Political Pot Boils in Acton Pet Boot Contest
Acton voters face a crowded mayoral and council race with 22 candidates seeking 36 municipal posts. Mayoral contenders include W.M. Cook and George Alex Johnson. Reeve and Deputy-Reeve races run by acclamation. Notable council hopefuls feature J. Hargrave and J. Greer, with local sports ties and community service noted. Corporal warns merchants against selling tobacco to minors under 14, citing crown instructions and penalties.
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Cook
Westert Road
Gleniea
Canada
England
How Hyde
George Alex Johnson
Elizabeth Drive
Lakeview
PUC
Johnson
Acton
Acton Legion Miner Sports
Johney
Guelph St
Council Seeks Aid Against Levy and Conserv Authority
Acton council on Tuesday moved to petition neighboring towns within the Credit Valley Conservation Authority to curb capital spending for three years. Council pressed RR Parker to answer questions about the authority’s operations and noted limited benefit from the annual levy. The session also approved petitions to MPs to boost employment for those over 40 and authorized representation in an assessment appeal for two local industries. Letters to a public school board sought approval to flood an outdoor skating rink, and a band store relocation plan was discussed.
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Credit Valley Conservation Authority
RR. Parker
Parker
E. Pope
Warn
Pope
Couneil
Acton
Council
Ales
C.F. Leatherland
Acton Boulevard
Scout Hall Prank Unmasked As False Assault
Laurie Duby assistant scoutmaster staged a mock attack at the scout hall. Scouts and firemen responded, finding him bloodied but uninjured when the ruse collapsed. Police noted the deception, revealing no real injuries or suspects.
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Laurie Duby
Rand
Nominations and elections in local meeting outline slate
The article lists candidates nominated for municipal elections, names of hopefuls for mayor and reeve, and eight leading candidates for vacant positions. It covers nomination night details, acclamations, and notes on financials, administrative plans, and Highway 4 opening with potential industrial interest.
Narrow Escape as Ice Breaks on Pond Endangers Two Boys
Henry Helkamp and Ricky Henderson nearly fall through thin pond ice at Furry Lake on Sunday. Ricky clings to floating ice as Henry hoists him to safety with help from a friend who frees Ricky’s bicycle. Both boys walk home shaken, with one bootless and soaked, as bystanders call for caution on thin ice.
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Henry Helkamp
Hia
Ricky
Henderson
Aiddle
Furry Lake
Wales
Henry
Martin
401 Open Highway Opens From Millon to Steote Villa
The 14 mile highway from Highway 25 ab Millon to Highway 1 at Steote Villa opened at 3 p.m. Present were Stanfall for Hal ton, W. Davis for Pret and Highways Minister Red Cana. The road is now open to the public and traffic passes Acton.
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Millon
Steotevilla
Atreich
Stanfall
MLP
Halton
W. Davis
Mpf
Pret
Red Cana
Acton
Customs Officer M Harrison to Start December 9
A new customs officer, M Harrison, begins work on December 9 following the retirement of Billy Middleton on December 8. Harrison, from Bramp fan, will reside there with his wife and no children and has served as a customs officer for six years.
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Murnsy Fharrliany
Brampfon
Billy Middleton
Harrison
Brampfan
Baby Dance Class Seen on Television Thappils on Mrs Carpenter's ali rite chine
Children's dance class for ages three to seven was showcased on TV Wednesday morning. Participants included Diane Graham Dorothy Graham Terean Vale Sharon Jerome Sharon Martingell Kenta Page Bonnie Bristow Sandra Denny Brenda Denny Elizabeth Bothwell Jamee Gatenby Joan Doherty Judy Dwyer Fannie Cooper Debbie Smith Judy Beerman Rosemary Lowe Carol Masdes Patricia Last and others.
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Carpenter
Culex Kitchener TV
Prem
Mex DC Bathwell
Mra J Doherty
Me Smith
Mr. Last
Mr. Carpens
Diane Graham
Dorothy Graham
Terean Vale
Sharon Jerome
Sharon Martingell
Kenta Page
Bonnie Bristow
Sandra Denny
Brenda Denny
Elizabeth Bothwell
Jamee Gatenby
Joan Doherty
Judy Dwyer
Fannie Cooper
Debbie Smith
Judy Beerman
Rosemary Lowe
Carol Mas~des
Patricia Last
Church to Replace Unsafe Building with New Sanctuary
During a United Church meeting it was decided the old church was unsafe and a building program for a new sanctuary was approved. Demolition of the old section will begin as soon as possible. Sunday services will be held in a temporary location until arrangements are made for future services.
