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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

15

Rotary party notes and social details in Guelph

The report covers a Rotary Club event in Guelph with Mrs J D Lowrie in charge and a potato peeling contest won by Mrs H Gilbertson and Mrs McDougall. It mentions a solo performance, a lucky cup prize, hostesses, and thanks to the convener. Social visits to local residents are also listed.

Miessone Cai Rotary Chuir Guelph J. D. Lowrie Mir H. Gilbertson McDougall J. ®. Lowrie Ands. WhiteLout J. Ashworth Betty Ashworth

Egg Producers Annual Banquet Held in Orange Hall

The Halton Egg Producers annual meeting was held at Orange Hall, Hornby, on Tuesday March 19 at 7 pm with 74 members attending a dinner prepared by the United Church ladies. Ontario Egg Producers president Tom Robson spoke on the new marketing plan and exemptions, Prof. Ross Cavers discussed the 1963-64 industry outlook, and Fred Auckland led the head table introductions. Several prizes were awarded, including a $10 voucher to G. Gilles and hampers to Fred Auckland and others, with donations from local businesses and clubs.

Halton Orange Hall Hornby United Church Dougie Queen Bob Lawson Stewarttown Grace Fred Auckland Tom Robson Ontario Egg Producers Ross Cavers O.A.C. Poultry Dept Ohe Mr. Rogers Acton Gordon Rognvaldson Doug Burnaide Milton Coop K. Maxwell Ralph and Hunt Ouderluze Rockwood Diversey Products H. Olson Ted Grieve Ketly Master Feeds Hares Lowden Streetsville George Coulson

Weed Control Day covers Halton weed issues and demos

A 1963 Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association event at Milton Fair Grounds showcased municipal and chemical weed control. Vernon McArthur chaired, with J A Frondas and Jas McKay, as experts explained herbicide use, calibration, and new advances while manufacturers demonstrated equipment and materials.

Halten Improvement Association Tor Milton Fair Grounds Halton Vernon McArthur J. A A Troney A. Nightingale Doug Bell Works Department Burlington Ray McMurray Stan Wilken Howard Henry William Taylor Soils and Crane Branch J.A. Francis

Two More FAME Plants Announced in Province

Co. W. McInnis announces two new FAME plants bringing total locations to three with seven planned across the province. The Lindsay area processing plant near Oakwood will cost about a million dollars and employ 125. the Mitchell plant costs about 800 thousand and employs nearly 100. Construction starts this summer after the first Galt plant begins.

W. McInnis Farmer's Allied Meat Enterprises Cooperative “Ltd FAME Oakwood Lindsay Mitchell Oat Stratford McInnis Galt

Dear Sir Critique of Best candidacy and PM’s nuclear stance

A reader questions Mr. Best’s break with the Prime Minister over nuclear arms and warns of consequences if Best is elected and the PM returns. The letter cites Hamilton Spectator reporting March 6 and mentions Coyne Fleming Harkness and Hees among Canadians.

Best Hamilton Spectator Messrs. Coyne Fleming Harkness Hees Halton County

Ontario to switch to three year drivers licences

Transport Minister James Auld announced Ontario will start a three year licence system by year end. Licences will expire on drivers birthdays and the three year cycle will require a three year upgrade over three years using automated systems. Staff will not be reduced as automations absorb workload.

Ontario James Auld Auld

Halton Candidates Vow Wide Pre Election Outreach

Five prospective MPs Best Fuller ton Harley Timmins and Wilson push campaigns across Halton visiting Centennial Manor to shake hands and address voters. They vow to canvass every voter in the riding and make speeches in the area.

M.p.s Halton Messrs Best Fullerton Harley Timmins Wilson Halton Centennial Manor

Halton EMO plans outlined for county disaster readiness

EMO committee report details a 1963 plan to mirror Mutual Aid Fire Services in Halton County. E M O executive officer Bevis notes provincial interest in a county EMS plan with OPP cooperation and a 1963 deadline. Budget approved at 20880 with 90 percent provincial grant. insurance for 200 volunteers set at 400. alternative HQ at Acton Post Office shows 70 percent protection.

Secayan Mem Halton GAC O.P.P E.M.O Jenne Ophins Acton

Evangelist Dickson Leads Week of Christian Witness Meetings

The Church of Christ Disciples hosts daily evangelist services in Indianapolis native Rev Emmit J Dickson of the United Christian Missionary Society with 2 attendances at morning and 8 pm services. Dickson, born in Crockett Texas, educated in state schools and Southern Christian Institute, is a minister and educator on the church life staff. The Guelph church choir and organist Marilyn Kingsbury perform at each service as special music features highlight the week.

Christian Witness Church of Christ Disciples Guelph Emmit J. Dickson Indianapolis Indiana Dickson United Christian Missionary Society Division of Church Crockett Texas Arsore Gamma Southern Christian Institute Butcher University Tondianapolly Haa God Donna Mirlyn Ard Gordon Kingsbury Guelph Choiy Guelph Church

Conservatives Run Door To Floor Canvass In City

Conservatives conduct door to door canvass reporting strong response. The Roxy theatre is repurposed as campaign HQ with a large Best poster obscuring the old Roxy sign. Sandy Best and his wife are making personal calls in town.

Roxy Theatre

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