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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1962
Page
24
Burlington official Dick Weat prepares Halton’s election machinery for an upcoming vote. He has opened an election headquarters at 2014 Churchill Ave. and is counting polling subdivisions. Enumarators will determine eligible voters once a date is set by the Prime Minister.
An advertisement promises a free demonstration with no obligation and no payment due until June 1962. It emphasizes zero down and defers all costs, urging potential customers to experience the product first.
Miss Madeline Gibbons, longtime Acton nurse and clerk at St. Michael's Hospital Toronto, was named Fifth Citizen of the Year at a Chamber of Commerce dinner. A standing ovation followed as Mayor Gay presented a plaque and staff gave flowers and a mauve orchid. Judge Eldon of Milton delivered remarks celebrating community service and shared Acton memories.
Acton Chamber of Commerce names Madeline Gibbons, longtime nurse and community volunteer, as 1962 Citizen of the Year. The announcement highlights her nursing career at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, duties at Acton nursery, and Catholic Women’s League leadership, noting family ties and lifelong service to Acton.
Greenock Women’s Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs T Hemsley’s home with Mrs C Allan conducting. New officers include President Mrs T Hemsley and District Director Mrs C Aitken. Nominating committee presented slate. plans for a paper drive and baking contests were discussed. plant sale to feature at May meeting.
An enthusiastic Burlington gathering at Liony Club Hall heard informal speeches and a four panel discussion led by Hal Aun’s Federal MP Sandy Best with guest speakers John B Hamilton and Bob McDonald. Best cited 40 000 man-days of Winter Works in 3 years and said taxpayers must fund improvements. McDonald spoke on housing and municipal aid noting National Housing Act funds rose from 100 million to two billion dollars in five years, boosting construction.
Six staff members from St. Michael's Hospital Toronto attended a surprise presentation for former supervisor Miss Madeline Dean Gibbons. Mrs Earl Copey hosted an informal reception at the store above the building. nurses Grace Murphy Marcella Berger Kay Whalen Adele Johnston Margaret McCully and Kay McCully joined family friends in celebrating. Gibbons received telegrams and letters from across the country and posed for photos in her Main Street home after the event. Father Morgan presented her with a pusary and silver crucilla during a Sunday Mass at St Joseph's.
Neighbors were shocked by the sudden passing of Mrs. William Bruce at St Josephs Hospital after an operation. Funeral held April 1 at Rumsey Shoemaker Funeral Home Acton with burial in Rockwood cemetery. Sincere sympathy to the family.
A collection of verse imagery exploring inner longing and the soul’s window to desires. Vague lines describe light, reflection, love, tears, and hope as fleeting insights into inner life.
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