Rockwood Council Lowers Mill Rate and Reaches New Eramosa Agreement
Rockwood officials reduced the village mill rate by four mills on residential and a smaller amount on commercial to meet budget aims discussed at the March meeting at Rockwood Town Hall. A new Eramosa Township Police Village agreement replaces the long standing Gentlemen’s pact with reviews every two years. The Hydro Commission set 1948 budgets including replacing 37 bare wires with Triplex and adding new street luminaires, while street treatment on Guelph and Harns streets advances.
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Rockwood
Rockwood Assess
Eramosa
Hydro Commission
Triplex
Mastalboag
Guelph Street
Harns Street
Hedco
4-H Club Officers Named In 1968 Bramosa Township
Neil McPhedran was elected president of the Rakewood The Bramosa Township 4 H Club at its organizational meeting at Bra moa Central School. Forty two members enrolled for the 1968 club year with Doug Wheeler as vice president and June Thomson as secretary treasurer. Charles O Brien serves as secretary.
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Rakewood
Bramosa Township
Bramoa Central School
New Meo Phedran
Doug Wheeler
June Thomson
Larry MiDougall
Rockets Lead in League Playoffs Amid Scoring Chaos
The Rockwood Rockets take a strong lead in the first playoff week with a 14 pinfall total while Wagag Millers and Ken's Variety Shop follow with 2015 and 2005 respectively. Scores from multiple teams such as Nichols Pals 286 Saunders 2773 and others populate the standings as Hume's Texaco stages a lengthy two week playoff amid inconsistent tallies and varied performances.
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Rockwood Rockets
Sic
Wagag Millers
Seeres
Ken
Hume
Texaco
Stratton
Esw
Startup Dusters
Newt
Canne
Fallen Archers
Stan
Pearl
Listes
Ovee Soo
Helen Waddell
Mary Lopanoff
Alne Ritchie
Marjorie Saunders
Winane Hides
Shines Salmon
Ingee Petersen
Arch
Dick Dupuis
Gord Cow
Ted Jestin
Hill Garner
Harv Jestin
Boy Scout Show Planned at Town Hall Apr 23 24
The Rockwood Town Hall will host the Boy Scout plan show on April 23 and 24 by the Boy Scout Ladies’ Auxiliary. The March meeting at Mrs DeVrien’s home elected officers for 1985 with Mrs Holds as president and Mrs Dorothy Raolton as vice president, plus secretary and treasurer. A social event followed, and a luncheon was served by Mrs Thatcher.
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Roshwood
Rockwood
Aunhary
DeVrien
Manning
District Commission of
Liahes
Gorman
Holds Thi
Dorothy Raolton
Pastword Thatcher
Elwood Bolton Thase
EF Thatcher
Max D Swackhamer
J Hi
Green Acres
Bow
N. Bruin
Deiber
Rockwood Home & School
Georgina Petty
Orsay McLaren
Home and School
Adour
Hoan and
Mst
Robert Hamilton
Colle
Caukios
Two Agricultural Clubs Formed in Acton Area
On Wednesday March 32 two 4H clubs were organized at the Community Centre with 7 young farmers. Leader Nino Braida announced officials and the acton ex program sponsor and former president Jack Marshall’s regrets for the welcome. Russell Murray was named club leader and outlined his eight years as a 4H member. Doug McDonnell outlined Halton County 1985 projects including calf grain conservation and engineering. Planned events include livestock practice, a four county contest in Guelph, a county bus trip, and an October inter club judging night. Awards include trophies and a J E Whitelock Memorial award.
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Nino Araida
Acton Ad
Jack Marshall
Matstela
Braida
Russe Murray
Russell
Himeminacere
Doug McDonnell
Halton
Halton County
Milton
Guelph
J. E. Whitelock
McDonnell
Kingsway Kiwanis
Toronto
Acton
Bruce Coles
Walter Tissenaar
Robert Leste
Wayne Aitken
Rusell Murray
Acton Agricultural Society
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Fyta Somenille
Russell Murray
Nino Braida
H and S Fashion Show Draws Capacity Crowd
Rockwood town hall hosted a full house despite snow for the H and S Fashion Show. Milady Shappe of Guelph presented new fashions. models included Georgina Petty and Julie Brace. Proceeds supported Rockwood Home and School with a successful, enjoyable event.
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Milady of
Rockwood
Milady Shappe
Guelph
Marvin Sharp
Milady
Georgina Petty
Julie Brace
Babs Ellis
Helen Maltby
Marilyn Heace
Dianta Duncan
Ann Hepburn
Allan Gordon
Gumph
Kitchener
Gordon
Mea
Dery
Lynn Duncan
A Heiggs
Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre
Firefighters Inspect Equipment at Oakville HQ
Firefighters conducted a routine equipment check at Oakville central headquarters during the weekly meeting. Chief Mick Holmes requested the Oakville department ensure all gear was in proper working condition.
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Mick Holmes
Oakville
Well-known Clerk Moved to Harriston
Ac ton and area residents mourn the death of Miss Allie Frankum formerly of Acton. Daughter of Henry and Jane Frankum she served at Henderson and Co. in Acton and later in Harriston. She died Saturday after a long illness in Palmerston hospital with a funeral in Starkston. Her brothers Walt and Harry preceded her.
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Acton
Didric Wall
Allie Frankum
Henry James Frankum
Henderson and Co
Hank
Montreal
Harriston
Harry
Palmerston Hospital
Starkston
Wallue
1 200 on Patrol Under Auto Club
The annual report of the Hamilton Automobile Club highlights school safety patrols with leather belts badges raincoats manuals and training aids supplied by the club for over 1380 patrol members across districts. Actonwa plans to form a safe National School Patrol Jamboree in Ottawa with the HA C HAC backing. Monthly awards honored 100 district patrols and 10 individuals. The Canadian Red Cross seeks to collect more than 30 000 units of blood for hospitals in 1645.
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Hamilton Automobile Club
Clu
Hamilton
Actonwa
Ottawa
Sis
HA. C
Cross
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