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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 30, 1964

Page

18

Y's Men Rally To Support Maple Leafs Victory

Y's Men leaders wrap up a busy meeting with plans tied to the Oakville Hydroplane Club and Regatta events. Guests John Finlay and Bill Hodgson discuss the 1964 Regatta at Avion while Acton activities and a financial report from Earl Masales highlight the session.

Guy Ross Loubunnet Leafs Red Wings Acton Y.mlc.a John Finlay Oakville Hydroplane Club Bill Hodgson Oakville Club

Fourteen 4H Members Attend Achievement Day in Erin

In Acton 4-H homemaking club Ospringe Dairy Queens led by Doris Fines and C Hanen attended Achievement Day at Erin District High School. The Milk Bar exhibit narrated by Linda Strandhott featured Canofwn McEwan and Judy Isley earning county honors for project work.

EL Archibald Dan Milton H. Theaker Storey Acton Greenock Waimen’s Institute Ospringe Dairy Queens Erin District High School Doris Fines C. Hanen Toucal Club Linda Strandhott Cano Fwn McEwan Judy Isley W.H. McEwan Guelph General Hospital Roy Hindle Everton

O'Rourke Girls Medal Winners at Peel Music Festival

Karen Elizabeth O'Rourke won a gold medal in solo class at the Peel Music Festival. Dorothy Anne earned a silver medal and Karen took bronze in the same age group. The contestants included peers of their own age and the event drew interest from participants and families.

Chass Karen Elizabeth O'Rourke Tia Dae Dorothy Anne Karen

Toronto Man Dies Suddenly at Home at 78

Duncan Mefotosh of Toronto died suddenly at his home on Friday April 17. He spent years with his daughter Mrs Swift at Acton and assisted in a nursery business. Born in Culloden Verness he was 78. He came to Canada from Seat lane in 1900 and lived in Toronto for 44 years. He served in World War I with the 48th Highlanders and was a member of Eastcourt Legion and the 48th Highlanders Old Comrades. He was a Presbyterian. Funeral was conducted April 20 at Rumley Shaw Maker funeral home with burial in Prospect Cemetery. Pallbearers included Noman Molotyes, Jack Swift, J ia Swift, Harvey Laverty, George Wright, and George Harley. Survivors include a wife predeceased him, one daughter, one grandson, and a nephew.

Duncan Mefotosh Jon Ase Toronto Tor F. Swdt Qua.i Acton Ben Culloden Verness Canada Seatlane Phe Swift Canada J Packers 48Th Phighlanders Frestalivesion Nd Battalion Eaatscourt Legion 48Th Highlanders Old Comrades Associi Jock Mebecad Owen Sound Grigor Murdock Tobontos Aonephes Hany Hartes Oltaw bratherin-Kiw Harry

Hope to Organize George and Surrounding Districts

The Queanization group from Canada wide held an organizational meeting led by Grand Chieftain Robert Cross and Grand Secretary Treasurer Robert Belt of Toronto along with organizer Robert Wilton of Hamilton. They aim to start a camp in North Halton to preserve Scotland’s traditions and native customs. First organized in 1876, the non profit group includes Scots men wives and family members.

Sons OF Scotland Action Y.mc North Halton Robsn Cross Canada Toronto Robert Ball Robert Wilton Hamilton Ares Me. Bell Ross Wilton Jamey Adam Milton Jock Calder Georgetown Action Tom Hutchison Robert Cross Robert Belt Scotland

Erin 444 Calf Club Elects Officers at First Meeting

The Erin 444 Calf Club held its inaugural meeting on April 27. Sharon Braiden was elected president with Ton Lamon as vice president and Allen Orr as treasurer. Guest speaker Glen Johnson spoke on calf feeding and management emphasizing protein carbohydrates fats vitamins minerals and water.

Erin 444 Sharon Braiden Ton Lamon Allen Orr Glen John Johnson Paul Hamilton

Eden Mills Women and Community Groups Hold April Meeting

Mrs William McDonald hosted the WMS and Ladies Aid meeting in Eden Mills Hall. Speeches, prayers, and Bible contests marked a busy afternoon with plans for a June lunch and a fall bazaar. Salvation Army visits and hospital notices followed as area institutes gathered for a combined program with poems, songs, and guest salutations.

William McDonald WMS Herb Gilbertson Note McLean W. Mino G. Aitken Alma McDonald Wallace Lasby Arkell Ted Barden J. de Lowrie Salvation Aray Eden Milly Presbyterian Church Salvation Anny Citadel George Hampson J. O'Halloran Funston Toronto

Playful Season For Bandsmen

The band practices for a mid May concert as 12 members turn out for the first meeting. Original instructor Joe Seelen from Milton plans to return to teach and play with the group. Six engagements are booked for the summer and they will attend the Buckwood carnival on the last day of school.

Dfn Tection Joe Seelen Milton

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