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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1960

Page

6

Personal Notes of Aconiene Visiting Out of Town

A long list of social visits across towns includes Winifred Warren of Walk ton visiting with John Wood and Miss Margaret Forbes of Ottawa spending weekends with local families. Attendees include Dr. Darrow, Bingham for Vancouver, and many from Guelph, Hamilton, Toronto, and Oakville at various open houses, weddings, and anniversaries.

Aconiene Polat MacCall-Ladyes St. Joseph's Church Surday Bert Dyer James O’keefe W. Harrison L. Baker M. Smith Jim Bill Hamilton Alice Ballentine Harvey Clifford Ballenting Toronto W. Cripps Peg Flint Michigan B. Double Port Huron Mich Ed Nelson Penetanguishene James Gibbons Huntsville Bob Quayor Paris Don Dyer Brantford Ken Coffee Mona Rd Constable Cecil Gibbons Exeter E. Coles Paul Duncan MacColl Ken MacColl A. J. Murray Jack Stewart Chester Murray Phyllis Ken Mar Burlington Bertha” Robinson Gr.hurst Fred Rolinson Barrie George Brock Inglewood Ed Murray J. Iite Nina Fred Auld Clara Dixon Les Ramshaw Shirley Don Ramshaw Lorna MacPherson Sam Croot Wm. Hilkmer James Bremner Jersey Association Art McKeown Don Head Farms Richmond Hill J. Canning Massachusetts U.S.A Roy Young Ross Gordon Alan K. B. Waller Rockwood R. Kingsbury John Whale Alex McCrory George McBain Guelph Emma Robinson Mount Forest Will Murray Joe Mathews Erin Margaret Forbes Ottawa Charles Sayers Georgetown

Hydro Increases Deposit Rates For Domestic Commercial Users

Acton Hydro raises consumer deposit charges effective October 15 following a Ontario Hydro recommended form adoption. Domestic deposits rise by ten dollars and commercial deposits by ten dollars, with existing contracts honored until replacements are required.

Hydro Acton Hydro Office Commission Ontario Hydro

Driving self-assessment as a goal for motorists

A reflection on the gap between a driver’s self view and actual skill. It suggests that many drivers overestimate their abilities while striving for a standard that may be out of reach.

Review of Garage Problem After Joint Meeting

Planning board discussed rezoning on Queen Street east near Grant's Motors and Main Street north. Most present supported lifting garage restrictions while specific applicants sought residential to commercial rezoning and home additions. no formal action was taken.

Fannie Ton J Gay Hardman Veryone Whitham R. H. Elton J. Harley Dairy Queen Company of Canada Ltd Planning Board J.J. Stewart Queen Street East Grant's Motors Hartey Mal Thinley Ask Rezoning Planning Board J. van der Brink Roonvardsen G. W. McKenzie Main Street

Tractor Barrack Collides With Pontiac Near Speyside

A hayrack pulled by a Massey Harris tractor struck the 1954 Pontiac driven by Ivan McBeod of RAR 1 Acton on No 15 Sideroad near Speyside. George Alfred Brochu of RR 2 Georgetown was driving west and met the car at the hilltop. The collision caused about 250 dollars in damage to the car with no injuries. Constable Walter Jordan investigated.

Ivan Mcbeod Acton Speyside George Alfred Brochu Georgetown North Halton

Seek Temporary Ambulance Drivers For Service

The brief notes a campaign to hire temporary ambulance drivers with related budget and logistics. It mentions John Ambulance Brigade using a room in Town Hall for meetings and storage of an ambulance in the town workshop for winter.

Page One Caroline Nurseries Water Town Ambulance S. John Ambulance Brigade Main St

SHC Pays Over Budget At County Show Budget Meeting

SHC approved pay accounts of 12 193.62 for staff before year end. County show drew about 11 000 attendees with prize list entrants including Mo McCullough Mea M Martingell Dan Croll RL Keer and several others.

Acton and Area Mitton Mo McCullough Mea M. Martingell Dan Croll RL Keer J. M. Morris W. A. Norton M. Scoone G. Young C. Parker G. Matthew Fo Kentner

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Mise Winifred Warren of Walkton John Wood Margaret J. Forbes Melvin McCul Pete Defend Teresa of Toron Don Ryder David Vern Tinham Willowdale Eileen Amon Brewer Ms. W. Wolfe Jase Lyle Srgith Mr. Nor Ato Marjorie Megall Margaret Gibson Tornearwin Cripps David McDougall Tommy Castlegar Erith Columbia Darwin Cripps Cripps Halton D. Sargent Janet Buckner J Malton Prestwick Scotland Britain E. Leyland Heather Janice A. Bi Kahop Smith Buffalo Calgary Jack Newton Newton Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Milton Babe” Clement Helen Smith Oakville Ontario U.n.lc.e.f Wm. Wilson R. Buckner Ted Pritchard of Fergus Ignatius College Egenmuphy St. Joseph’s Church Fund For the Acton Boards of Parks Management Doug Mason Grand Valley Mothormen's—Association Hanover Mason John Street Beardmore South Spring Gahtnai's Steve — Acton 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 Delure Hoover Quantity Limited Manning. Electric Mill ST. E AL Field Ahn Sehood Board Vic Amd Istieadee Company Insuinance Reeve J. Greer Cone Iter G. V. Barbeau Field Pershaps Talathente Council Als Fairview Jr, Watson Tlonagent Town Hall Etobicoke Paving Co PLLC Tmisshaners Vdco Cormmnissian Anderson Aml Associates W. J. G. Oakes Willicamt Ebonysen Phi Acton Pepion Inet Cea Robertsen Ash D. Dial IGA Miracle Cello Bay Canada Royal Guest Joe Off Oxydol Asc Figind Detergent Ivory Ccrisco Golden Book Encyclopedia N. Robertson Milton Tale Vonsistent Hara Zeae Denny's Insurance Agency Ril Tarold Brock Sr ST. Alban’s Kay Treat Chit Ct Sway Saiha Tangs Hub de Lnouire Henri Hansen Glen Williams Kly
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