Acton Free Press Wins CWNA Awards at Banff
Editor-in-Chief G A Dilla accepts third prize for best all round weekly paper in 1 000 to 2 000 circulation group at CWNA convention in Banff. Acton plant also earns second prize for Millan Champion in 2 000 to 3 000 class and recalls prior CWNA honors since 1939 including Clark Cup and John Wade trophy.
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Acton
Acton Free Press
Canada
Delhi Ontario
Newa Necord
Virden
Manitoba
Empire Advance
G. A Dilla
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Banff Alla
Association
Wan
Dilly
Millan
CWNA
GA. Dilla
Mo A. James Memorial Shield
Halton
Prises
Oakville Journal
Cunile
BOO
Ontario
Free Press
CW N.A
Mo A. James Medrial
Ugh Savage Shird
Malcolm McBethshield
John Wo Rady
Acton Planning Board Considers Annexation Study And Zoning Changes
Acton Planning Board, with consultant Allan P, studied annexation and proposed bylaw changes at a regular meeting. Mr Deacon urged adherence to the official plan while noting policy shifts may not be justified. The board authorized a study of a proposed annexation area and proposed land separation from Eo Braida to Joe Stewart.
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Acton Planning Board
Allan P. Ceaential
Deacon
Department of Tanning of Development
Thpti
Planning Board
Acton
Eo Braida
Joe Stewart
Heather Marie Wilkinson Christened at St. Alban’s Acton
Sunday christening of Heather Marie Wilkinson held at St. Alban’s Acton last Sunday at 4 00 p.m. Rev Evan H Jones administered the sacrament with godmothers Mrs Peter Ward of Toronto and Mrs Marion Elizabeth Story RK Acton listed among sponsors.
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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 Damage
A highway collision north of the S bend on the highway caused damage estimated at 350 by OPP investigator Ray Andress. The Acton car driven by Peter Papt Jon collided with a vehicle driven by Allan FE Turner of Riverplace Crescent Milton. Neither driver was injured.
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Milton
Acton
Acton Open Golf Tourney Aids Scout Hall Fund
Acton golfers raised proceeds from the Acton Open held in Orangeville on Sunday. Bi Coon presented the donation to the Scout group to support the building fund for the Scout Home. The gift eases costs for the Scout House addition and benefits the Scout Committee.
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Scout Hall
Acton
Orangeville
Scout Committee
Screen Installed in Parish Hall for New Wide Screen
A movie screen was installed this week in St. Alban's Fish Hall parish hall. The installation work was carried out by William Barc ratt Vic Bristow and J H Price. The screen was donated by the Roxy Theatre after its conversion to a new wide screen for cinema purposes.
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Parish
Acton
St. Alban's Fish Hal
William Barcratt
Vic Bristow
J. H Price
Roxy Theatre
Acton Town Officials Tour Local Tannery
Town of Acton officials inspected a local tannery facility to acquaint themselves with leather processing operations. The visit included executives such as the plant manager and treasurer, and aimed to understand production and working conditions at the Beadmoare facility in preparation for municipal oversight.
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Mail Punta
P.U.C
F. Oakes
Jo Gay
Wes Wolfe
J. Hargrave
W. J. Beatty
R. Parker
W. Wil
G. Barbeau
Acton
York
Beatty
Peteral
Parker
Wiedo Wolfe
Jack Creighton
Treasure Sound
Salt
Beardie
Fiosala
Gabant
Corder
Halton Stretch Call Bids on 401
The Department of Highways called tenders Wednesday for grading and culverts on Kwany 601 from the Terente gar township line to High. The project covers nearly eight miles and tenders are due October 2, opened at Parliament Buildings. Earlier tenders were for Highway 10 and the Toronto Trafalgar township line. The highway will create Highway 25 north of Milton with a clover leaf interchange.
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Department of Highways
Terentegar Township
High
Parliament Buildings
Toronto- Trafalgar Township
Milton
County Halts Open Deer Season as Neighbors Propose Aid
Halton County votes against a local open deer hunting season. Nearby counties discuss hospital laundry services and shared equipment to support Milton Milton on the Court fous meeting agenda. The plan includes hospital expansion talks and county building projects with funding considerations and staffing proposals.
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Halton
Malton
Milton Patten
al Banes
Optawa
Wellington
Pa Festi
Maa
Laa
Board Adopts Noon Lunch Ban After Teacher Hire
Board approves new teacher engagement and introduces a plan for monthly staff meetings. It approves home economics and other expenditures, but adopts a policy of no noon lunches at schools with exceptions by the principal. The meeting ends at 3:00 PM with a total of 5 006 03 in expenses approved.
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Chaaipmaan
JW Wolfe
Saplettan
Idee Pro Teapel
Are
Beard
Ten Wan Pee
Tannery Fire Quickly Quelled by Efficient Fire Department
A tannery blaze was rapidly contained with minimal damage due to a swift response by the local fire department. Authorities credit prompt action and effective firefighting as key to limiting destruction.
Converted Barn Burns Rockwood Warehouse Fire Loss Estimated
A warehouse owned by the Midland Burp Company near Huck Wood burned Thursday evening. Firefighters from Meadwater and nearby towns responded quickly preventing spread to nearby farms. Loss was estimated over 600,000 dollars with the adjacent farm buildings spared.
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Midoagen Bulp Company
Huck Wood
Braman
Jetely Meade
Gilbeatne
Guodian
Ys Men Hold Central Ontario District Training Meeting
Y s Men from Acton and surrounding clubs gathered Sunday in Acton for the Central Ontario District training meeting. District Governor Percy Krotz chaired with Wulf Robers from Guelph assisting as delegates from Acton and other clubs attended regional district sessions. Garnet McKenzie joined the Western Ontario District gathering in Sarna and Clarence Rugnvaldson along with Jack McGeachie attended the Eastern Ontario District meeting in Belleville.
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Ontario
Mca
Acton
Percy Krotz
Ontaro
Wulf Robers
Guelph
Garnet McKenzie
Sarna
Clarence Rugnvaldson
Jack McGeachie
Belleville
Acton Y
Urban Board Deliberates on Authority and Finances
The Westdocated meeting of the tri town board discussed legality of the board, audit integrity, and its advisory role to the three councils. They reviewed crown attorney accounts, fire district staffing, license measures, and proposed by law name changes amid unresolved permits and utility licensing questions.
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Mallon
Aceton
Georgetown
Metlin Millen
Jack McGeachle
Bowrd
Paquesing Township
Department of Ipel Affaire
Dreparte
Lutte Lok Ieee
Bowrda
Pepartinent
Quese
Fim
Bessks
Dingie
County Council
Mullan
Acton
Bell Telephone
Firefighters extinguish blaze on No B Highway
Firemen responded to a call near Nurutg Hume on the east side of the No B Highway. The blaze was knocked down quickly and crews returned to quarters after ensuring the area was safe.
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Nurutg Hume
Tureday
196 Boy Scouts Attend Reunion at Camp
A reunion of Scout members gathers at a camp setting with attendees noted as Boy Scouts. The event marks a commemorative gathering for past participants and leaders in a shared scouting tradition.
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Seringe
FF. Fabr
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