District Y's Men's Club conference held in Acton
Acton Y M C A hosted the Central Ontario district spring conference with 75 Y's Men from Brantford Owen Sound Guelph and two Kitchener clubs. Highlights included a dinner speaker Douglas Beattie of Simpsons Sears on Christianity in Business and a welcome by Mayor F G Oakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bill Benson
F. G. O. Oakes
Y's
Dick Bean
G. W. McKenzie
Jack Greer
Sing Sung
Charlie Kirkness
Crawford Douglas
Bob Redfern
Sheila Paul
Peggy
Fran Oakes
Acton J. Smith
Owen Sound
Vic Mannelly
Andy Paskas
Toronto
Acton Play Wins District Plaque in Sacred Drama Festival
The Light in the Window by Acton Baptist Church Young People won the district drama festival with 85 points, ahead of Stratford 80 Hillsburgh 75 and Kitchener 68. Cast members include Lil Wagner Wilma Chapman Faye Garner Clarence Reid Marjorie Landsborough Mary Reid and Charlie Landsborough. directed by Mrs Lorne Garner.
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BYPU
Montecal
Clarence Heid
Bhalf
Acton
Acton and
Hillsburgh
Stratford
Kitchener
Acton Baptist Church
Lil Wagner
Wilma Chapman
Faye Garner
Clarence Reid
Marjorie Landsborough
David Cooke
Charlie Landsborough
Mary Reid
Lorne Garner
Cruiser damaged in smash on No 7 highway
A Provincial police cruiser and an oil truck collided Monday noon near Acton on No 7 highway. Const Everton Penrose of Guelph drove toward Georgetown as Pat Patterson of Thompson's Farm Service entered the highway. Corp W Hodgins, a cruiser passenger, was slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Everton Penrose
Guelph
Georg Town
Thompson
Pat Patterson
Corp
W Hodgins
Rotary Tapes Bicycles In Safety Drive In Acton
Acton Rotary Club organized a safety program applying Scotchlite reflective tape to 105 bicycles in town. Volunteers cleaned front forks and rear fenders then affixed glow in light tape to improve visibility after dusk. The no charge service invites others to request tape via Rotarian Ted Tyler or at school bus stations.
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Phow
Acton Rotary Club
Rosarians
W. Coon
E. Tyler
Garnet Roszell
Jim Waterhouse
Acton Rotanans
Ace Jon
Ch-Aperaven
Avon
Scial
Brewel
Ted Tyler
Rotary Club of
Acton
Scots Farmers Tour Halton County Farms
Four Scottish youths and a 22 year old woman visit Halton County farms on an exchange with Ontario peers. Graham Rogers Ron Dalglish Jan Middleton and Nancy Fleming stay with local hosts near Acton Ash and Waterford as they observe livestock farming and attend a junior farmers conference in Guelph. The Halton Junior Farmers choir performs while debating finals pit Malton Lambton teams. about 450 attendees expected.
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Halton
Ontario
Graham Rogers
County of Fyfe
St. Andrews
Scotland
Mac Sprow
Acton
Ron Dalglish
Perth
David Pelletterio
Mac Sprowl
Guelph
War Memorial Hall
Eleanor McKeown
Earl Snow
Malton
Triple Car Crash Near Silvercreek
Three cars were involved in a Sunday afternoon crash on No 7 highway below Silver Creek Hill. Milton Hi born stopped to turn into Hrawn's Auto Wrecking yard, Philip McCristall swerved after seeing an oncoming car, and Ira Huffman swerved into the ditch to avoid collision.
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Silver Creek Hill
Milton Hi‘born
Hrawn's
Philip McCristall
Born
Ira Huffman
Milk Beef Cattle Topics Highlight Acton Junior Farmers Meeting
The Acton Junior Farmers and Junior Institute held a regular meeting at Herb Spitzer's home on April ath chaired by the presidents. Guests included Maurice Baker of Scotsdale Farms Georgetown who spoke on cattle care and management. Mrs. C Storey spoke on the Milky Way at the girls meeting. A joint discussion on an upcoming dance and cattle fair followed, with Mac Sprowl presenting a reflective paper and a concluding lunch.
