P U C Sequel Hears Water Billing Dispute Resolution
The Glenlea subdividers case returns in regular session with confirmation water was available from town hydrants. The commission rescinded a prior motion to bill two households at higher rates and instead requires the subdivider and consumers to resolve consumption disputes. Six residents alleged excess use beyond home needs. The panel noted a leak at the disposal plant and prepared to hire a new line man after K McPhail resigned. They also approved a $655 bid to extend the hydro shed and authorized a $250 used post hole digger purchase from Bell Telephone. Continued on Page Three.
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P.U.C
Glenlea
Thomas
Beardmore Co
K. McPhail
Hydro
McPhail
New Christian Education Room Dedicated at 99th Anniversary
Eden Mills United Church marked its 99th anniversary with morning and evening services. The new Christian Education Room was dedicated in the evening. Rev. Ernest E. Baskier of Dublin Street United Church, Guelph, officiated and delivered the sermon, urging remembrance of past history. The Hillsburgh Quartet and Ebenezer United Church choir provided music. The historic stone church interior was redecorated with soft pastels and the new room includes a kitchenette.
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Eden Mills
United Church
New Christian Education Room
Bennett
Ernest E. Baskier
Dublin Street
Baskier
Guelph
Eden Millis
William Slimn
Hillsburgh
Ebenezer United Church Choir
John McIntosh
Irs William Shinn
Lovells
Christian Education
Free Press Hits Largest Circulation Record This Week
This week the Free Press reports its largest ever circulation. The figure includes regular distribution and special mailing copies, marking a new high in overall reach.
Deer Killed After Buck Strikes Southbound Car Nearby Speyside
A 300 pound buck ran into a car driven by Robert Blake near Speyside on No. 25 highway, causing $150 in damage and killing the deer. Earl McCoy of Milton reported a tire blowout led to a collision with guardrails on No 2 highway north of Milton, about $800 damage. Meredith Craig of Toronto faced a careless driving charge after nodding off at the wheel and colliding with a hydro pole on No 7 highway east of Acton.
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Robert Blake
Guelph
No. 25
Speyside
Earl McCoy
Milton
No 2
McCoy
Acton
Meredith Craig
Toronto
No. 7
Population and Building Boom In Acton Subdivisions
Acton's population reached 3 337 this week driven by Glenlea subdivision with about 55 occupied homes and ongoing new resident movement. October to date sees 29 building permits valued at 290 000. total building in Acton by Oct 31 1955 stands at 1 708 150 with expectations of surpassing two million by year end. St Alban's Guild notes 33 members at November meeting in Parish Hall with plans for bazaar and December officer nominations led by Millie Bowles Alice Newton and Eileen Taylor.
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Glenlea
Glenleach
Lakeview Subdivision
Acton
St. Alban’s Guild
Lil Cook
Millie Bowles
Alice Newton
Eileen Taylor
County rescinds motion to set up North Halton high school fact committee
Halton county votes 12 to 4 to rescind an October resolution to form a fact finding committee on North Halton High School area. Reeve A R Service and Deputy Reeve Walter Linham led the move amid opposition from Acton Nassuagaweya and Esquesing. The public discussion questioned who would decide the final outcome and who funded any study.
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North Halton High School
Halton County
North Halton
Acton
Nassuagaweya
Esquesing
A. R. Service
Walter Linham
R. H. Shannon
County Council
Stanley Allen
Georgetown
Far
Reeve Allen
Reeve A. A. Service
North Halton Haigh
Milton Public School Board
Milton High School
Reeve
Wilfred’ Bird
Milton Reeve
Reeve C. A. Martin
Milton
Speyside
Reeve Martin
High 6
Department of Education
Nassaguweya
A. Service
E Tyler
Acton Council
Nuaangaweya
Expect Natural Gas In South By End of Year
Natural gas will be available for domestic and industrial users in Oakville Bronte and southern Trafalgar township by year end. T P Panchard general manager of United Suburban Gas Co Ltd announced at a meeting of industrialists merchants and municipal representatives. The contract with Niagara Gas Transmission Ltd is complete and construction of an eight inch pipeline from Hamilton to Oakville will begin immediately with high pressure lines to industrial areas and a loop around residential areas. Oakville has relied on manufactured gas from Hamilton since 1929.
