Personal Notes From Acton Area Easter Holidays
The Acton Free Press records many Easter visits and travels of residents. Jean Hart returns from York University for Easter, Diane Ruhr from Kitchener joins Bill Coats family, and Mrs Note Kenney returns from Florida. Numerous local families host relatives in Acton and nearby towns during the Easter holidays. Donald Currie, 18, injured March 7 in a pickup truck accident near Galt, is recovering in South Waterloo Memorial Hospital. A Theatre event at Appleby United Church showcased African safari films. Families gather for weekend visits from Brockville, Galt, Mount Forest, Toronto, and Ottawa, noting weather differences and holiday warmth.
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Donald Currie
Galt
J. Campbell Currie
Acton
Donald
South Waterloo Memorial Hospital
Prominent Dr Richard Jones to Speak at Citizen of the Year Banquet
The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews will host Dr Richard Jones as a speaker at the annual Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year banquet on Wednesday April 15. He has previously impressed Acton Agricultural Society dinner attendees and Milton audiences with his humor and views on key issues. Tickets are on sale, with the event kept under tight wraps.
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Richard Jones
Canadian Council of Christians and “Jews
Chamber of Commerce
Acton Agricultural Society
Milton
Jones
Easter services draw overflow crowds despite snow flurries
Across Acton churches crowds overflowed on Easter weekend with St. Josephs Roan Catholic and St. Albans among those packed. Anglican and Presbyterian congregations offered extra chairs while Good Friday and Easter Sunday services drew large attendance.
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St. Joseph’s
St. Albans
Obituary: Frank Swackhammer Dies in Ridgetown
Frank Swackhammer, age 90, of Ridgetown died at home on Saturday March 21. Born in Acton, he was the son of the late Miro and Mrs Austin Swackhammer and was married to Mildred Madatr W. Surviving are wives, Roald, Deanel, Austin, sons, and siblings. Funeral services held March 24 at McKellar and McDonald Funeral Home with interment in Gosnack Cemetery Orton Township.
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Teddy
Ins
Recipe Town
Acton
Miro
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Taita
Mildred Madatr
Bee Street
Chunkh
Ridgetown
Swan
Ure
Roald
Deanel
Austin
Pea Hhandters
Maan
Bredia
Staines
McKellar
Donald Buneral
Harley Pushes Ambulance Coverage For Hospital Plan
A prolonged discussion in the Hospital Dosuvanee and Diapreatis Neavecen Act prompts revisions to ambulance service coverage. MPs from York, Ralph Coma, and others debate mandated ambulance access, vehicle standards, and funding implications for hospital care.
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Tihaltan
Mares
Wilaton Pregarding Mandal
Home Economics Teachers Hear Ontario Deputy Minister Speech
Home Economics teachers at the Ontario Educational Association convention in Toronto heard Deputy Minister William Stewart outline the new course philosophy and five teachers report on program components. Ruth Dean addressed purposes and programs in Home Economics while Anne Janeson discussed the course's underlying aims.
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Mes Alen
Ontario
Ford Lime
Toronto
Monde Excoing
Pash Plaza
Ruth Dean
Ontario College of Education
Anne Janeson
Inspectus of
Home Economics
William Stewart
Formecls
Acton
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