Acton Council Reviews Water Supply and Rezoning Items
Acton council receives a favorable Ontario Water Resources Commission report on Class A water supply. A court of revision will hear three assessment appeals on November 13. D A Roger requests permission to convert a feed store into a laundromat pending planning board or council committee review.
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Acton
Ontario Water Resources Communion
No. 2 Committee of Council
D. A. Roger
Roger
Nomination and Election Action Set for Acton Council
Nomination meeting in Acton is set for Thursday at 7 pm in the Robert Littlehouse auditorium with nominations received by 8 pm. If needed, municipal election will be held December 10 to 7 pm at polling stations across wards with deputy returning officers listed for each ward.
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Acton
Acton Y.m.ca
Vera Inglin
Acton Ymca
Mac Dumark
Council Chamber
Harnett Helwig
Lunvtun Memorial Hall
Kathleen Har
Acton Y
Annie Andkersan
Councillors Learn Petition Opposes Industrial Land Buy
Councillors report a circulated petition opposing the town plan to acquire industrial land from Anthony Hulnagel. Alec Johnson cites a $50,000 land purchase cost and questions about service install costs for the sod Lakeview housing project and press misrepresentation. Eric Johnston shows council members the full facts, and the local Free Press challenges the official portrayal.
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Acton
Anthony
Hulnagel
Alec Johnson
Johnson
Counci
Lakeview
Acvice
Acton Free Press
Ray Arbie
Council
Pune
Eric Johnston
Iale
Councils Industrial Committee
A. Wr
Council Bs
Fieve Press
Hydro Meeting Discusses Queen Street Lighting Plan
At Hydro meeting a committee will review a lighting program for Queen Street before widening contracts. Hydro and council will decide on underground wiring versus pole lines and discuss street lighting costs and methods for the north side. Accounts totaling 330.12 were approved. Beatty noted it as a five year low.
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Anomeler Men
Seaways
Toronto
Noviober
Doug Mason
Lakeview
Gordon Beatty
Hydro Office
D. Dawkins
W. McEachern
G. Beatty
Council
L. Duby
A. Urquhart
Poppy Campaign Window Display In Acton Again
The annual Poppy Campaign returns to Acton with a window display at Acton Home Furnishings Store on Main Street. Veterans E. E. Barr and William Middleton lead the project and receive praise for their excellent work in honoring World War I veterans.
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Acton
Min! St
E. E. Barr
William Middleton
Jwwuch
Instructors Introduce Youth Recreation At Acton YMCA
Teo Guelph University students Erie Riles and Howard Pearce begin a full YMCA program at Acton for junior to senior members. Penny, 21, from Hagersville, and Riley, 20, from Mount Royal, lead sport and arts sessions, including basketball archery boxing and theatre activities, with evenings open to new members.
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Teo Guelph University
Erie Riles
Howard Pearce
Acton
Hagersville
Lake Couchiching
Riley
Guelph
Mount Royal
Quebec
Camp Louis
Wabash
Labredor
Montreal
Cittle Theatre
Acton Y
Frank Rozee Cast In Film Board Movie
Frank Rozee, a local autobody repairman, is shown in a Canadian immigration film in Acton. The crew filmed at Rozee’s shop and his home as part of a segment on immigrant business opportunities. The CBC project aims to help English immigrants learn about Canadian opportunities and immigration support.
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Frank Rozee
Film Board
Thes
Jinmiptabon
Thegan
Sanus Fawna
Ontane
Frank Rogee
Focal Autobadh
Ms. Rosee
Acton
Theater
Cinson's Corners
Raves
Canadie
Canada
Santa Claus Free Offer Prompts Council Session Review
Action in Acton council focused on a touted one dollar free offer with no strings attached. Attendant discussion referenced government development themes and potential public interest within a broad municipal context.
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Council
Heard, ane and Co to alter tannery whistle hours
Beginning Monday the 6 am and 7 am whistles will be replaced by whistles at 7 53 and am. The change affects Heard ane and Co employees who will begin work at am through to noon for lunch. Since January the year the company has cut the work week from 43 hours to 40 hours with cooperation of employees, officials say.
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Fumiilar Tannery
Heard,ane and Co
Sace
Halloween Prank Warning Issued By Police
Police warn that Hallowe'en pranks will be watched closely this week with patrols increased on streets to deter foolish behavior and protect children amid deteriorating weather and safety concerns.
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Hallowe'en
Remembrance Day Observed With Acton Parade
Remembrance Day activities in Acton include a Sunday parade starting 10 40 am from the legion hall to the cenotaph with wreath laying. Members from local branches and Scouts plan participation led by parade marshal Gordon Beatty.
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Acton
Royal Canadian Legion Wall
Tnorhe
Gordon Beatty
Comal Leyron Matbers
Bepioo
Augil Wes
Batefaphters
Lakeside
Duke of Devonshie
Avten
Dublin
Hatinkbar
Car Wash and Sale Fundraiser in Acton Area
A local car wash and sale event is planned to raise funds for mentees. On Saturday, Commodane Cart Cleeboos will assist at Jack McCallum's garage, with proceeds from $1 patron fees used for equipment and safety programs sponsored by Acton Safety Council.
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Acton
Jack McCallum
Inquest Rules Neglect in Acton Car Crash Death
A five man jury found Patrick Churchill negligent for driving with a suspended license and not reporting the October 6 accident that left Harold Alan Drake with a fractured neck and severed spinal cord. Drake died at Milton District Hospital later that day after a single car crash on 22 Sideroad east of Highway 25. The inquest noted unskilled handling and conflicting witness accounts, with testimony from hospital staff detailing arrival and care.
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Harold Alan Drake
Acton
Drake
Patrick Churchill
Chittord
Milton District
PF. Walther
Four Vehicles Involved In Chain Reaction Crash
A chain reaction crash on Main Street tied up traffic as three cars and a pickup collided. Injuries were reported to four people including Robert Marshall Jr. Fred Hayward Clare Wilson and James Ralston. Marshall sustained dental injuries and stitches.
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Mound
Main St. N
Robert Marshall Jr
Fred Hayward
Milton
Clare Wilson
George
James Ralston
Acton
Main St
Brian Moore
Marshall
Clare Wison
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