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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 16, 1964

Page

2

Eramosa Council approves tenders and budget actions

The Eramosa council discussed tender results for supply and road works, approved curb and gutter plans for Rockwood, and authorized debentures for Erin School Area. Resignations of Building Inspector Walter Hurt and Clerk Stewart Jones were accepted with thanks. The budget for 1964 was adopted, with $300 allocated to the planning board and other measures approved.

Wlenere John Benhurs Cuyler Wheeler Eramota Welter Hurt Ere Tao Stewart S. Joves Butte Kerr Mesum Forsyth Smith Council of West Garstraxa Arthur Village Garalaxa West Luther West Messrs Forsyth and Cot Township of Guelph Township of Guelph Cox and Hindley Department of Highways Rockwood Valley Road Cox Forsythe Erin Hindley Carried Harewood County of Wellington Eramosa

CWL Held Meeting Teems With Plans

Members from Rockland and Columbia area groups gathered to discuss the upcoming CWL event. Reported confusion and a note on charity work highlighted the meeting as organizers outlined aims and responsibilities for the Royal Household charity drive.

Rock- Sixee Harrington Beith Columbia CML Seghin St. Ipeiich Kitchener Waa A. Deexter

Vancouver visitor recalls Nigeria trip and missionary life

Miss Faith Taylor of Vancouver spent a month with missionary families in Nigeria. She describes the dry season, water precautions, local food like yam, and high infant mortality while praising Dr. Dick and helpers for teaching better feeding methods. She notes curious locals and the challenge of adapting to life in a shed and remote travel.

Faith Taylor Vancouver Firs Frank Taylor Taylor Nigeria Ken-neth Dick Dyale Mike Taylor Jane Dick Aid Norma Fraukie Hurede Edichea Corresipomevice Board of Education British Columbia Miss Taylor Enugo Mrs. Pick W. Gordon C. H. Harris Ernest Benham Mrx

Dust Off Top Rung Of Ladder For Team Hartap

Dust Off Top Rung Of Ladder rises to first with 64 points, Nichols Palys second after a tight race. Carnes's Plumbing and Heat sing alko up to third, Pearl's Variety fourth with 60. Wildcats fifth with 54, Town and Country sixth with 52, then seventh at 48 and Saunder's Fireballs eighth with 47. Stratton's Esso and Masales' Alley Cats tied for ninth at 4, Schneider's Sweety and Milne's Booth tied for tenth with 45, Barlow's Bums eleventh with 4, Don's Fridgid Lockers twelfth. Ken's Novelties share the cellar with 0. Jim Mooney led men with 275 high single and 674 high triple, 217 high average. Janet Brenneman 264 high single, Doris Jestin 669 high triple, Vivian Nightingale 179 high average.

Carnes Alko Pearl Wildcats Town and Country Saunder Fireballs Stratton Esso Masales’ Alley Cats Jim Mooney Janet Bren Doris Jestin Vivian Nightingale

First Woman Clerk for Eramosa I Mrs Jean Rutherford Selected

A special Eramosa meeting selected Jean Rutherford as the township clerk. Four applicants were interviewed by council and auditor Earl Robinson. Rutherford, a township resident, won unanimously. She will begin May 1 in Fergus after Royee’s resignation. Her appointment marks the first woman clerk-treasurer for Eramosa.

Eramosa I Jean Rutherford Eramosa Eramoas Ford Earl Robinson Lionel Hindley Chas. McNabb Reyinald Adan Robinson Rutherford Fergus

Euchre Benefit Raises 77.10 for Retarded Children

A euchre social in Rockwood Parish Hall, led by local volunteers, raised 77.10 for the Guelph and District Association for Retarded Children. Prizes were donated by residents and officials, with many community members listed as contributors, and attendees enjoyed lunch and social hours.

Euchre Guelph Rockwood

Visiting Mrs Moore of Port Bover Calls on Local Family

Visiting Mrs G A B Moore of Port Bover called at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Tavior. The social call reflected community ties and friendly greetings among residents.

G. A.B. Moore Port Bover Frank Tavior

Brother Dies in Winnipeg Widower Harry Nichols

Mrs Leslie J Aviles reports the death of her brother in law Harry Nichols of Winnipeg The deceased was formerly Bessie Laing and well known in Rockwood where she lived for many years

Leslie J. Aviles Harry Nichols Winnipeg Nichols Bessie Laing Rockwood

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