Guelph Chamber Dinner to Honor Citizen of the Year
The eighth Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year dinner will be held at the Legion Hall on Thursday April 8. Dr McKinnon dean of the new Wellington College University of Guelph will speak on the universitys impact for Acton and local students. The Citizen of the Year plaque will be presented to Hill Middletown. Tickets are on sale with Rev AH McKennie and Orval Chapin in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Guelph
Acton
Tyghblight
Hill Middletown
Free Press
Royal Canadian Choraliers
Laws
Chamber of Commerce
AH. McKennie
Orval Chapntin
Three Year Contract Signed Pay Raises for Hydro Staff
Acton hydro commission Thursday night approved a three year contract for journeyman linemen Donan Friexzell and Ken Hodgson with a 30 cent cumulative wage rise to 2.67 per hour by year three starting April 3. The year one 12 cent raise. year two 10 cent. year three eight cent. Superintendent Doug Mason, secretary-treasurer Audrey Urquart, and office worker Newt Hurst also received raises to 5 950, 4 100, and 4 100 respectively. Architect Don Skinner noted building tender readiness within three weeks and level checks for site fit. Chairman and secretary treasurer may sign archi tect contract for 6 percent of building cost. Accounts totaling 910 49 approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Hydro Commission
Dorson Frizzell
Ken Hodgson
Journeyman Lines
Commission
Donan Friexzell
Hydro
Hiydro
Doug Mason
Audrey Urquart
Newt Hurst
Don Skinner
Five Public Schools Compete in Carnival at Arena Tonight
Five public schools, including Acton Limehouse Pineview and Speyside, compete in a carnival at the arena starting 6 30 pm with up to 200 entries from racing and costume events. Campbellville and Brookville invited. results to be published next week. last year’s winner was Robert Little School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arena Tonight
Acton
Limehouse
Pineview
Speyside
Campbellville
Robert Little
Lange
Roe
Jim Casburn
Sete
First Industrial Blood Donors Clinic Sets Record Pints and Pins
The First Industrial Blood Donors Clinic registered 225 donors on Friday with 120 first time donors. Donors gave 25 pints, Rev. Stanley Goon marked his 27th donation, and Elmer Rosezoll his 25th, earning gold pins. Red Cross officials praised Hamilton volunteers led by Jin Gunn and local organizers for a successful drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Stanley Goon
Hes
Elmer Rosezoll
Cancer Month drives church leaflets in Acton district
Cancer Month began early with church leaflets in Acton and district. The Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society supplied materials. Volunteers planned a month long canvass led by Mrs Ray Archie to raise funds for treatment and research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canadian Cancer Society
Ray Archie
Doug Copeland Elected District Governor at Ontario Conference
Doug Copeland of the Actos V’s Meas club was elected district governor at the Central Ontario abstract conference held in Kitchener. The host club Pan Poltac organized sessions at the YMCA with attendees from Acton and other clubs. Incoming leaders included G W McKenzie and Bill Wilson among the district officials and past governors.
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Doug Copeland
Actos V
Ontario
Kitchener
Robert Little
Moth Hill
Pan Poltac
Y.mg.a
Acton Club
Acton
G. W. McKenzie
Bill Wilson
Bob Govenlock
Stu Cowan
Guy Ross
Mansell Nellis
Bill Nelles
Tanners Play Guelph Friday
Tanners set to face Guelph on Friday as Acton and Durham eye a seal clinch amid city league action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanners
Guelph
Acton Tanners
Durham
Back in Church By Next Sunday
The church undertook underpinning work at Eaves Presbyterian with new footings and retaining walls by fuse. Upstairs renovations progress and near completion with a modern fold door wall. The basement lowering and reno program hoped to finish next week. Sunday service at Robert Line School included Sunday School in served rooms. Group meetings were held in the church as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaves Presbyterian
Sumas
Robert Line School
Billy Middleton Named As 1965 Citizen of Year
Acton Chamber of Commerce selects Billy Middleton, longtime resident and community volunteer, as 1965 Citizen of the Year. He will be honored April 8 at the annual Citizen of the Year dinner in Acton. Middleton’s service spans war, local government, church, scouting, Red Cross, and numerous town charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Middleton
Acton
William Middleton
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Legion Malt
Heo
Alwe
Daxlye AP & AM
Gossel Wee
Legon
Scout Hatch
Red Cross
Acton and Vicinity
War Service League
Trinity United Church
Presentations for Rev West After Final Service at St Alban's
The Rev Donald Ho West and his wife are honored after his final St Alban's service as parishioners praise their three years of care. Gifts include a wallet, chain, and shirts, with farewells from Erne Coker and Ted Pratt. West vows to remember St Alban's while moving to Hamilton to begin new duties.
