Train causes car damage at Mill Street crossing
A morning CNR passenger train struck a car at Mill Street crossing, peeling the fender, hood and bumper and causing about 800 dollars in damage. James Morgan of Guelph, stopped on the track and was spared injury, later seeking temporary repairs before continuing to Georgetown. Police report he may face charges while witnesses recount the close call and train engineer Edward Weeks halted the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNR
Mill St
James Morgan
Guelph
Morgan
John
Texaco
Georgetown
Edward Weeks
Toronto
Falion
Guelph Travel
Acton Faces Night Power Surges Highlighted by Council
Bulbs pop across Acton as residents report outages explained by Hydro Commission. Voltage rises from 118-120 during the day to about 125 at night prompting advice to use bulbs rated at least 130 volts. Chairman Tyler warns against cheaper bulbs and notes stable power in Acton. Council also told subdivisions costs no longer fall on the town. Continued 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 Tanners salvaged a 4 4 tie with Acton Yannsis after a last minute substitute Kept by Coach Harold Townsley. Gordie Bell scored twice as Phil Marzo and Jan Riddall helped build the early lead while Fergus fought back with two goals to force overtime. Despite 10 minutes of extra time, neither team could tally again as penalties and steady play defined the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Townsley
Jim Sweeney
Acton Yannsis
O.H.A
Fergus
Pwot
Gordin Bell
Tanners
Phil Marzo
Denala Snider
Jan Riddall
Gordie Bell
Steve Townsley
Kevin Hall
Marzo
Riddall
Parque
Bell
Meet the Candidates for Mayor
Chamber of Commerce hosts public meeting in Robert Little Auditorium on Thursday November 28 to hear three mayoral candidates outline platforms and answer questions. Paul Nicken invites all to attend after nomination events as important decisions await Moor area voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Little
Chamber
Paul Nicken
Nielsen
Car dealer demo sparks bold claim and eager response
A showroom test drive features a salesman declaring the moment as the opportunity of a lifetime while a prospective buyer eagerly exclaims that they hear it knocking. The playful exchange highlights dealership hype during promotional demonstrations.
Acton mayoral race seals three contenders unopposed
Acton's reeve and deputy reeve are acclaimed to office with no opposition while a full council slate vies for eight seats. 23 nominations were filed at the annual meeting in Robert Little auditorium, naming Hinton Duby and Drinkwalter for the mayoral trio, with eight council hopefuls and six for the hydro commission.
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 Dinkwalter
Ted Tyler Jr
Charles Perry
Perry
Esquesing electors face reeve deputy reeve and council vote
Esquesing electors will vote Monday December 2 for reeve deputy reeve and three councillors for a two year term in the township. nominations at Stewarttown township hall produced candidates for all posts except the school board seat which went to William A. Lawson by acclamation. Incumbent George Curne challenges Teeve’s chair. Jim France contests deputy reeve with Tom Hill. Several hopefuls vie for the three council seats. Bob Lawson not seeking office. Reeve Currie predicts possible regional government by 1970 and notes provincial take-over trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewarttown
New County School Board
William A. Lawson
Malcolm Freeman
Georgetown
George Curne
Teeve
Jim France
RR. 4
Tom Hill
Glen Williams
Percy R. Hicks
R.R
Milton
James Goodlet
Russell Miller
Wilfrid Leslie
R. R
Kenneth P. Marshall
R. BR
C. F
Pat) Patterson
Norval
Leslie
Patterson
Bob Lawson
Esquesing
Halton County
George Currie
The
Acton District High Students Survey Town Recreation
Six Grade XI history pupils at Acton District High School conduct a survey of town recreation and educational facilities upon request by the Parks Board and Recreation Committee. The full class will later analyze results to aid program coordination and grant supported initiatives. Questionnaires will be sent to all students to assess current programs and gather suggestions. Participants will receive credit in their history course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Board and Recreation Committee
Acton District High School
Acton
Parks and Recreation Committee
Passenger hurt in Saturday crash injures Mrs Patricia Conn
Mrs Patricia Conn, 77, was injured Saturday afternoon when the car driven by her husband William Conn collided with the car driven by Mrs Nancy Jensen. Conn suffered a sprained ankle and whiplash, treated at the scene by Dr. David Van der Bent and later released from Guelph General Hospital. The rear collision caused about $650 in damage to the two vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
First winners in Acton merchants Santa Rama draw were chosen Saturday afternoon downtown. Winners include Gerald Schonnop of 28 Mill St W, D Zawilski Mes Vera Semense of 345 Pool St, Lloyd Murr of 6 Mill St W, and Harold Deforest 108 Church St Vouchers worth 90 dollars will be drawn for the next five weeks. A clown band led by Frank Spielvogel and others toured town to drum up enthus iasm. Next draw is Saturday at 3 pm at the Lakeside Chapter 10 D E baxasr Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Marchants
Santa Rama
Gerald Schonnop
Mill St. W
D. Zawilski
Vera Semense
Pool St
Lloyd Murr
Harold Deforest
Church St
Frank Spielvogel
Ted Tyler
Jon Vostry
John McHugh
Rey Agnew
Julian Zajac
Jos Povli
Enthusleen
Fim
Chapeter
D.E. Baxasr
Legion Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ler
Malcolm
Lucan
Dennis Snider
Ken Haarns
Stave Gervais
Jim Bullough
Gordie Bail
Pail Marzo
Harry
Red) Philtion
Gary Vaillefer
Ron
Jacob van der Kooy
Douglas Manning
Robert MacArthur
Malfred McEachern
Orville Brown
Sins
Joe Hunt
Acton-Nassugaweya
Halton
Mr. Blyth
Mr. Watson
Mr. Smith
Joe Hurst
Grant Usher
Paul Nielsen
Doug D-O-G
Jack Carpenter
Des Duby
Citizens’ Rand
Muse Centre
Guls
Reeve Beret Clinton
County Council
Ontario Counties Association
Peel-Halton
Sheridan College
Martin House
Oakes
Citizens
Les Duby
H. H. Hinton
Council
Sat
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!