South Pacific Theme Dance At High School
High school students anticipate their annual dance on April 21 with the theme South Pacific. The event, supervised by Phil Caddick, features Mary Beth Elliott as chair and Brian Otterbein as vice chair, with a large student-built decor and a Hawaiian buffet lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South ‘Pacific
Ester
Phil Caddick
Chainiar
Mary Beth Elliott
Brian Otterbein
Susan Wilson
Mary
Jean Moffat
Janice Gardner
Andrew Tarrant
John Ladouceur
Ballinafad Women’s Institute Officers Elected
The W I L met for the April meeting at Mrs Robt McEnery’s home with annual business. Officers for 1961-62 include President Mrs Ernie McEnery and others, plus conveners for agriculture Canadian Industries citizenship and education and more. Euchre winners were L Davidson Robt Kirkwood Beth Davidson Jesse McEnery with lucky draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. McEnery
Ernie McEnery
Archie Lawr
Leo Jamieson
Frank Smith
Tom Gibson
Norman Sinclair
Ray Swindlehurst
Archie McEnery
Snow
Jesse McEnery
R. B. Kirkwoods
George— Edmunds
Lloyd McLean
R. B. Kirkwood
C. E. Snow
J. Snow
Lawr
W.I
Blue Mountain School
L. Davidson
Robt Kirkwood
Beth Davidson
Lucky Draws
Dave Williamson
Livingston
Stan Sinclair
Everton Visitors Prominent In Community
Weekend visitors to the Everton area included Mr and Mrs Roy Hindley and others from Guelph Ballinafad and Elora. Mrs Hindley returned from hospital, while Mrs W O Hartop stayed with the Palframian family in Guelph and several relatives visited Mr and Mrs Alvin McCutcheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hindley
Stanley Sinclair
Lois Campbell
Guelph
Jesse McEnery
Ballinafad
Hindley
Hospital
W. OW. Hartop
Bert Palframian
Omar Parker
Mers
Harvey
Jestin
Bobby
T. Do SteCutcheon
Wilbert) Mc- Cutcheon
Alvin Mc-Cutcheon
J.P. Bonham
Jack Maitland
Gordon Ricie
Elora
George
Jimne Ware
Acton
Albert Ware
Naime Citizen Actos Honored At Chamber Dinner
Naime Citizen Actos will be named Citizen of the Year and honored at the Chamber of Commerce dinner next Thursday at Luxton Memorial Hall. About 150 are expected to attend the annual event with the mayor and council and representatives from municipal bodies industry commerce and service. A night program will feature a panel discussion.
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Actos
Chamber of Commerce
Luxton Memorial Hall
Industry
Commerce and Service
New Owner Takes Over BP Garage on Queen Street East
Peter Broekhoven, formerly a Barrie garage operator, has purchased and now manages the BP Garage on Queen Street East. He arrived from Holland three years ago and has lived in Canada since, with a wife and a year-old son. the family has moved into the apartment above the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Peter Broekhoven
Queen St. East
Bert DeGoery
Broekhoven
Canada
Holland
Hors d oeuvres quick liverwurst cream cheese bites
A six minute recipe for miniature hors doeuvres using twelve bread slices six slices of liverwurst and cream cheese with pickle relish. Roll spread trim cut into half inch slices to yield about three dozen bites. Refrigerate until chilled and serve with vegetables juices or cocktails.
Ac ton Women’s Institute Elects Officers for 1961 62
At the annual meeting held at Mrs. Earl Lamberts home Ac ton Women’s Institute elected Mrs. George Hargrave to serve a second term as president with Mrs. Cecil Maplesden as first vice president and Mrs. Lloyd Masales as second vice president. The slate also included secretary treasurer Mrs. George Fryer and branch and district directors. A skit contest and readings followed the lunch with Maple Leaf song closing the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
Earl Lambere
Brock Ave
Cecil Maplesden
Eat Lambert
T.B
Oakville
Earl Lambert
Stener
J. Wilds
Children’ S Aid Society
Garnet Rose
Geo. Fryer
MiOwWeThe
Georgetown
Presbyterian Church
Y.mlc.a
Children’s Fund
Fryer
G. Lazenby
R. Brown
F. Anderson
Fever
Geo Fever
George Hargrave
Lloyd Masales
George Fryer
RL. Davidson
W. Hall
W. Denny
Sam Holmes
A. Widerspin
Javette
James Wilds
Halton Manor
J. Buckland
Edgar Guest
Girl Guide Meeting Features Roll Call Inspection
The group began with roll call and God Save the Queen, then an inspection and dismissal to patrol corners. They rehearsed for the upcoming enrolment, planned for Tuesday night, and invited observers to attend the Welcome. The session ended with lights out and taps.
