Council Walk-Out Triggers Regional Jail Stalemate
County council erupts in walk-out over regional detention plans. Warden and deputies clash on procedure and funding as Halton and Wentworth push for a regional jail with workshops and rehabilitation facilities. Hamilton supports the plan while Peel County opponents warn of higher costs and delays.
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Revie H. Hinton
Acton
B.D. Young
Nassagaweya
Reese W. Leslie
Esquesing
William Hunter
Reew John Elliott
Georgetoun
Austin Ledwith
Reese Martin
Milton
G. Leslie Beftt
Willreds
Halton
George Kerr
Phamnilton
Wentworth
Hamilton
Hamlton
Spe
Mawmun
County Council Walkout Stuns Region Over Regional Jail Decision
A majority of county washers staged a walkout Tuesday, forcing a recorded vote on regional jail plans for Hamilton Wentworth. Officials expect a decision at meeting end, while opponents hope to delay by dissolving the session. Unresolved questions center on Hamilton’s patience and possible further delays.
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T Plunkett
Hamiion
Peel County
Hamilton
Wentworth
Hattum
Great Hati
County Council
Hamilton - Wene
County Councl
Halton population soars to 141,276 in latest census
The Malton County population rises to 141,276, up 5,717 over last year. Burlington gains 3,378 to 58,311, Oakville up 1,867 to 95,956, Milton adds 62 to 6,446, Nassau gaway and Acton shift, with Acton at 4,286 from 4,295. Georgetown reaches 11,465.
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Malton County
Ford Rogers
Burlington
Acton
Canada
Oakville
Milton
Liquesing
Nassagaweys
Georgetown
Special county council meeting set for Friday morning
A special meeting of the county council called by Warden Plerts Merry will convene Friday at 10 o clock to handle regular business and discuss the regional jail at 11 o clock. County clerk Garfield Brown told the Free Press of the plan on Wednesday afternoon, and a full report will appear next week.
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Countty Council
Plerts Merry
Quarry Blasting Practices Under Scrutiny By Council
A special council committee examined quarry blasting safety amid resident complaints over damage and potential drainage effects. Officials from Acton Limestone Quarries and Dupont Company discussed seismograph tests and compliance while noting most blasts affected the immediate area and were limited in scope.
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Mason Dubs
Comando
Masson Campaign Stop Draws Acton Crowds Tuesday
PC candidate Allan Masson met residents at Acton PC headquarters with MP George Kerr assisting. Masson spoke at a Rotarian dinner, while sisters questioned him for a student project. Local party officials and volunteers circulated among visitors as other supporters welcomed the crowd.
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Bia
Cantern
Acton
Allan Mo Masson
Actae
Dane Ass Party
Politas
George Kerr
Halton
Eaarlier
Masson
Acton Rotunm Club
Dominion Hotel
Staunch Tow
Charles Betty Browne
Peres Woods
Robert N. Allan
Kate
Caroton
Susan Fricker
Switch Back Residents Seek Extra Hour of Daylight
Local residents push for an extra hour of daylight in the evening to extend outdoor activities and business hours. City officials consider adjusting daylight saving time rules to align with community needs.
First Skating Monday Evening Acton Arena Debuts
The Acton arena opened for skating as the ice plant operated last week. Harris Roe and Herb Ritchie began water mixing on Saturday and Sunday the cement received a hard ice coat followed by a white spray. Warm weather delayed painting and line work planned for Tuesday. Workers Roe Ritchie Thompson and James Ralston monitored the ice plant and prep.
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Acton
Ike
Reenswation
Harris Roe
Herb Ritchie
Arenna
Mr . Roe
Ritchie
Frank Thompson
James Ralston
New Medical Centre Opens Equipped for Three Doctors
A 1966 project titled Ac fens Mill Centre starts between the Bet! Tele phone building and Laundromat on AGH Street. The three doctor facility will include a reception area, three consultation rooms, a dispensary, five patient washrooms, and living quarters for a resident doctor. Parking will be provided between the centre and laundromat with completion expected by year end. The owner plans three doctors with Dr Brian Maori and Dr Cray Hutch assisting at the new site.
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Bet
Agh
Mullcod
Reales
Pro Perty
Buildrop
Saw Acts
Bath
Bell Thiephone
Model Centre
Laundromat Mc Mallead
Brian Maori
Cray Hutch
Hatter Seathy
Bell
Leod
Winners Shine in Chamber of Commerce Contest
The Chamber of Commerce Home Beauty contest results were announced at the Chamber dinner at the Station Hertel. Prizes went to Go Milne for first, Maurras Scayne second with 80 dollars, and William Thompson third with 25 dollars.
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Industrial Accident Prevention Association
Robert Title
Judy Lang
David Manes
Olive Marshall
Les Duby
Allan Lauder
TAPA
Dwight Engel
Chamber of Commerce
Acton Preciphters
Hertel
Maecae
Pris Exowete
Go Milne Koroy
Maurras Scayne
Uwrobeth de
William Thompson
Wilbur St. Thin
Miciaber
Edward Breathonede
Henry Timmins Enters Georgetown Race For House Seat
Henry Timmins announced this week his candidacy to run in the November election for a seat in the House of Commons representing the Georgetown area. He trails in a party bid alongside Timmins plans to attend all planned events and make personal appearances to gain support.
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RR 2
Georgetown
Henry Travis
House of Commons
Tunmins
Toberal
Canada
Tarra
Acton Residents Involved In Three Vehicle Collisions
Three accidents reported around Acton and area last week. Milton OPP say incidents involve drivers Lou Hills, David Leste Deer, and Walter Lo Hubbes, with vehicles colliding on Highway 7 near Esquesing and Highway 26 near 25 Side Road. Damages cited include totals and minor car damage to Jack Vana.
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Acton and
Daster
Milton Opp
Thirtidias
Lou Hills
Rock Strock
Campbellville
David Leste Deer
Mill St. Acton
Walter Lo Hubbes
I. Ennis
Jack Vana
Acton
Milton Mans
Wednesaas
Linda Reiners Cadet of Year at Stite Cadet program
Linda Reiners was named Cadet of the Year during a program at Stite Church. Mrs Ashley and others tested cadets in various exercises while guests and parents attended. Acton placed third in the war bantwoe tests and the event included home routines and temperatures.
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Tinde Reiners
St. Itote
Ashles
Baxboro
Gars
Acton
Ashley
Ganley
Norval
Dirst
Roaighley
Foxton
Guelph Lows
28 Recruits for Citizens' Band Register for Beginners' Lessons
Twenty eight youths and three adults enrolled for beginners band lessons marking a steady start for the Citizens Band. The group faces a shortage of testaments for beginners as lessons progress toward intermediate and senior ranks. Band Organizer George Etho leads sessions at Rockwood Conservation Park with senior members assisting, as the new bandhall on Wallace Avenue is prepared for the recruits.
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Acton
Beuners
Sin
George Eto
Fus
Raven
Rockwood Conservation Park
Matt
Wallace Avenue
Beamers Stark Peaches
Tras
Beast
Wall
Donald Cunningham
Henry van Stralen
Frank Bushmeyer
John Kingsmill
Ron Loutitt
George Elliott
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