Knox Club Fashion Show Lights Sunday Style
Knox Sunday school room hosted a Heather Club fashion show sponsored by Cameo Shoppe. Models, all club members’ daughters, wore items from Cameo Shoppe while flowers, tea, and fruit bread accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Club
Knox
Heather Club of
Cameo
Mel McCullough
Charles Kirkness
Hugh O'Rourke
Ken Mann
Kirkness
McCullough
Alex Mann
Cam Leishman
J. A. van Fleet
Knox Church
Heather Club
Division of Parish Creates Acton and New Rockwood Churches
A May decision will establish a new parish including Erin and Rouckwood Anglican churches. Acton retains St Alban the Martyr with a full time rector. Bishop W E Bag_nall announced the change citing growing St Alban’s congregation. Rev Allan Qoak of St Lambert or Rev H R Stokreel will head Rockwood and Evin churches. Acton’s rector remains at St Alban.
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Erin
Rouckwood
Acton
St. Alban the Martyr
St. Alban’s
Bis
W. E. Bagnall
Rockwood
Evin
Allan Qoak
St. Lambert
Quebec
H.R. Stokreel
Acton Free Press Cancels Annual Fishing Contest
The Acton Free Press will not hold this year’s fishing contest due to the canvass for the Community Centre. Merchants who previously donated prizes are noted, and readers are invited to report any big catches.
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Acton Free Press
Acton
Free Press
Council Adopts Daylight Saving During Short Meeting
The council approved the daylight saving bylaw setting the period from April 30 12:01 a.m. to October 29 2:00 a.m. The meeting was one of the shortest this year with a brisk agenda and early adjournment.
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Sunda
Peomele
J. V. Hust
Citizen of the Year Honor Complete Surprise For Ajax Manager
Bill Coon was named Acton’s Citizen of the Year at the Civic Night dinner in St Alban’s parish hall. Former postmaster Frank Terry announced the award to a 150-strong crowd as Coon expressed disbelief and gratitude. Coon is general manager of Ajax Engineering and Marley of Canada Acton plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Coon
Acton
Chamber of Commerce
St Alban's
Frank Terry
Coon
G. A. Dills
Amos Mason
W. G. C. Kenney
Ajax Engineering and Marley of Canada
Manful Leadership of Chief Jack Newton Remembered
Community remembers Chief Jack Newton for dedicated service and leadership during his years of duty. Neighbors recall his steady guidance, public safety focus, and commitment to residents' welfare.
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Lership
Jack Newton
Bill Coon Named Acton Citizen of the Year at Chamber Dinner
Acton Chamber of Commerce honored Bill Coon as Citizen of the Year at a dinner. Frank Terry praised his long record of community service from youth and recreation to church and local government. Coon, general manager of Ajax Engineering and Marley Oil Canada Acton plant, has driven scout hall projects and supported Minor Sports, with firefighters lauded for a rescue during a fire at the Station Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Terry
Bill Coon
Bill
St. Catharines
Toronto
Ontario Wind Engine and Pump Co
Ajax Engineering
Ajax
Jaaxton Memorial Hall
Towa
Marley Oof Canada
Ander
Canada
Port Robertson
United States
Boob
Burks Falls
Guelph
North Halton
Willard Price
Price
Coon Varey
Station Hotel
Newton
Chamber
Startion Hotel
Vince Heveran
Nora Braida
Peentier Lestie Frost
Ted Tyler Sro
Terry
Owen Sound
Glen White
Earl Whitelock
Page Pine
Daylight Saving Time Reminder
Advance clocks one hour before bed Sunday to avoid being late for church. DST begins at 12.00 am Sunday and remains in effect until 2.00 am October 29.
Weekend Fires Keep Acton Firemen Busy
Three fires over the weekend taxed Acton firefighters with two grave grass blazes Sunday and a stove pipe fire Monday morning. They battled the Rozee country home blaze near Crewsons Corners and a second grass fire behind Tidy Avenue, using booster lines, brooms, and smoke removal to control the incidents.
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Acton
Frank Rozee
Crewsons Corners
Tidy Avenue
Stewtre
Sinclair
Willow Street
Fire survivor shows steady improvement after hospital treatment
A report from Guelph General Hospital says gelgie Varevhis who suffered critical burns in the Station Hotel fire and had his right arm amputated is showing continued improvement this week after hospitalization in Guelph last week.
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Gelgie
Coon) Varevhis
Guelph
Guelph General Hospital
Oo Pam
Thursdas
Chain of Warnings Alert System Aims Halton Businesses
Halton County police launch a county wide alert network to warn shops of cheque and theft crimes. Two chiefs Corporal Charles Wilkinson and Chief Ray Andress describe a chain of calls starting with a starter to two more merchants, then spreading to all businesses via telephone exchanges.
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Haltod County
Charles Wilkinson
North Halton O.P.P
Ray Andress
Milton
Halton
Mer
Tnlividheel Muntteipabis
CosGeorgetown Police
Georgetown
Coopernon Ab
Awions
Acton
Census Work Keeps Officials Busy In Town
Assistant Assessor Cy Perkins and Assessor John Ladouceur survey homes and grade properties for the assessment roll. They are conducting a census to compile the voters list and count population while issuing dog tags and collecting payments at the town office.
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Cy Perkins
John Ladouceur
Ganth
High School Dance Brings South Pacific Theme Night
Over 400 guests attended a South Pacific themed high school dance featuring bamboo entryways, leis, and coconut decorations. Student council organized the event with staff adviser Mrs. Galloway and principal Ted Hansen on hand, while Allan Gay and others prepared the scenery and lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annes
South Pacific
Ted Hansen
Hansen
Dwight Engel
Nearly 120 Fathers and Sons Attend Local Banquet
About 120 fathers and sons gathered for Acton YsMen Club’s annual Father and Son banquet. District Governor Oscar Thompson of the Galt club delivered a song toast, while guest speaker Atew McIntyre of the Department of Lands and Forests spoke on forestry, reforestation, and stream stocking. Mayor Gow and others offered greetings and praised the event's community goals.
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Department of Lands and Forests
Acton Y's
Atew McIntyre
Department Lands and Forests
Earl Miassales
A. H. McKen
Oscar Thompson
Galt Club
John FE Gow
Davids
Poest
Y's Men
Bill Wilson
Walter Dubois
Elmer Smith
AL HL McKenzie
Allan
John
Cat Dias
Peter
Mir
Madintvee
Mr Thompson
Bruce Sagaskie
Warkter Morton
Clyde Porter
Quay Bathers and Sons
Dow Tseea
Tha Hanser
Pan Politae Club
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Robert Little
Yvonne Yateman
Inneke Snoek
Lindy Lawson
Doug Copeland
Glenn Banks
Ruth Everdell
Marilyn Cripps
Reta Duiker
The
Judy Abram
Ian Johnson
Stan Norton
Helen Hopkins
S. Harald Guest
Sandra McLennan
Jim Inglish
Barbara Norton
Grenville McLennan
Sandi Davidson
Alex Waldie
Joanne McKensie
Mick Holmes
Audrey Grischow
Katherine Kirkness
Fire, Department
Abje Tead
Acton Telephone Exchange
H.S. Dance
McIntyre
Cials Poole
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