Free Doghouse Prize Won by Beagle Dusty Fan
Kenneth McColl won a doghouse complete with TV aerial and furnishings plus a year’s supply of dog food after his letter about his pet Dusty was drawn. He and a beaming beagle appeared on Captain Andy on Hamilton TV to accept the gift.
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Kenneth McColl
Cameron Avenue
Kenneth
Captain Andy
Hamilton TV
Dusty
Degrand
Teft
Wtf
Kenneth MacColl
Police Busy Investigating Accidents and Damages in Acton
Acton police report a busy weekend with minor accidents and vandalism at the fair and local sites. Constable Ron Dunlop investigated broken windows at the disposal plant and a shattered drainboard, while the Robert Little School and Acton High School buildings had several windows found open. Corporal Ray Mason looked into a CN rail collision on Mill Street causing $35 damage to Garry Beerman’s car. Constable Bruce Kressler attended a minor accident near Prouse Motors where six year old Brian Wilson was struck and bumped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ron Dunlop
Dunlop
Robert Little School
Ray Mason
C.N.R
Mill Street
Garry John Beerman
Beerman
Bruce Kressler
Prouse Motors
Brian Wilson
John Klinck
Summer Separates New Project For 160 Halton 4-H Club Girls
Halton County 4H Homemaking Clubs launch "Separates for Summer" with about 160 girls across 14 clubs. A September 12 training session for 28 local leaders was held at United Church in Milton under County Home Economist Frances Lampman. Members will sew a skirt and top or bermuda shorts and display their work at Achievement Day in Milton next February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
United Church
Milton
Frances Lampman
Ashgrove
Acton Women's Institute Tours Free Press Plan for Fall Fair
Acton Women’s Institute members visited the local Free Press operation meeting David Dilly. They learned about editorial and printing work at Acton and nearby papers including Milton Canadian Champion and Georgetown women’s weekly. Delegates selected for the area convention in Guelph and a Christos Morning fair display was planned with booth volunteers and tea duties arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women’s Institute
George Fryer
G. Hargrave
Acton Free Press
David Dilly
Murray Scayne
Dills
Free Press
Acton
Milton Canadian Champion
Georgetown
Wall
Christos
Hydro Commission Rejects Gift Power Line for pumping station
During the regular meeting on September 9 the Avion Hydro Commission refused a council offered gift of a power line serving the Churchill Road North pumping station. Mayor J OH Gov argued efficiency and cost claims, but the commission stood by ownership and operation as their business. They suggested the town might extend the line if needed, while noting the commission could operate more economically. The exchange ended with a firm refusal and no concession on rates.
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Avion Hydro
Othe Churchill Road North
J. OH. Gov
Sho
Comayor
Re Tan
Gov
Hydra
Covent
Comnceil
Ted Tyler Sr
MHS
Cammmissian
Bardiver
Anaver Superested Council
Doug Mason
Scout News and Troop Updates Highlight October Events
Scoutmaster Bruce Willman reflects on the enduring values of the Boy Scouts as leaders of tomorrow. Troop News credits the Nighthawk Patrol for the Acton Fall Fate showing and notes visitors praised the exhibit. Scouts and Brownies earned praise in the Fate parade and the Senior Patrol invites interested scouts to join. October is registration month with the Father and Son Banquet set for October 3rd and tickets through Mrs. Newton at 407-W.
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Isyle
Bruce Willman
Oto
Boy Scout Movement
Nee
Nighthawk
Acton
George Ware
Mrr. Newton
Letter to the Editor Questions Liquor Editorial and Taxation
A Nassawa township farmer councilor objects to an editorial on the liquor vote and racetrack revenue. He argues the revenue is overstated and urges residents to consider tax impacts and local services before voting. The letter promotes commercial taxation and cites support for blind services campaigns starting October 2.
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Adior
Pam
Nass Paweya
Nassuaweya
Tran
Sturrommeleed
Watts
Nassapatneva
Migraine Causes Highlighted by Chiropractors
Public interest notice proclaims chiropractic care as the most reliable method to remove the cause of migraine headaches. The claims cite 86.6 percent of Imipraine patients cured or greatly relieved. Office located at 17 Mill St Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Interest
Mill St
Acton
Plan Projects Cleaning Bee At Scout Guide Mothers' Meet
September meeting of the Scout and Guide Mothers was held in the scout hall on Tuesday night. The minutes from June were read, treasurer reported, and thank you notes read. A motion to raise the caretaker’s pay for hall cleaning was carried, arrangements were made for a penny sale and euchre, and plans for a banquet on October 11 at the Legion Hall were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout
Guide Mothers
Scout and Guide Mathers
Beryl Newton
Thelma Vale
Betty Blasa
Etheliae Beil
Euchie
Legion
B. Willianson
Aisk
Halton County debates hospital grant per bed at Oakville Trafalgar
At a September county meeting councilors heard Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital seek a grant of 1580000 for a planned 193 bed addition. Some urged lowering the grant to 6000 per bed while others argued for potential future cuts and broader reviews. The finance committee will assess possible adjustments with local hospital boards consulted.
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Halton County
Ats
Halton
Bate
Adam Reenedack Hargrive
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Alincaterh
Oakvill
Oakville
Fred Tilley
Burlington
Burlington Hospital
Finance Committee
Girl Guide News First Meeting Opens Season
The group met Tuesday evening in Scott hall with Mrs Phist Teter Thochape Aeroponiiys leading the team. Members described activities and visited Our Chatee in Swibier bane during the gathering.
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Ceenine
Scott Hall
Mus
Phist
Cisruisscu
Atne Vide
Vivitar Stuth
Charpe
Danese
Nantes
Ropowahdsen
Swibier Bane
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C H. Kingston
Palermo South
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Scotch Block
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Silverwood
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Acton Iydro
Pivilio
Garda Centre
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D.C
Chiropractic
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