Return to Dieppe for Anniversary Visit
Veteran narrator recounts plans to visit Dieppe for an August 18 19 remembrance with family, including Francine Josette and Paul. A bus from City Hall will take them to Puys Canadian cemetery for a bilingual service, dove release, and lunch. He reflects on forgiveness, peace, and meeting old friends from Saskatchewan Fusiliers de Montreal and others.
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Dieppe
Graves
Francine
Josette
Paul
Madame Bonnet
Yvonne
Puys
Hotel de Ville
City Gall
Chelsea
London
England
South Saskatchewan Regiment
Fusiliers de Montreal
Centennial Salute Parade In Milton Seeks Firefighter Floats
Milton Firefighters report strong response for floats and entries for the August 26 Centennial Salute parade. Acton, Oakville, Georgetown, and Burlington firemen promise marching groups and props including an antique hose pullcart. Milton will field four trucks from 1922 to 1960. Streetsville also sends men and a 1934 pumper.
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Milton
Acton
Oakville
Georgetown
Burlington
Milton Brigade
Streetsville
Car Fire on Brock Street Reported Friday Afternoon
Firefighters were dispatched to a car fire on Brock Street Friday at 1 30 PM. The incident involved a single vehicle with authorities confirming the blaze was contained with no further injuries reported.
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Brock St
Personal Directory and Area Codes for Faster Calls
A telephone manager recounts saving time by listing frequently dialed numbers in a Personal Directory. Print area codes on stationery to ensure quick long distance reach, plus a note about a 2,308 mile porpoise to porpoise call between Marineland locations as a quirky example of telephony.
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Marineland of the
Eden Mills Fun Fair Draws Large Crowd at Ball Park
A lively Eden Mills Fun Fair at Eden Mills Ball Park drew a large crowd on Saturday evening. Residents and visitors enjoyed ball games between Eden Mills Old Timers and Arkell, fishing, bingo, and other games of chance. Prize winners included Joanne Smith and Kathy Tomlinson, with Beverly Vandyk taking second prize of fifty dollars. The event featured a busy refreshment booth, new residents were welcomed, and plans for park improvements and a cairn were discussed by the Community Club. Several residents remain in hospital or traveling, and Rev. Russell Finley preached his first Eden Mills United Church sermon. The Lutheran Camp at Edgewood Park hosted groups from multiple Ontario cities.
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Eden Mills Ball Park
Eden Mills
Arkell
Oldsters
Fish Pond
Joanne Smith
Georgetown
Kathy Tomlinson
Beverly Vandyk
R.R. 2
Guelph
Ralph Thompson
Tvan Flewelling
Goldstone
G.W. Strongitharm
Mitchell
Liverpool
England
Ball Park
Arley Roy
Bob Drysdale
Paul
Marta
Susie Francis
London
W. McLean
Annie Land
Oakville
Herb Gilbertson
Russell Finley
Eden Mills United Church
Mr. Finley
Desoronto
Ebenezer United Church
Police warn on free gift schemes amid new local complaints
Milton Police Chief Ray Andress cautions residents to check thoroughly before accepting offers that require postage or additional purchases. He says you cannot get something for nothing and urges investigation before investing, as a rash of magazine related pitches emerge in the community.
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Milton
Ray Andress
Andress
Letters Editor Critique of Sewage Backlog Debate
A reader criticizes a previous letter about sewage backing up on Van Norman's property and questions taxpayer funding. The writer argues contractors were unavailable for six years and notes the Chamber of Commerce could supply contractor names, insisting services are available if paid for.
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P. Woods
Free Press
van Norman
Woods
John Shadbolt
Chamber of Commerce
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Ontario
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Brampton
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