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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
6
Nomination night left Nassagaweya deputies and council seats with key figures. Reeve J A Milne and trustees were acclaimed, while deputy reeve contenders included John Robertson and incumbent AR Service. Council hopefuls Thompson Coulter and B D Young faced declines, leaving several acclamations and ongoing campaign chatter.
The article promotes luggage and travel accessories as ideal Christmas gifts. It notes varied case types such as vanity, duffle, and trainer bags with plastic fittings, plus starter three-piece sets including a train or vanity case, Pullman or wardrobe case, and an overnight bag.
Toronto resident Mr Lorne Hamlin visits. Mrs Eleanor Cook of Kindersley visits relatives. Mr and Mrs George Mason move from Guelph to Acton. Attendees at Hamilton Beck wedding in Porunte include Mrs Gordon Currie and others. Ganleys plan a December return to England after a sale at Bower Ave. Alex McGregor returns from Anchorage with daughters Ann Talbot and Alice Savgater. C G Elliott of Comber visiting town. Acton residents visit relatives of W J McDockal. Elliott family in Milton. Guelph Presbytery youths hold fall tally at St Vid’s Campbellville with Rev A H McKenzie guest speaker. Ontario Institutions Conference for Retarded Children held in Longton Nov 18-19. Mrs Ernest Ball and Mrs Max English attend.
Final arrangements for a euchre and bake sale were made at the November meeting of the Scout and Guide Mothers Association in the Scout Hall. IS members attended as President Beryl Newton opened with the Lord’s Prayer. Subcommittees listed bake table leaders and kitchen and enchre duties. a Christmas party for January 3 was planned. A cleanup of the hall and a care package for a 66y hurt in an accident were arranged.
At the console the organ tuner Homer Kitt and Ed Watson work with the newly acquired instrument. The process involves careful installation and tuning that may span several days and is unlikely to be finished this week.
Laughter and music filled Halton Manor auditorium on Tuesday evening November 1 as residents enjoyed an entertainment program by the Evening Auxiliary of the St. John's Church group in Ville. Dr C Donald opened with a devotional, followed by folk songs, duets, and mouth organ solos. Mrs Ruby Arlin recited a humorous monologue, and residents praised the performance and hoped for a return visit. On November 16 four St Matthew's Anglican ladies visited with begonias and homemade cookies.
A candidate thanks Erin township ratepayers for re election on Monday promising to work for all ratepayers and extending season greetings to the community.
Former mayor B D Rachlin challenged a proposed reservoir during a question period, accusing the council of misleading the public about water storage bringing industry. Mayor Goy defended the 1921 system as outdated and urged funding changes to upgrade pressures and extend water lines from Churchill Road Northwest to Main Street to open industrial land.
A large crowd enjoyed modern, square and Scottish dancing at St Andrew's Night in the region on November 25. Music by Merv Tallon's orchestra. Prizes donated by Mc and Mrs Connat of Guelph went to Mr and Mrs Bob Drinkwaller of Acton and Annie Emstlie of Aberdeen, Scotland with partner Herbert Saravanamuttoo of Toronto. The Scottish Dance Club performed Mairi's Wedding under Dave Zat from Clarkson. Dr. Buckner welcomed guests and noted adult instruction starts soon, thanking Robert Fowers and Jim Donnelly. Bill Wilson announced the Acton Scottish Dance Club would campaign to boost the municipality's contribution to North Ten School for Retarded Children at Hornby.
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