Passenger train peels fender off waiting car at crossing
At Mill Street crossing a CNR passenger train struck a Guelph motorist, peeling the fender hood and left door from his car. The driver James Morgan escaped injury, and police say charges may follow. The incident occurred at 9:15 am as he halted on the tracks and was struck by the westbound train. Morgan continued to Georgetown after seeking repairs and contacting authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnry
Mill St
James Morgan
Guelph
Morgan
John
Texaco
Georgetown
CNR
Edward Weeks
Toronto
Cons. Facion
Guelph Travel
Acton's Power Surges Push Bulbs to Burn Out
Counsellor Bob Drinkwalter told the Hydro Commission that bulbs are popping across Acton due to night time power surges. Daytime voltage runs 118-120 volts, but at night it climbs to about 125. Residents advised to use bulbs rated at least 130 volts. The commission warned cheaper bulbs fail sooner and noted rate power loss in Acton while subdivisions are no longer billed to the town. Continues on page 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Drinkwalter
Hydro Commission
Commission
Tyler
Acton
Council Planning Board
Ted Tyler Jr
Bill Williams
Hydro
Tanners Tie Fergus in Last Game Tuesday
In Fergus, the O H A Int B clash ended 4-4 after overtime as Acton Vanners salvaged a draw. Gordie Bell scored twice and Phil Marzo and Jan Riddall contributed key strikes while Kevin Hall and Steve Townsley aided the Tanners rally. Malcolm Townsley and Hall joined the late bid, with Sweeney, Snider, and others starring in a fast, dramatic hockey night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Townsley
Jim Sweansy
Acton Vanners
O.H.A
Fergus
Pwot
Gordin Bell
Tanners
Phil Marzo
Dennis Snider
Jan Riddall
Gordie Bell
Steve Townsley
Kevin Hall
Bell
Meet the Candidates for Mayor
Public meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce in Robert Little auditorium on Thursday November 28 to present the three mayoral candidates. Paul Nicksen invites all residents to attend the session to hear platforms and ask questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Little
Paul Nicksen
Nielsen
Used car dealer touts demo drive as lifetime chance
During a demonstration drive the dealer proclaims the offer as the opportunity of a lifetime while a prospective customer responds with excitement, saying yes and noting the car’s persuasive knock.
Acton declares acclaims in mayor race. council seats open
At the annual nomination meeting in the Robert Little auditorium Acton nominated 23 candidates for varied offices. Reeve and deputy reeve were acclaimed with election set for December 2. Debates centered on urban plans, hydro commissions, and school board representation as officials outlined county links and local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Robert Little
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 Dankwalter
Ted Tyler Jr
Charles Perry
Perry
Esquesing electors to vote for reeve and council
Esquesing residents will elect a reeve deputy reeve and three councillors at the December 2 election for the township’s first two year term. Nomination night in Stewarttown saw candidates qualified for all posts, forcing a township election. William A Lawson won the school board seat by acclamation. several contested county and township posts followed. Reeve Currie forecast regional government by 1970 as the meeting closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hunt
Sngle Acton-Nassugaweya
Halton Board of Education
Brookville Hall
Thomas Watson
Murray Smith
Acton
Horace Blyth
Nassagaweya
Will
Cyril Bishop
Mr. Blyth
Mr. Watson
Mr. Smith
Stewarttown
New County School Board
William A. Lawson
Malcolm Freeman
Georgetown
Patterson
Bob Lawson
Esquesing
Halton
George Currie
The
Acton District High Students Conduct Town Survey
Six Grade XI history students at Acton District High School interview town officials, survey recreation and education facilities, and plan to analyze results with the full class. The Parks and Recreation Committee will use findings to coordinate programs, avoid duplication, and seek grants. Questionnaires go home to all students for current programs and suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Board and Recreation Committee
Acton District High School
Acton
Parks and Recreation Committee
Passenger hurt in Saturday local crash
Mrs Patricia Conn, 77, was injured Saturday when her husband William Conn's car rear ended the Jensen vehicle on Main Street L, causing $650 total damage. She suffered a sprained right ankle and whiplash, treated on scene by Dr David Van der Bent and later released from Guelph General Hospital. Nancy Senna's car was following and slowed for a turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Conn
Bower Ave
William Conn
David van der Bent
Guelph General Hospital
Nancy Senna
Cook St. Acton
Main St. L
Conn
Jensen
Santa Rama Draw Winners Picked Saturday in Acton
Winners named from Santa Rama drum draw held Saturday in Acton downtown include Gerald Schonnop D Zawilski Vera Semenee Lloyd Murr and Harold Deforest vouchers worth 90 dollars to be drawn weekly for five weeks. Participating stores offer customers a chance with each purchase. A clown band and local volunteers toured town to drum up enthusiasm. Next drawing scheduled for Saturday at 3 pm at the Lakeside Chapter ICCE banquet hall.
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Acton
Santa Rama
Gerald Schonnop
Mill St. W
D. Zawilski
Mee
Vera Semenee
Pool St
Lloyd Murr
Harold Deforest
Church St
Frank Spietvogel
Ted Tyler
Joe Vestry
John McHugh
Rey Agnew
Julian Zajac
Joe Pevil
Lakeside
Chapeter
1.C.C.E. Baxast
Legion Hall
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Ler
Malcolm
Lucan
Acton Sarved
Oic
Jacob van der Kooy
Douglas Manning
Robert MacArthur
Walfred McEachern
Orville Brown
Edward Tylee Sr
Sin
Joe Hurst
Grant Usher
Paul Nielsen
Doug
Jack Carpenter
Les Duby
Citizens’ Rand
Muse
Gels
Bert Blanton
County Council
Ontario Counties Association
Peel-Halton
Sheridan College
Martin House
Milton
Oakes
H. H. Hinton
Council
Halton County
George Curne
Teeve
Jim France
Tom Hill
Glen Williams
Percy R. Hicks
James Goodlet
R.R
Russell Miller
Wilfrid Leslie
R. R
Kenneth P. Marshall
R. BR
C. F
Pat) Patterson
Norval
Leslie
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