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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 20, 1968

Page

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Acton Hydro Commission Tackles Bulb Bursting Issue

Counsellor Bob Drinkwalter told the Hydro Commission at a Thursday meeting that bulbs pop due to night power surges. Officials cited daytime town voltage of 1178-120 and nighttime rise to about 125, advising residents to use bulbs of at least 130 volts. Chairman Tyler warned against cheaper bulbs and praised Acton’s power quality.

Bob Drinkwalter Hydro Commission Commission Chairman Tyler Acton Council Planning Board Ted Tyler Jr Bill Williams Hydro

Tanners Tie Fergusin In OT Hockey Thriller

In Fergus an O H A Int B game ended 4 4 after overtime as Gordie Bell scored late to pull Tanners even with 13 seconds left. Harold Townsley benched Jim Sweeney late, and Kevin Hall Kai pad strong for Acton Tanners who earned their first point in three games amid fast paced action.

Harold Townsley Goaikeaper Jim Sweeney Acton Tanners Fergus Pwot Gordie Bell Tanners Gordia Bell Einner Stwe Yowndey Kevie Hall Kaipad Kevin Hall Genta

Malcom and Townsley Lead Forwards in Friday Match

Va, Malcolm, Steve Townsley and Kevin Hall are forwards. He hopes they'll prove it Friday against Lucan hare. Acton served eight of the 17 penalties with Sweeney and Snider scoring, while defense featured Riddall Ball Marzo and Phillies Talllefer Roa.

Malcolm Steve Townsley Kevin Hall Lucan Hare Acton

Acton Nomination Meeting Sets Stage for Municipal Elections

In Acton on Monday the annual nomination meeting acclaimed the deputy reeve and three way race for mayor with 23 floor nominations. Eight candidates qualified for eleven council seats and six hydro commission spots were filled, while nominations for the Halton education seat proceeded with several notable names.

Acton Robert Little Receve Herbert H. Hinton Leslie Duby Robert Drinkwalter Frank Oakes Edward Tyler Sr Hydro Commission Edward Tyler Jr William Williams Earl Masales William Coats John Greer Garnet Mckenzie Cyril Bishop Peter Marks Orval Chapman Don Lindsay Norman Elliott Douglas Copeland Bob Drinkwalter Ted Tyler de Charles Perry Mr. Perry Verty

Train strips fender and left door from car at Mill St crossing

A CNR passenger train struck and peeled away the fender bumper hood and left front door of a 1968 Iris car at the Mill Street crossing. The car owner James Morgan of Guelph escaped injury and drove on after temporary repairs. Police report he stopped on the tracks as the westbound train approached and may face charges. The estimated damage is 3800. Engineer Edward Weeks of Toronto stopped the train. The incident occurred at 9 15 am. Morgan continued to Georgetown before returning to Guelph.

CNR Mill St James Morgan Guelph Morgan Iris John Texaco Georgetown Edward Weeks Toronto

Meet the Candidate Mayer Opens Public Forum

Chamber of Commerce hosts a public meeting on Tuesday November 28 at the Port Hitel auditorium. Chamber president Paul Nielsen invites everyone to attend the follow up session to express interest and hear the candidate's platforms and questions.

Ster Mayer Chamber of Commerce Porthitele Auditorian Chamber Paul Nielsen Flitee -Eamlich Cof Tungar M4 Nielsen

Used Car Dealer Demonstration Sparks Quip About Lifesite

A demonstration drive turns playful as a dealer proclaims a vehicle a lifelike opportunity while a prospective customer replies with a tongue in cheek line about hearing it knock. The exchange captures a light moment at the dealership.

Esquesing electors to vote for reeve and council

Esquesing electors will vote Monday December 2 for reeve deputy reeve and three councillors for a two year term in the township. Nomination meeting in Stewart Town hall produced candidate lists with one acclamation for the Halton County Board of Education seat William Lawson. Several contests for reeve deputy reeve and council seats. Bob Lawson not running. Reeve Currie predicted regional government before 1970.

Joe Hunt Othe Acton-Nussaguweya Halton Mr. Blyth Mr. Watson Mr. Smith Mame Cautle Stewart Town New County School Board William A. Lawson Malcolm Freeman Georgetown Patterson Bob Lawson Esquesing George Currie

Acton District High Students Survey Town Recreation

Six Grade XI boys at Acton District High School conduct a survey of recreation and educational programs and facilities. The Parks Board and Recreation Committee will use findings to coordinate programs and pursue new grantable initiatives. Questionnaires will go home with all students. results inform a broader class analysis.

Parks Board and Recreation Committee Acton District High School Acton Parks and Recreation Committee

Passenger hurt in Saturday Main Street crash

Mrs. Patricia Conn, 77, was injured when her husband William Conn’s car rear ended the sedan driven by Mrs. Nancy Jensen on Main Street. Conn suffered a sprained ankle and whiplash, treated at the scene and at Guelph General Hospital before release. Vehicle damages totaled $650.

Patricia Conn Bower Ave William Conn David van der Bent Guelph General Hospital Nancy Jensen Cook St Acton Main St. L Conn Jensen

Santa Rama draw winners picked Sat

Santa Rama organizers selected winners Saturday afternoon in Acton from among shoppers in eight participating stores. Winners include Gerald Schonnop Mia Vera Semenec D Zawilski Lloyd Mur and Harold Dafocest, with $90 vouchers to be drawn over five weeks. A town band toured the area to drum up interest. Next draw is Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Chapter I.O.C.E. bazaar.

Acton Marchants Santa Rama Sodeum Gerald Schonnop Mill St. W D. Zawilski Mia Vera Semenec Pest St Lloyd Mur Harold Dafocest Church St Frank Spielvagal Ted Tyler Jr Joe Vestry John McHugh Ray Agrew Julian Zajac Joe Pavis Lakeside Chapeter Legion

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