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West
St. ‘Alban's
Donald Ho West
St.Alban’s
Hamilton
Mir. West
Ted Pratt
Reg Hoare
Mir
Mrs. West
St Alban’s Church
St. Alban's
Jin
Mas Lan
Junior Farmers Aid Acton Firefighters Survey Mapping
Acton junior farmers group will survey Acton townships house to house to map farms barns and streams for fire response. The project lists crew leaders and includes a complete tap system map ordered alphabetically with participation from Fire Chief Mick Holmes and several firefighters at a Brookville hall meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Mick Holmas
Don Swackhamer
Acton Purefighters
Tentine Acton
Ahesing
Acton Fire Act
Don Luyckhbamer
Shirley Langeville
Pat Manes
Jove Hayward
Judy Britton
Earl Burt
Don Hayward
Doug McLean
Bob Kerr
Mick Holmes
Alf Duby
Harry Otterbein
Don VapFleet
Doug Mason
Brookville’ Hall
Odd Week Notes Highlight May Services and Events
Fifth Week March report notes no regular meetings. Hydro commission last Thursday and a special committee of adjustment meeting Wednesday. Announced annual service May 2 and county church service May 9 at Milton Presbyterian Church. Alex Cronneth to speak as Ontario Junior Farmers president. Choir participation requested. Clifton County Junior Farmers to provide tumenchange yip weekend April 39,25. Judy Bastion reports on Guelph Conference March 6 and 7 at University of Guelph. Don Swackhamer and Judy Brt tan listed as Halton party delegates. Alan Hayward covers annual banquet and dance. Separate club meetings short with light business. Social recreation led by Earl Burt and Bob Kerr. lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Presbyterian Church
Ontaria Junior Farmers’ Association
Alex Cronneth
John Phaveaur
Caifton County
Judy Bastion
Guelph
University of Guelph
Don Swackhamer
Judy Brttan
Foun de Gates
Halton Panty
Alan Hayward
Earl Burt
Bob Kerr
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Guelph College
C. of C
Brookville
Children Recreation Committee
Harris Ree
Rid Cross
Haniten
Lopion
Jin Gunn Tor Spear Henday
Zane
Wilhane Tindles
Lepron Ladies
Mis Dauise Toth
Tsposts
Alan Sivpou
Esther Taylor
Sdogkrown
Max Artur Bord
Charles Griggs
Ft Ty
Dilangl Mlasates
Jean Allenby
Charles Cutts
Alma Higgins
Miutsys
Charpe
Harmelton
Gms
Reta Bakens
Ron
Low Horbath
Anna Kalupnicks
Betty Dale
Jack Lynas
Colleen Weston
Glenn O'Brien
Aure
Peggy Pugh
Jon Sharpe
Olivia Parsons
Don van Fleet
Shirley Langevin
Joy Hayward
Bob ‘Kerr
Brookville Hall
Acton Citizens
Georgetown
Society For Prevention and Encouragement of
America
Acton Band
Steven Coles
John Barr
Gordon Currie
Jim Pope
George Elliott
Phota
Amos Mason
G A. Dills
Kenney
Willim Coon
Madeleine Gibbons
John Gos
Benen
Suvee
Helen Dutton
Art Madducton
Contus Muutker
Creed
Customs Office
Anstive
Beantford
Tasselle Wetite
Wood Stack
Hater
CNR
Callestor
Costes
Excne
Ok Post Office
Mall St Mere
Bow
Acton Diistiit
Adlon Lepron
Seven
Legion
Hawkhouse
Billy
Uhinevears
Wessis
Treand
Committee of Adjustment
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