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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

3

Rotary Chuir of Guelph hosts meeting and social

Notes from the sick and shutins record a Rotary Club of Guelph meeting with Mrs Lowrie taking the chair. The program included a mouth organ solo, a potato peeling contest won by Mrs Gilbertson, and cocktails. Weekend visitors and social events are listed among local households and guests.

Rotary Chuir Guelph J. D. Lowrie Mra. CG Mra. BR Hi Gilbertson Mra. McDougall J. ©. Lowrie H. Gilbertson Ands. Wmileus J. Ashworth Betty Ash Tremba Arge

Egg Producers Annual Banquet in Hornby

The Halton Egg Producers annual meeting was held at the Orange Hall in Hornby on Tuesday March 19 at 7 pm. Seventy four members attended a dinner prepared by the United Church. President Doug Ge Tey Queen introduced guests at the head table. Ontario Egg Producers president Tom Robson spoke on a new marketing plan with exemptions. Prof. Ross Cavers of the O.A.C. Poultry Dept discussed the future egg industry for 1963-64. Numerous draws awarded vouchers, hampers, a clock, scales, and other prizes to members including G. Gilles, Fred Auckland, Mrs. Doug Robertson, Grant Rover, Gordon Rognvaldson, Mrs. K. Maxwell, H. Olson, and others.

Halton Ronathon Orange Hall Hornby United Church Doug Ge Bob Lawson Stewarttown Grace Fred Auckland Tom Robson Ontario Egg Producers Ross Cavers O.ac Rogers Acton G. Gilles Georgetown Robinodd Flour Mills Milton R.R Mitton Doug Robertson Grant Rover Gordon Rognvaldson Agian Doug Burnaide Coop K. Maxwell Ralph and Hunt Ouderluze Rockwood Diversey Products H. Olson Carton Ted Grieve Kelly Master Feeds Harry Lowden Streetsville George Coulson

Weed Control Day Highlights Halton Soil and Crop group

The Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association sponsored a Weed Control Day on March 28 at the Milton Fair Grounds. Vernon McArthur J A Francis Jas McKay led sessions on municipal weed control extensions and new chemical controls with demonstrations by manufacturers and operators.

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

Two New FAME Plants Announced in Ontario

Co. W. Mélanis of the Farmer's Allied Meat Enterprises Co-Operative Ltd announced two additional FAME plants. A major slaughtering and processing plant for hogs beef sheep and calves will be near Oakwood ten miles southwest of Lindsay. Another at Mitchell near Steanford will cost about 800000 dollars and employ nearly 100 people. Construction starts this summer after the first Galt plant begins.

McInnis Lindsay Mitchell FAME Galt

Dear Sir Questioning Best Support and Prime Minister Rift

A letter to the editor argues Mr. Best faced a political clash with the Prime Minister over nuclear arms. The writer, addressing Liberal voters, warns what Halton County could face if Best were elected and the Prime Minister remained in power.

Best Hamilton Spectator Messrs Covine Fleming Harkness Hees

Three Year Drivers Licences Expire On Birthday

Ontario plans a three year licence system tied to birth dates starting year end. Transport Minister James Auld announced a 1963 64 budget of 6 377 000 with a 9 5 percent rise to fund system overhauls and automation while maintaining staff. He said licences will be mailed before expiry and future permits and plates may be streamlined as a result. The piece also notes five Halton MPs campaigning in the riding and visiting Halton Centennial Manor.

Ontario James Auld Auld

Halton County EMO Plans Advance Under Emergency Measures Organization

An EMO committee report outlines Halton County’s plan to adopt a Mutual Aid Fire Services model, with the headquarters in a centralized OAC building base. It calls for provincial deadline January 30 1963 for survival planning and requires hospital disaster coordination, a $30880 EMO budget with 90 percent provincial grants, and insurance for up to 200 volunteers at a $400 premium.

Mem Halton OAC O.P.P E.M.O Acton Ternate

Evangelist Rev Emmit J Dickson to Speak at Church Mission

The Christian Witness Mission at the Church of Christ Disciples opened with strong morning and 8 pm attendance. Rev Emmit J Dickson of Indianapolis leads the week long series aimed at couples. next week services move to the Guelph Church. Donna Gordon Kingsbury and Marilyn Kingsbury lead music with local helpers.

Christian Witness Church of Christ Disciples Guelph Emmit J. Dickson Indianapolis Indiana Dickson United Christian Missionary Society Crockett Texas Son Roe Southern Christian Institute Butcher University Marilyn Kingsbury Thompson of

Conservative canvass boosts support amid Roxy HQ setup

Conservatives report a good response from a door to door campaign. The Roxy theatre now serves as campaign headquarters with a large Best poster blocking views. Sandy Best and his wife are making personal calls in town.

Roxy Theatre

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