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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
7
A letter from Acton residents complains about councillors behavior and infighting at a recent meeting. It urges restraint, shorter meetings, and focus on essential local business, contrasting municipal conduct with federal politics.
Halton County highlighted its exhibit at the International Plowing Match last week. The county’s display drew visitors with an array of agricultural implements and a taste of local industry.
A damaged notice recalls vandalism across a tract of property with minor losses estimated at about four dollars. The report notes activity last week and mentions involved parties and local authorities assessing the scene for further action.
The TamU Press notes grass and brush fires threatening homes near Acton and Crescept, with distant bush fires burning 15 to 40 acres south of Acton. Fire brigades fought blazes, equipment is scarce, and dry conditions risk spread. Community meetings and school board discussions address safety, playground spaces, and educational purity programs for children.
The article reports a conflict in Phere Township over police markings and jurisdiction. It mentions residents and officials debating procedures, with references to the Chinpuacouss police department and local governance actions amid voter or public service tensions.
A fragmentary reminiscence on Canadian Thanksgiving weekend contrasting American import and local customs. The writer muses on gratitude for life, food, freedom, health, work, and nature, noting religious versus secular tones and personal reflections amid holiday leisure.
A fire last Thursday damaged ovens at Scotth Bakery in Georgetown halting baking. About 1 200 pounds of roast meat and 28 turkeys were cooked for a local event while volunteers fought the flames with no chemical extinguisher, as smoke filled the shop.
Acton Ontario professionals listed include doctors D A Garrett, R D Buckner, T B Moore, H Leib, A J Buchanan. dentist H Leib. solicitor A Braida. optometrist. appraisers and insurance W Wright. jeweller Davis in Milton. various office hours and contact numbers. railway timetable notes for Canadian National Railways and scheduling details for daily services and exceptions.
The Halton plowing event announces the Queen of Furrow with George Atkins of the CEC Broadcast Department delivering the results. The text lists contestants and officials while describing the contest atmosphere and audience reactions.
A York County farmer, Fred Cobo of Tennessee, won a pasture prize at the county fair. Judges led by Al Harper noted the farm produced extensive pasture and hay, with 400 bales of hay saved across the grain season.
A farm tractor crash in Ontario ends in a fatal death after a drawbar detachments causes a wagon to overturn onto the tractor. Investigators warn that lack of safety features on drawbars and bolts may contribute to such accidents and call for improved hardware.
Three Rotary Clubs plan a joint meeting at Norval with leaders George Fader, Acton Milton, and other members. The Riviera at Norval hosts delegates for a regional Rotary convention. attendance options and dates are to be announced.
During September a number of binding permits were issued covering houses garages and additions. Inspector W Hulk oversaw the process while council members met Monday night to review the records and program.
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