Acton Free Press Wins CWNLA Award at Banff Convention
Editor-in-Chief G. A. Dills accepts a third prize for the Acton Free Press in the Canada-wide CWNLA contest for best all-round weekly with 1,000 to 2,990 circulation. Milton Champion also wins a second in the 2,000 to 3,000 class.
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Acton Free Press
Canada
Delhi Ontario
News-Record
Virden
Manitoba
Empire Advance
G. A. Dills
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Banff
Alta
Acton
CWNLA
G. A. Dilla
M. A. James Memorial Shield
Halston
Qoakville Journal
Acton Planning Board hires consultant to study annexation plan
Acton Planning Board votes to have Allan P Deacon begin a study of a proposed annexation area after a council resolution urged planning to prepare an annexation plan. The board also authorized separation of land from EF Biaida to J W Stewart and adjourned after discussing zoning by law changes and Department of Planning policy.
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Acton Planning Board
Allan P Dea
Oto
Department of Planning and Development
Planning Board
Acton
Deacon
EF. Biaida
J. W. Stewart
Christening of Heather Marie Wilkinson at St. Alban’s Acton
Heather Marie Wilkinson was christened at St. Alban's Church Acton last Sunday at 400 p.m. Rev. Evan H Jones administered the seaw, with godparents Mrs. Peter Ward from Toronto and Mrs. Marion Elizabeth Story, H.R., Acton.
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Heather Marie Wilkinson
St. Alban’s Church
Acton
Evan H Jones
Peter Ward
Toronto
Marion Elizabeth Story
H.R
Milton Acton Cars In Highway Collision
A highway collision north of the S bend on Highway 3B involved Peter Pap of Acton and Allan E Turner of Riverplace Crescent. Milton and Pur ner’s cars were damaged in the crash with an estimated $550 cost by OPP officer Ray Andress. No injuries were reported.
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Milton
Acton
S' Bend
Peter Pap
Allan E. Turner
Riverplace Crescent
O.P.P
Ray Andress
Mr.Purner
Acton Opens Golf Proceeds Aid Scout House Fund
Acton scouts receive proceeds from the Acton Open golf tournament in Orangeville. Bill Coon presented the funds to support the Scout House building fund, aiding the new addition and the Scout Committee’s efforts.
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Scout Hall
Acton
Orangeville
Bill Coon
Scout Committee
Movie Screen Installed in St. Alban’s Parish Hall
A new movie screen was installed during the week in St. Alban’s Parish Hall. William Barrett Vic Bristow and J H Price carried out the installation. The screen was donated to the Parish Hall by the Roxy Theatre after its conversion to cinemascope.
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Parish
Acton
St. Alban's
William Barerat
Vic Bristow
J. H. Price
Roxy Theatre
Acton Officials Tour Local Tannery
Acton town officials toured the Beardmore tannery after dinner at the Voth House to acquaint themselves with working conditions and leather processing. Participants included Beardmore executives ROB Parker WJ Wolfe Jack Creighton F Salt and others.
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P.U.C
F. Qakes
J. Gay
Wes Wolfe
W. Wolfe
Everdell
E. G. Tyler
J. Hargrave
W. J. Beatty
RR. Parker
W. Will G. Barbeau
Acton
Beardmore
Voth
W Olf Beatty
Rob Parker
WJ. Wolfe
Jack Creighton
F Salt
Halton Stretch Call Bids on 401 Halton Stretch
The Department of Highways called tenders Wednesday for grading and culvert work on Highway 402 from the Toronto Trafalgar township line to Highway 5. The project covers about eight miles and bids are due October 2 at the Parliament Buildings. Earlier this year similar work was invited between No 10 Highway and the Toronto Trafalgar line. A new Highway 23 north of Milton will feature a cloverleaf interchange.
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Department of Highwayn
Toronto- Trafalgar
Highway 5
Parliament Buildings
No. 10 Highway
Toronto- Trafalgar Township
Milton
County Halts Halton Deer Season and Issues Hospital Plans
Halton County Council decided against an open deer hunting season this year to avoid turning Halton into a hunter hub for surrounding counties. The same meeting approved budget moves to borrow 130000 for a new Milton District hospital and discussed enlarging Oakville Trafalgar Memorial hospital to handle laundry for Milton Burlington Georgetown and South Peel hospitals on a non profit basis.
