Kennedy replies to Acton boy who wrote him a note
John F Kennedy personally signs a reply to 10 year old Bobby Bennette of Acton after the boy sent congratulations and a wish for a future son. The letter thanks Bobby for the kind message and expresses confidence in his upcoming presidency and unity for the nation.
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United States
John F. Kennedy
Robby Bennette
Main Street
Acton
Mr. Kennedy
Bobby
United States Senate
United Nations
Campertitur Soaker
Paign
Ierest
Richard Nixon
Low Bennytte
Kennedy
Mr. Benneth
Woodwill
Tom John FL Kennedy
Minister Installs Officers of W.MS Senior Auxiliary
A December meeting of the Afternoon Auxiliary W.MS of Knox Church featured installation of officers by Rev A McKenzie. Gifts were given to several members and a Christmas shower sent to Scott Mission for Christmas Cheer.
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A. H. McKenzie
Knox Church
HL. Bennie
F. Anderson
R. M. McDonald
CG. Jones
John Davidson
Alert
H. L. Bennie
C. G. Jones
B.C. Chirk
Fred Cate
Dougaht Kennedy
A. Stalker
Scott Mission
A. McKenzie
Torol
Rotary meeting highlights steam locomotives and fan trips
Acton Rotary Club heard a travelogue and color slides on steam locomotives as guests Owen Maxales and Frank Prouseaint briefed members. Highlights included 100 foot long engines and a full tab on fan trip events, with hospitality noted for Tom Shichts.
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Acton
Frank Prouseaint
Owen Maxales
Model Railroad
United
Rotary
Roy
AL HL McKenzie
Tom Shichts
Thei Kome
Cooksville
Anderson
Toronto
Nest Teesda
Harold S Nicklin Honored in Guelph Retirement
Harold S Nicklin a veteran Guelph waterworks engineer retires at year end 1960 after 42 years service. He was honored at a Royal Hotel dinner with Alderman Frink and Rife in attendance and presented a wristwatch by waterworks staff.
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Harold S. Nicklin
Guelph
Guelph Bhy
Linner
Royal Hotel
Ald
Abbert J. Frink
Noble Works Committee
Harry Theaker
J. G. Powell
Consulting Engineers
Nicklin
Hye Ts
Nicklin Ral
Cone Peel Woodlawn
Willow Ras
India
Ledgers' Staff Honored With Five Year Service Awards
Ledger's LGA held its annual Christmas party at Hilltop Lodge on Monday evening. Management thanked staff including Dave Manes Hank Sri Sil Ettie Bowman for five year service amid a steak dinner and speeches.
22 Hour Shift Manages 20000 Mail Daily at Post Office
Post office workers operate on a two hour shift handling about 20,000 pieces of mail daily during the Christmas rush. Five extra part time workers join the regular staff to keep up with demand. Names listed include Mrs. K Reid Mrs Ho Cook and others with regulars led by G McKeown and Mas Britton.
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K. Reid
Ho Cook
Min Ht
Pout the
Cam Leishman Que Mere
Personal Notices and Social Visits of Local Residents
Notes from the community record visits and greetings as residents share hospital stays travel plans and family gatherings. Mrs John Locker remains in Guelph General Hospital, Mr and Mrs Dean Leslie head to Florida for the winter, and Miss Clara Grindley visited Miss Madge Chap ton.
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Fere
Mra
John Locker
Guelph General Hospital
Mrs. Dean Leslie
Florida
Students Vote Nearly Same as Electors
Public school students took a vote during the week before the town elections and nearly matched the electors. Five men were elected by the students who were very close to the final results. the sole change was the substitution of FE MacDonald or W McLeod by one vote. Bill Denny led the school poll.
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FE. MacDonald
W. McLeod
Bill Denny
Ton
Wallet Found After Home Loss Reward Given
Edward Arnold of Preston lost a wallet containing cash. Two teenagers Fred Lane dey and Ronard Eibbelt found it and handed it to Officer Ray Maso. A check confirmed the owner and a reward was given for honesty.
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Mick
Acton Youngs
Edward Arnold
Preston
Acton
Fred Lane Dey
Ronard Eibbelt
Corp
Aeroquay at Malton Airport Heralds New Air Travel Era
A cavernous circular Aeroquay at Malton Airport Toronto signals a major modernization. The project features a keyhole shaped puzzle base, a waffle motif, and an observation deck with Cherene ways. It will cost about 35 million dollars with 20 million more for two additional Aeroquays and is slated for completion in 1962 with expansion by 1972.
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Aeroquay
Malton
Toronto
Toronto Mason Bnternational
Cour
Cherene
No Bingo Jackpot Won At Lions Club Event
A Lions Club bingo night at Regia Hall drew a single $200 jackpot winner, Wayne. The rest of the details were unclear with stray phrases about weeks ahead and upcoming turkey ideas at Christine’s venue.
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Lions Club
Bingy
Regia Hall
Wayne
Ai Ima
Christines Bine
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Bob Bonnette
Baye
W.ms
A. H. Mekken
Ho. Boonig
0. Moran
EL. Trassard
J. Andersen
HM i
B. Falster
A. M. McPherson
Lettie Moore
D. Kennedy
Miss Stoker
Wm. McLeod
D. Leslie
Win Mcleod
The
Professional Engineers of Ontario
Fife
City Engineers’ Associationef
Lor
Capartion Asstitute At Sewage
Ane Sanita
G McKeown
Mas Britton
Lo Masters
Mel Chapman
Dave Deateson
Vic Bristow
Dave Peal
Acton Lions Club
Acton Legion Hall
the Consuls
Turkeys
Bradley's
Hans
Ducks and Geese
Amt
Ken
Mra. G. A. Dilly
Clara Grindley
Madge Chapton
Miss Grindley
Gay Cartage
Mrs
Johnny Gay
Norah Kennedy
Toronto General Hospital
St. John's Convalescent Hospital
Isabel McDowell
London
Country Squire
Oakville
Wiktred Snow
Ian Snow
Snow
Milton
Julia Snow
W. Snow
J. Snow
Lydia Snow
Burtington
Mr. Achotd
Adilress
van Vomevel
Kitchener
Arnot
Canada
Legion Hall
Thurs
Y.M.C.A
Film Rogue Service
Kodak Film
Hinton
Ae Pew Vorl
Fim
Regukir Prive
Naw
Walker Lodge
Hassocks
Mill ST
Acton Creamery
Fabio
Beatty
Cooper
Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics
Yardley, Shulton
MAX Factor
Revlon
Evening IN Paris
TOSCA
Swan's
Cadbury's
Cooper's Drug Store
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