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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1964
Page
8
The document outlines 1964 budget calculations for high school levy, general rate, debenture levy, and by law assessments, with figures for residential and commercial rates, per capita grant, and county levy. It also notes postal changes, holiday weather impacts, and upcoming local changes including the Rumley Shoemaker funeral home renovations and senior citizens information mailout.
Halton County administration building employees honor Deputy Sheriff Clebert McDowell of Hornby on Thursday afternoon at Mal Ade. Judge G. O. Edlwatt presented the plaque as McDowell leaves after more than five years. Mrs. McDowall Mac Sprowt of Avton will assume duties this week though appointment not yet final. An Order in Council must be approved by the Ontario Cabinet. A. A. Russell said decision should come very shortly.
A church service at the Church of St Albans included individuals Dorothy Robimison James Punk Susan Bradford Robert Bradford Brenda Cripps and Sharon Smith. The text notes success did not occur and mentions organization and common sense.
Two hundred friends gathered in Eden Mills Village Hall to honor newlyweds Mr and Mrs Joseph Lasby a few weeks after their wedding. A euchre game preceded a late supper, then a kitchen suite prize was presented on stage with thanks from the couple.
Legion notes announce a general meeting for April 6 at 8 30 PM inviting new and prospective members. Talk by Albert Batten on blood donor clinics followed by Q and A. Also details on a Labatt film night, district darts tournament, and local league standings with multiple team scores.
Last Thursday 18 Boy Scouts delivered 250 dozen Hot Cross buns to raise about 60. Orders were taken in advance for the annual project. Two boys earned first class badges, two earned tenderfoot, and a patrol plans an overnight hike with Roy Hawkins. Patrols meet Tuesdays at 7 pm.
Halton residents produced the second highest per capita gift in the Canads Tuberculosis and Health Association drive, totaling 85 912 dollars with 29.5 cents per person. World Health Day is noted for April 7, while 1942 Canadian cases and Ontario counts are cited. Free chest X ray clinics are offered to Halton citizens funded by Christmas seal contributions.
Senior Miss Lona Lowndes remains at Royal Victoria Hospital. Mr. Leonard Schamehorn of Ashburn visited with Albert Shay and Brenda. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Jost and Hob, Mrs. T. DB McCutcheon, Mr and Mrs Joe Phiska, Millan, Me and Mey Robert McCutcheon and Dianne of Kitchener. Sunday visits with Mr Chas Hamilton and Mrs Easily Moar ak. Also Mr and Mrs Win Alexander of Guelph and Mr and Mrs Art Couling. Manter Jimmy Stewart and Bonnie Stewart of Guelph visiting Chas Fountain family. Miss Evins Toveth of Galt visiting cousin Atm Sohn Allan. Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Harry Horton, Elizabeth and Nancy. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hortop, Rowkwood, Mr and Mrs Bert Palframan and Mrs W.O Hortop of Guelph.
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