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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 15, 1957

Page

14

Sleepy Marlin and Les Duby Tie In With U S Champion

Sleepy Marlin of Canada and Les Duby accompanied US champion Wayne Storpy Marlin at Shelburne Ontario's Old Time Fiddlers Contest. Marlin, noted as US Time Viddie Champion, also won the 1983 Canadian Old Tune Championship and tours with Vince Mountford in Brampton. The duo joined Rhythm Ramblers for barn dances and broadcast appearances on CHIC and CBC during finals weekend.

Shelburne Les” Duby Weiner Wayne Storpy Marlin Lowsville Kentucky Geepy’ Marlin Canada Whas-Tv Les Duby CHIC Sault Sin Marie CBC Sleepy Les Vince Mountford Brampton Rhythm Ramblers Garnet Rose Keer Sleepy Marli Acton Les Dubyn

Rock-a-Long Institute Plans Annual Bus Trip

The Rock-a-Long Institute held a meeting at Moa Alen McPhedran's home with president chairing to discuss an August bus trip. W Ritchie and M G Mitchell lead the committee. a paper drive will collect papers by August 24 at Mrs Dr McPhedran's home. Beamosa Women's Institute invited for the August 28 program. Birthday Team plans honored residents from 20 years ago. Mira D McNabb gave current events. guest speaker Mrs Guild spoke on A Trip to Noranda Quebec. lunch served by Mrs McPhedran and others.

Tor Augua Aman Lang Womens Moa Alen McPhdran Auguat Tio Loman Mas W. Ritchie G. Mitchell Dr. McPhedran Beamosa Women's Institute Mira DD McNabb Poogram Conevener Mia F Speck Roco Guild Noranda Quebec Mra Oa McPhedran Mass Helen Bayne G. Ingle Mere Guild Max . Bayne

Appoints Arbitrator For New School Section In West Garafraxa

August council meeting at Rockwood Town Hall discusses changing school division plans. Frank Day named arbitrator for the Shan school section. treasurer authorized to pay school charges as available. Land purchase offers made for Second Line parcels. bid deadline set for August 13. Accounts totaling 1029.80 approved.

Terformance Schol West Concroion Lo Eramoea J McGeachn Hagh School

Erin Township Council Joins Association and Appoints Attendance Officer

Erin Township Council at its August meeting resolved to join the Ontario Municipal Association and authorized a $10 membership fee. Charles McKeown was named school attendance officer for the balance of the year after the corination of Harvey Deering. The Reeve Deputy Reeve and council members were to attend the Association convention in Hagelan. Payments approved include Harv Deering $18.30 and other routine expenses. The council adjourned to meet August 7 9:00 PM at the Trevee.

Charles McKeown Erin Township Harvey Deering Oniano Municipal Association Vo Wes Associahen Hagelan Sint St

P U C Review Paint Report Faces Valve and Charge Details

The report notes a defective valve delaying water line work from gas mains and a charged bill to town workers for repairs. It lists accounts approved for payment including BE Van Norman Grants Motors the Town of Acton and various suppliers and contractors with no half payment.

Uniwd Suburban Gas Company Peet Street Inat Allins No Half Pty Staal Avn Acton Motorsrs van Norman Grants Motors Acton Kiel Capensis

McEachern Buried at Acton Funeral Details Released

Herbert McRach McRach McEachern, longtime leader of tar fifth fine and a respected resident, was buried at Acton’s Paurview cemetery after a church service at Churchill United Church. Family mourns him as community grief spreads. pallbearers and flowers were sent by close friends and neighbors.

Herbert Smith Hey Bt Neehon Churchill United Church Paurview Cemetery Acton Whaete Vas Beret Mary Burgesses Marianne Puur Angus Teat Juhia Roland Miss Denne Faia Norman Archie Peer Bruce Laiteh Dave Rusvell AG Saunde Sn Gordon Brian Ken Thompson Ted Freeman Ron Kar Saunders Bobo Keres Thad Mebeon Silent Russell Na

New green mileage signs erected on No highway

Actuon hall receives bright red coat on doors. A Toronto woman locked her sald toef her car on Mall Street last Wednesday afternoon. A Good Samaritan opened the door with a cant hanger, relieving her.

Actuon Toronto Mall Street

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