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02 Sep 1965
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1965
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions a start on September 18 for a television related event or broadcast. No clear names places or organizations readable.
In town, school caretakers work through the summer to ready facilities for the upcoming term. They focus on final cleaning, repairs, and safety checks to ensure classrooms, hallways, and common areas are ready for students.
Leonard Lewis from London and Bruno Schisizzi host a two week hair styling course at Style Acres Ranch near Acton. They instruct top stylists from North America while showcasing horses and running four schools. The pair have styled Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy and plan a December expansion for men’s services.
The Mil-Park intersection project will widen the road by about 10 feet to 28 feet curb to curb. The contract covers widening, sub-soil work, curbs gutters and catch basins, pole relocations for Bell Telephone and hydro lines, and paving. Three bids were reviewed with Len Ariss Construction, Guelph, bidding 14754.50. Work is expected to start soon after committee review.
At a special council meeting the town opened bids totaling 95 600 on a 250 773 high school addition. The project cost estimate was 328 800 with funding from Federal Provincial programs and municipal borrowing. Council awaits Ontario Municipal Board bylaw approval and final routing of the debenture.
A reunion is planned for Saturday September 4 with an afternoon program highlighted by anecdotes. Notes recall older red school houses in the Acton district and Erin township pupils moving to the new Central School under Principal Bruce. County council discusses blasting damage from quarry operations in Erin and plans meetings with company officials and legal counsel.
Severino Braida with Rockwood International Sales Ltd plans a first return to Italy in 45 years. He will be hosted by A. Milan, an Italian cattle breeder, after purchasing 500 head of cattle. Braida previously came to Canada and now travels with company officials.
Mayor Les Duby to open the Acton Fair with a Friday night performance headlined by a variety show and crowning of Miss Acton Fair. Entries pour in for the all day Saturday events including junior horse show horseshoe contest and Baby Show. The program features Cliff McKay and musical stars, dancing, ventriloquists, and community exhibits with prizes for long married couples and far-traveled attendees.
Acton resident Ivan Harris has taken over ownership of the Main Variety Store on Main Street. Harris previously worked for the Barzies, Guard Service, and Baker Guard Service, and also served with the Ragecea AF and AM, and the United Impine as store manager before moving to Acton.
Reports show Fairy Lake at Acton Park well patronized this season with bathers and fishermen using the lake and picnickers enjoying park facilities across the area.
C P Leatherland announced the appointment of Bart J Maydan BAL LLB to his Acton law firm. Maydan has three years in private practice and later joined Farm Credit. The notice notes duties to commence at home of Miss Beneton in Frederick with a $4 figure.
Gerry De Vries of Amsterdam Halland spoke at the Rotary Club after a three week visit to see his brother in town. He shared Argentina slides and outlined baby food industry differences with Canada. Rotarians continued a six week Scout Hall renovation with painting and roof work.
George Lazenby Sr and Elsie Phillips marked their 50th wedding anniversary on a Wednesday. They married at St Albans Anglican church and live in Acton with two children, Dorothy and George. The pair, both long active in the community, shared a family dinner at the Dominion Hotel with relatives.
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