Esquesing Accepts Low Bid for New Township Hall
Esquesing Township council accepted a $71,465 bid from J B. for offices and a hall, the lowest of seven bids. The project was pegged at about $60,000, with Ontario Municipal Board permission increasing the debenture to $70,000. The hall will rise on Seventh Line north of Check Line, near Maple Ave.
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Esquesing
Enzie and Son
Georgetown
O.M.B
Ontario Municipal Board
Mackenzie
Maple Ave
Transfer Eight Pupils To Robert Little School
The Public School Board approved transferring eight Grade 8 pupils from M. Z. Bennett Public School to Robert Little Public School in Warren Grove. The move leaves one Grade 8 at M. Z. Bennett and two at Robert Little, aiding timetables and conditions.
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Robert Little School
Warren Grove
Robert Little Public School
Public School Board
M. Z. Bennett School
Robert Lille School
G. McKenzie
Robert Lillie School
M. Z. Benn School
E. Smith
William Chisholm
Ford
Water Free Sprinkler System Installed At Community Centre
Grin el Sprinkler Company plans tests next week on a dry pipe system at the Community Centre to cut insurance costs. Over 95 percent of the installation is complete with last minute work by George McInnis Gordon Burger and Ray Boyle. The system prevents water in lines from freezing in winter and uses air pressure from the main valve to trigger water release at high heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinel Sprinkler Company
George McInnis
Gordon Burger
Ray Boyle
Milton man elected Halton County warden after death
Warden C A Martin of Milton was chosen Halton County warden for the balance of 1962 at a special meeting after the sudden death of Warden Wilfrid Bird. George Leslie declined the post, leaving Martin and F Alex Phillips as contenders. a vote selected Martin.
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Martin
C. A. Martin
Milton
Halton
Esquesing Reeve and Deputy Reeve Named After Death
George Leslie Esquesing Reeve was appointed by council following the sudden death of Reeve Wilfrid Bird. Councillor George Leslie was elevated to Deputy Reeve, and Bob Liamson won December’s municipal election. The council expressed sympathy to Bird’s family and noted Bird’s 16 years of municipal service. George Leslie was later chosen to fill Bird’s vacancy on the 16 Mile Creek Conservation Authority. The report also notes chicken killings and local levy payments related to regional boards.
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George Leslie
Esquesing
Wilfrid Bird
Bob Liamson
Stewartlown
Birk
George
Bird
16 Mile Creek
Plan for YMCA Season 1962 63 Expands Activities
The YMCA outlines an extensive 1962 63 season with new enrolments and preserved memberships through month end. A mixed group for boys and girls adds games junior chess and table tennis plus men and women gymnastics volleyball basketball badminton. New equipment purchases and re painted spaces accompany aims for Friday swim classes at Guelph Y and periodic sessions at the Guelph pool. Extra supervision and open doors mark the season as secretary Sid Soiz anticipates more enrolments.
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Guelph Yeach
Guelph
Main N. Paving Reopens After Plant Breakdown
Gudson Paving Co. resumed work on Main Street North after a breakdown of the asphalt plant halted progress following a short paved stretch. Signs warn motorists as heavy equipment operates. curb repairs extend from John Street to Elgin Street on the west side.
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Gudson Paving Company
Main Street
John Street
Elgin Street
Plan Work Bees For 62 Fall Fair In Acton
A week from tomorrow a work bee will prepare the hall for Acton s fall fair with snow fences to be erected. R L Davidson leads hall setup while Mrs Cow Swackhamer runs the community centre office. Commercial hydro exhibits join outside displays and a potato race and other events are planned for local youths.
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Acton
R. L. Davidson
Swackhamer
Communin Centre
Fall Term Enrollments At Robert Little And Bennett Schools
Enrollment began Tuesday with 1 316 pupils starting fall term at Robert Little School and 815 at Bennett. Transfers balanced class sizes between the two schools while Wednesday changes moved some pupils to other rooms. High school enrollment stood at 380 as work continued on the stone school lab with new secretary Mrs C E Snow of Ballinafad directing staff.
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Robert Litte
Bennett Publy
Robert Little
Bennett
Warren Grove
M. Bennett
Robertbaule
Stone School
C. E. Snow
Ballinafad
Acton Merchants Promote Gay Carnival Week Specials
Local merchants join the fair week celebration by offering weekend deals. Over 40 businesses feature bright red and white posters and Free Press ads. Shoppers will spot savings signs on posters and colorful window pennants during the event.
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Acton
Birth of Ninth Child at Spear Farm Delights Family
Eight girls become siblings as Richard celebrated birth at Fred Spear farm home RR 2. The newborn, a son, arrived August 18 at Guelph General Hospital. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Spear, married July 1946, welcome their ninth child amid family joy with sisters Trudy 14 Gayle 1 Carolyn 11 Bren 10 Nancy 9 Debby 6 Mélody 6 Vicki 4. Margaret Andersen of Acton is the mother.
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Fred Spear
Guelph General Hospital
Mrs. Spear
Trudy
Gayle
Carolyn
Bren
Nancy
Debby
Mélody
Vicki
Mro
Margaret Andersen
Acton
Hamilton
Bullinatad
Record Enrolment Stuns Trustees Remedy Crowding Wednesday
Esquesing Board hears Stewartown overcrowding with 205 first day pupils on a five room school and 168 projected enrollment. To ease strain, one busload moves to Limehouse. overflow will ride special trips. Parents urge transportation for area pupils as distance to Norval School is long.
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AL Gibbots
Stewartown School
Roent School
Limehat
Bob Mastman
Esquesing Bus Company
Stewarttown
Limehouse
Joe Nickson
Norvala
Shertzel
Nis Dane
Norval School
Ongy
Wilk
Hurrying to Work Cracked at 100 MPH
An Acton youth told Constable Mervin Harness he was hurrying to work when chased from Acton to Speyside after not stopping for a signal. The speed case moved along Highway 25 toward Georgetown school bus routes as the board drills its transportation committee for a week’s answer. Trustee Mac Sprawl flagged possible water shortages at Limehouse school, a pump valve tampering concern, while Pinegrave well repairs boosted supply. Enrolments noted across Limehouse TaN Sperskes and nearby schools. figures listed.
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CrycKeich
Acton
Poe
Mervin Harness
Speyside
Georgetown
Teamsportation Committee
Mac Sprawl
Limehouse School
Aso
Pinegrave School
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McKenzie
Nassagaweya Township
Bank of Nova Scotia
Bank
Oakville
F. Alex Phillips
Reeve Leslie
Reeves Martin
Phillips
Leslie
Reeve Martin
Reeve C. A. Martin
George Leslie Esquesing Reeve
Y M.C.A
Sid Soiz
Els
Richard
Tein
Eseque Iing School
Robert Ariesteam
Mae Sprowl
Rudan
Main Su
Highway 25
Bert Wood
John Gay
Jack Hargrave
Bill Denny
Les Duby
Frank Toth
Jack MccGeachie
Bill Erskine
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