OPP Charities Donate 103 To Muscular Dystrophy Cause
Milton and Oakville Ontario Provincial Police detachments donate 103 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada. Funds come from end-of-year excesses and gatherings, with distributions routed by the district association to support needy children. In past years the Milton OPP backed the North Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Oaksville
Ontario
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada
Coast
W. Jordan
Milton O.P.P
O.P.P
North Halton Association
O.P.P. Association
Nassagawoya Township Approves Six Housing Permits
Nassagawoya Township issued six housing permits worth 126000 last month, bringing the 1968 building value to 198600. Building Inspector S. W. Savage reported a nine percent rise from the previous year.
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Nassagawoya
S. W. Savage
Referees Honored From Acton At Bantam Tournament
Readers thank Acton referees Murray Harrison Barry Inseco Harold Townsley Gary Masales and Danny Archie for their dependable officiating at the International Bantam Tournament in Georgetown. Referee in Chief Gerald Pinky Poridas voices appreciation in Acton Free Press.
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Acton
Georgetown
Murray Harrison
Barry Inseco
Harold Townsley
Gary Masales
Danny Archie
Gerald “Pinky” Poridas
Acton Golden Age Club hosts Irish tunes and a new rhythm band
The Acton Golden Age Club met Tuesday March 19 in Luxton Hall with 49 members and visitors enjoying an evening of Irish tunes and a first appearance by the rhythm band in uniform. Steven Van Fleet won the North Halton Public Speaking Contest with a talk titled War No More. Prac tice is set for April 11 at Mrs Bradshaw’s home at 7 30 pm.
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Acton Golden Age Club
Luxton Hall
Silverwood Limestone W.L
Milton Manor
Bradshaw
Mr. Banks
Play Bridge Tactics at Acton Club Highlighted by Safety Plans
The article discusses safety and precaution plays in duplicate bridge with an example from Acton Bridge. It details a six no trump hand led by three of hearts, a Blackwood sequence, and spade finesse to reveal how declarers navigate club and diamond splits. Winners at Acton Bridge Club are named: Clayton Barbour pair first, Lil Cook with Jack Coats second, Joan Garrett and Katherine Coats third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Bridge
Clyde
North
South
Ieee
Taok
East
West
Acton Bridge Club
Clayton Barbour
Lil Cook
Jack Coats
Joan Garrett
Katherine Coats
Board sets Glen Williams school addition costs and library reimbursements
Georgetown and Milton libraries receive 700 for township students use while Esquesing council reviews final Glen Williams school extension figures. Initial tender 73685 alterations 858 architect fees 79000 total. reimburse librarians for 1967 pupil use at one dollar each. payments of 450 and 250 issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Milton
William Lawson
Chester Early
Esquesing Council
Glen Willams School
Highey
Lavigne Dpelicat
Lawson
Ontario Municipal ‘Board
Council
Pringipolls
Shed suet: The Acton Goal-Letters lose over 30 pounds in March
The Acton Goal-Letters report members shed over 30 unwanted pounds in March as the group grows. New members are welcome, with contact options via Mrs. Tans at 853-0303 or visits to Centennial Library on Tuesday evenings.
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Acton
Tans
Centennial Library
Success Comes to Him Who Hustles While He Waits
A compact motivational aphorism arguing that proactive effort yields reward while waiting, and that rudeness signals a weak attempt at asserting strength rather than true power. The line favors disciplined patience and industrious action over aggression.
Music Festival in Acton Draws Wide Solo Class Entries
The North Halton Music Festival engages Acton Milton Esquesing Nassagaweya schools with 8 to 11 entries per class. The Robert Little School Acton hosts sessions April 9 and 10 judged by Garfield Bender. Finals Wednesday feature solo competitions and public programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton, Esquesing
Nassagaweya
North Halton
Robert Little
Garfield Bender
Wallel
Kitchener
Red Cross youth raise funds across school areas
A six week campaign by public school students in Nassagawega Esquesing Georgetown Acton and Milton raised about 1800 for the Canadian Red Cross. Area superintendent W L McNeil reports about 3000 students contributed roughly 900 in his area while McDowell notes one school is still to report. Funds came from candy sales auctions movies plays puppet shows and other student activities.
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Paul Meldrun
Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross
Nassagawega
Esquesing
Georgetown
Acton
Milton
W. L. McNeil
McDowell
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Gerguson
J, Lambert
N, Lambert
Agnew
Cal
Bill Coats
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O.B.P.A
Aloatous Seiad’ OF
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Gibson
Festival Association
Commane
Halton County
Stewarttown Sr
James Zehr
Brookville
F. Marcoux
Glenda Benton
M.Z. Bennett
R. Frost
R. R
S. Bruneelle
M. Appleyard
O. G. McDowell
Lenora Vickery
Mary Kidney
Margaret Ridley
Elizabeth Ewing
Glenn Banks
Robert R. Hamilton
Optometrist
Mountainview Road
Imaters
Hinton’s
True Savages
Uashon & Peel Trust
Ouiiain
Fnterest
Children’s Waraants
Main Street
John A Edgar
W J Beatty
John T. Armstrong
Reford Gardhouse
Maurice C. Beaty
Michael Ledwith
John Gay
B. 0. Young
Halton & Peel Trust & Savings Company
Canada Depot Insurance Corporation
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