Acton School Board Seeks Extra Funds For Mackenzie Contract
Acton Public School Board awarded the six room school contract to J B Mackenzie and Son Ltd for 115 495, the lowest of six tenders. To cover architect fees and furnishings and rising costs the board seeks a debenture increase from 120 000 to 132 000, with the town likely paying about 139 000 total to secure 132 000.
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Acton
W. Wolfe
T. Watson
C. Bradley
Tyler
Watson
Wolfe
J B. Mackenzie and Son. Ltd
Frisian Construction, Co
Hamilton
A. Battaglia
Guelph
Elmstead and Parker
Ham- Ut Construction Co
Galt
Rolmac Construction Co
Hamuilton
Siztlvs
New Acton
J. B. Mackenzie and Son Ltd
G Spencer Lee Appointed Justice of the Peace in Halton
An Order in Council by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario appoints G. Spencer-Lee as a Justice of the Peace for Halton county. He was sworn in Tuesday morning by Lloyd Dingle Q C and begins duties immediately. Schroeder held the post before moving away this summer. Spencer Lee also serves as school attendance officer and clerk of the fourth division court.
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Ontario
G. Spencer-Lee
Halton
Spencer-Lee
Lloyd Dingle
Q.C
Cra
Mel Schroeder
Planning Board Sets Limits on Colbert Subdivision Rules
Planning Board and owner E Coles draw restrictive provisions for a 40 lot Colbert subdivision to keep the area residential. No building on Queen Street lands accepted for services. 13 fronting Jets to be sold for private construction. Board approves by-law incorporation and notes prior service refusal and E E Barr resignation due to ill health.
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Colbert
Planning Board
E. Coles
Queen Street
Atds
Department of Planning and Development
R N. Brown
EE. Barr
Board hires guards assistant janitor at new school
Public trustees approved sale to a successful bidder then hired three school staff. Colin McColl was appointed assistant janitor after George Mann resigned after 29 years of service. Mrs Wo MecFachern and Jo Bruce were hired as school crossing guards at salaries of 300 dollars.
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Colin. McColl
George Mann
Sears
Wo MecFachern
Jo Bruce
Change in the Free Press headline and layout changes
The Free Press announces a broader two inch wider and one inch longer format this week. Editorial page notes the shift in typography and layout to improve readability with increased line spacing and new standing heads. Adjustments will continue over several weeks as the new size is phased in.
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The
Free Press
Tape Recorder Purchase For Acton High School
Acton high seeks funds for a 250 dollar tape recorder with students willing to pay half if no grant arrives. Board discusses library floor repairs, cadet equipment indemnity bond, and acts on September accounts totaling 18801.34. Rudolph Spielvogel becomes permanent caretaker. meeting chaired by G R Carbett with members listed.
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Acton High School
Ted Hansen
North Halton
Milton
Hansen
Parkin Associates
Georgetown
Mr. Forgrave
G. R. Carbett
W. Coon
J. Creighton
J. Coles
C. Anderson
J. Goodie
E. Forgrave
N. Pickett
J. Hall
G. Hood
A. Keilty
G. C. Brown
Bishop Bagnall Confirms 25 at St Alban’s Church
Over 20 candidates attended a confirmation service at St Alban's where Rt Rev W E Bagnall presided and preached. Confirmands listed include George Ware John Leatherland John Hinton Terence Taylor George Harris and several others. The newly confirmed will share their first communion next Sunday.
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W. E. Bagnall
St Alban’s Church
George Ware
John Leatherland
John Hinton
Terence Taylor
George Harris
William. Dfenrs
Elfone Bradley
Marjorie Jank
Pauline Lavenby
Lesles Anne Duby
Betty Adfonby
Arléen Leriite
Audrey Quees Rose Marie Flatt
Carole Bradies
Susan Wilson
Shirley Barratt
Rona Hhageett
Eo Taylor Jr
George Barbeau
Walter Cock
Blamdten Peal
Mor Iha Rose
Milton Students Equaled Acton Athletes at North Halton Meet
Acton High School led with 168 points to defeat Milton Erin Georgetown at the North Halton Inter-school Field Day in Georgetown. Milton took 109, Erin 102, Georgetown 86. Acton claimed four of eight champions and the girls relay trophy team included Blair Hotchen Ruth Landsborough Carole Bradley.