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Halton
Alo
Council Ale
Milton District Hospital
Oakville- Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Milton
Burlington
Georgetown
South Peel
Burlington Hospital Board
Burlington Board
Ue Hospitals
Ies
Aesiat
Neeve Stan Allen
Buslington
Geogetown
Allen
Vernon McArthur
Nelson Township
School Board Acts On New Teacher and Noon Lunch Policy
Board chair Joen Wolfe presided a September meeting at Mo Z Bennett hall. Robert Linke School reported pupil overload needing another teacher. Miss Wiebe was engaged. Principal G W McKenzie noted a child injured and introduced an insurance plan approved by the board. A monthly staff meeting plan and uniformity in teaching were approved. Expenditures for home economics and kindergarten were authorized. Mr Orr to teach PT at both schools. Noon lunches were canceled with exceptions to be approved by principals. PT and bicycle rack purchases were approved. Finance showed 3004.00, paid. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
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Joen Wolfe
Board of Trusteea
Z. Bennett Acheal
G W. McKenzie
Robert Linke Schoal
Wiebe
Galt
Orr
Tannery Blaze Quelled At Beardmore Bridge
Acton Fire Department responded to a Friday blaze at Beardmore Tannery near the railway bridge. The fire was extinguished quickly with little damage to the bridge despite initial suspicion of a dropped item. Brownies group began meetings last Monday night.
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Acton
Beardmore Tannery
Barn Converted Warehouse Burns Near Rockwood
A converted barn warehouse of Michigan Bulb Company near Rockwood was destroyed by fire last Thursday evening. Fire crews arrived quickly but could not save the building, with losses over 40000 dollars insured. Fire chief notes asphalt shingles slowed spread as flames could be heard from two miles away. owner Goodman plans immediate rebuilding.
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Michigan Bulb Company
Rockwood
Rod Downs
Garden
Geodman
Bulb Company
Cliff Meadows
Rockwood Village
Eramosa Township
Era
Guelph
Goodman
Mr. Goodman
Ys Men hold district training meeting in Acton
Central Ontario District Governor Percy Krotz presided as chairman at a Sunday training corps session in the YMCA Acton. Wilf Roberta of Guelph assisted. The annual meeting informs members of Ys Men principles and district activities. Garnet McKenzie attended Sarnia district meeting. Clarence Rognvaldson and Jack McGeachie attended Balleville meetings. The Acton Y's Men served lunch after the gathering.
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Central Ontario
Acton
Percy Krotz
Wilf Roberta
Guelph
Garnet McKenzie
Ontario
Sarnia
Clarente Rognvaldson
Jack McGeachie
Balleville
Mendtes
YMCA
Study Authority Board Maintains Advisory Role
The Urban Board of Study Authority, meeting in Milton with Ace ton, Georgetown and Milton reps, faced questions from Faquesing township about its legality to expend funds and enter contracts. The Department of Municipal Affairs questioned the board. no legal order creating the board exists. The board will continue in an advisory capacity while contract ratifications await council action.
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North Halton
Aceton
Georgetown
Milton
Jack McGeechle
Tri-Town
Faquesing Township
Department of Municipal Affairs
Frm
Municipal Board
Quick Response Puts Out Fire at Flynn Nursing Home
Firefighters were called to the Flynn Nursing Home on No 23 Highway Tuesday after five to extinguish a kitchen grease fire. Crews cleaned up and returned to their meeting quarters.
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Flynn Nursing Home
No. 23 Highway
Sixth Annual Gilwell Reunion Attendees Gather
About 233 Boy Scouts attended the Sixth Annual Gilwell Reunion at Blow Springs Scout Camp over a Friday to Sunday in September. Speakers included Fred Finley Chief Executive Commissioner of the Canadian headquarters.
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Gilwell
Blow Springs
Windsor
Peteborough
Fred Finley
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