Acton School Board Plans $12,000 More for Mackenzie Bid
Acton Public School Board awarded J B Mackenzie and Son the six room project at $115,495 the lowest of six bids. To cover architect fees and furnishings the board seeks a debenture increase from $120,000 to $132,000, with overall costs around $139,000 due to market conditions. Delegates and council agreed, awaiting by law amendment.
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Acton
W. Wolfe
T. Watson
C. Bradley
Tyler
Watson
Wolfe
J B. Mackenzie and Son, Ltd
Fristan Construction, Co
Hamilton
A. Battaglia
Guelph
Qhestead and Parker
Hamil Construction Co
Galt
Rosmac Construction Co
Stitlis
New Acton
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 by Lloyd Dingle QC and begins duties immediately. He 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 Subdivision Restrictions on Colbert Project
The Planning Board approved strict residential restrictions for the 40 lot Colbert subdivision owned by E Coles. Plans include starting on Queen Street lands and selling 13 front lots for private construction. The board later viewed and accepted the rules to be added by by law. A planning department refusal on a 147 lot plan and the resignation of EF Barr due to ill health were noted.
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Colbert
Planning Board
E. Coles
Queen Street
Department of Planning and Development
R N. Brown
Barr
School hires guards and assistant janitor at new facility
Public school trustees announce hires for the new school. Coling McColl is named assistant janitor after George Mann retires after 29 years. Three crossing guards Mrs Wo MecFachernm and Jo Bruce start at salaries of 400 dollars.
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Tanne
Coling McColl
George Mann
Wo MecFachernm
Jo Bruce
Changes in the Free Press across pages and layout
The Free Press introduces a wider two inch column and longer page length to resemble daily papers. Typographic adjustments improve readability with increased line spacing and new standing heads. Readers should expect a short adjustment period as the new size becomes standard.
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The
Free Press
Students Agree to Half Pay for Tape Recorder
Acton High School seeks to purchase a 250 dollar tape recorder with students ready to cover half the cost if no grant is available. Principal Ted Hansen presented the proposal at the North Halton High School District Board meeting in Milton.
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Acton
Ted Hansen
North Halton
Milton
Hansen
Bishop Bagnall Confirms 25 at St Alban's Church
Over 20 candidates attended the Confirmation service led by Rt Rev W E Bagnall at St Alban's Church. The bishop delivered the sermon and spoke with the confirmees at a reception in the parish hall. Namen listed include George Ware John Leatherhind John Hinton Terence Taylor and several others. Their first communion is planned for next Sunday.
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W. E. Bagnall
St Alban’s Church
George Ware
John Leatherhind
John Hinton
Terence Taylor
George Clarris
William Dfemis
Elcane Bradley
Marjore Jank
Paul
Me Lazenby
Lesley Anne Duby
Betty Adlonby
Ariden Leritta
Audrey Queers
Rose Marie Flatt
Carale Bradies
Susan Wilson
Shirley Barratt
Rona Hhagarett
Fo Tytler Jr
George Barbeau
Walter Cook
Bhandlten Peal
Moecho Rose
Milton Students Lead In Inter-School Meet at Georgetown
Acton High School dominated the North Halton Inter-school Field Day, scoring 168 points to top Milton Erin Georgetown and others. Ruth Landsborough led the day with 26 points and Acton won the girls relay trophy, as event-by-event results list champions from Acton Milton Erin Georgetown and Milton.
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Acton
Malton
Erin
Georgetown
North Halton
Milton
Acton School
Bantam
Karen McMurray
Ruthborough
Blair Hotchen
Linda Nodwell
Sandra Bradley
Ron Leval
Sux
Ron “Hayward
Glenn Wilson
Wayne Arcie
Ruth Landsborough
Carole Bradley
Donna McMillan
Starf
Council Moves to Curb Capital Spending in Town Meeting
At an open Legion Hall session, leaders sought 26 volunteers for the Minor Sports hockey program while council debated curbing capital expenditures and delaying a new fire hall. Mayor Tyler warned against halting essential services as deputies pressed for strict budget measures.
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Parkin Associates
Georgetown
Mr. Forgrave
G. R. Carbett
W. Coon
J. Creighton
M. ,J. Coles
C. Anderson
J. Goodie
E. Forgrave
N. Pickett
J. Hall
G. Hood
A. Keilty
G. C. Brown
Legion Hall
W. Wilson
W. Cook
Municipal’ Board
Tyler
Adjourn Hearing On Expropriation In Brankiewicz Case
Expropriation hearing over a disputed roadway into Lakeview subdivision was adjourned in Milton before Judge Robinson after time ran out. Brankiewicz represented by G W McLean. town by F S Weatherton. Witnesses included H Elmore J J Kilway J McGeachie 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 grants Ford to J. M. McNabb
At Bronte garden party hosted by St Dominic's church in Actoh, 41 Queen Street winner J. M. McNabb received a 1956 Ford Fairlane Tudor. Marcel Allier of Bronte sold the winning ticket and also gained $100, making him $100 richer.
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J. M McNabb
Queen Street
Actoh
Bronte
St Dominic's Church
Marcel Allier
Labor Board weighs acton hydro plant union drive
The Labor Relations Board reserved judgment on the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers bid to unionize two Acton Hydro Department workers after a Wednesday Toronto hearing. Local commissioners opposed the move but expect Board approval of the application. The PUC debated sewer bylaw enforcement and noted past breaches, while J H Price was named assistant to the clerk treasurer and a $1,133.32 hydro surplus for municipal services in 1955 was reported.
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Labor Relations Board
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Acton Hydro Department
P.uc
E. Tyler
PUC
Church St
Ivoane
Mayer Tsler
J. H Price
H.e.pc
Ratepayers Association to Cancel Regular Meetings
Acton Ratepayers Association debated ending regular general meetings unless business items arise. A motion to read again next month precedes officer elections. Illnesses would be handled by elected committees. Chair Cook stood in for President Lowe. meeting adjourned early with seven in attendance. Knox church choir members hosted a games and Lincoln roast after practice last Thursday.
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Jeeve Wilson
Cook
Glenlea
Lakeview
Colbert
Braidan
Acton Ratepayers’ Association
Charges Vary In Court Here
A range of cases were heard in the local magistrate court Tuesday morning under the Criminal Code Highway Traffic Act Usqué Centre Act and Income Tax Act. A taxi firm’s operators faced a charge of keeping a common gaming house adjourned for two weeks. A local man awaiting sentence after a criminal negligence conviction. A $40 fine for drunkenness and five speeding convictions bringing total fines to 45 and costs.
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NMA Gis
Iirate
Acton
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