Personal Notes From Acton Visitors And Local News
Acton notes report several hospital stays including Master Bob Hopkins at Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto, Wilfred Duval Jr in Guelph and Mrs Fyfe Somerville in Guelph General. WMS auxiliary holds Christmas gathering. Y s Men Club plans charity party. friends visit from St Catharines, Toronto and Erin. Hungarian refugees Patcal family moved to Kitchener. Dr Kenney hosts South African nephew visit via Johannesburg and Pittsburgh project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hopkins
Main’ St. N
Sick Children’s Hospital
Toronto
Alec Patcai
Olymic Drive
Kitchener
Patcai
Giselle Wettendarter
Patcals
Canatka
Hungary
Patcal
W. G. C. Kenney
Kenney
Robert Meredith
Johannesburg
South Africa
Meredith
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Congo
Golden Anniversary For Tom H. Newtons
A couple recalls ten years of marriage at their golden wedding anniversary in Acton Ontario. Tom H. Newton and his wife May Hall celebrate vows from December 8 in England before moving to Canada in 1988 to live with their son Sydney. Guests include family, local officials, and friends from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Hall
Tom H. Newton
Sydney
Acton
Christchurch
Warmington
Lancashire
England
Uneir
Canada
Beryl
Vickie
Dorothy
Harry
Knutsford
Raihways
Aly Rand
Stretton
Bather and Son
Beatie
Warrington
Tertiles
Liverpool
Othe
S. Fundies
Ganten
Pau Cato
Newton Po
Scholarship Award Debate at Acton High School
Our Readers Write laments the awarding of the Canadian Legion Branch 1979 Scholarship to a Grade 12 student with a second attempt, criticizing the Scholarship Committee for perceived unfairness and alleging interference by outsiders and inadequate teaching. The letter argues for merit-based recognition based on first-year performance and urges fairness in awarding college funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Walined
Bruce
Acton High School
Acton
Canadian Legion
Ted
Mandy
Hher
Institutes of Higher Learning
A Tian Legion
Sta
Oto
Istige
Tande Hoge Essary
Audi
Daughters of Knox Honor Mrs H Price at Dinner
Dinners and gifts marked a Knox Ladies Aid event on December 3 with Mrs A Holmes expressing thanks. Members sang carols, split proverb gifts, and honors were given to Mrs H Price for her work in the group. Guests Mrs Robertson and Mrs Withers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Knox
H. Price
Knox Ladies
Daughters of
Knox
A. Holmes
A MayPherson
C. Ashley
E. A Hansen
C. Kingsmill
Robertson
Withers
Acton High Faces Old Favoritism Spectre Again
A dubious note from Alive A. Duby questions the school’s administration at Acton High. The writer implies a lingering favoritism scandal and criticizes ongoing governance over years of decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High
A. Duby
Acton Chamber of Commerce Offers 25 Dollar Home Decoration Prize
Acton Chamber of Commerce announced a 25 dollar cash prize for the local home with the best Christmas decorations next week. Member Paul Neilsen said a local judge would select finalists and an out of town judge would pick the grand prize winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Paul Neilsen
Acton Chamber
Acton Free Press 1962 Officers Named for 1963
Mrs C Ashley announced state officers for 1963 including past president Mrs Jilingsmill and president Mrs H Spielvogel. Other officers listed: secretary Mrs H Coles, corresponding secretary Mrs J Pink, treasurer Mr HO Price, assistant treasurer Mrs Wa Toth, press secretary Miss Helen Holmes, camp committee Mr W McKnight, and others. The group discussed an anniversary book for 60th year in 1964, Christmas worship readings, and a Mispah benediction to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ashley
Jilingsmill
H. Spielvogel
H. Coles
J. Pink
HO Price
Wa Toth
Helen Holmes
W. McKnight
D. Cleland
KK Livermore
May C. Kingsmif
Mn T. B Moore
van Fleet
A. Holmes
EA Hansen
Ashley
Bibs
A. J. Bunhanan
Kennedy
Oto
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.M.S
Knox Church
B. E. Barrix
St. John's Convalescent Hospital
Willowdale
Wilfred Duval Jr
St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph
Acton Citizens’ Bands
Orange Lodge
Crewson's Corners
Beardmore Office
YMCA
Ladies’ Auxiliary
May Armstrong
G. Ry Somerville
Helen Somerville
R.C.M.P
Frobisher Bay
Northwest Territories
Clayton Pryer
Alfred Fryer
Bower Ave
W. J. Wood
Steven
St. Catharines
Fred Warren
Sow James
Fyfe Somerville
Guelph General Hospital
Y's Men’s Club
Peter Marks
Guelph
Father Farrell
Ff St. Alban's
Bank of Nova Scotia
Don Helt
R. L. Davidson
Howard McArthur
Erin
Collingwood
Archie McArthur
Stayner
Stella Adamson
Galt
Julie Lesniewich
Preston
Tom H. Newtons
Newtons
Bro
John Robarts
Cabol
Uanaston
Robert Fosers Beunann
Jim Irvine
Major Brampton
Thompson Fuels Ltd
Neil
M Scoyne
Kingsmill
Ko Livermore
8. van Fleet
Mrs. H. Coles
New Guineas
Manning Electric
Mill St
Caroline Nurseries
Cyclamen
Jerusalem
J. F.C. Wire Service
The
W. 3. McKnight
C.ashley
H. S. Holden
Cork St. Fast
Taylor
IGA
CLC
Ntario
New Brunswick
Large Size &S's
Sunkist Oranges
California
Noarade Emperor
Monarch
Delsey
Feldbeck Frezen Ventura
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