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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 30, 1962

Page

6

Halton MPP Stanley Hall Laid To Rest In Brampton Cemetery

The funeral for Stanley L. Hall 74 Halton MPP for 19 years drew Ontario leaders including Premier John Robarts and Attorney General A Kelso Roberts. Mourners from Halton County and local unions attended as ministers praised his service to ordinary people and his long civic record. Interment was in Brampton Cemetery after a large church service in Milan with a full motorcycle escort from Milton officers.

Stanley L. Hall Halton M.P Churchville Cemetery Mem Ibers M.P.P Ontario John P. Robarts A. Kelso Roberts W. A. Goodfellow Halton County Harry Harley Roup I Mlp Sandy” Best Halton Law’ Association Inte M.P.P Stanley Hall A. W. Downer J. Lorne Graham St Paul's United Church Ewart Madden Eden United Church Halton Counny Council Bob Cunningham Bob Alexander Jack Hunter Graydon Chester John Ismond Cecil Wilson Brampton Cemetery Charlie Fenwick June Milan Milton Police North Hilton O.p.pl Scar Churchville Streetside Shearers Sandy Beat Tes Clarke Clebert Mi Dowell Mer May Burgent Mer Walle County Tounvillors George Reich Ealton Sherri William N. Robinson Peter Tulley Halton Conservative Association MacNab and Son Milton Orange Lodge Mall Che Thomas Blakelock Hall International Plowmen’s Association Tal] Fan Plowmen’s Association Eller Cedarvale School For Girls Georgetown Aften Dar Sey Darning Hlalten

Warden Bird remembered for service to Halton County

Obituary notes Warden Bird reeve in 1954 1955 and 1962 chosen in January this year by county councillors. He served on the 16 Mile Creek Conservation Authority and Halton Museum Board and oversaw the Halton County Court House sod turning in Esquesing. Survived by wife Isabel Fisher and children Elmer George Marion Evelyn. Funeral drew 300 plus mourners at Georgetown. Also lists LOL draw winners and a line about a forest fire.

Halton County Court House Es Quesing 16 Mile Creek Marion James McPhail Evelyn Howard Melville, Sask Herbert Kirkland Lake Larne Georgetown Douglas McPhail McClure

Debentures Not Selling Well in Hatton County

Hatton County council reports weak debenture sales with only 36000 of 110000 purchased locally. At Milton August meeting on Tuesday August 21, council orders further advertising and raises interest to six percent from five and a half to spur issuance.

Birthday Reunion Visitors Items of Interest in News

The text reports a large birthday gathering for Joshua Thomp on August 14 marking his 80th birthday with cards and games and gifts. It notes others visiting Lindsay area, a Toronto hospital operation, a reunion at William MacDonald’s with guests from multiple towns, and multiple local visits and congratulations among families.

Joshua Thompson Thompson George Stephens Lindsay CNB Bat Storey Toronto William MacDonald Stregisville Ovillia Port Arthur Don Swachhamer William Elliot Bert Arthur Ed Sorey Orillia William McDonald Bruce Leitch Ralph Denny North Bud Andersen All Mes Rob. Davidson

Cadet Chosen for McMaster Training Plan Under Defense Program

The eldest son of Mrs Anthony Tronside, James Hed, has been selected by the Department of Defense to train as a rival cadet at McMaster University. He studied at Acton High School, scored 78.28 percent, built a sailboat, and will pursue engineering and physics at McMaster, with plans to join the navy for several years.

Janes Tronside Mian Anthony Tronside Department Oat Defense Oller McMaster University Transilton Department of Defense James Blas Pauls Acton High School Oakwood Catlegine Toronto Sas Atirks Ontario Navy Leas

Ballin afad Plans New Community Hall and Material Orders

The Ballin afad community moves toward a $21,000 hall with contractor William Hall of Guelph tasked to order materials. At a Wednesday meeting led by C F Snow the committee tabulated canvassing results showing $10,000 raised, with progress seen toward starting construction and hopes of momentum as canvassers seek further donations.

Ballinafad Wiliam Hall of C.F. Snow Materiain Canvasacra Amin

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