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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
8
Acton Council deferred action on renaming the Acton Free Library to Acton Municipal Public Library pending further investigation. The committee discussed process and potential costs, with a next meeting to review recommendations.
Firefighters from four neighboring towns raced to Hilleburg Jam Friday evening to tackle a blaze that threatened main street buildings. The Awrey Feed Mill burned completely with an adjacent barber shop Scout Hall and an apartment damaged. villagers aided by pumping water from a creek and relocating items to safety as crews fought the flames.
Bob Coxe and Bruce Andrews led Thanksgiving Day races in Guelph. Coxe won the two mile road race in 11 minutes 244 seconds after a hockey practice break. Andrews captured the three mile junior open road race in 16 minutes five seconds, representing the Guelph Legion track club.
Rev. F. G. Veasey of Long Branch spoke to the Rotary Club at the Dominion Hotel last Tuesday evening. Introduced by Franklin Prouse the guest highlighted the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Eileen Buckner demonstrated with three groups of Guelph school children before a Central Ontario Special Class Teachers conference. The session highlighted allowing children to express themselves freely through music and learning via registered experiences.
Acton council debates providing sewer and water services to Wool Contoing site industry. A $300000 industrial sewage plant and $75000 water expansion are considered with revenue from new users to cover costs. A special Saturday meeting was scheduled to review the engineer's report and rate structure before a final vote.
The North Halton Urban Board heard a report by director E. BR Pearen and Inspector A. McNab showing 41 dogs picked up in three months. Seven placed in homes, nine claimed, 23 destroyed. Milton led with 20 pickups and 13 destroyed.
In a six hour meeting on Tuesday Acton council defeated a plan to establish wards for elections. The motion would have prepared a by law for Ontario Municipal Board submission and ward review by the welfare committee and clerk. Four members supported and four opposed. mayor planned to reintroduce the motion at the next meeting.
The Knox Presbyterian church Girls' Group met in the church parlor on a Sunday in October. Beverley Smith opened the business portion after a hymn. New officers were chosen: President Lynda Mann, Secretary Beth Ritchie, and Treasurer Marilyn Young. A member questionnaire guided goals for the coming season. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ellerby and the meeting closed with a prayer.
Georgetown representatives Deputy Reeve Sargent and Councillor Gray attended with Acton officials Mayor Tyler Milton Councillor Wilson and Deputy Reeve Childs. Secretary J McGoochie and other members were reported present.
A Public Utilizes Commission resolution requests Councilor W Cook apologize for statements in a council discussion. The debate references a Free Press report and whether paragraphs captured the hour long exchange. Members note Cook's objection to an engineer's PUC report and the sewer committee referral.
About 15 000 Malton aircraft workers gain wage increases of 1 to 14 cents an hour under a new contract between the Machinists union and Avro Aircraft and Orenda Engine. The agreement includes three weeks vacation after 10 years and minimums from 1.63 to 2.49 an hour. The union hails it as a major gain ending a job evaluation system, with future rates tied to individual merit.
Council approves payments to Welfare Center for 178.08 and to Administration finance fire police nonce Roads total 890.80 with 1008.83 referenced for others. The minutes show approved disbursements and accounting entries linked to public services and municipal departments.
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