Hydro Commission Eyes 59500 Building on Alice Street
Prospects for a new hydro building on Alice Street brighten after a meeting of the Hydro Commission. Whitney Construction of Brampton would erect the building for 59500, with D R Crawford offering to delete wiring and a rear ramp for this price if chosen as contractor.
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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 from The Free Press front page
The Free Press presents a Back to School issue highlighting area schools including Robert Little M. Z. Bennett Christian Eramosa Nassagaweya and Esquesing with features on school bus routes supplies and high school uniforms alongside safety ads.
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The
Free Press
Robert Little
M. Z. Bennett
Christian
Eramosa
Nassagaweya
Esquesing
Safety patrol students attend second Officers' Training Camp
Henry Van Stralen of M. Z. Bennett school and John Roszell of Robert Hittle school left Wednesday for the second annual Officers' Training Camp for school patrols at Canterbury Hills Camp near Ancaster. Constable Bruce McArthur of the Acton OPP cannot accompany them but hopes to attend the Saturday review. The camp, begun last year, is sponsored by the Hamilton Automobile Club.
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Henry van Stralen
M. Z. Bennett
John Roszell
Robert Hittle
Canterbury Hills
Ancaster
Bruce McArthur
Acton O.P.P
The
Hamilton Automobile Club
School Safety Patrol
Car Crash Involves Ray Hibbard At No 7 Highway Crossing
Two parked cars in the Pete Masson Motors lot were hit Saturday night when struck by a car driven by Ray Hibbard of Acton. Constable Bob Joyce of the Acton O P P detachment investigated and reported Hibbard’s northbound vehicle crossed the No 7 highway intersection.
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Pete Masson Motors Ltd
Ray Hibbard
Acton
Bob Joyce
Nursing dispute in Halton as nurses plan resignations
Halton County Council rejected hiring an outside consultant to represent it in talks with 22 health unit nurses who plan to resign on September 12. A closed two hour committee meeting followed by a longer session did not yield a public report, while the RNAO pressed for bargaining talks and salary reviews.
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Hulton County
Board of Health
Counci
B. Paulin
Ferguson, Montgomery
Briet
Othe
Fhixs
R. R. Parker
Acton
Corning Corneil Tas
Parker
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
Oumit
Januar
Packer
RNAO
Halton
Ontario
Sharpe
Diesels delayed and buses bulge amid stalled strike talks
Acton railway workers weigh settlement as rail service slows and bus ridership rises. Station staff report no strike vote yet, with headquarters in Stratford and several unions involved. Trains through Acton drop to three daily and freight moves out, while trucks handle diverted shipments amid embargoes on provincial mail.
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Mr. Perr
Acton
Differentam Lans
Jean Marcourr
George Collins
Kitchener
Bert Urquiart
Asa
Trent
Toronto
Town clock repairs amid busy trade in Toronto
The largest timepiece in the former post office building owned by Bo R Rachlin cannot strike correctly. Ben repairs clocks at Benie and is determined to fix the clock soon, but business pressures delay the service. Residents worry the city hall clock is equally faulty and experts have yet to solve it.
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Toronto
Ben
C of C to discuss university fund plan at next meeting
The Chamber of Commerce aims to review the university development fund at the Thursday meeting on September 8. President Rov A He McAkenzie calls a session for all members to hear proposals, with Gras and Orgheb to attend.
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C of C
Aco
Chaberrol Commerce
Guelph Devotoomment
Rov A HE McAkenazie
Vaneous Acton Industries
Will Gras
Ralph Orgheb
Cycup Division
Taes
Acton
Changes at LG A store reflect modernization drive
Acton LG A store makes changes as customers move to other shops. Ovens rise and new equipment is installed while merchandise shifts to align with updated lines. Owner Dave Manes aims to refresh interiors to boost patron convenience and keep pace with modern retail trends.
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Acton
Tetta
Dancemenih
Omedena
Wwesa Sheng Ait Moet
Diourt
Dave Manes
Two-Year Council Term Sparks Lively Debate
A town council discusses adopting a two year term to reduce annual elections. Some officials cite planning efficiency and continuity, while others fear unpreparedness. A plebiscite may be held to gauge ratepayer support, with by-laws and rotations under consideration.
Longfield Man Presses Acton Dump Burning Issue
George Collins of 155 Longfield Road told Acton council that smoke from the dump is a health and comfort problem for residents. He urged land filling to replace burning and warned tires and fumes affect sleep and clothing. Officials said a new site is sought but negotiations failed. mayor and councillors pledged ongoing efforts to close the current site within the year.
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Acton
Actton
Council
George Collins
Longfield Road
Aves
Collins
Fedia
Coun
Cillor
Robert Drinkwalter
Les Duby
Change in council pay studied Tuesday night
A council meeting Tuesday evening debated a pay raise from 10 to 12 dollars per meeting with several opinions aired. Amendments and motions were discussed before a draft by law was created, with emphasis on attendance limits and a two year term proposal.
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Amnais
Yooma Niaum
Netp
HL. HL Hinton
C. F. Leatherhind
Robert Drinkwalted
Thos
Drinkwalter
F. G. Oakes
Willian Williams
Seatherland
Oakes
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
R.N A.o.s
Lloyd B. Sharpe
Hallon
Ontario Labor Relations Board
A. Bull
Charlie Perry
Tisunion
Toe Fu
Anion
Stratford
Maniesti
Len Adams
Wiles
Watson's
Restauring
Owas Co
Stalin
Gordon McKeown
Lg.a
Hydro Commissioners
Avdio Commission
Ree Hinton
Doris Fryer Sada
Owen Sound
Duby
Earl Miasales
Oecome
Reeve Hinton
Mrs. Fryer
Longfield
Acton Wildcat
Tucker
Region Hall
Frank Spievogel
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