Kiddies Aged 3 4 5 May Receive Polio Vaccine
Halton health authorities plan polio vaccination for children aged three four and five this year. Parents receive consent forms as school children bring home vaccine requests. Eligible groups include those with two prior doses in spring or summer 1955 and all elementary school attendees. The three dose plan uses cherry red serum given four weeks apart for the first two injections and several months after the second.
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Halton
Department of Health
Hamilton Church Mission Aids New Canadians
A home missionary from the People's Church in Hamilton spoke at the Easter Thankoffering meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church. Miss Evelyn Ricker described assisting newcomers with housing, work, English, and church support. the event included readings, prayers, a duet, offerings, and thanks from members of Knox Church, Baptist Church, and others.
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People’s Church
Hamilton
Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Church
M. Z. Bennett
Knox = church
A. Buchanan
The
Baptist Church
H. Hetwig
Holmeas
J. Reid
Eben
Evelyn Ricker
Lidkea
Hannah
Society
Knox and
Baptist W.ms
O D E Group Hosts Pottery Talk and Spode Display
Lakeside chapter 10 D E in the new Legion hall heard Neil Davy discuss Spodechina pottery history from Josiah Spode’s 1770 dinnerware work to modern hand crafted ware. Don Bexton welcomed, gifts were given to attendees, and a cup and saucer prize named Mrs Robert Armstrong sparked applause.
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Neil Davy
Lakeside
D.E
New Legion Hall
Davy
Copeland Dungan
Toronto
Spode
Canada
Don Bexton
England
Josiah Spode
Robert Armstrong
Acton
Pat Waldie
Ken Adamson
Clarence Rognvaldson
W Garner
P S Trustees Expand Classrooms to Meet Growing Pupil Load
The Acton Public School Board plans to split the double kindergarten to add a grade six class, transferring grade six pupils to a new room to balance loads. Helen Little volunteers to teach April to June. Safety at the Rwer Willow crossing is discussed but jurisdiction lies with local council.
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Public
Helen Little
G. W. McKenzie
Acton
Home and School Association
Rwer
Willow Streets
H. Freuler
Freuler
Acton Legion Hall
Legion
Vic Patrick
Gord McCutcheon
Council
Department of Labor
Vacation Bible School Planned By Area Churches
Acton ministers hold a Monday meeting at United Church Manse. Plans for a July Vacation Bible School run July 2 to July 6 with Gordon Adams named Dean and Music Director. Clergy discuss evening services and summer attendance as Knox Church and others adjust schedules.
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Acton Baptist Chu
Acton Ministerial Association
United Church
G. Adams
Gordon Adams
Schol
St. Alban’s
Costerus
Adams
St Alban’s Anglican Church
E. Jones
Bo Armstrong
Hamilton
Knox Church
Civil Action Over Fatal Accident Began in Guelph
Mrs Edna Hardie sues Beverly Stewart over the death of her husband Edward George Hardie in a fatal August 22 1955 accident. Evidence presented in the Guelph court follows a party at a nearby farmhouse and the body found on the boundary road between Wellington and Halton counties.
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Guelph
Edna Hardie
RA. 5
Edward George Hardie
Norval Juniors Sweep Festival at Guelph Drama Night
Norval Juniors won all top prizes at the OAC Guelph drama festival led by Sugar and Spice. Mildred Johnson and Ross Austin earned best actress and best actor honors. Director Howson Rud aell guided the Halton entry as nearly 800 attended the inter county event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A.C
Guelph
Norval Club
Ozburn Shield
Mildred Johnson
Ross Austin
Halton
Howson Rudaell
Safety Check for Motorists by Request
Ontario's Provincial Police have intensified their safety drive with better driving conditions. Offiers stop cars to check brakes lights wipers horns and more. Police can arrange a brief inspection if owners contact any officer on duty or call the Acton OPP office at 351.
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Ontario
O.pp
Acton
Acton O.P.P
351
Jim Ledger Heads Acton Rotary Club
Jim Ledger is the new president of the Acton Rotary Club after the election of a new slate of officers Tuesday. The executive includes vice president Bill Mattocks secretary Ted Hansen treasurer Walt Woodburn and directors Harold Kinread David Dills Fred Gordon and Wes Mosales. Peanut Day was discussed at the meeting.
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Jim Ledger
Rotary Club
Bill Mattocks
Ted Hansen
Walt Woodburn
Harold Kinread
David Dills
Fred Gordon
Wes Mosales
Tax Situation Halts Lakeview Construction Warning
Acton council received a letter from CMHC warning that rising tax concerns may halt construction in the Lakeview subdivision. Officials questioned the letter and potential source of the information, with Mayor Tyler requesting no corrective reply until a point is clarified.
