Halton's returning officer readies election machinery
Dick Weat of Burlington prepares for a federal election in Halton. He has begun organizing polling subdivisions and setting up an election HQ at 2014 Churchill Ave. Burlington. There are 220 polling subdivisions to oversee, but voter enumeration dates remain undetermined as the Prime Minister must announce the election date.
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Dick Weat
Burlington
Halton
Weat
Churchill Ave
Free Demonstration Without Obligation Promo
A local ad promotes a free demonstration with no obligation and no payment due until June 1 1962. The offer highlights zero down and defers costs, urging interested buyers to visit during the promotional period.
Fifth Citizen of Year Miss Madeline Gibbons Flowers
Miss Madeline Gibbons was surprised when Acton Chamber of Commerce announced her as Citizen of the Year at the Legion Hall dinner. Her 14 years as supervisor of St. Michael's Hospital nursery in Toronto were cited as the reason for the award, with a standing ovation and gifts from local figures and staff.
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Maton
George Elliott
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Eliott
A. H. McKenzie
Madeline Gibbons Flowers
Madeline Gibbons
Acton
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto
Bill Benson
Manly
John Gay
Cooper's Drug Store
Bensom
Bert Hinton
School of
Nurs Michael's Hospital
Agnes Murphy
Ryone
Gibble
St. Michael's
Vhoner
St. Mich Hospital
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Miss Madeline Gibbons Named Acton Citizen of the Year
The 1962 Citizen of the Year honor in Acton is awarded by the Acton Chamber of Commerce. Miss Madeline Gibbons, known as Dean Gibbons, is celebrated for nursing, infant care, church work, and longtime service to Acton and St. Joseph’s parish.
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Lucal
Supreme Court of Ontario
Halton
Milton
Eliott
Acton
Gibbons
Norman Braida
Tudge Eliott
Dean
Art of Cooper’s
Antil
Peter Sayers
St. Joseph's, Acton
Catholic Women's League of
Active Year for Greenock WI President T Hemsley Leads
The Greenock Women's Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs T Hemsley's home with Mrs C Allan conducting and opening with a poem. Mrs B Johnston read scripture and a roll call noted paid fees and next year plans. Elections elected Mrs C Allan past president and Mrs T Hemsley president with a wide slate of officers and directors. Plans included a paper drive and a plant sale for the May meeting.
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Greenock
Spr
Centre Wellington
C. Allan
T. Hemsley
B. Johnston
A Thompson
W Johnston
Lo Tryssenaar
J Thompson
Agriculture
W. Johnston
G Leshe
E Johnston
E. Eckerich
C Allan
W. Butler
T. Herrsley
Burlington PCs Hear Sandy Best
An enthusiastic Burlington gathering at Lions Club Hall heard informal speeches and a four panel discussion led by Sandy Best MP and guest speakers John B Hamilton MP and Bob McDonald MP. Best said Winter Works projects provided 40 000 mandays of work in Halion over three years and noted government steps while taxpayers fund improvements and services. McDonald discussed housing and municipal aid, highlighting National Housing Act funds rising from 10 million to two billion dollars in five years and a surge in construction across Canada.
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Burlington
Lions Club Hall
Hai- Aun
Parlament
Sandy Best
John B Hamilton
York Weat
Bob McDonald
Hartistun South
Best
Halion
Bobby McDonald
Tr Cat
Canada
Nurses Honor Miss Madeline Gibbons at Chamber Dinner
St Michael s Hospital nurses from Toronto and local friends gathered after a Chamber of Commerce dinner to honor former supervisor Miss Madeline Dean Gibbons. A surprise plaque was presented Thursday, and Mrs Earl Coupey hosted an informal reception at the store apartment above Main Street home as colleagues and family shared greetings and congratulations.
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St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto
Madeline
Dean) Gibbons
Earl Coopey
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Gibbons
Grace Murphy
Marcella Berger
Kay Whalen
Adele Johnston
Margaret
St. S
Sudden Death Shock To Family Friends
Neighbors were shocked by the sudden passing of Mrs. William Bruce at St. Josephs Hospital after an operation. Funeral held Wednesday at Rumley Shoemaker funeral home Acton with burial in Rockwood cemetery. Sympathy extended to the family. Nearby notices report Mr George Watt of Woodbridge, formerly of Era Mesa, having funeral in Woodbridge.
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William Bruce
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rumley-Shoemaker
Acton
Rockwood Cemetery
Perry Peasey
George Watt
Woodbridge
Lyne
Eramesa
Harry Morrell
Guelph
Chas
Fountain
Wesley Lithe
Sundey
Meg JP Benham
Charles Bye
Burlington
Gordon Aicie
Elora
Merv Jack Murrell
Poets Corner on a Magi Window of the Soul
A reflective verse exploring inner dreams and the window of the soul. It contemplates birthplaces of goals, reflected hopes, and the fleeting glow of love and happiness.
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Emery
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Thompson Fuels Ltd
John H. Guy
Acton Creamery Limited
Bellwood
Mullen
Ira
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Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Grace
Jim Ledger
Chamber
Murray Harrison
Mix McKenaie
Benson
Georgy Hiliott
Hinton
Mr. McKenaie
Earl Cooper
Ken Elstey
Ken MacKay
Bell Telephone Comp
MacKay
Elliott
C.F. Leatherland
Bhd Bunsen
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Dean Gibbons
Miss Gibbons Waa Boefn Acton
Thomas Gibbons
Mary Jane Melmush
Nell
Thomas
Frank
Agnes
Acton Pubblic School
Acton Continuation School
Greenock WI
Rotary Turer
Carmites
Haking
C. Aitkin
C. Maplesden
Bo Joinstoin
Tea
C. Aitra
W. Buller
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E. Potter
W. G. C. Kenney, M.B
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Sandy
Poet's Corner
Marie Doreen
Henry
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