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United Church
Wadmeaday
Thin Sunday
M.ca
Acton officer captures 20 year old in stolen car chase
Corporal Ray Mason pursued a stolen car across Mill Street and a field east of Acton. After a lengthy chase the suspect Kenneth Liphard, 20, of Galt, was apprehended and turned over to Guelph City Police for theft of a car.
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Acton
Ray Mason
Mill Street
Loara
Tad
Ger
Mason Rice
Glenfest
Chance Agin
Lindsay Farm
Acros
Crelace
Mason
Kenneth Liphard
Galt
Guelph
Board Hurries School Finish At Milton Georgetown Acton
North Hinlton High School District Board met with Acton and Georgetown school architects to review unfinished additions and a Milton high school project. Architects pledged to study and correct issues. Milton could finish by year’s end if the contractor accelerates. Members doubted Easter completion.
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North Hinlton High School
Acton High School
Georgetown
Acton
Milton
Fis Coptra
Milton High School
Membora
Eaater
Fete Honours Acton Customs Officer Before Retirement
Acton customs officer William Middleton was honored after twenty seven years of service at a farewell party in Juxton Memorial Hall. Postmaster Frank Terry read an address, with 24 friends and co workers attending. A long written message praised Middleton’s faithful service and cheerily noted his weather reports and bright mornings.
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Acton
Post Office
Publie Works Department
Wm. Middleton
Juxton Memoral Hall
St. Alban's Guild
Frank Terry
Acion
Election Results To Be Announced In Acton Next Tuesday
Acton Free Press office will host the election results event Tuesday evening with Free PTA members present. Two telephone lines will provide results as received. callers should avoid tying up lines unnecessarily to ensure data is conveyed. Residents may call 600 for updates and Bell Telephone will have extra operators on duty.
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nPege Py
Avalichie
Eltkena
Acton
Teasdey
Acton Free Frees
Free Free Ptaft
Calera
Cithtenn
Bell Telephone
Mim. MM
B. Ford
Acton Voters Map Polling Stations and Hours
Acton voters Tuesday will cast ballots at Ward 1 subdiv one Acton United Church east of John Street and south of Mill Street to Queen Street east. Ward 1 subdiv two YMCA area east of Young Street north of Queen Street west. Ward 2 council chambers north of Mill Street east of John Street. Ward 3 Luxton Memorial Hall west of John Street north of Mill Street. Ward 4 YMCA south of Mill Street west of Town Street. Voting hours from 10 am until 7:30 pm.
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Acton
Acton United Church
John Street
Mih Street
Queen Street
YMCA
Winters
Young Street
Noth
Council Chambers
Mill Street
Luxton Memorial Hall
Town Street
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Chamber of Commerce Aid
Canadian Army
Acton Ceyion
Jeck Hargrave
Arthur St
Acthamation
Hergrave
J. M. Greer
Guelph Street
Nominus Yen
Depuuty
Greer
Y's Men's Club
Y.M.C.A. Board
Ray Manon
O.L.P
Alformey P. KK. McWilams
Ik Wen
Reeve
del Acton CH Jaen
Tn She
Police Fire Administration
Scout
Firemen
Thug
Falvett
A. Jornaon
W. W. Cook
Robert Uyttle Public
J. H. Gay
J. Hargrave
Wwe
Arthur Field
Longfield
Rot
V. Tarbeau
Arthur Blreet
EP Lane
Church Road
BO. Tyler Re
Mowbray Pinca
G. Onkoa
Knox Avenue
G. W. Beatty
Nelson Cour
J. J. Biewart
Peel Street
W. Wilson
Roanford Terrace
R. Everdell
Allen Street
G. Mow Cutcheon
Nelson Court
M. Smith
Mil Street
J. W. Walte
Bower
T. Wataun
Church Street
Aherne
Meadvale Road
N. Brafda
Longfield Road
D. McGeachte
Ham Peat
Me. Peat
Conk
Monay
Habqrave
Pals
Dave
M. Harrison
Vic Brittan
Addrea
Middleton
Billy
Helen
G. V. Barbeau
McLeod
Dube
Lowe
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