Week of calm reported by Acton O P P
The Acton O P P records a quiet week from October 29 to November 4 1967 with several domestic squabbles one motor vehicle accident six traffic charges and eight warnings over 240 work hours and 861 patrol miles Milton Magistrates Court saw one conviction though 18 cases were presented The force urges civic pride through shared effort and orderly conduct locally encouraging residents to contribute to clean streets green spaces good schools and lawfulness.
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Acton O. P.P
Milton
Two Car Crash on No 25 Highway injures estimate
A car driven by Rink Vietstra of 310 Churchill Rd Acton sustained about 800 in damage after a collision with a second vehicle at 7 55 am Monday on No 25 highway south of 22 Side Road. The other driver was George Brown of St Catharines. Police estimated dam-
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Rink Vietstra
Churchill Rd
Acton
Sideroad
George Brown
St. Catharines
Gordliers to Appear in Coast to Coast Legion Film
The Canadian Legion public relations director Mr. Shannon contacted Choraliers president Jim Higgins to invite participation in a film promoting Legion activities coast to coast. The Choraliers plan to travel to Tillsonburg this Sunday for a Lane Command meeting and will sing for film crews, potentially providing background music for part of the movie.
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The
Canadian Legion
Shannon
Choraliers
Jim Higgins
Chovaliers
Legion
Tillsonburg
Lane Command
Bogus ten dollar bills spotted in Acton area
Police warn residents after counterfeit ten dollar bills circulated near Georgetown. Detectives say the fake notes lack plate numbers and have faded serials and colors, making them distinguishable from genuine bills. The passed note surfaced at a business near Acton.
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Acton
Georgetown
Acton Beak
Beardmore and Co Remembrance Day two minutes silence
Beardmore and Co will sound its whistle as usual on Saturday November 11 at two minutes to 11 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. to mark the traditional two minutes of silence for Remembrance Day.
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Beardmore and Co
Acton CNR station faces partial closure and job losses
Acton’s CNR station nears a master agency takeover with no ticket sales or freight handling. Agent Perry and operator Marcoux face redeployment as audits loom. Acton’s freight business has dwindled from daily flows to about one car every three days, raising fears for local industry and jobs.
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Acton
C.N.R
Acton Station
Charlie Perry
Jean Marcoux
Marcoux
Agent C. Perry
Mr. Marcoux
Board of Transport
Perry
Brussels
Acton Public Schools Adopt Gradual Progress System
Acton public schools move to a continuous progress system with multi grouping in classes and non grade based reports. New forms to parents December 1 reflect gradual transition, promoting grouping changes and flexible promotions while avoiding a strict annual pass fail.
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Acton Public
McKenzie
Education board weighs grade 13 evaluation changes
At the high school board meeting, principal Ted Hansen and vice-principal Joe Bray discussed how grade 13 will be graded without province wide exams. Admissions remain at seven credits and 60 percent, with more weight on aptitude tests to restore fairness.
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Ted Hansen
Joe Bray
Hansen
Bray
Remembrance Day Parade and Service in Acton
The Remembrance Day ceremony began with a cenotaph parade from the Legion to Trinity United Church and a service attended by over 30 Legion members, Auxiliary, Firefighters, scouts, council members, and clerks. Wreaths were laid for Ontario, Acton town, Legion, LO.D.E., and many local groups. The Rev. Gordon Turner led prayers, the choir sang, and the minister urged reflection on sacrifice and peace as offices close for Nov 11 observances.
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Trinity United Church
Legion
Legionaires
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Acton
Scouts
Jack McGeachie
Army Guard of Honor
Acton Citizens’ Band
Légion
Gordon James
John McHugh
Bill Middleton
Chuck Wright
Province of
Ontario
Gerry Parget
Les Duby
The
Hugh O'Rourke
Legion Ladies
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
C. Nelles
Acton W.1
R. Lindsay
Firefighters
Jack Pink
Acton Citizens
Bill Buchanan
Chamber of Commerce
Telford Reidt
Lions Club
Vic Bristow
Rotary Club
Gary Dawkins
Y’s Men’s Club
Walter Dubois
L.C.B.C
Sam Brunelle
Boy Scout and Guides
Steven van Fleet
Herb Woods
Paddy Dick
Len Mitchell
L.O.L
Ralph Barlow
Legion Padre
A.H. McKenzie
United Church
George
Gordon Turner
Flanders Fields
M L B additions to council agenda for school
The M L B Bennett public school addition will appear at the next council meeting on November 14. School board members met with No 1 committee to present a detailed proposal with sketches and pictures by Principal Elmer Smith. The committee’s recommendation will be discussed at the council meeting.
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M.Z. Bennett Public School
No. 1
Elmer Smith
Acton Box Co Sold to Frank Unternahrer
Gordon J. Ralston announced the sale of Acton Box Manufacturing Co to Frank Unternahrer of Guelph. The purchase price was not disclosed. Ralston started the business part time and moved full time in January 1965 at Highway 7 Acton. The firm now employs 19 people. Ralston will act as a part time consultant.
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Huron
McKinley
Bruseela
Brussels
Stratford
Board of Railway Commissioners
Acton
White
Free Press
Board of Transport Commissioners
Gordon J. Ralston
Acton Box Manufacturing Co
Frank Unternahrer
Guelph
Mr. Ralston
Highway 7
Hanits
Ralstom
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Jim Lee
O.P.P
Acton O.P.P
Express
P. S
Project Action
Ares
Owe Feepellins
Brampton
Hove
Elliott
Acton Cinzens
Legion Hail
Bill Nicolak
Gtaff
Prinscent Gord James
Reveille
F. Unternahrer
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