Council Reaches Tie Vote On Two Year Term
Acton council meeting ends in a tie over a proposed two year term of office. Deputy Reeve Goodwin proposes reopening the issue and a plebiscite may be called before November. Reeve Hinton opposes a two year term, urging public input while some members support it conditionally.
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Acton
Goodwin
Neat Council
Mathsda Counci
Hoh Hinton
Les Duby
Ray Arb
Reew
Duby
Dons Fryer
Counillor
le Duby
Woundl
Duns
F. G Gabex
Robert Drinkwalter
Reeve Ho Ho Hinton
Roy Goodwin
Ray Arti
Albert Snein
Waliam Williams
Pam
Samwem
Mill Street project advances before snow set
Armstrong Bros. Construction Co crews speed work on Mill Street West as pavement torn up at Mill and Main. New road is nearly done with hydro poles shifted and curbing forms in place. Sidewalks soon, then final pavement. traffic has been minimally disrupted so far.
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Armstrong Bros. Construction Company
Mill St. W
Mill
Main Streets
Set to Go Y Program Begins October 4th Engage Directors
The YMCA announces a fullscale program for the 96S 66 season opening October 4 with a board member and four Guelph University students directing activities. Mr Cowan leads Tuesday and Saturday sessions with public school staff assisting. Guelph students run Monday and Wednesday classes for boys and girls 7 to 10 pm. seniors’ basketball volleyball taught by staff on Tuesday 7 to 9 pm. Friday and Saturday open for events. adults meet Thursday nights with local clubs and volunteers aiding.
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YMCA
Guelph University
Guelph Univcesity
Cowan
Prades
Mess Smith
Wall
Wells
Miltonian Kernighan Named Halton New Party Candidate
Murray S. Kernighan, a prominent Milton engineer and Milton Planning Board chair, was unanimously chosen by 70 Halton County New Democratic Party supporters to seek Halton Riding in the November federal election. He cites Christian convictions and broad dissatisfaction with old-line parties as motive to lead a new movement.
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Murray S$. Kernighan
Sevearold
Milton
Halton County
New Democratic Party
Mar. Kernighan
C.C.F
C C.F
West York
M.D.P
W.D.P
Acton
Murray S Kernighan
N.D.P
Milton District
Brendan Aherne
John Barr
Mr. Kernighan
Bob Drinkwalter
Lili
Being Earnest to Open at Acton District Theatre
School A troupe from the Players Foundation will stage Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest at Stratford and Shakespearean Theatre. Performances run October 6 with curtain up at 7:30 p.m. Last year they presented Passion and Destiny to an interested audience.
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Othe Catt. Players Foundation
Acton District
Vliph Sebout Audstormm
Oscar Wilde
PTS Pam
Stratt and
Shakespearean Theatre
Guelph Youth Hit by Car After Recovering Helmet
Guelph youth Harold Morrison, 17, was struck by a westbound car on No 7 highway west of Guelph while returning a helmet to a passing motorist. He suffered head injuries, a broken pelvis, and lacerations but was in satisfactory condition after treatment at the scene and at Guelph hospital. Constable Tom Penrice investigated for the Mitton OPP Detachment.
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No 7
Tom Morrison
South
Ucknoll
Brian Hammond
Campbellville
Brian Moore
Acton
Guelph Hospital
Alor Tivon
Joe Foster
W. D. Elmer Smith
Actoh
Mr. Smith
Smith
Lions Club Faces Gong Theft During Oakville Visit
Deputy District Governor Jim Snow of Oakville visited Acton Lions Club at the Station Hotel. Five Oakville visitors used the event to snatch the club gong in a renewal of their ongoing gong snatching rivalry.
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Jim Snow
Oakville
Acton Lions Club
Station Hotel
Oakville Club
Acton Club
Acton Council Debates Plebiscite Band Budget Plan
Acton council aims to put a plebiscite to voters on whether the Citizens' Band should continue to receive the half mill grant. The discussion covered budget control, past assessments, and whether the band should submit an annual budget like other boards. Votes favored budget oversight with Hinton Fryer Drinkwaller and Oakes in support. mayor Duby Artie and Trwin opposed.
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Acton Waters
Coun Amar
Acta
Opce Atec
Lou Duby
Ray Artie
Wallace
Reeve Ho HE. Hinton
Counsil
F. G. Oakes
Drinkwatter
Reeve Hinton
Restring Lines On Mill Street Eastern Section
Action taken at a meeting last week approved continuing a restringing program along Mill East to Acton Houseyard. Three poles on MOH Street were removed from service and one more pole to be rededicated near the former Bell Telephone building. Commission approved investments and payments totaling substantial sums.
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Acton
Bell Telephone
Srdles Commission
United Anniversary Services Featured Rev Currie Preacher
Rev E Currie served as guest preacher at United anniversary services drawing packed attendance. Congregants from Acton and nearby towns attended the Sunday events and a reception followed to greet the former pastor and his wife.
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United Anniversary Services
Timity United
Divcenun
Eldridge Cari
London
Ontario
Chor
Fone
Mo Walbelin
Nancy Lambert
Mary Beth Libor
Kay Dennis
Town
Frank Bean
Toronto
Acton Baptisz
Torner
Out of Tiown
Worey Burns
Allston
Afr
Guelph
KR Bean
Gwen
Frank
R. Sterrit
Lamily
Georgetown
N. Fever
Acton Pooches Tops In U S Dog Show
Youthful dog breeder John Pow ey of Main St N earned top awards at a New York weekend dog show. Foley's Big Tim won first and second in best pup in show. Foley's Rangers placed fourth seventh and ninth in field trials. A Canadian entry from Belleville won combined show and field. Staged by the Western New York Fox Hunter's Association.
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John Powey
Main St. N
New York
Foley
Big Tim
Foley's Rangers
Belleville
Western
Liberal choose Dr H Harley in Halton nomination
Halton County Liberals named Dr Hae Harley of Oakville as their candidate for the November federal election. The veteran physician, elected to Parliament in 1962, urged a strong Liberal majority to push economic expansion and improved social security while promoting education. Lawrence Well, Solicitor General, praised the party’s plan for a stable economy under a majority government.
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Hae Harley
Oakville
Wit
House of Commons
Halton
Tursday
Nelson High School
Burlington
Tam
Harley
Hallon
Ohr
D.V.A
Canada
De.Harley
Solicitor General of Canada
Lawrence Well
Brant-Haldimand Ridjing
Pennell
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