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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 30, 1964

Page

6

Y's Men Celebrate Maple Leafs Win and Plan Regatta

Y's Men’s president Guy Ross led a brisk regular meeting and adjourned in time to watch the Maple Leafs win a place against the Red Wings. Guests John Finlay and Bill Hodgson spoke on the 1964 Regatta planned for Avion June 20.

Guy Ross Loubonnet Leafe Red Wings Acton Y.mlc Bey Nolo John Finlay Oakville Hydroplane Club Bill Hodgson Oakville Club Avion Baste Fairy Lake Acton Earl Morales Ontario Chatman Goor Edd Foonntt Wives and Friends

Community events mix with mishap in Acton area

Preday course on Choosing Publics in Acton hosted by Greenock Women’s Institute with Mr EL Archibald and others attending. Achievement Day at Erin District High School featured 14 4H homemaking club members exhibiting The Milk Bar commentary by Linda Strandhott. McEwan suffered a head injury requiring 28 stitches but was released home. other local visits, anniversaries, and a wedding are noted along with several hospital and church events.

EL Archibald Dan Milton H. Theaker Storey Acton Greenock Waimen's Institute Ospringe Dairy Queens Erin District Canolywn McEwan Juds Islev Woh McEwan Guelph General Hospital Roy Hindle Everton

O'Rourke Girls Medal Winners at Peel Festival

Karen Elizabeth O'Rourke won a gold medal in solo chasse at the Peel Music Festival. Dorothy Anne received a silver medal and Karen The bronze. The event drew contestants of similar ages and highlighted local youth talents.

Karen Elizabeth O'Rourke Dorothy Anne Karen

Toronto Man Dies Suddenly at Home After Urgent World War Service

Duncan MecIntosh of Toronto died suddenly at his home on April 17 after a long Canadian life. He 78 years old, born in Cutloden Verness, came to Canada from Seat Lane, married in Toronto 44 years ago, and retired in 1898 from Canada Packers. He served in World War I with the 48th Highlanders and was a member of the Baatsecourt Legion and the 48th Highlanders Comrades Association. He leaves his wife and one daughter Mrs Swittony, plus one grandson. Funeral was held April 20 at Rumley Shop maker. burial at Prospect Cemetery. Pallbearers included Norman McIntyre, Jack Switt, and George Wright among others.

Duncan MecIntosh Fon Axe Toronto FF. Swit Ror. I Acton Cutloden Verness Canada Seat Lane Phe Swittony Canada Packers 48Thhighlanders Frestidlivesion Baatsecourt Legion Joroento 48Th Highlanders OS Comrades Jock Mebecod Qwen Sound Grigor Murdock Hany Hartes Oltaw

Hope to Organize George and Surrounding Districts

The Canada wide organization held its opening meeting led by Grand Chieftain Robert Cross and Grand Secretary-Treasurer Robert Belt from Toronto with organizer Robert Wilton from Hamilton. It plans a camp in North Halton to preserve Scotland’s traditions and customs. First organized in 1876, the nonprofit group includes Scots men wives and families.

Rhado Sons OF Scotland Action Y.mc North Halton Robe Cross Canada Toronto Robert Ball Robert Wilton Hamilton Bell Ross Wilton James Adam Milton Jock Calder Georgetown Action Tom Hutchison Robert Cross Robert Belt Scotland

One Erin 444 Calf Club Holds First Meeting

The first meeting of the One Erin 444 Calf Club was held on April 27. Sharon Braiden was elected president with Tom Lamon as vice president and Allen Orr as treasurer. Guest speaker Glen Johnson discussed feeding and management of 4H calves and essential nutrients.

Erin Sharon Braiden Tom Lamon Allen Orr Glen Johnnn Johnson Paul Hamilton

Eden Mills Ladies Aid and Institutes Hold Spring Meeting

Mrs. William McDonald hosted the WMS and Ladies Aid as they met in Eden Mills Hall. The program included hymns scripture prayer, reports, a June 17 lunch, contests, and readings. The Salvation Army visit was noted and plans for a fall bazaar were set. a social afternoon followed with various institute participants and prize drawings.

William McDonald WMS Herb Gilbertson Note McLean Obont 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 Begins Rehearsals

The band rehearses for a mid May concert with 12 members turning out for the first session. Joe Seelen, longtime instructor now living in Milton, returns to teach and play with the group. Six summer engagements are already booked as the season opens with the Rockwood carnival on the last day.

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