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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 05, 1962

Page

3

Acton Evening Auxiliary Plans Spring Meeting and Visits

The Acton Free Press notes the Evening Auxiliary meeting at Knox Church with Holy Week service, a home visit, and plans to help two children with a layette and teen clothing. Rev Ciament De Castro of British Guiana will be the guest on May 6, and an April 11 Halton Manor visit is scheduled with a Chinese spelling contest and Mizpah Benediction.

Toronto Knox Church Feck Eliasters Man‘ters Alert Evening Auxiliary Emma Cole Mel McCullough Jt Turner Laura Hies British Guiana McCullough Jas Inglis George Young John L. Davidson Ouring Ciament de Castro Britis Guiana Auxili Castro Berberce Anderson Halton Manor F. Anderson J. L. Davidson Clarence Coles

North Halton board weighs dog control and bids for architects

At a long Georgetown council session members debated dog control options including arming an officer with a tranquilizer gun and tighter tag fees. Discussions covered short term loans, tax discounts, uniform building by laws, and a revived tree planting program across Acton Milton and Georgetown with several names present.

Frank Prouse Emmerson Mr. Prowse Georgetown Charlton Mitten Purdy Ton Council Mitton

Art Exhibit Here 100 Oils Expected

The Five Counties Art Association plans a regional exhibition at the Robert Litthe school auditorium on Saturday afternoon April 14 featuring over 100 paintings from Burlington Georgetown Oakville Streetsville Toronto Township Grangeville Preston and Millon. Canvases arrive Friday evening. judging Saturday morning. public viewing afternoon and evening. Bowman coordinating arrangements.

Robert Litthe School Auditorum Five Counties Art Association Action Burlington Georgetown Oakville Streetsville Toronto

Boards Agree on Stone School Rental to Stave Off Building Plan

Acton district high school and public school boards reached a rental agreement for the Stone School at 4000 dollars annually. The deal covers water, light, heat, insurance, and caretaking, with up to 17000 dollars approved for moveable equipment to serve about 85 students while a five room addition is planned.

Acton Pitchard Stone School High School Wallace Swackhamer Robert Lite Ue Public School Board I S. Force Public Schop

Church Work in Japan Shown at Thankoffering

An illustrated lecture on church work in Japan was given by Mrs. O. P. Hossie at the first Easter Thankoffering meeting of United Church women. She and her husband trained in Japan for two months with United Church Works Service, aiding a single congregation.

Japan O. P. Hossie United Church United Church Works Service Hossie Anthony Ironsop

Passed away in England former Acton resident dies at home

Friends here will be sorry. She died on Saturday March 17 in her 84th year at the home of her son 19 Moordawn Shooters Hill London England. She was a former Acton resident.

Moordawn Shooters Hill London S.E England Acton

Milton Judge Nilott to Speak at Chamber Banquet

Judge George Nilott of Milton will be guest speaker at Acton Chamber of Commerce Week banquet Thursday in the Legion auditorium. Nilott, Milton’s Citizen of the Year in 1962, is a noted public speaker and former lawyer. Acton prepares for the annual celebration as plans unfold for the event.

George Nilott Milton Chamber of Commence Legion Auditorium Acton Dlongr Chamber of Commerce

Canopy Shelter At St Josephs Church Construction Details

A canopy will be provided at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, built over the front door this week. The wood and metal structure rises about nine feet above the sidewalk and extends six feet, with leaves and paint to protect parishioners from rain and ice at the steps. The project aims to improve church access and comfort.

Sbener Sac Clements St. Joseph's

Public School Board Brief Session Discusses Roof and Moves

Public school board members met Tuesday to plan a joint session with the high school board for October first. The roof leak at the Robert Lithe school prompted a meeting with architect contractor and roofing manufacturer. Principal G W McKensie announced Marie Andws will leave in September. most teachers signed for another term. Accounts totaling 5835.70 were approved for payment. The tenhaden is noted as an important commercial fish.

Ion Public E. A. Hansen Stone School Robert Lit Princpal G. W. McKensie Robert (Ide Marie

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