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Oakville
Bronte
Trafalgar
T. P. Panchard
United Suburban Gas Co Ltd
Prichard
Bygiern
Niagara Ga Transmission Ltd
United Gas Coa
Hamilton
Henry Hosking Tells of Trip to Europe
Wellington member of parliament Henry Hosking showed Europe trip photos at Lakeside chapter 1.C.C.E. meeting in Legin Hall on Tuesday evening. He viewed England Scotland Germany and France war damage and discussed people. Mrs. Wallace introduced him and Mrs. E. Smith thanked him.
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Henry Hosking
Wellington
Europe
J Lakeside
C.C.E
Legin Hall
England
Scotland
Germany
France
Hosking
Wallace
E. Smith
North Halton high school districts fear split over consultative committee
Three of the NHHS District Board's five municipalities Acton Esquesing and Nassagaweya oppose forming a consultative committee seen as a precursor to dissolving the board. Milton and Georgetown back a separate district, while townships protest lack of notice and debate.
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Numteipalilies
North Halton High
Acton
Exquesing
Nassagawega
Milton
Georgetown
Church Canvass Aims for 75000 Dollar Building Fund
Acton United church launches an extensive every family canvass to fund a building project. General chairman Mansell Nellis expects to exceed the 75000 dollar goal early. Executive committee members include H R Forcey W J Beatty G W McKennie W Woodburn and G W Beatty. A Loyalty Dinner will be held with every member family invited. Mrs A Long Mrs R Bean Mrs F Cleave and Mrs H Burns lead arrangements. Canvass office on Mill St with R F Bean heading information distribution.
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Acton United Church
On Building Fund
Mansell Nellis
A Long
R Bean
F. Cleave
H. Burns
Mill St
R. F. Bean
Daughters of Knox Hold Regular Monthly Meeting
The Daughters of Knox held their regular monthly meeting in the Sunday school room with Mrs. Cliff Ashley presiding. Mrs. Bern Van Fleet's group led worship focusing on the responsibility of church membership as annual reports from the secretary treasurer and group leaders were read. Mrs. Ab Robinson Jr and Miss Inez McLelan sang a duet with Mrs. Fyfe Somerville accompanying.
Glenlea Ratepayers Form Local Association in Acton
Glenlea residents formed the Acton Ratepayers Association at a town hall meeting with over 40 attendees. Walter Cook was named president and Alves vice president, Ronald Hiller secretary-treasurer, as they adopted rules to monitor municipal works and expenditures. The group aims to represent ratepayers, stay informed, and is non-political, inviting all Acton taxpayers to join. Mayor Tyler updated attendees on road work, assessment procedures, and plans to attract industry, while noting delays in land sales fronting Grenlea.
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Acton Ratepayers'Associat
Glenlea
E. Tyler
Glenles Division
Walter Cook
Alves
Ronald Hiller
Acton
Cook
Glen‘lea
Lakeview
Howdenolders
Cobble Hill
Tyler
Grenlea
Thomas
Two Land Development Debates Stir City Council
Two deputations challenged land development plans including an expropriation case and routing of a proposed Lakeview road. Mayor Tyler insisted the matter is court-bound while residents argued the road should not cross stakes.
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Sen
Aloe Nah
Hign
Lakeview Subdivision
Tyler
Brankiewicz
Acton Council Addresses Rebates Drainage and Planning
Monday night council discussed rebates on water bills for 1963 and this year with Beardmore Co Ltd and Kenny's Bullards. A $52 credit was applied to unpaid business taxes for 1965. Drainage tile under a Main Street residence was reviewed and needs full outlet clearing. The meeting also noted by laws covering Glenlea subdivision and thanked the Duke of Devonshire chapter for cooperation with the Acton Fair day celebration.
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J. McGeachie
P.uc
Beardmore Co. Ltd
Kenny's Bullards
Cook
Acton Rumacores Association
Gleniea Division
Glenlea
W. Roberts
Main St. N
Duke of Devonshire
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Charles Landsborough
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Hallowe’en
Ottawa
Acton Counteil
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