Possible $59 500 building for Hydro on Alice Street
Hydro Commission discussed a potential Brampton built for 59500 by Whitney Construction with minor plan changes. D R Crawford offered to delete wiring and rear loading ramp if chosen, as commissioners compare bids previously up to 125000. Plans target completion before the centennial library opening. audit shows 2959.80 in accounts paid.
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Hydro
Alice Street
Hydro Commission
Donald Skinner
Whitney Construction
Brampton
D. R.crawford
Skinner
Crawford
Ontario Hydro
E. G. Tyler Sr
Les ‘Duby
Back to School issue highlights local schools
The Free Press presents a Back to School issue focusing on Robert Little, M. Z. Bennett, Christian, Eramosa, Nassagaweya, and Esquesing schools. The front page and interior sections include school bus routes, supplies, high school uniforms, and a full page safety advertisement.
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The
Free Press
Robert Little
M. Z. Bennett
Christian
Eramosa
Nassagaweya
Esquesing
Two Safety Patrolmen Attend Training Camp Near Ancaster
Henry Van Stralen of M. Z. Bennett school and John Roszetl of Robert Hittle school left on Wednesday for the second annual Officers Training Camp for school patrol members at Canterbury Hills Camp near Ancaster. They were chosen before the end of June and will return the day before school opens. Constable Bruce McArthur of the Acton O P P Detachment cannot accompany them but hopes to attend Saturday for the review. The camp, begun last year, is sponsored by the Hamilton Automobile Club which sponsors the school safety patrol.
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Henry van Stralen
M. Z. Bennett
John Roszetl
Robert Hittle
Canterbury Hills
Ancaster
Bruce McArthur
Acton O.P.P
The
Hamilton Automobile Club
School Safety Patrol
Cars collide in parking lot at Pete Masson Motors Ltd
Investigating officer Constable Bob Joyce of Acton O P P said Ray Hibbard of Acton drove north on Churchill Road and crossed No 7 highway intersection, striking two parked cars in the lot. The Hibbard vehicle was reported as the moving party in the Saturday night incident.
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Pete Masson Motors Ltd
Ray Hibbard
Acton
Bob Joyce
County Council Rejects Outside Negotiator in Nursing Dispute
Halton County Council declined to hire an external consultant to represent county in talks with 22 nurses at the Halton County Health Unit who plan to resign on September 12. A closed session followed by a brief open meeting left the nursing matter unresolved and indicated no public report from the Warden’s Special Committee.
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Italton County Council
Halton County Health Unit
Board of Health
B. Paulin
Ferguson, Montgomery
Briet
Othe
R.R. Parker
Acton
Parker
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
Counts Council
Labor Relations Net
RNAO
Halton
Ontario
Sharpe
Ontario Labor Relations Board
A. Bull
Diesels delayed and buses bulge amid rail strike
Acton railway workers face a widespread strike with no settlement in sight. Station activity halts as unions prepare votes, while trains run lightly and buses surge to handle passengers for the Toronto Exhibition. Freight flows press on, with provincial mail embargoes in place.
Town Clock Drama Clouds Local Timepiece Fix
Pressure over the largest town clock causes debate as jeweler Ben Rachlin and partner Geol Robertson struggle with the malfunction on the post office building. Residents note City Hall clock also off, while experts offer no fix yet. Ben vows to correct the clock when business allows.
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Low
Bo R. Rachlin
Tomer
Bet Geol Robertson
C of C to discuss university fund meeting notice
The Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting on September 8 to discuss the university development fund. Rev A H McKenzie asks members to hear a proposed formulation of ventures and the fund's objectives from management and labor perspectives. Cochairmen Gras and Orgheb will attend to explain the university plans, needs, and ties to Acton.
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A HE McAkenzie
Will Gras
Ralph Orgheb
Coup Division
Acton
Changes at LG A store Prompt interior revamp at Acton storefront
Owner Dave Manes reports LG A store in Acton is updating its interior and merchandise mix this week. New ovens, cister n s and additional lines are being installed to modernize the shop and improve appeal to customers.
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Acton
Dave Manes
Two Year Council Term Sparks Lively Debate
Debate over adopting a two year council term dominates discussion as council weighs ballots and plebiscite options. Members note benefits for planning and budget cycles while Doby and Fryer cite experiences elsewhere and existing two year terms for hydro and school boards. A by law and plebiscite timing remain under consideration.
Longfield resident cites hazardous dump smoke to council
George Collins of 155 Longfield Road told Acton town council the dump near the town produces acrid smoke harming residents and sleep. He urged immediate land filling to replace burning and reduce health concerns, noting tires and homes col orn washing. Council members acknowledged the issue and said locating a new site is difficult but essential within the year.
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Acton
Council
George Collins
Longfield Road
Aves
Collins
Cillor
Robert Drinkwalter
Les Duby
Tom
Drinkwalter
Change in council pay studied Tuesday night
A Tuesday night meeting examined altering councillor pay from 10 to 12 per meeting with a cap of 70 meetings annually, plus an honorarium. Several amendments and motions were debated, including two year terms, with votes split and opposition from key members, ending with an approved Leatherland resolution and continued discussion on attendance-based pay.
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Netp
Stdopet
HL HL Hinton
No. T1
C. F. Leatherhind
Robert Drinkwalted
Thros
Miro Drinkwalters
Otherteeve
Drinkwalter
F. G. Oakes
Willian Williams
Leatherland
Oakes
Clark
Jack McGeachie
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Doug Mason
Mason
Audrey Urquhart
Hydro Department
Colin McColl
M. Z. Bennett School
Glenda Benton
Robin Inscoe
Jane Leader
Joan Leader
John Hansen
Eddie Ensing
Chris Tennant
McColl
Benton
County
Packer
R.N A.ows
Lloyd B. Sharpe
Atl
Charlie Perry
King
Strathord
Mr. Perm
Sin
Thas
Jean Marcounr
Kitchener
Bert Urquiary
Asa
Trent
Toronto
Aftairs
Len Adare
Wiles
Ace
Watson's Restaurant
Owas
Stalin
Gordon McAkeown
Ben
Pace
Cit Hall
Eise
Dafticult
C of C
Lg.a
Ree Hinton
Doris Fryer
Owen Sound
Leeve
Duby
Earl Miasales
Toecome
Reeve Hinton
Mrs. Fryer
Longfield
Coun
Acton Wildcat
Tucker
Region Hall
Frank Spievogel
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