Director Seeks Banquet Licenses At Community Centre
A deputation from Actua Cutting Club sought banquet permits for social events at the community centre. A resolution to apply to the LCBO for downstairs auditorium licensing was left hanging. Debate over costs and who pays for facilities continued with mixed votes and abstentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actua Cutting Club
Claude Conk
Helen Ottertein
LCBO
Downstair
Chester Anderson
Jack Ridley
Ciskeen
Hugh Patterton
Mr. Andemon
Recreation Committee
Curling Club
Junior Horse Show Attracts 25 Horses In Competition
A Saturday junior horse show under Home Association rules drew 25 entries with 30 exhibitors. Balmoral Castle ridden by George Hamilton claimed overall champion and a 828 cash prize, with Red Vagabond ridden by Leslie McGill as reserve. Other events list horses and riders across Junior Equitation and Working Hunter divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nctors
Balmoral Castle
George Hamilton
Red Vagabond
Leslie McGill
Atv
Hunter Seal
Wendy Fairly
Penny Johnston
Doreen Climenhair
Tamie
Doreen Chimenhate
James Barkey
Wends Fart
Susan Peas
Kelly O
Marv Ann Witeel
Cathy Morrison
Marv Ann Wirtrel
Kelly ‘O Mince
Mary Ann Wirtzel
Lessie McGill
Rowmary Campbell
Honey Bunnie
Approve Use of High School Gym by M. Z. Bennett Pupils
Acton High School pupils win approval to use the high school gym for physical training periods and practice sessions for the M Z Bennett school operetta. Principal E A Hansen says arrangements will avoid conflicts with the high school schedule and public school pupils will access times when not in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Gym
M. Z. Bennett
Bennett
E. A. Hansen
Regional jail plan delayed again by Halton Wentworth council
Halton and Wentworth County officials again postponed a decision on a two jail concept for a Hamilton Halton Milton area with provincial cost sharing. Absent Burlington and Nassagaweya reps slowed vote as budget and Plunkett study timing influenced the standstill. The plan aims at rehabilitative housing for awaiting trial and short sentence inmates amid aging facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Wentworth County
Halton
Halton County
Septs Land
Adho
Tom Plunkett
Pew
Counillors
Burlington
Gordon Gallagher
Nassaguineva
William Coulter
Summit
United States
Ailion
Ontario
Ontana
Tachitees
Milton
Wentworth
Acton
Roy Goodwin
Halton Wall
Plan Extensive Program For Fire Prevention Week
Fire prevention plans run October 3 to October 10 with a volunteer home inspection program replacing open house. Acton Fire Department led by Fire Chief Mick Holmes and Deputy Bern Van Fleet aims to stress year round safety. School inspections, fire drills, and window stickers will accompany a full page Free Press ad and participation in a Milton parade with Halton County prevention bureau representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actan
Harry Otterbeing
Mick Holmes
Bern van Fleet
Lav
Acton Fre
Free Press
Ee Department
Milton
Halton Counaire Prevention Bureau
Record crowds mark Acton Fall Fair attendance high
Acton Fall Fair drew an estimated 2500 patrons Friday and over 6000 Saturday, with total gate receipts the highest to date. Fair officials cited warm, sunny weather and a long weekend as factors in strong turnout and a pleasant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Fair Board
C. W. Stackhamer
Voters Lists Preparation Underway in Acton For Federal Election
Acton begins voter list preparation as 10 enumerators start a canvass to compile rolls ahead of the November 1 election. Halton Returning Officer Richard Weat supervises the process with enumerators including Mrs. John Creasey Ward 22 Orrie Lamb Ward 23 Mrs. J Marcous Ward 34 and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Halton
Richard Weat
John Creasey
Orrie Lamb
J. Marcous
William Dumarsh
Jim Inglis
John Krapek
John Frank
