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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1968
Page
1
Council received notice from Canadian National Railways about a public hearing on closing the Acton CN station. The session in council chambers Thursday October 17 at 2 pm will allow objections registration. A CN objection to the closure has been filed and a committee seeks to present evidence opposing the move.
Horace Blyth and R R J Acton announce seeking election to the Acton Nassagaweya seat on the new county board of education. Cyril Bishop also aims for the same post while Tom Watson confirms candidacy after attending a recent conference. Murray Smith weighs a run as well.
The Acton Fall Fair drew crowds near last year's centennial mark with over 11 000 attending the three day events. Zenith Armstrong, a Grade 12 student, was crowned Miss Acton Fair on Friday amid enthusiastic applause, with Donna Barry the first runner up and Joanne Laverty the second. Four bands led Saturday's parade while crowds filled the midway and arena for a Friday night dance. Sunday’s inter faith service drew about 500 attendees.
Councillors and their wives gathered at the mayor's Churchill Road North home on Thursday to honor Mr and Mrs Jack McGeachie before their Milton departure. Mayor Duby presented a reclining chair to Mr McGeachie, while Mrs McGeachie received a Muskoka oil painting by her favorite artist. Mr McGeachie has served as town clerk for 21 years with a distinguished municipal record, including tenure as secretary treasurer of the Acton.
The Free Press highlights weekend activity with extensive photo coverage by staff and Don Hills of Rockwood. Milton’s clerkship for Mr. McGeachie starts Monday, September 30. Autumn signs appear in gardens and a new Junior Section shows strong entries in decorations, dresses, and crafts. Dairy cattle up, beef breeding light, and the horse show draws crowds with farm life as the centerpiece. Lions bands, Ys Men activities, and various exhibits add to the festive mood.
At a Tuesday council meeting Monex Construction proposed four model homes on the east side of Churchill Road North for the Seynuck subdivision on 23 lots at Mrs. R. N. Brown’s property. Pine Company seeks to develop 25 lots with council accepting a subdividers’ agreement in principle. The subdivider faces cash in lieu of curbs gutters paving and other costs totaling 38,575.50 with a 500 capital levy. Officials debated control over future development between Acton and Esquesing townships and provision for drainage and ditches as part of the subdivision plan.
Clerk administrator Jack McGeachie marked his final official Acton meeting on Tuesday as he prepares to hand duties to incoming clerk Joe Hurst at week’s end. The council noted his lengthy tenure and the transition during the session.
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