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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
20
A motion to rename the Acton Free Library was tabled for deeper review at Acton Council. The name Acton Municipal Public Library was proposed as possibly more accurate, given taxpayer support and user access.
Firemen from multiple brigades battled a blaze that gutted the HJ Awrey Feed Mill and damaged nearby buildings including a barber shop, Scout Hall, and a Gordon McEwen apartment. Villagers aided by moving valuables while emergency crews pumped water from a creek and coordinated with Erin and Orangyville brigades to prevent wider evacuation.
Bob Coxe led the two mile road race in 12 minutes and 45 seconds as he trains with the Guelph Junior A hockey team. Bruce Andrews won the three mile junior open road race in 6 minutes and 5 seconds running with the Gulley Legion Track Club.
Rev F G Vessey of Longsranca spoke at the Rotary Club meeting last Tuesday at the Dominion Hotel. Introduced by Franklin Pronge, the guest addressed the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
Eileen Duckner led a demonstration with three Guelph school children at King George School for Central Ontario Special Class Teachers. The session highlighted children expressing themselves through music and learning via guided, sensory activities.
Acton Council debated delaying a planned industrial sewage treatment plant at the Wool Cooking site amid high costs and expected industry flow. The committee proposed suspending the project and reviewed capital estimates from 73000 to 940000 while considering rate structures and potential revenue from future industries.
Oakville District Humane Society presented to the North Halton Urban Board on Wednesday detailing dog control results for three northern towns. Je Wo Pearen and Inspector A Mc Nei reported 41 dogs impounded, 7 found new homes, 9 claimed, and 25 destroyed over the period.
A tied council vote halted a proposed by law to prepare ward boundaries for municipal elections. Mayor Tyler sponsored the move and stated notice had been given. four members supported while four opposed, so the motion failed.
The El len Anderson Guts Group of Knox Presbyterian church met in the church parlor on Sunday October 6. After hymn singing Beverley Smith opened the business portion and reports from secretary and treasurer were read. New officers were chosen for the coming year including president Lynda Mann secretary Heth Ritchie treasurer Marilyn Young.
Georgetown representatives Deputy Reeve Sargent and Councillor Grey attended with Acton Mayor Tyler and Multon Councillor Wilson and Deputy Reeve Slide. Secretary J McGeachie and other members were present.
Acton Council received a copy of a resolution from the Public Utilities Commission. Councillors questioned paragraphs in the Free Pies report and debated the engineer's submission. Councillor Cook said he had nothing to apologize for and offered to explain his remarks.
The Machinists Union and Avro Aircraft with Orenda Engine sign a new contract giving Malton plant workers wage increases of 10 to 14 cents an hour and three weeks vacation after ten years. Minimums range from 13 to 24 28 an hour, with rates now set individually rather than by jet-evaluation.
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