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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 30, 1961

Page

2

Acton Sees Wide Field In Municipal Election

Acton voters faced a crowded field as John Gay seeks a third term as mayor. Fourteen candidates contest six council seats and two deputy reeve posts, with incumbents Jack Hargrave and Hugh Lowe among the candidates and Edwin Pope, Bill Denny, Arthur Field, Alec Johnson, George Barbeau, and Les Duby among others.

Reeve Atree Abree Jack Hargrave Edwin Pope Hugh Lowe Deputreete Boor Hinton Jack Hargravn Sears Department of Transport Poraveels Hees Arthur Sto Acta Focal Ait Feved Berty Hinton Chant Am Acton Vom Ho Mas Harter Park Ave Hes Aebegien Wascan Planning Board Madeputs- Peeve Thes Wear Sounedh Coommitiggs Credit Viadilcs North Halton Halton County Community Welfare Council Platterme Acton North Halton High School Aserice Tas Acton Council Churchill Road South Orenda Engines Malton Pistolana Im Wel Mrr Lowe Acton Linposers Ach Mesadivade Road Awomartics Weston Tongs Degran Bos Ai del R Wihnessee Bakers Contes Deputyaeceve Bill Denalain Counentir Arthur Biot Sealight Sis Somen Prank Poth George Barbeau Les Duby Hamilton Allee Johnson Corneil Tye Edward McDonald Frank Prouse Jo Bert Wood George Barbefal Plant Maubiger Alps Brik Gormmpans Alec Johnson Johnson Con Gouin Way Council Johnny Goy Otreen H. Hinton Waugh Lowe Win Pope William J. Denny Arthur Field George W. Barbeas Les Duby Hamilton Peal Franklin ‘Prouse Frank Toth Sr J. Bert Wood Hydro Commission Ray Arbie Gordon McCutcheon Don Ryder Public School Board Willian’ Benson Vic Bristow Roy Kirkness Thomas Watson

Acton Free Press to Report Complete Election Results

Complete results will be available next Tuesday evening from the Acton Free Press office. Latest Acton returns and Nassagoweaga results from Monday will be provided. Two telephone lines will handle calls. callers should avoid ties to ensure many can be served. Citizens may call 600 for updates.

Acton Free Press Office Acton Nassagowega Free Press

Election politics as 21 qualify for election on Dec 5

During a two hour nominating meeting in the high school auditorium, Mayor John H. Gay reviewed council activity and budget prospects. Nominations produced candidates for mayor reeve council hydro and school board with election day set for Tuesday December 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 30 p.m.

Cone John H. Gay Churchill Ra Gov Jack McGhire Joe Hurst John Gordon Beatty Beatty Hydro Commission Hydro Report Tald Murray Smith Agath John H. Gow Coynecillurs Tueday

Where to Vote Acton Voters Polling Stations Listed

Acton voters on Tuesday will cast ballots at Ward 1 Acton United Church for east of John Street and south of Mill to Queen Street east and at YMCA for east of Young Street and south of Queen Street east. Ward 2 council chambers serves north of Mill Street and east of John Street. Ward 3 Luxton Memorial Hall covers west of John Street and north of Mill Street. Ward 4 YMCA serves south of Mill Street and west of John Street. Voting runs 10 am to 7 30 pm.

Acton Acton United Church John Street Mill Street Queen Street YMCA Young Street Council Chambers Mil Street Luxton Memorial Hall Y.mlc.a

Voter Roll Shows 2,087 Eligible for Tuesday Headcount

The record notes 2,087 people eligible to vote on Tuesday. It recalls last year when 2,140 were eligible and 986 voters cast ballots, a 45 percent turnout.

Deer and cattle collisions rise in Halton County roads

Motorists in Halton County struck two deer on district roads Friday and Monday. One deer died on Highway 25 near Acton, another escaped with minor injuries after being hit on the 5 Siderosd near Highway 25. A cow wandered onto Highway 7 near Georgetown and was killed by Stanley McHugh of Georgetown.

H. Hay R R. Acton Acton Donald Elliott Campbellville High Way OPLPL Georgetown Eto Stanley McHugh

Arena Considers Community Centre Fire Sprinkler Plan

The property committee reviews insurance implications for a new community centre. A sprinkler system proposal from two firms would raise annual premiums but be financed by premium reductions, paying off installation in four years.

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John Gay Johny Gos Othe Town Alf Tee Thesdas Bees Camecil Hydro William Denny Sear Min Denny Acar Brock Commence Brotherhood of Anglian Churchmen Longtie Acton Council Legion J, Hargrave G. V. Barbeau H. Peal HH. H. Hinton E. Pope L. Duby F. Prouse A. Johnson F. Toth SJ HJ. Lowe E. McDonald Gay John Ladouceur Ladouceur Uil Rev Ion Tannery Reply W. Oj. Beatty Beardimore and Co. Lab Ontario Water Resources Commission Mavor Gov St. John Ambulance Brigade Haltott County Oan R. N Brown Churchill Rd Oandane A. H. McKenzie John H. Goy J. Benson R. Arbic G. McCutcheon Kirkness D. G. Ryder T. Watson W. H. Denny A. Field
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