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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1969
Page
5
The August 6 1969 Acton Free Press covers local news and notices from Acton and surrounding areas. Reports include community events, school activities, and brief notices reflecting daily life in the town. Names of local residents and institutions appear with concise summaries.
In 1880 Shiloh School packed 90 pupils but by 1953 attendance vanished and the school closed. The vacant Shiloh Post Office still appeared in 1950 guides. Frank Bertagroli, only 13 years in Canada, plans a real estate venture in Toronto and envisions Shilo Ranch as a children s western camp in summer and a ski and horseback paradise in winter. He rents, develops trails for weekend riders, and invites picnickers to the beach this Sunday. Restoration of Shiloh Village buildings in Rockwood and Eramos Township would create a new outdoor center for Gnatasio s historic enthusiasts.
A rambling horse story recounts race winnings and a self described free woman status, encounters with a vet, and Sundays off from racing. It notes a Senior Men's Softball team praise on Sundays and a Scottish Games attendance by about 1,500 children from Burlington and Galt at Kelso Conservation area Thursday.
A letter from Mrs. Sybil M. Damett chairing the Ontario UNICEF Committee thanks Acton for Halloween fundraising efforts by Acton school children and the Acton V's Men's Club. She asks if local women's groups would sell UNICEF greeting cards on consignment and to contact her.
Guelph plans a four day fair at Centennis Arena reopening after over 20 years. Mayor Paul Mercer will open on August 14 releasing 1,000 pigeons. The program includes rides donkey baseball horse show wrestling boxing contests ventriloquism acts stage entertainers and kiddies rides with reduced prices until 6 pm. Indian Chief Sky will showcase tepees lacrosse sticks and relics.
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