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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 16, 1964

Page

20

High Holstein Calves Bring Strong Prices at Hays Sale

The All Breed Calf Sale at Oakville on March 1 sold 199 Holstein and other dairy calves for 30325 dollars total, 152 average. Top prices reached 310 for a Glenvue Sky Chief granddaughter and 250 for a George B. Portia calf, with buyers from Canada and Latin America.

Oakville Gordon Sinclair Burlington Glenvue Sky Chief Hays Faron International Howard Tarswell

Miss M. Z. Bennett Is Citizen of the Year ’64

A Guelph area celebration honors Miss M. Z. Bennett as Citizen of the Year for 1964. Attendees include Chamber officials, teachers, and local dignitaries. Rev. Richard Jones lauds Bennett’s essential job, community spirit, and spiritual support. A poem by Miss Tschel Anderson commemorates her contributions.

M. Z. Bennett Amtheiss Cithen Richard Jones Bennett Jones Jim Ledger BH Mackay Acton Miss Bennett Wndow Elmer Terry Brentford Amon Mason G. A. Dill W. G. Kerfier Bill Coon Madelevine Gibbons John Gov Mise Tschel Anderson

Accident Victim Much Improved After Collision

Mrs Sydney Palma of Young Street Acton was hospitalized in Guelph General Hospital after her car collided with a CNR freight train. She sustained multiple broken bones and shock, underwent surgery, and is reported to be in a much improved condition. Further operations are anticipated before full recovery.

Sydney Palma Acton CNR Guelph General Hospital Warmen mare _operathona

Church Secretary Appointed At Knox Church

The church board appointed Mrs. Wilmer Davidson as part time secretary to the minister. She will work four or five hours a week handling records and clerical duties.

Knox Church Board of Man Wilmer Davidson

Smith Griffin 94th Birthday Observed in Community

Sun day service at Churchill Church led by Rev HUL marked the event. Family and friends from Erin Acton Milton and Pallgrave joined Harold Griffin family as Mr Smith Griffin celebrated his 94th birthday April 13. Attendees included Alfred and Wilbert Thompson and Edna MacArthur among others.

Hul Horny United Church Churchill Church Arthur Griffin Tressa Keeler Erin William Thompson Acton Harold Griffin Griffin Smith Griffin Alfred Thompson James Brown Pallgrave Tottenham Wilbert Rusk Milton Knox Presbyterian Church Ed Green Edna MacArthur Toronto Thame Fred MacArthur Rel. Davidson W. Thompson W. Swackhamer F. MacArthur Wilfred Waldie C.D. Wall North Bay

Dorothy Stone Exhibit At Gallery Houw Sal

Local interest exhibit of Dorothy Stone oil paintings at Gallery Houw Sal 46 Charles St Grange town showing handscapes flowers and other subjects Stone trained in Toronto studied at Ontario College of Art earned Governor General's medal and taught art in Milton High School Her work is held by St John's Convalescent Hospital Georgetown Hospital Brampton Scout Regiments and Toronto General Hospital among others.

Houw

Hikers Plan Saturday Trail to Limehouse

Provincial chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Association sponsors a Saturday hike in the Limehouse area. Cars depart at 10 a.m. from the north corner of Highway 401 and 25. The event follows sections of the Bruce Trail with the slogan A Trail to an Empty Cabin. Local members from Toronto and Hamilton join the non profit NUCHLA in promoting hiking and camping. Bring a lunch, camera, and dress for the weather.

National Campers and Hikers Association Limehouse Ncahla Highway 401 Rikers Nuchla Toronto Hamilton

Officers Attend Guelph Police Funeral For Eric MacAulay

About 500 officers from across Ontario attended a full dress funeral for Eric MacAulay of the Guelph police who died from injuries in a weekend traffic accident. The service at St Andrew’s Church featured uniformed officers and the Hamilton Police Pipe Band. Ronald McEachern of Acton faces manslaughter and related charges in the April 4 fatal crash. Bail was discussed with Crown Attorney J M Kearns and Magistrate Ho Watt set preliminary hearing prospects.

Guelph Eric MacAulay Jaz St. Andrew's Presbyurian Church Hamilton Police Association Acton Ron Rupert Mervin Harness Brice Kressler Ro F. Thomson Knox Church St. Joseph's Hospital Adea J. M. Kearns Ronald McEachern Eris MacAulay Ho Ro Howatt Kearns

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