North Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded Annual Meeting
The North Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded held its annual meeting at Sunshine School Hornby with vice-president Ralph Barton presiding. Acton Milton and Georgetown Auxiliaries donated 500 and 1000 dollars respectively, while the Flowers of Hope campaign raised 5300 dollars. An election of officers and committee chairs followed, and a heavy-duty vacuum cleaner was presented to the Workshop Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Fldwers of Hope
John Trotter
Acton Lions Club
Ray Banner
R. Ple. Jeffares
Ralph Barton
Cannon
James’ Hangedyk
Tready
Tom Nye
S. Dance
Laughten
Atton
G. Jeffiaces
James Reese
J. Langedyk
F. W. Cannon
Hershans
Gordon Dawe
Scripbook
Mes. S. Dance
North Halton Association For
N.A.H.M.R
Ralph
Bell Canada seeks higher rates to fund expansion plans
Bell Canada announced it applied to the Canadian Transport Commission for rate increases effective March 1, 1969. Acton will shift from rate group 5 to 4, with residential service rising from 4.15 to 7.0 dollars per month and business lines from 8.00 to 10.00. Long distance calls over 350 miles remain unchanged.
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Bell Canada
Canadian Transport Commission
New Exchange
Acton
L. G. Denby
Bell
Robert C. Leavener
Y's Men Induct Five Members In November Meeting
Acton Y's Men inducted five new members Lloyd Broostad Alvin Clarke Harvey Goodman Ross Ribey and Frank Scott during the November session led by District Governor Don Israel and District Governor elect Gene Fillebos. Barry Cleland won the Chinese Auction while Bruce Andrews collected fines from the group. A $766.88 UNICEF fund cheque was presented by Robert Little School Student Council. Rev Gordon Turner of Trinity United Church will address the next dinner meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y
Don Israel
Gene Fillebos
Elmer Smith
Walter Dubois
Ed Leatherland
Pat Mckenzie
Gary Bateman
Lloyd Broostad
Alvin Clarke
Harvey Goodman
Ross Ribey
Frank Scott
Barry Cleland
Bruce Andrews
Bill Henry
Norm Elliott
U's
U.N.I.C.E.F
Robert Little School
OPP. report warns town of crooks as Christmas season nears
Police report a busy week with nineteen incidents, including shoplifting, outside lights theft, and a phony bank inspector, though no one was victimized. Four charged, nine warned under highway acts. six convicted in Magistrate’s Court with fines totaling 120 dollars. Public urged to beware of swindlers, bad cheques, and aggressive sales tactics during the holidays.
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O.P.P
Christina
Ssi. Man
Arked Ay “Tay
Ain’ Milttin
Pan
Safety patrols plan city trip this Saturday
A 600 member safety patrol group from Notho public schools plans a trip to TORONTO, leaving the arena at 6 oclock with officers Brive McArthur Roy Wood and Leo Reamer. They carry a thank you message for the safety patrols efforts.
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Notho Public Schools
Cone
Toronto
Tho'oclock
Brive McArthur
Roy Wood
Leo Reamer
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North Halton
H. Isham
Association
Adult Services
Acton Free Press
Gordon Turner
Trinity United Church
Club
Tom Hill
Huisman Holland Shop
Holland
Mill St
AVIS
Motorola
Solid State TV
Ryder
Main Street
Motorola Broses
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