Hurst Kathryn Sinclair Cathy Krul Trudy Morris Edith Hopkins Rita McCrae Janice Leviand Sean Dwyer Marie Frank Ed Lynch Lawrence Gordon Sandra Fletcher Gerald Dick Sam Baille Betty Phillips Marilyn McIntyre Susan Rody Jean Little Andy Bowman Acton District High School Board Acton District Miss E. Atkey R. McCallum Paul_Murr Allan “McKenzie Jim Lee Brian Carriere Kay Chisholm Cheryl Lee Barry Brehanan Susan Perry Rick Sullivan Canadian Tire Corporation Edgar Karn Art Gordon Acton Jersey Dairy Dean Moffat E. Curtis Amos Mason Gail Breen al Pratt E. G. Tyler Merl Harris Halton District Women’s Institute Carol Swackhamer John Bird Melbouncis Commercial Andrew H. Rowan William J. Cook Janet A. Hofsted T. Eleanor Karn S. Jean Little E. Ann McCabe Reta TF. Murray Mary Lou Perry Gloria J. Rody Donna S. West Joe Bray Neil Anderson Zenith Armstrong Robert Bitter Robert Birth Gaylor Anne Ellis Barbara Frost Joan Gordon Judy Gordon John Grace Carol Hammond Robert Hart Olga Haatin Murray Jamieson Michael Joe Carol Kelly Gary Kelley Chris Krakendonk Patricia Last Linda Ann Lawson Chery Lee Theresa Marzo Maresha McKenzie William Nicolak William Pendleton Benita Prices Gordon Reed Antonia Rocchi Gail Ann Ross Nigel Spicer Jane Wong A. Orr Jean Barber University Women’s Club of Milton D. R. Dills Canadian Federation of University Women's Club

Plunkett Briefs to Urban Board in Milton Meeting

During the last Urban Board meetings in Georgetown council members discussed the Plunkett Report for study. The briefs will be reviewed at a Milton special Urban Board meeting on November 30 before being forwarded to the board for consideration.

Georgetown Council Arative Milton St Init Meing Plunkett

Council approves kitchenette in centennial library basement

Acton Council on Tuesday endorsed Library Board plans to install a kitchenette in the downstairs cloak room of the new library. A $725 change order was approved, funded by a revised contingency, with future use anticipated for the space beneath the stairs.

Acton Library Board Oakes Duby

Town workman John Frank retires with gifts

John Frank, a town workman since 1953, retired after 13 years on the town staff and was honored by council members, hydro and town office staff, and fellow workers. Mayor Les Duby presented a $100 bond, with a $25 certificate and a wallet gift from colleagues. A retirement lunch and cake followed, with fire siren signaling the close.

John Frank Friday Les Duby Frank Hydro Robert Drinkawaller al Kirkaes Felow

Girl Guides and Brownies Begin in Rockwood

In Rockwood 19 Brownies are registered under Mrs Harvey Laverty. Monday meetings start at 3 30 in the Town Hall. Guides meet at 6 30 led by Mrs Ken Duncan with 21 girls. A thanks to the leaders who made the effort possible.

Rockwood Girl Guides Harvey Laverty Rockwood Town Hall Ken Duncan

Lakeside IODE Session Highlights Safaris and Films

Lakeside Chapter of IODE met in the Legion Hall with Alf Long presenting films of both safaris. Regent Mrs C Nelles and members installed Donna Riseborough as a new member. Plans discussed for Remembrance service and upcoming bazaar with centennial spoons for sale and requests for used tools to be included in hampers.

Alf Long Lakeside LO. D.E

Parks board debates Glenlea park project plan

The parks board discussed Glenlea Park development amid debate over spending priorities. Aherne urged consistent progress and a long range plan, while Braida pushed budget discipline and a one mill proposal. Harding to price paving and the chairman to explore feasible development options. Present were Williams Harding Braida Aherne. absent were Bradley Cooper Mosales Williams.

Glenlea Park Braida Mr. Aherne Council Mr. Braida Williams Arena Parks Board and Recreation Committee Aherne Harding George Williams Gordon Harding Nino Braida Brendan Aherne Cliff Bradley Art Cooper Earl Mosales William Williams

Halton Liberals set founding meet in Halton East

The founding meeting of the Halton East Federal and Provincial Liberal Association is scheduled for Friday November 4 at 800 p.m. at the Hornby Tower Golf Course. All members within the Halton County area and the Erin township part of Wellington are urged to attend for constitution adoption officer elections and a report by Dr Harry C Harley Federal M.P.

Halton East Federal and Provincial Liberal Association Hornby Tower Halton County Liberal Association Oakville Lake Ontario County of Wellington Erin Harry C. Harley Federal M.P

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Nurses’ Association Pfatton A. Bull Sunshine Waterloo Brampton Hydro Brampton H. S J. Barber M. Taylor H. H. Hinton Force Electric Products Limited Cher Lee HW. R. Force Sr Ledgers Uga Linda Foster Harold Manes Gaterwood Eleanor Karn Pat Urban Board Acton Legion Hall M. Z. Bennett Bud McDonald Toronto J. J. Stewart Guelph Centennial Library Reeve Hinton Burlington Kitchener Mill and Young Street O.M.B Corda John Frank Plete Prompt Courteous Transportation Service Ten Adams Lakeside Iode J. J. A. Duby Canadian Legion L. A. Duby Acton Free Press Thuriday Parks Board Lakeview Fairy Like Conservation Authority Halton E. Liberals H. S. Holden Optometrist Cork St. East Guelph Frank Carney GAC Mill Street Main Street King Street East
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