Ledger's GA Store Break-in Nets $400 Cash and Tobacco
Thieves struck Ledger's GA store for a third time this summer early Wednesday, escaping with 400 dollars cash and about 450 dollars worth of tobacco. Constables checked the doors after 1 am. at 2:45 am the front door was found jimmied. Manager Dave Manes had kept some receipts cash hidden in the office. thieves seized it along with cigarettes. Fingerprints were taken. investigators search for possible identity of suspects. A large carton found nearby may have carried away the goods from the thefts at Ledger’s store.
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Ledger
I.G.A
J. G. Peliserio
Dundas Detachment
Thieve
Bruce Kressler
Mervin Harness
Harneses
Dave Manes
Mr. Manes
Dundas
Len Peliserio
Ray Mason
No. 25
J. Ledger
High School Costs Review Tied to Unequal Grants
Mayor J. Gay told the board that rising costs and grants prove unequal to meet the Acton District High School expansion. He warned the present assessment could force a hard two to three year struggle without aid from Education officials in Toronto. Officials suggested possible grant adjustments or raising to a higher school level where grants are larger. Continued on Page Three.
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Acton
Fae
J. Gay
Toronto
wiTheir
North Halton
North Department
North Talton
Gay
Free Press Wins Awards For Top Weekly Status
Acton Free Press was named one of Canada's top weekly newspapers, taking second in best all-round and third for best front page in the Better Newspapers Competition. Awards, announced at the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention in Vancouver, honor circulation 1,000 to 2,000. The Portage la Prairie Manitoba Leader led for best all-round. Williams Lake Tribune placed third. The Kimberly News tied for second in front page. Free Press editor Dave Dills and wife attended the ceremony.
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Acton Free Press
Canada
Secound Plat
Vancouver
Newspape
Free Press Ahso
Free Press
Portage la Prairie Manitoba
Acton
Williams Lake
B.C
Tribune
Mberly
Portage la Praivig Manitoba
Peave River
Prep Press
Better Newspapers
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Dave Dis
Dills
Vancuver
Dave Dills
Ettorr
Clothins
Grec
Tower
Crecie
Elton
Posable
Halton
Cars Crash On Highway 25 Near No 15 Sideroad
Two cars collided on Highway 25 about two miles north of No 15 Sideroad, causing damage estimated at 500. George McPhedran attempted a left turn in a 1950 Chevy owned by Dru McPhedran while Bruce McGinnis in a 1960 VW tried to pass. North Halton OPP investigated the collision.
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Highway 25
No. 15 Sideroad
Ayl
Islly
George McPhedran
Dru McPhedran
Acton
Bruce Patrick McGinnis
Milton
Volkswagen
North Halton O.P.P
Joe Feldcamp
Acton Public School Board hires crossing guard at Main and Mill
Acton Public School Board on M. Walker Main St. to act as school crossing guard at the Main and Mill Streets intersection. He will escort children across the intersection to and from school following a council meeting noting hazards from traffic and stop sign system. Mayor J Gay suggested continuing work with council for a safer arrangement. Walker will begin duties once identification equipment arrives, relieving the Acton OPP detachment.
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M. Walker Main St.s
Ednesday
Mill Streets
Council
Hagard
J. Gay
Mill
Schowt
Walker
Acton O.P.P
Chit Bradley
Tom Watson
Doug Manning
Main St
Goy
Gov
Department of Transport
Department of the Ex
Hiv Munks
Tistve Watson
Tiglaway
Jess
Building Permits Marked Drop Across Local Town Office
Building permits show a marked decrease with $28.81 issued or the town office noting a drop to $833,282 from last year. The period’s last three months produced 6,005 in total permits issued as the construction pace remains slow.
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Bute PeiNts
Seek Approval for 143 200 Extension To Include Reservoir
Council votes to pursue a 143 200 extension to add a million gallon underground reservoir and water mains connecting Churchill Road to Main Street North. Ontario Water Resources Commission to finance after Ontario Municipal Board approval, with annual town payments of 15 000 for 15 years. Project improves pressure, interconnects lines, supports growth and industrial needs. Mayor Gov notes engineers priced the project at 195 000 for overhead storage variant.
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Churchill Road
Main Street
Micro Pic
Sewer and Water Committee
Ontario Water Resources Commission
Ontaro
Gov
Ins
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OWRC
Council
Former Reeve C H Harrison Dies in Toronto
C H Harrison a former Reeve and industrialist in Acton died in Toronto at van Frith residence. Funeral services were held at Turner and Porter chapel with interment in Prospect Cemetery. Harrison moved to Toronto in 1936 with his firm remaining active until retirement in 1949. Survived by wife Florence Russell and two daughters, Beth and Margaret. A public notice describes traffic safety talks at Mill and Main Streets as Acton plans temporary crossing guard duties for schoolchildren amid ongoing concerns with the traffic system.
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Harrison
Reeveal
Acton
F. S. Blow
A.M
Toronto
Florence Russell
J. H. Sant
Beth
John Windeer
Margaret
Cc. H. Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Acton Fair Plans Record Crowd With Diverse Attractions
Acton Fair organizers project the biggest turnout ever with exhibits by Jam and Jelly, New Domestic contest apple pies, cake and butler bar prizes, and Acton Creamery prizes in several categories. Features include a hay and yeti display, parade, school demonstrations, Junior Farmers, and a diverse program across barns, stalls, and the arena.
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Genercal W. Kitchen
Acina Presa
Acton Creamery
Farmers
Maple City
Hk Oon
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