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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1968
Page
13
The Canadian Library Association promotes Young Canada Book Week from November 15 to 22 to stress the value of good books for children. Parents and educators are urged to foster reading habits at home, school, and library, with Aoton highlighted for its well stocked children's collection.
In the men s cadre on Friday B Fitzgerald won with 68, J Audrie 67, J Chapman 66, Mervin Barber hidden 38 for bologna. Saturday mixed action saw Doris Morton win ladies steak 73 with Pat Boyd second 65. Norm Cunningham led men 73, Fred Kentner 63, Brian Gervais 37 hidden. Cribbage standings list Firemen 34 Civiero 33 Legion B 33 230 Club 31 Reliable Taxi 30 Legion C 29 Beavers 25 Legion A 22 Guy Cartage 22 Dominion 21. Sick Bay covers Walter Lamb Guelph General Jack Pink Guelph General Bob Heatley Guelph General Lloyd Gimmer home Alec Mitchell home Stan Collett home.
At Tuesday’s meeting Acton Council approved By law 1434 Fire Agreement with Esquesing Nassagaweya and Erin and Acton Fire Area No 2. A heavy traffic ban on Churchill Road was passed after three readings. Clerk authorized to hire extra polling clerk for Ward 3 for Dec 2 election. Mayor and clerk to sign amended Georgetown Cable agreement. Sunday Sports By law consideration. Crosswalks planned at School Lane Mill Willow Queen Acton and Acton Blvd with $1,000 for signs. crossings will be guarded.
The Halton and Halton East Liberal Association will hold its annual meeting at Martin Street Senior public school in Milton on November 15 at 8:15 p.m. Members will hear a report from the past executive and elect a new committee for the coming year. Association president Terry Kennedy noted a busy year and plans to expand ideas, with Liberal M. P. Bud Whiting attending.
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture plans to let its general members decide unity with the Ontario Farmers' Union within a month. The OFA's 32nd annual convention in Toronto approved sending the Resolution Committee report to member organizations, with a joint plan from both groups for consideration. The OFU meets in Kingston in three weeks to decide. Miniature bearings used in space vehicles are valued at 150 times their weight in gold.
At the 32nd Annual O F A Convention in Toronto a blue new British tractor served as a silent guest. It costs about 3300 to import to the farm versus 6500 from a dealer. Seven tractors were purchased for Ontario farmers by David Crone. Arrival date will be announced. The demonstrator underscored the need for farmers to buy on world markets to compete.
A 30 foot high 400 foot long dam at Chicopee Hilly Conservation Area near Kitchener will form an eight acre lake with 5 to 20 foot depths. The earthfill slopes are lined with a 3/64 inch thick impervious synthetic rubberFilm to prevent seepage and slippage. The project by Grand River Conservation Authority uses a rubber skin nonstandard for Canada.
Effective November 1, used motor vehicles require inspection by a licensed mechanic or dealer. Certification follows new regulation specifications. Private sales and dealer sales must meet the new standards before registration and highway operation.
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