Cancer Canvass Raises $900 In Town Blitz
Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society reports $900 raised over two canvassing days as part of a drive aimed at $1,500. Treasurer Bill MacKay calls it a solid gain over last year’s $600 and the effort continues through month end with about 100 volunteers organized by campaign chairman M Robert Angell. Donations accepted at Dills Stationery Store for Hilton Elliott or at the Bank of Montreal for MacKay. Groups led by various church and community organizations contributed to the blitz. Sisily is the Largest island in the Mediterranean sea.
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Acton
Canadian Cancer Society
Bill MacKay
Dills Stationery
Hilton Elliott
MacKay
Bank of Montreal
St. Abban’s Guild
Scout and Guide Mothers
Norm Fryer
H. Halladay
Burlington council debates civil defence and regional budgets
The Burlington council reviews a complex budget with $22,000 from Dominion government for civil defence and $28,104.58 from the province for various services. They consider subsidies for high school debentures and jails, and discuss a Mayfield School grant for retarded children with policy delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Administration of Justice and Agriculture
Burlington Retve F. I
Burlington
Mayfield
Royal City Railroad Highlighted by Ontario Today
The Royal City Railroad once ran from Guelph to Guelph Junction until last November and was profiled in Ontario Today, a Thompson newspapers publication. The piece underscores a lesson in restraint and timing.
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Royal City Railroad
Guelph
Guelph Junction
Ontario Today
Thompson Newspapers
Sparkling Appearance Helps Your Best Look Ever
A polished outfit elevates confidence and makes a strong impression. Clean, well maintained clothes reflect care and quality, boosting personal presence in daily interactions and opportunities.
Eden Mills Hosts Visitors Of Interest In Quiet Week
The Scote mothers held a meeting last week and arranged a mother and daughter notes for the near future. Recent visitors included Mr. George Hampson and families from Toronto Willowdale St Thomas and Byron. Weekend guests came from Alma Jagra Falls Orillia and Guelph with many couples noted visiting Eden Mills before transfers and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Marks
Wardaville
Marks
Harriston
Terry Reilly
Moorefield
Jack Chamberlain
Richardson
Brantford
D. Beatty
Jim Cann
Cliff Blanchard
Gary
Exeter
G. Cann
Guelph
R. Wright
Jack ‘Tougher
Donald
Neil Rubens
Rochester
N.Y
Disston Saw Exhibit Visited by Princess Royal in England
G A Harrap purchasing agent for the Disston Saw Plant in Acton received a photo of the Princess Royal viewing a Disston display at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Show in Olympia England. Accompanying her is B C Butler senior Trades Commissioner for the United Kingdom who led the tour. The Disston exhibit is handled by E P Barrus UK Representatives and Barrus recently visited the Acton plant in Canada.
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G. A. Harrap
Disston
Acton
Princess-Royal
England
B.C. Butler
United Kingdom
Daily Mail
Olympia
E. P. Barrus
U.K
Barrus
Canada
Bell First in Building Construction Starts Soon
A contract for Acton dial telephone building awarded to Oxcar Wiles and Sons of Kitchener. C. S. Keith says the one story, 61 foot structure on Church and Elgin will house package switching gear and precast elements. Construction to start soon, completion in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Acton
Oxcar Wiles, and Sons of
Kitchener
C. S. Keith
Bell Telephone
Church and
Elgin Streets
Exchange
Toronto
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South Pacific
Baer
J. Galloway
C. Rognvaldson
M. Bevan
Don Singular
Memory Lane
Euchre
Church Service In News
Temperance
Temperance Federation
Peter Talbot
Young People’s Union
Louise Campbell RN
Guylph
Graden Pile
Tene Hayes
Sid Hayes
Susan
Gail
Dunnville
Lloyd Swindlehurst
Hayes
Mary Swindlehurst
Johnny Snow
Rockwood
Everton
Naime
Jack Newton
Guy
Frank Toth
George Alexander
Ontario Fire Marshall
Acton Brigade
Glees & Forest of Ortetic
Bint Pholo Walker Lodge
William Ramsden
Lakeland Lodge
Buffalo
H. L. Ritchie
W.M
Stan Joe
George Hinton
A. J. Buchanan
D.D.G.M
Girl Guide News
Sisily Is
Island
The
Mediterranean Sea
Memoriam
Milton
PIAVE
Gianna Maria Canale
Renato Baldini
Carlo Giustini
Arriva LA
Pri
Sat
Gorgo
Willard Parker
Joyce Meadows
Judy Haliday
Dean Martin
Ati
Wittra
Acton Dry Cleaners
Eden Mills
Jinm
Bill Toth
Shell Service
Queen St. FF
African Safari
Alf Long
Acton United Church
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