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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
3
Acton Council delayed action on renaming the Acton Free Library citing the need for further investigation. A councilor criticized the current name as a misnomer and suggested Acton Municipal Public Library. costs and procedures to change were to be explored.
Fire crews from Feus Neigneering and nearby towns battled a large blaze at the Awrey Feed Mill and adjacent buildings in Hillsburg. The Ho wrey Feed Mill was gutted while Scout Hall and an apartment occupied by Gordon McEwen partially burned. Erin firemen arrived first, aided by villagers, before Or angy ville and Georgetown brigades, with water pumped from a creek. Residents aided by moving valuables to safety as evacuation threats remained.
Bob Coxe and Bruce Andrews led the Thanksgiving Day road events at Guelph last Monday. Coxe won the two mile race in 11 minutes and 5 seconds, while Andrews captured the three mile junior open in 16 minutes and 5 seconds as part of the Guelph Legion track club.
Rev F G Veasey of Longsrance spoke on the true meaning of Thanksgiving at the Rotary Club meeting last Tuesday evening in the Dominion Hotel. Introduced by Franklin Pronge, Veasey addressed members on gratitude and reflection.
Eileen Duckner demonstrated with three Guelph school children at King George School for a conference of Central Ontario Special Class Teachers in October. The event focused on letting children express themselves through music and learning through guided exploration with a registered expert.
Acton council weighs shelving a proposed industrial sewage treatment plant for Wool Co forming operations. The plan faces high capital costs around 940000 and 300000 for plant work with industries expected to pay rates. Debate centers on rate structure and future needs as residents urged attendance.
Humane Society reports 41 dogs taken in three months across Milton Acton Georgetown with 20, 9, and 12 picked up respectively. Seventeen destroyed in total with 15 in Milton and six in Georgetown. Fourteen dogs placed in new homes and 25 destroyed overall. Inspectors note patrol effort and humane traps for wildlife. discussion on humane slaughter of food animals.
A tied vote blocked a motion to establish ward voting for upcoming elections. Mayor Tyler supported the plan, noting it could affect 1950 officials, while Councilor Lowe urged delaying to the next year. The motion failed on a recorded vote of four to four.
The Ell en Anderson Guts Group of Knox Presbyterian Church met in the church parlor on Sunday October 6. After hymn singing Beverley Smith opened the business part, reports were read, new officers were elected for the coming year, and a questionnaire on improving the group was discussed.
Georgetown delegates Deputy Reeve Sargent and Councillor Grey attend the meeting. Acton sends Mayor Tyler. Multon is represented by Councillor Wilson and Deputy Reeve Snile. Secretary J McGeadhie is noted among attendees.
A draft resolution discussed by Acton Council concerns a PUC ruling and a council debate about engine permits and sewer committee items. Councillors Cook and Coul clashed over wording while Deputy Wilson notes the hour long recess. Cook insists he has nothing to apologize for and offers to explain if wrong.
A new contract between the Machin etowning and Avro Aircraft and Orenda Engine secures wage increases of 10 to 14 cents an hour for about 18 000 Malton aircraft workers. The deal includes three weeks vacation after ten years and sets minimums from 1.3 to 6.248 per hour. The union calls the agreement a major gain removing a jet evaluation system that tied raises to specific jobs, moving to individual merit rates.
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