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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1967

Page

9

Eden Mills Nursery Plan Tied To Church Anniversary

Mrs. Robert Wright reports Eden Mills consider a nursery at the church to mark the upcoming 65th anniversary. Mrs. G MacDougall hosted the W.MLS and Ladies' Aid gathering at her home on Monday afternoon with fourteen ladies present, Mrs. H Gilbertson led the session.

Wallace Lasby Ramsey Barden Mino MacDougall Sinclair Kaye Stevenson Keira J. Stevenson Expo Lloyd Nevellie Violet Williamson Ohio Nellie Simpson Caledonia

Acton Council Shifts Meeting and Approves Subdivision Costs

Acton Council met on Thursday at Lakeview to approve extending services to streets under construction and part of Elmore Drive not yet opened. They passed $8,593.90 for the extension, authorized $15,744.15 to cover financials, and paid $300 to E G Tyler's solicitor for Ajax hearing costs after solicitor Bruce Payne advised against further action. Ted Tyler Jr. recused due to conflict. The meeting included church and community notes, with reminders of Remembrance Day funding and a forthcoming bazaar and anniversary plans.

Lakeview Subdivision Elmore Drive Elmore Invest Ment Brampton Bruce Payne E.G. Tyler Ajax Payne Ted Tyler Jr

Red Cross Aims Over 915000 Blood Units In 1967

To meet Canadian hospital demand the Red Cross plans to collect more than 915000 units of blood during 1967. The appeal highlights nationwide drives and coordinated efforts across provinces to boost donations and ensure steady supply for patient care.

The Red Cross

Esquesing Council Letter on Dump Conditions Sparks Debate

Esquesing township council discussed a resident letter urging tighter dump controls and limited dumping days after outside use increased. Kent Hallman urged moving the site, citing smoke and fire hazards. debate over regulation followed. By-laws including closing Joel St in Glen Williams were read and passed.

Esquesing Kent Hallman Halman Acton Hallman K.C. Lindsay Tom Hill Council Leslie Hill Patterson Joel St Glen Williams

Voters to Decide On Two Year Term For Esquesing Council

Esquesing Township voters will choose whether to elect school board and council every two years or keep the current one year cycle. If approved this year the two year term would start with the 1969 election after a by law by November 1, 1967. Council notes potential taxpayer savings but wants voter input.

Esquesing Council K.C. Lindsay Georgetown

Ebenezer voluntary services seek knitting wool and toys

The North West Halton Voluntary Services appeal for knitting wool and materials to be made up. Shoes overshoes leotards mitts and toques in sizes for children 4 to 14 are especially needed. Items may be left at the township office or with Mrs B D Young. Ebenezer joined World Wide Communion Sunday. Mrs Hayward and Joy performed a duet and Mr and Mrs John Kitching are on a trip to Expo.

North-West Halton B.D. Young Ebenezer Hayward Joy John Kitching

Building permits total 249700 in September Esquesing

Building permits totaling 249700 were issued by Esquesing for September. A 30000 hotel addition in Norval owned by Rossett Bros was the standout item. Councillor Patterson pressed for tougher trailer control amid recent issues including a lived in trailer on Draper St Norval and a provincial permit for a trailer park near Acton park. Reeve George Leslie asked him to follow up. council set trailer permit fees from 10 to 20 dollars per month starting January 1, 1968.

R. Giles Glen Williams Mountain St The Glen Mountain Road Mountain Rd Tom Hill Giles Confederation Street Confederation Square Bennett Place George Leslie Hill, Patterson and Goodlet K.C. Lindsay del French Bud Snow Art Benton Tom McLean Esquesing Norval Rossett Bros C.F Pat) Patterson McLean Patterson Draper St Acton Park

Ottawa Dr Harry Harley Looks Ahead in First Column

Dr Harry Harley surveys pending legislation as the House of Commons convenes and notes his regular county newspaper reporting during sessions. He frames the upcoming parliamentary agenda and its local impact.

Harry Harley House of Commons

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