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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 02, 1964

Page

19

Rockwood District Bowling League Standings Update

Standings show Hartop's Dusters leading with 50 points, Nichol's Pals second on 54, Pearl's Variety slipping to third with 50. Wild Cats 4th, Town and Country 5th with 48, Carney's Plumbing tied for 6th at 47, Saunders' Firebslk and Korner Pins tied at 45, Milne's Booth eighth at 40, Strat 100's Exso and Matules' Alley Cats tied for 9th at 39, Barlow's Burns 10th with 37, Schneiders' Sweets 11th at 35, Ken's Novelties 12th with 42, Heffernan's Hams 27. Individual scores include Dunc McPhedran high game 289 and high series 691, Jim Mooney high average 217, Georgina Kelso high single 263, Viv Nightingale 609 in a late night. Janet Brennan up to 33 percent but down to 17 percent in week.

Rockwood and District Hartop Dusters Nichol Pearl Wild Cats Town and Country Carney’s Plumbing Saunders Firebslk Korner Milne Plath Strat Exso Matules Alley Cats Barlow Burns Schneiders Sweets Ken Heffernan McPhedran Jim Mooney Georgina Kelso Don Janet Brennan

Rockwood Notes Highlight Local Happenings

Mrs Jean Given broke and fractured her hand and wrist and wishes for a speedy recovery. Mrs N H Wison of Guelph visited the Taylors. Mrs Gordon Smeltzer and Mrs James Hill travelled to Toronto after Ontario Farmers presented the annual Brick to the Ontario Cabinet and Opposition. Richard Harris received a card from a Virginiatown friend as snow accumulates. Shawn Kirlew from Kitchener will visit Rockwood during Easter at the Pasmore home.

Jean Given N. H. Wison Guelph Powe Frank Tayor Gordon Smeltzer Stockwood James Hill Rookwood Toronto Ontario Nurries Richard Harris Virginiatown Alan Pasmore Rockwood Shawn Kiréw Kitchener Shawn Pasmore

Limehouse Hike Planned On Bruce Trail For April 18

National Campers and Hikers Association announces a major Bruce Trail hike in Limehouse for April 18. Weston Director Bill Robb invites all hikers to meet at Highway 25 north of Highway 40 near Milton at 10 a.m. The outing aims to attract a large turnout along several miles of the Limehouse section.

Limehouse National Campers and Bill Rabb Weston Highway 25 Highway 40 Milton Lhnehouse Mr. Robb Canada NCHA Ontario Quebec USA Robb

Bruce Trail advances through Southern Ontario as civic project

The Bruce Trail advances across Ontario from Queenston to the northern Bruce Peninsula, about 450 miles total. Volunteers build new paths and bridges on private land with no government funds, led by the Trageds Bruce Trail Club in Hamilton.

Stape Ontario Queenston Niagara Peninsula Mermory Bruce Peninsula Dundas Valley Bruce Prail Chub O. Box 183 Gamilton Grimsby Bur-ington Hamilton Ancaster Webster's Falke Ravine Esc Millgrove Robin Stowe

Halton Children's Aid Society marks 50th anniversary for 1964

Halton Children's Aid Society celebrated its 50th year with about 180 attendees at Halton Manor. The meeting featured a history tape from Milton, reports on services for 2,000 children, staff growth from one to 11 social workers, and adoption process reenactment. Directors reelected D. V. Latimer as president, with J. Paul Jolliffe leading staff and volunteers in presenting the organization’s future focus, including potential name changes and expanded family centered care.

Halton Children’s Aid Society Citizone Halton Manor Auditorium Miltonian CAS Doug Latimer Georgetown Society J. Paul Jolliffe Honor Pioneers D. W. Latimer Mennage Children's Aid Society Law Board Ile Ca.s Halton C.A.S Plana Halton John Max Ted Milton Halton Children’s Aid Latimer Sydney Childs Honoud

Milky Way Stars Hidden From View Even With Telescope

Most stars in the Milky Way appear as a glow rather than distinct points. Alpha Centauri, the closest bright star, lies so far away that at light speed it would take over four years to reach it, while spanning the galaxy would require about 160 thousand years from edge to edge.

Milky Way Alpha Centauri Earth

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