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Lakeview
C.M
Central, Mortgage and Housing Corporation
CM. H.C
Council
C.mlh.c
E. Tyler
C.M.H.C
Government
Cornell
Hulton County Health Unit
Mt) Council
Tyler
Acton
England
Canada
Clifford Golden
Toronto
Brankiewicz
Olympic Day Climax at Acton Y M C A crowns champions
Last Thursday Olympic Day at the Acton Y M C A showcased four divisions with keen competition. In juniors Linda Coxe won the skipping event and tied for first overall. Betty Allanby took the seniors with three firsts and a second totaling 11 points. Junior records were set in high jump Lorraine Bennett broad jump Helen Benton skipping Linda Coxe and potato race Lorraine Bennett. Senior records included Betty Allanby high jump 3 ft 7 in and skipping 1 min 35 sec. Bruce Andrews won the senior boys running broad jump with 12 ft 10 in. Pat Churchill led juniors in the boxing events and Dale Woodburn tied with Bruce Andrews in seniors, with Andrews taking the running broad jump title. The table tennis final saw Stewart MacDonald defeat Betty Allanby, and MacDonald claimed the championship. In junior badminton Mike Maddocks narrowly beat Maddocks for second with Pastry Won by 15 13. Continued on Page Eight.
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Acton Y.M.C
Linda Coxe
Lorrie Bennett
Betty Allanby
Margaret Sunter
Betty Aanby
Margaret Santex
Lorraine ‘Bennett
Helen Benton
Lorraine Bennett
Pat Churchill
Dale Woodburn
Bruce Andrews
Bruene Andrews
Mike Churchill
Stewart MacDonald
Peter Newton
Betty Alanby
Mike Maddocks
Pame
Pasryet
Motion for Spring Is Not Yet Unanimous
In sheltered corners of Hardens snowdrops and crocuses sprout as robins seem to confirm spring. Tulips daffodils and hyacinths swell while early insects and a few reptiles stir. Yet lingering snow and ice in shaded spots oppose the change to warmer days.
Y's Men Host Fifth Annual Mother and Daughter Banquet
More than 100 attendees gathered for the fifth annual Mother and Daughter banquet sponsored by the YMCA Ladies' Auxiliary in the Y. Mrs. Joe Hurst chaired. Mrs. Doug Rogers welcomed guests as Mrs. D. Wilds introduced the head table.
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Y.M.C.A. Ladies’ Auxiliary
Joe Hurst
Doug Rogers
D. Wilds
Bob Brayshaw
Yamica
Norma Sinclair
G. Hagerett
Five Acton Girls Attend Easter Skating School
Five Acton girls Linda Braida Donna Ledger Elizabeth Force Diane Newton and Mary Jane Force attended the Easter holiday Figure Skating School at the Guelph College arena. The school, run as an extra activity for Guelph College Figure Skating Club members training for year end tests, featured private instruction arranged by club manager Fred Mason and senior club professional Ross Smith.
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Acton
Guelph College
Linda’ Braida
Donna Ledger
Elizabeth Force
Diane Newton
Mary ‘Jane Force
Chibo
Fred Mason
Ross Smith
Meter Readers Problems Highlight P U C Concerns
The Acton Ratepayers Association warned of meter readers entering homes causing fright. P U C members asserted legal access and defended staff. They discussed new Mill Street light standards and highway side walks plans for summer.
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Public Utilities Commission
Acton Ratepayers’ Association
Glenlea
Commission
P. U.C
P.U.C
F. G. Oakes
Ratepayers’ ‘Association
Hydro
He.p.c
Niagara Falls
D. Mason
Mill Street
O.M. E.A
London
K” Inglis
Warm April Sun Ends Frost in Rural Fields
Spring weather shifts from a snowy spell to a warm sunny week. Daytime highs reach into the 50s while nights stay mild, drying soils and prompting farmers to begin spring seeding as frost recedes and sap runs progress.
Rumor of Canadian Aircraft Land Purchase Near Acton Circulates
Rumors a major Canadian aircraft firm optioned land east of Acton have spread through town but remain unconfirmed. Two local landowners named in the chatter denied knowledge of any sale talks, with reports traced to an unidentified source and a Brampton radio broadcast.
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Acton
Free Press
Meee
Penon
Brampton
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O.D.E
China
Elmer Smith
Squire Dandee
P.S. Trustees
Daffodil Tea
Daughters of Knox
R. H. Armstrong
E. A. Hansen
James Inglis
HL. Bennie
Melvin McCullough
A. J. Buchanan
Ray Casterus
Acton Baptist Church
Mr. Adams
Acton Home and School Association
Belle Newton
Bill Wilson
Beverly Stewart
R.R. J. Puslinch
Norval Juniors
Peel
Wellington
Waterloo
Caledon
Huron
Jéan Peterson
Acton Rotary Club
Cubaree
North Halton
Acton Park
Erin
Ed Haltom
Georgetown
Hillsburgh
Milton
Dor
Humane Society
Urban Board
Beeve J. Hargetave
County Council
Glenley
Bradley and
Houghton
Parks Board of Management
Robert Buckner
S. Sinclair
Doug Mason
Little Jail Hurst
Walker Lodge
War
Bro
Ross R. McKay
Legion Hall
Galt
Kitchener
Mr. McKay
W. Cooper
Frank McIntosh
Gordon Beatty
Grand Lodge
Earl Wilson
Legion Auxiliary
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