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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 28, 1961

Page

16

Acton Council weighs overtime to finish reassessment

The assessor John Ladouceur may work 16 hours overtime over two weeks to finish the reassessing by November 30, with pay based on current salary. Council faced delays under the D M A manual and considered abandoning or monetizing the spring water source while a hydrant painting project and fire agreement were approved.

Acton John Ladouceur Council Ladouceur Main Street O.W.R.C Acion Fire Fighters’ Association C.N.I.B Halton County Health One Wis

Nassagawa Township approves liquor outlets and race track in landslide

In Nassagawa Township 1,043 voters, 74.4 percent, backed legal liquor outlets and a $3.5 million harness racing track promised with approval. Turnout set a record at 81.3 percent. Voting ran heavy with only 110 spoiled ballots. final tallies were late.

Natsugaweya Township Nassagaweya Don McMillan Wos W. von Richthofen

Fair Winner Mrs Norm Robertson Dominates Halton Fall Fairs

Mrs Norm Robertson a regular Halton Fair winner in domestic science and baking received 43 prizes for 50 entries at Georgetown Fair showing strong performance in multiple categories and earning top accolades.

Norm Robertson Halton Cuiskes Georgetown Sal

Dismiss By-law Charge Against Beardmore Co

In Esquesing Township court Monday Magistrate Kenneth Langdon dismissed the by law charge against Beardmore and Co Ltd Acton. The township alleged disposal of refuse and industrial waste violated a local by law with tests claiming effluent discharge within township limits. Witnesses for the township included K C Lindsay James Watt and Charles E Simpson. Continued on Page Two.

Esquesing Township Beardmore and Co.Ltd Acton Kenneth Langdon John van Sickler Esquesing Township Council Beardmore and Company K. C. Lindsay James Watt Halton

Daylight Saving Time Ends October 29 at 2 Am

Citizens are reminded there is confusion about DST. It does not end this weekend and will continue until Sunday October 29 at 2 a.m.

Rockwood youth fined for underage drinking and property damage

Magistrate Kenneth Langdon fined a Rockwood youth $100 for underage drinking with one month in jail in lieu, plus $39.77 and $82.00 for two broken windows at Beardmore and Frostee Freeze. A separate Acton youth faced three counts of wilful damage. one charge was withdrawn, another dismissed, and the third remanded for a week.

Rockwood Kenneth Langdon Ron Rupert Searned Beardmore and Company Frostee Acton Langdon

Acton Industrial Commission outlines expanding industry

The Acton Industrial Commission reports on efforts to attract and relocate industry. New and expanding groups include Thermold Division Porter Canada Ltd in the Canada Packers Building, Waleigh Furniture Ltd, Keates Organ Limited movers from Lucan, and F Heller & Co. Ltd. A Hamilton firm plans a new division. meetings with officials improved cooperation and town facilities.

Thermold Division H. Porter Canada Ltd Porter Canada Ltd Canada Packers U.S.A Beardmore & Co. Limited Keutes Organ Limited Lucan Ontario Acton Anl Industrial Commission Bert Keates F. Heller & Co. Ltd Dilly Hamilton Ing P Acton Chamber of Commerce Acton Industrial Commission N. J. Breida

Dial Equipment Being Installed In Acton

The switchover to dial system in Acton progresses as workers from the Northern Electric Company install equipment in the new Church Street building. Panels are erected wires connected and tested daily. Completion is hoped for in December with limited service during the switch over and possible occasional trouble calls.

Church Im Road William Findlay Mr. Findlay Lale Findlay Hargrave Barbeau Hinton Goy McLeod Denny Toth Duby Acton Industrial Commission Macdonald Avenue Street HK. Porter Reeve Hinton Guy Planning Board Acton Northern Electric Company Church Street

Harvest Festival Sermon At St. Alban's Church

Rev. Donald West urged gratitude for God's blessings during St. Alban's Harvest Service. He warned against forgetting the Lord amid prosperity and noted how people ignore facts while enjoying harvest gifts. Altar Guild decorated with fruit and vegetables. choirs sang Our Grateful Hearts.

Donald- West St. Alban's Anglican Church Moses God West

Scout Father and Son Banquet Set in Acton Legion

About 120 fathers, sons, and scouts are to attend the Scout Father and Son Banquet on Tuesday evening at the Legion auditorium. A Sen Scout Skipper from Oakville will give an illustrated after dinner talk, followed by badge awards and an entertainment program of skits and songs.

Haltom Campbellville Oakville Nelson c Trafalgar Nassagaweva Acton Legion Auditorium Sen Scout and Guide Mothers’ Association Acton Ministerial Association Bob Gardner Feaders

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