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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 03, 1959

Page

17

Rockwood Township Board Election Leads and Winners

Frank Sehnieder led the Rockwood board race with 172 votes followed by Frank Kelso at 14, Oscar Dryber with 152, and Cliff Meadows 122 as the loser. Returning officers were Fred Moore and Frank Ostrander. clerk Stewart Royce announced results after a 25 minute count.

Frank Sehnieder Frank Kelso Oscar Dryber Cliff Meadows Fred Moore Frank Ostrander Douglas McNabb Rockwood Village George Wingate George Perry Stanley Harris Frank Taylor Thomas Hutchinson Stewart Royce Clerk Royce W. Jackson Dr. Hilton W. Parkinson Earl McKenzie Oscar Drover

Original Designs Shown To Nassagaweya Institute

Mrs Ivan Richardson hosted the Nassagaweya Women's Institute November meeting. A visit to textile designer Mrs Elizabeth Hoey showcased designs including Lady Shopper Jack in the Pulpit and a totem pole. The group discussed fundraising, minutes, and a December white gift drive for the Salvation Army.

Nassagaweya Institute Ivan Richardson Nassagaweya Women's Institute Elizabeth Hoey Hoey Oakyi We *Sebyel Tor Westinghouse M. Moffat M Mahon QAC Guelph Salvation Army A. Frank J Henry I Richardson

Reeve and council candidates outline township work

G Currie and C Sinclair seek Reeve’s office as deputies review three years. New bridge at 4200 dollars. plowing 918,490 and weed spraying 2,200. conservation authority notes. Councillor Linham tallies a decade in council, 20,000 tons gravel at 0.65, dust layer 6,118, Limehouse dump limits. Leslie to stand. school board reports discuss costs and crowded buildings. area high school board dissolution noted.

G. Currie C. Sinclair Page One Sixteen Conservation Authority Linham Speyside Linh&am Acton Acton Fire Area Leslie R. J. Cunningham Clarence Coles Mac Sprow

Anniversary Celebrations Mark Campbellville Couple's 50 Years

A Campbellville couple celebrated 50 years of marriage with relatives visiting their home. Mr and Mrs Claude Inglis recalled early days in horse drawn travel and snowbound streets. Guests included Mrs James Real Mrs William Pickell and others as well as a provincial congratulatory message from Lowville. The couple, born in 1879 and 1600 respectively, have six children and 23 grandchildren.

ANG Mtb Eyaowr & RR Campbellville Marree Wisches Claude Inglis James Real William Pickell Wiliam Mitchell Edward Hull Charles McCarthy Daniel Hunter OmMarlo William Robertson Lowville Inglis Janelia Hunter James Kitchen Beulah Morriston James Don Mins Claude Daniel RCAF Trenton Joe Real Myrilet Hamilton Jack Kilbride Burprine Reny Archie Smith Edward Parchem Robert Hurren Fregar Chins Galden Guelph Mev Wilson Amos Borden Yorkton, Sask Wallace King Rockwood Brookville Hall Elmer Carton T. Joyce Bruce ( Small Douglas Dorothy Inglis Everett Barbara Morton Joe Margaret Currie Donald Jean Small Klaas van Tol Oakville Memorial Hospital George Stokes Tie Jean McPhail Murray McPhail Charles McPhail

Highway Opens Traffic Troubles Begin

The new 14 mile highway 401 opened from Brevetaville to Millon last Thursday, causing traffic jams by Sunday. Sightseers crowded Millan streets as they neared Tox Tanta, backing up from the stoplight to the railway tracks on Martin. Constable Bradley of Malton reports explorers becoming contented amid the congestion. Trucks are grounded for December 1 to prevent accidents on icy roads as village children test pond ice.

Brevetaville Millon Millan Frm Toxtanta Martin Anding iLee

Fraternal Visit To Hornby LOL Meeting Novembers Second

The Hornby LOL held its regular meeting on Thursday November 2 with good attendance. Delegates from Stamilton Lodge No 18 arrived in two carloads. Members heard speeches and were entertained by singing the Queen after discussions by Wor Bro Munro and others.

Hornby Lol Hornby War Bro Munro

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