Rotary District Governor Attends Acton Club Meeting
The Rotary Club of Acton hosts District Governor Brett Bretteld, addressing club leaders on Rotary goals and community service. He outlines the international program’s reach, benefits to Acton, and plans for a new industry tied to the HOF Porter Company project, with site land purchase finalized and construction to begin soon.
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Rotary Club
Acton
Rotary Club of
Waal
Dintaio
Bil Mattocks
Ted Hansen
Chii
Rota
Acton Club
Gbretter
England
Midhurst
Canada
Cookeville Rotary Club
Mantco-New Toronto
Motary
Rotary
Annan
Tuz
Free World
Isacrted
Noth van
2 I Stewart
Bhe Hof Porter Company
Torontes
Hoof Mann
Wee
Leatharland
Munn
Actonans
Ho Porter Company
Eee
J J Stewart
United States
F AA Evans
Pittsburgh
Rome
Acton Rotary Club
Brett Brettell
Toronto
Brettell
Acton Rotariens
Mr Brettell
Red Cross Blood Clinic Set for August 29 at Acton Legion
Acton residents will donate blood at the Legion auditorium on Thursday August 29 for the Canadian Red Cross Society blood bank. The drive supports free transfusion service. Ontario grants enable expansion into Metropolitan Toronto and province wide hospitals may incur small admin charges. Donors can call Herb Woods at 219-3 to arrange a time. clinic hours are 2:30–4:30 pm and 6:00–8:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Toronto Nosgits
Red Cross
Canggan Legion
wWorths
Woods
Acton Legion Lad
Guelph Escapee Captured After 95 MPH Police Chase
A 17 year old from the Guelph Reformatory was captured after a 95 mph pursuit from Acton toward Georgetown. Constable Mervyn Haines started the chase. a posse led by Harness, Lowe, Scott and Bils cornered the youth near Georgetown after the fleeing car crashed and forced several vehicles off the road.
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Guelph
Mike
Ronald Miller
Georgetown
Hos Reformatory
A. Pole
Frainy
Guelph Reformatory
Mervyn Haines
Acton
John Ford
Mames
Harness
Lawrence Tureadgold
London
Ford
Cons. Harness
P.C. Harley Lowe
Ted Scott
James Bilsis
Community Night Booth Hosts Shortbread Making
Mrs. R Buckner and Mrs. Robert Buckner lead Duke of Devonshire Chapter members in a shortbread making session. The chapter will staff the faulty fare booth at the upcoming Community Night of singing and dancing in Acton Park.
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R. Buckner
Robert Buckner
Duke of Devonshire
George ‘Robertson
Acton Park
Retired Missionary Charles J Joliffe of Rockwood
Charles J Joliffe a retired missionary of Rockwood recently celebrated his birthday. The article notes his quiet retirement at his Harris Street home and mentions his maternal grandfather Robert Pasmore as Rockwood’s first postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Joliffe
Rockwood
Robert Pasmore
Mr. Jolliffe
Harris Street
Collision at Queen and Yonge injures two drivers
Police report a Sunday evening crash on Queen and Yonge Streets involving Donald Anderson of Acton eastbound and Joseph P Loughran of Thornhill westbound. Both cars sustained about $100 damage. Constable Moo Thacness investigated. The Vers Men plan a development platform at Fairy Lake.
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Donald Anderson
Acton
Queen and
Yonge Streets
Joseph P Loughan
Thornhill
Loughran
Anderson
Moo Thacness
Budgie Recovered After Backyard Escape
August 4 incident sees Peter the budgie escape the Wensburns from Mill Street. The family searched fruitlessly as the bird moved between trees. An advertisement placed in the Free Press on Thursday led to a sighting near Farry Lake and Peter’s safe return to his cage.
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Peter
Wensburn
Mill Street
Tts
Farry Lake
Mr. Woodburn
Eden Mills Fun Fair Delights Local Families
Eden Mills Community Club staged its annual Fun Fair after a Friday postponement due to ram. A ball game between Eden Mills and Badenoch drew a large crowd with Badenoch winning, McLean and Bridges scoring for Eden Mills. Bingo followed as prizes were drawn for locals including Mrs Carter, Mr Watson, and Mrs Thompson. Children enjoyed pony rides, games, and refreshments in a festive town gathering.
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Eden Mills
Eden Malls
Ram
Badenoch
Bed McLean
Bridges
Tedims
Onc
Bes
den Mills
Tao
Jery
Uney
C. Carter
Guelph
Watson
Fergus
R Thompson
Mo McDougall
J. Nesbitt
Cliff Abram
Moffat
Local Collector Preserves Ancient Arrow Points Near Rockwood
William Pasmore of Hockwood s collects about 30 arrow points found on the Pasmore farm near Rockwood village. The items, likely thousand years old, include a horse pistol and a tiny carved oxen yoke kept by a cherished friend.
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William Pasmore
Hockwoods
Pasmore
Rockwood Village
Robert Pasmore
Rockwood
Acton Runner Dominates At Local Track Meet
In a tight sprint crowd, Acton Runner outpaced rivals at the Saturday meet. The standout finished with a late surge, clocking fast times and landing near the top in the 100 and 200 events.
Principal Announces Results Of Grade XII Examinations
Principal Ted Hansen announced the Acton High School Grade XII results from last June. The list shows students and marks across subjects including Algebra, History, English, Latin, French, Chemistry and Physics, with several scoring in the 70s and 80s and a few lower marks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Hansen Thie
Acton High School
Goes Elizabeth C
Landsborough
Robert C — Eng
Faene Authes
MacColl
Colin J
Ene Lit
Zoubeyss MacKenze
Wendy H. E—Ha
Prg
McMillan
Donna
Peal
Joy D
P U C Hear Paint Report Agrees on Pay Adjustment
The PUC meeting last Thursday reviewed pay changes for painters at the Hydro warehouse project. Investigations remain about paint type and progress on the Glenlea subdiv 2.0 and water service. a gas wire was found on a water line.
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P.U.C
Hydro
Jack Lammbert
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H. K. Porter
J. J. Stewart
H. K. Porter Company (Canada) Ltd
MacDonald Blvd
Baek Vey
Agwiea
Europe
Cambodia
Peeneh Equatorial
Guadeloupe
Uganda
Belles Cede
Dayge Coetenscegt
Tins
Pratess
Prometing
Basane
Tyler
Hatton County
Newdustry
Fites
Pat Stewart
Beaneh
Stewart
Ate
Pretvoniod
CF Leatherland
Me. Nunn
Cenede
Federed Wire
Ceble
Henry Geatan Laws, Ltd
Red Cross Blood Clinic
Fairy Lake
Fish Pond
Ball Union
Dad
Begley Momnoniel
Ohas
McGilliun
Bruce
Archie
Wayne T
Braida
Raymond L—Hastory
Dawkins
D Gary
Try
Saunders
Lorne A-Eng
Delmar
Bobby Wright
Hindley
Nour
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