Acton Free Press Wins CWNA Award Third Prize
The Acton Free Press earned third place in the CWNA beat all-round weekly paper category for 1,000 to 2,000 circulation at the Banff convention. Editor-in-chief G A Dilla accepted the honor along with the Militan Champion for 2,000 to 3,000 circulation. The paper has a history of CWNA awards since 1938.
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Acton
Acton Free Press
Canada
Delhi Ontario
Newabcord
Virden
Manitoba
Empire Advance
G. A Dilla
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Banff Alla
Association
Dills
CWNA
G. A. Dilla
M.A. James Memorial Shield
Halton
Oakville Journal
CW N.A
Mo A. Jamce
Hugh Savage Shiwid
Malcolm McBethabieid
John Wo Faty
Brent
Bent
Acton Planning Board to Study Annexation Under Consultant
The Acton Planning Board authorized planning consultant Allan Deacon to initiate a study of a proposed annexation area. The board discussed zoning policy and the need to wait for official plan alignment before presenting by law changes to council. A resolution urged annexation planning, with Deacon to report at the board’s next convenient time.
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Acton Planning Board
Allan BP
Deacon
Department of Tater Vn Development
Tupti
Counnell
Planning Board
Acton
Dingie
County Council
Millan
Hell Telephone
Christening of Heather Marie Wilkinson at St. Alban’s Acton
Heather Marie Wilkinson was christened in St. Alban's church Acton last Sunday at 4 00 pm. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Evan H Jones rector. Godparents were Mrs Peter Ward Toronto and Mrs Marion Elizabeth Story Acton.
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Heather Marie Wilkinson
St. Alban‘s Church
Acton
Evan H. Jones
Peter Ward
Toronto
Marion Elizabeth Story
Milton Acton Cars In Highway Collision
A highway collision north of the S bend on Highway involved Peter Papilon of Acton and Allan F E Turner of Riverplace Crescent Milton. The damage was estimated at $350 by Investigating O P P officer Ray Andross. The Acton car hit the rear of Turner's car. Neither driver was injured.
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Milton
Acton
S' Bendon Highway
Peter Papilon
Allan FE
Turner
Riverplace Crescent
O.P.P
Ray Andross
Acton Open Golf Tourney Supports Scout Hall Fund
Acton golfers raised funds at the Acton Open in Orangeville on Sunday. Bill Coon presented the proceeds to the Scout group to boost the Scout House building fund. The donation eases costs for the new addition and aids the Scout Committee’s plans.
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Scout Hall
Acton
Screen Installed in St Alban's Parish Hall
A new movie screen was installed this week in St Alban's Fish Hall Parish Hall. The installation was carried out by William Barrett, Vic Bristow, and J H Price. The screen was donated by the Roxy Theatre after it converted to widescreen Cinemascope.
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Parish
Acton
St. Alban’s Fish Hal
William Barett
Vic Bristow
Roxy Theatre
Acton Town Officials Tour Local Tannery
Acton town officials toured the local tannery to acquaint themselves with the plant’s workings and leather processing. The visit followed a group diner at the Voth Mause and included various town figures and managers from the tannery.
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Mall Punta
P.U.C
F. Oakes
J Goy
Wes Wolfe
McGeachie
Walter Cook
J Craigh
Beardmore
H Lowe
PLLC
R. Acton
W. Wolfe
Everdell
E.G. Tyler
J. Hargrave
W., J. Beatty
R. R. Parker
W. Will G. Barbeau
Acton
Ui Lakeacton
Tittate
Glint J Beatty
Wool Wolfe
Jack Cretphian
Lyelewanies
Helen
Bearedinase
Tan Acton
Halton Stretch Call Bids on 401
The Department of Highways called tenders Wednesday for grading and culverts on Highway 401 from the Terenten Trafalgar township line to Highway 25 north of Milton. Work covers about eight metres and tenders close October 2 with opening at Parliament Buildings. Earlier tenders were issued for similar work between No 10 Highway and Toreste Trafalgar line.
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Department of Highwayn
Terenten- Trafalgar Township
Parliament Buildings
No. 10 Highway
Toreste- Trafalgar Township
Milton
County halts Halton deer season amid council changes
Malton County council rejects an open deer hunt proposal while neighboring councils withdraw support. At the September meeting in Mallon County Court House Milton Patten opposed an open season. The county discusses hospital funding, laundry for new facilities, and governance changes affecting budget, facilities, and public works projects.
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Halton
Malton
Mallon
Milton Patten
Uae
Aetus
Optania Ceuntien
Fedehiing
L Wellington
Waterton
Alea
von Diath Hoepital
Evsetong
Gasen Wing
Mosrite
Anada
Board Engages New Teacher Stop Noon Lunch
Board meeting notes show approval to hire an experienced teacher on short notice for two schools. A plan for improved student safety and curriculum discussions was discussed. Policy established to end noon lunches at schools with principal oversight. Finances approved totaling about $5,000 with related expenditures.
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Allen
Chipman
JW Wolfe
M Benge
Tao Pon
Kenzie
Robert Latth
Unif Ormily
Teatheng Jeve Ca
Yale
Princepal
Tannery Blaze Quickly Quelled
A blaze at a tannery was quickly controlled with minimal damage due to an efficient fire department. Fire crews contained the fire in short order, limiting losses as neighbors watched the bridge area.
Converted Barn Burns Rockwood Warehouse Fire
A warehouse owned by the Michigan Bully Company at Rockwood village burned Thursday causing an estimated loss of 40000 dollars. Firefighters arrived within minutes but the flames caused extensive damage. A nearby farm remained undamaged as the blaze consumed the structure and its contents.
District Y's Men Hold Meeting in Y Central Ontario
District Y's Men convened at Y Central Ontario in Acton to brief members on their principles and standards. Percy Krotz chaired the session with Wil Roberts from Guelph assisting. Garnet McKenzie attended a Western Ontario District meeting in Sarna while Clarence Rugnvaldson and Jack McGeachie attended the Eastern Ontario District meeting in Belleville. The Acton Ys Menettes served mine d supper at the gathering.
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Ontario
Acton
Percy Krotz
Central
Wil Roberts
Guelph
Une
Garnet McKenzie
Ontawa
Sarna
Clarence Rugnvaldson
Jack McGeachie
Belleville
Actin Ys
Disputed Budget Session Buoys Urban Board Proceedings
The Gontraveeail scene covered a Millen meeting where Ace lon Gadigetuwe and Mallon representatives discussed secretary Malogeachie Inc joining the UK-town board. Officials reviewed contracts and expenditures, noting no binding action yet. The board seeks legal status and ongoing council guidance on by laws and licensing.
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Halton
Nile
Acelon
Gadigetuwe
Mallon
Metlin Millen
Jack MiGeachie Inc
Memtare
Paquesing Geneahip
Ipel
Ork Ieee
Fim
Lethbe
Fire crews extinguish blaze at Piya Nurung Home
Quick Response and Virettan were dispatched to the Piya Nurung Home on New Highway last Tuesday after a reported kitchen fire. Firefighters contained the flames within minutes and returned to quarters, with no injuries reported.
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Virettan
Piya Nurung
Fcurtiy
Gutek
Sixth Antalign Reunion Draws 196 Scouts at Camp
About 196 Boy Scouts attended the Sixth Antalign Reunion hosted at the Serngs Scout Camp in FFayeonne and Runde. Huy Bovuts was noted among attendees, with organizers reporting a lively gathering and fellowship across units.
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Huy Bovuts
Rcuusets
Serngs
Ffayeonne
Runde
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