Acton Free Press Evening Auxiliary Meets for Spring Work
The April meeting of the Acton Free Press Evening Auxiliary begins with Holy Week services in Knox Church, then heads to Mrs Eli Astors home. The group plans to aid two children with toys and clothing, and features a program on British Guiana education. Rev Clement Del Castro of British Guiana will visit May 6, and a Halton Manor visit is scheduled for April 11 with plans for lunch and a Chinese spelling contest.
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Controversy Over Dog Control and Town Finances
North Halton Urban Board discussed dog control measures with proposals for a tranquilizer gun and special constable status, amid safety concerns and calls for stricter tagging. The panel also explored short term financing, tax discounts, and a move toward uniform building by-laws and shared tree planting programs across Acton Milton and Georgetown.
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Ion Council
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Georgetown
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Hamilton Peal
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Jim Brown
Rex Cook
George Purdy
Ross Pearen
Art Exhibit Here Showcases 100 Oils From Multiple Towns
An art exhibit at the Robert Little school auditorium on Saturday afternoon April 14 will feature more than 100 oil paintings. Works span Acton Burlington Georgetown Oakville Streetsville Toronto Township Orangeville Preston and Millan with canvases arriving Friday evening. The juried show opens to the public in the afternoon.
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Boards Agree on Stone School Rental To Stave Off Building Plan
Acton District High School and Pub- Ite School Board reached a rental agreement for the Stone School at $4,000 annually. The deal covers water, light, heat, insurance on builders, and caretaking, with up to $17,000 allocated for movable equipment to serve about five students. The arrangement supports a five-room addition plan and will run from September, with occasional use of the auditorium and noon-hour class adjustments.
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Church Work in Japan Shown at Thankoffering
Mrs. O P Hossig spoke at the United Church Women Thankoffering meeting on Tuesday evening describing a two month mission to Japan under United Church Works Service. She showed slides linking church work with Japanese life, noting only about one half of one percent are Christian. The program included readings, solos by Lillian Phillips, organ by Alfred Long, projector by Dwight Engel, and refreshments, with attendees from other congregations.
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J. R. Fores
C. Walker
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S. Reed
Lillian Phillips
Alfred Long
Dwight Engel
Mrs M Jevers Dies in England at Shooters Hill Home
Friends learn of the passing of Mrs M Jevers on Saturday March 17 in her 87th year at the home of her son at 19 Moordawn Shooters Hill London England. She formerly resided in Acton.
Acton Chamber Banquet Adds Citizen of the Year Speaker
Milton named Citizen of the Year for 1962 will attend Acton Chamber of Commerce banquet next Thursday at the Legion auditorium. He is noted as a fine public speaker and previously won a county judge position in Milian thirty three years ago.
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Milton
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Actan
Canopy Shelter At St Josephs Church To Be Built
A canopy will be installed over the front door of St Joseph's Roman Catholic church this week. The canopy spans about nine feet above the sidewalk with a six foot wide wooden truss, metal covered and painted to prevent rain from dripping onto parishioners and ice forming at the church steps.
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Sichener
St. Joseph's
Public School Board Brief Session Reports Staffing and Contracts
Public school board members learned a meeting with the architect and contractor was arranged for the following day regarding the new school section at Robert Little school after winter leaks. Principal G McKenzie announced Marie Andre would leave Upsall for Mount Forest in September and most teachers have signed contracts for another term. Chairman Tom Watson noted a joint High School and Public School Board meeting on October first, with attendees urged to attend. Accounts totaling 5835.76 were approved for payment. The passage also notes the menhaden as an important commercial fish.
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Tom Watson
Princial Hansen
Stone
Robert Little School
G. McKenzie
Marie Andne
Mount Forest
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