John McHugh
Prat
Herbert Heland
Rino
Ward St
Crown Patti McKay Queen To Reign for 1965-66 Year
Patti McKay, a former Acton District High student, was crowned Miss Acton Ball Fair Queen for 1965 66 after competing among 14 contestants. The event featured interviews, a royal robe and tiara handover, and presentation of red roses. She is the youngest daughter of TV entertainer Che Me Kay and Mrs Micknov and will reign through next year representing the fair board amid local ceremonies and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patti McKay
Acton
iNet
Patti Bbe Kay
Aldkeagh
Brond Wathe
Start
Che Me Kay
Mes
Micknov
Pallt Wan
Montany
Nethie Tryasenaar
Appesal Publiun Duns
Prius
Cammmitiee
VE TE Chinteen
Cunner
Sharon Smith
VY Rockwood
Beverley Bruce
Rom
Start Work On Mill Street Construction Project
Armstrong Bros Brampton began work this week as contractors for the Mill St W construction project. Hydro and telephone lines are being relocated on new poles. sewer catch basins have been torn up prior to relocation for the paving job. Bulldozers moved in Wednesday and the road bed r am up. When completed the roadway will be wider with new sidewalks curbs and gutters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Bros. Brampton
Mill St. W
Hydro
Fell
Acton Fair Opens as Mayor Duby Welcomes 1500 Plus Crowd
Mayor Les Duby officially opened Acton’s fair drawing more than 1,500 attendees Friday night. A huge show followed with Acton Hiflsers, torches, and comic Jack McLean entertaining the crowd, plus singer Marian Murray and a host of performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Duby
Piers Pryor
Acton
Ruszing
Loy Duby
Acton Agercultural Society
Fratepaystes
Acton Pau Patt McKay
Chit McKay
McKay
Paotin Dam
Zena Cheevers
Jack McLean
Ted Rust
Jimmy Reynolds
Don Gordon
Red 'McGarvey
Tiny Marian Murray
Hamton
Lions panel at Kerby Hotel Brantford selects education group
District Governor Harold Mc Grath of Burlington arranged the event with deputy Jim Snow of Oakville and Phil Waite of Brampton guiding a school assisted panel. Local Lions from Acton Vic Bristow Saree Lockerbla Dave Hunter and Riley Coles attended as participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McGrath
Burlington
Jim Snow
Oakville
Phil Waite
Brampton
Aert Nawrlaor
Vic Bristow
Saree Lockerbla
Far Dave Hunter
Iley Coles
Acton Club
Heat Takes Toll on Cattle at Acton Fair
Extreme heat Saturday caused collapse among cattle on display at Acton fair. Dr. F G Oakes attended several animals requiring care for distressed livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fair
F. G. Oakes
Guelph Royalaires Lead Acton Parade Exhibition in Park
The Guelph Royalaires Band led the Acton Sand Fall Fair parade with color guards and majorettes, as hundreds lined the route. Civic leaders, Fire Fighters, 4H Clubs, and Miss Acton Fair Patti McKay attended, with the Royalaires delivering a park performance afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph Royalaires
Acton
Guelph Royalettes Majoretties
Jack Marshall
Don Matthews
Les Duby
Reeve H. H. Hinton
Reeve Mc Darden
Erin
Ile
Fife
Arthur Swackhamer
Golden Age Club
Know Presbyterian Church
Acton 4H
Com, Rod and Custom Car
Patti
McKay
Sharon Smith
Beverley Bruce
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Cook
Otterbein
Lovell
Keates
Irwin
James
Meam
Anderson
Radley
Len Lovcm
Payor Les
Duby
Bill Coxe
Milton Reeve C. A. Martin
Plunkett
J. Pentokt
Mrr. Dougall
Lews Glynford
John Howard Saviety
Hamilton-Haltton
Linda Ferguson Exch
Reeve Hinton
Beardmore Fant Co. Ltd
Parker
Ads Company
Mins Fryseenase
Mins Fryseenase Cll Mehav
Jies Taupe
Ma Sprowl
Linda Ferguson
Bi Nelles
Hdt
Hinton
Russell Murray
Lawhette Metmuley
Stylet Mitton
al the Fur
Mme Kay Childed
Mill St
Jone Charman al Lauder
Avion
Lyons
Kerby
Brantford
Guelph
Frank Ravec
jAuto Rady
Fradh Toth
St. John Arebulance Brigade
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