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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1960

Page

14

Personal Notes Of Acton Visiting Cubet Town Polawan

Weekend visitors and social rounds across Acton with many Ontario guests. Notables include Mr and Mrs Elmer Terry of Sanford, Miss J Bennett, Mr T Bennett, and Mr Pete Defend with daughter Teresa of Toronto, plus Dr and Mrs Ryder, Vern Tatham and Willowdale family. Open House at I natius College drew hundreds. UNICEF Hallowe en plans discussed by Miss Helen Smith from Oakville.

Elmer Terry Santford Ith Bennett Mr. Mat. Jr S. W. Bingham Vancouver R Bennett Mr. T. Bennett Pete Defend Teresa of Don Ryder David Vern Tatham Willowdale Calgary Jack Newton Newton Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Milian K"babe” Clement Helen Smith Oakville Ontario U.n.sce.f Von Wm. Wilson R. Buck Iynatius College Guelph St. Joseph’s Church MacColl-Sudges St. Joseph's Church Turday Bert Dyer James O'Keefe W. Harrison L. Baker M. Smith Jim Bill Hamilton Alice Ballentine Harvey Clifford Ballentine Toronto W. Cripps Peg Flint Michigan B. Double Port Huron Mich Ed Nelson James Gibbons Huntsville Bob Quayor Grandson Paris Don Dyer Brantford Ken Coffee Monard Constable Cecil Gibbon Exeter E. Coles Paul Duncan MacColl Ken MacColl Ed Robinson Nell Me Nabb A. J. Murray Jack Stewart Chester Murray Phylis Ken Murray Burlington Bertha ™ Robinson Gravenhurst Fred Robinson Barrie George Brock Inglewood Ed Murray J.rader Orangeville

Hydro Increases Deposit Rates For Domestic Commercial Users

Acton Hydro increases domestic deposit by 5 dollars and commercial by 10 dollars effective October 15. The change, approved at the commission meeting October 22, cites costs of turning power on and off. Existing contracts unaffected. old prices honored until new contracts. The commission also adopts Ontario Hydro forms for future consumer deposits.

Acton Hydro Office Commission Ontario Hydro

Good As He Thinks He Is A Driver Goal

A reflective line notes that many drivers overestimate their skill while aiming to match the ideal of careful driving. It contrasts self-perception with practical ability and urges awareness of limits.

Joint Meeting Reviews Garage Issue and Zoning Proposals

A town planning session debated amending zoning by laws to limit garage parking and reviewed several property rezoning requests. Officials discussed replacing residential with commercial use on Queen Street next to Grant Motors and potential home additions while noting no concrete action was taken.

J Gay Hardin Veryone Whitham Se Chiage R. H. Elliott J. Martey Dairy 1Quech Company of Canada Planning Board J. J. Stewart Queen Sileet Grant's Motors Harley Ask Rezoning Planning Board J. van der Brink Ropnardsco G. W. Mi Kenzie Main Street Industra McKenzie Arden Qouint Tien

Hayrack Clashes With Car in Speyside Brash

A hayrack pulled by a Master Harris tractor damaged a 1954 Pontiac in Speyside on Saturday near Acton No. 15 Sideroad. George Alfred Brochu of RR 2 Georgetown was driving the tractor west when the collision occurred, estimated damage $250. No injuries. North H Q P P Constable investigated.

Harris Tyan McLeod Acton George Alfred Brochu Georgetown Cumming North H Q.P.P. Const Aber Juve

Seek Temporary Drivers For Ambulance Service

Community discussions continue over ambulance staffing with calls for temporary drivers. Budget items include a $1,350 project under the lawn administrator and donations such as a Wand spotlight to the St John Ambulance Brigade.

Caroline Nurseries Tar St. John Ambulance Brigade Huiding Main St

County Show Attracts About Four Hundred Thousand Attendees

A county exhibition drew an estimated four hundred thousand visitors. Notable figures included McCullough, Martingell, Kerr, and Norton among others. Officials reported financial activity and award lists as part of the event coverage.

Acton and Area Mitton Mo McCullough Mo Martingell Cat Croft RL Kerr J. M. Morris Mes W. AL Norton Mix. M. Seavoe G. Young Co Parker G. Matthew Fo Kentner

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Actoniane Visting Cubet Polawan Elias Winifred Warren Walkke John Wood Margaret J. Forbes Ottawa Mrs. Melvin McCul Fmon Brewer Nie Marjorie Megall Margaret Gibson Tornerwin Cripps David McDouglal Tommy Castlegar Brit- Be Columbia Darwin Cripps Cripps Halton Warden D. Sargent Janet Buckner 3Malton Prestwick Scotland Britain BE. Leyland Heather Janice A. Bihop Smith Buffalo Ted Pritchard of Fergus Hydro Acton Board of Parks Management Doug Mason Grand Valley Metformen Hanover Mason Johns Street Beardmore Node GT South Spring Lightman’s Stere ST. Joseph’s Judith Ann Sargent Robert Wayne Pries Hayrack Queen St Robt. R. Hamilton Fred. A. Hoffman Optometrists E. P. Head St. George's Square Delice Hoey Quantity Limited Manning. Electric Mill ST. E Vie Anak Reeve Jo Greer Chey Rhea Field Pereaps Council Comneil Fairview Cone Tery OR. Watson Bar Cone Vetter Fauoneeer Institute For the Bird Anne Willy Conmeil Chambers Ant Adhe Town Hall Elobicoke Paw Ing Libei Wood Oakes Jinan le Diby IGA Miracle Cello Bay Canada Royal Guest Trolet Saat Joe Off Oxydol Grant Sie Grant Ivory Re of Crisco IGA Reval Goldy Gal Golden Book Encyclopedia N. Robertson WN. Robertson Acton Cut Millan Tal Coostsiut ateeRanaton Tarakeet Cal Denny's Insurance Agency Block ST. Alban’s Ny Group Instet Iy Ae Avishible Chut Sasa Suiha Cana Hub Ye Enquire Henri Hansen Glen Williams
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