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Acton Junior Farmers’ and
Herb Spitzer
Charlie Thompson
Maurice Baker
Scotsdale Farms
Georgetown
Mac Sprowl
Leadership Course For Area at Knox
About 40 members of Presbyterian Young People’s groups from Campbellville Guelph Galt Waterloo Baden and Acton attended a leadership training course at Knox Presbyterian church Acton last weekend. The two day program began Friday afternoon with discussion groups and recreation followed by a banquet Saturday evening and a buffet supper hosted by Acton Young People Sunday afternoon. Don Christie Ivan Crowsberry and Norma Gilles led the training with Toronto delegates assisting.
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Presbyterian Young Peop
Guelph
Acton
Don Christie
Ivan Crowsberry
Knox Church
P.U.C. To Arrange Coronation Lights
Dr A J Buchanan chairs Coronation Committee meeting with Public Utilities Commission to authorize use of colored street lights and decorations during Coronation week. Secretary to purchase decorations and flags for waterworks and hydro buildings. Commission approves meter adjustment for Les Davies and notes tax exemption on chlorine.
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A. J. Buchanan
Public Utilies Commission
PULC
Buchanan
Mason
J. Mc. Geachie
Les Davies
Commission
Jetter
YMCA
Lambert
J. McMullen
Bower Ave
Baxter Laboratories
Denny
Buffalo
International Wiaterworks Association
Hydro
Waterworks
Doughty and McFardane
Brass Yeod Bell Telephone
Consolidated Engines and Machinery
Acton council presses rent controls return
Council votes to request the provincial government restore rent controls in Acton properties in a recorded vote. Five members (Lindsay Greer Wieck Irwin Tyler) supported the motion while others opposed. A related tally noted debate over legality and a second resolution was tabled and passed.
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Acton
Lindsay
Greer
Wieck
Irwin
Tyler
Jay
Stewart
Grandstand Wesk
A. J. Buchanan
Returned to Office in W.1. Elections
The Ac ton Women's Institute monthly meeting at Mrs. George Lazenby’s home presided by Mrs. R. L. Davidson. Officers mostly retained include Mrs. Lantz as chair, Mrs. RL Davidson as president, and Mrs. Earl Lambert as district director. A gift and letter were planned for the United Church for the anniversary. Mrs. Anderson reported on Coronation group progress. a donation was planned. Mrs. Lantz presented a paper on James Watt and steam.
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Acton Women's Institute
George Lazenby
R. L. Davidson
W. Hamilton
Wilderspin
Lantz
David Anoson
Earl Lambert
F Anderson
Board of the United Church
Anderson
Acton Minor Hockey Honor At Yearend Bun Feed
Acton Minor Sports Association held its annual bun feed to mark the hockey season. Doctor George Sirrs of Newtonbrook received a recognition brochure and spoke on teamwork and sportsmanship. Bob Coxe won the most valuable player trophy, with Bob Wahiman as runner up. junior and senior division trophies were awarded to Reg Black, Bob Wahiman, Wilf Duval, and Bil Coer. Reverend E Currey closed with slides show.
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Sion
Acton
George Sirrs
Newtonbrook
Bob Coxe
Dude" Lindsay
Bob
Bob Wahiman
Reg. Black
Wilf Duval
Bil Coer
Rev. E Currey
Boyz
Minor Sports Association
Bob Wahlman
Simrs
Bill Coon
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Harry Noton
V.P
E.M
C.P.B
Argentina
Em Knill
Silvercreek
Knox
Jean McGeeger
Galt
Miss Campbell
Thorning
Pespe Iy Fly
P.U.C
JB. Frank
HEPC
Ont
Burroughs
H.G Barlow & Co
Ellis & Howard Ltd
Levitt Safety
Acc
Savoy's
Continuous Forms Ltd
J_R Kearney Corp
Bell Telephone
Ana
Coeermg. Com
Soiicitor Leatherland
Greet
Park
Coungit
Prospect Park
Becks
George St
Canm Pn
Gein
Mazel
Beamish Construction Co
Jsheels
CF Leatherland
Herzog
Do. Lateas
Municipal Board
Housas
Grand Acton Rotary
Pemut
Othe Idther
Jack Harrie
Acton Pac
Watson Dairy
T Gamer Motors
Nat Thompson
Don van Fleet
Burlington Trip
Dunlop Tire and Rubber Goods
Safety Supply Co
Scott Air Pakey
DR. G. Sirrs
Over Too Boys
Acton Minor Sports Association
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