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Acton
Milton
Erin
Georgetown
North Halton
Acton School
Bantam
Karen McMurray
Ruth Landsborough
Blair Hotchen
Linda Nodwell
Erin Taed
Sandra Bradley
Ron Leval
Sux
Ron “Hayward
Glenn Watson
Wayne Arcie
Ruth
Landsborough
Carole Bradley
Donna McMillan
Community leaders strive to recruit 26 minor hockey volunteers
Attendance at the Legion Hall meeting fell short of hopes as organizers sought 26 managers coaches and referees for the upcoming minor hockey season. Gordon James was elected president of the Minor Sports Committee with Gordon Beatty Roy Kirkness Ivan Kilby and others named to the executive amid calls for broader support.
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Legion Hall
Gordon James
Gordon Beatty
Roy Kirkness
Ivan Kilby
Herb Woods
George Hollinger
Ab Irwin
Vic Nusters
Adjourned Expropriation Hearing in Brankiewicz Case
Expropriation hearing over a roadway into Lakeview subdivision was adjourned in Milton before Judge Robinson until October 15. Parties include plaintiff Tom Brankiewicz represented by G W McLean and Milton town with counsel F S Weather ton. Witnesses heard include H Elmore surveyor J J Kilway town clerk J McGeachie and realtors F L Wright W McLeod.
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Brankiewicz
Tom Brankiewicz
Milton
Robinson
Lakeview
G. W.cLean
F. S. Weatherton
Testi Y
H. Elmore
J. J. Kilway
J. McGeachie
F. L. Wright
W. McLeod
Bronte garden party winner claims 1956 Ford Fairline Tudor
At a Bronte garden party hosted by St Dominic's church Wins Car J. M McNabb of 41 Queen Street Actoh won the 1956 Ford Fairline Tudor. The ticket was sold by Marcel Allie of Bronte who pockets 18 hundred dollars extra as the seller.
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J. M McNabb
Queen Street
Actoh
Bronte
St Dominic's Church
Marcel Allie
P U C Reserve Union Judgement On Workers At Acton Hydro
The Labour Relations Board reserved judgment on the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union drive for two Acton hydro department employees. Board members expressed open opposition to unionization but suggested the LRB may still approve the application. Mayor E Tyler questioned motives behind enforcing a sewer by law and noted gaps in case records. J H Price was appointed assistant to the clerk treasurer and the town was told it is owed 1133 32 in hydro service surplus for 1955.
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W. Wilson
W. Cook
Municipal Board For Approval
Tyler
Cook
Acton
Labor Relations Board
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Acton Hydro Department
P.uc
Church St
Ivocane
Mayer Tyler
J. H Price
H.e.pc
Ratepayers' Association to Cancel Regular Meetings
Acton Ratepayers Association debated ending regular general meetings unless specific business required them. Motion, read again next month during officer elections, aims to amend the constitution. Chair Cook stood in for President Lowe as seven attended a brief session.
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Ratepayers’ Association
Acton Ratepayers’ Association
Charges Vary In Court Here
Court proceedings reviewed multiple charges under the Criminal Code Highway Traffic Act Vaquers Centre Act and Income Tax Act. A local taxi firm proprietors case was adjourned for two weeks. A local man faced sentence for criminal negligence and a drunkenness conviction fined $40 with other speeding convictions bringing total fines to $45 plus costs.
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Vaquer Centre
Acton
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Change In the Free Press
Georgetown High School
Rudolph Spielvogel
Bagnall
Caamunion
Sunesetth
Gates
Acerasge Ene
Jon
Lois~ Cain
Beverley Marshall
Jackie Dawe
Lois Cain
Rose Anderson
Car
Wilson
Hargrave
Barbeau
Brunelle
Brown
Footitt
Lindsay
Jeeve Wilson
Glenlea
Braidan
Beverley House
O. Lamb
F. Pallesen
School Creek
Queen Street West
J. MccGeachie
R Warne
International Water Supply Ltd
Fear Creek
Esquesing
Courmeil
Omadmuaulous
Seten
Reserve Union
P.U.C
Toronto
E. Tyler
PUC
Knox Church
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