JFK Replies to Young Bob Bonnette Letter
President Kennedy personally signs a letter to Acton boy Bobby Bonnette after receiving his congratulatory note. Bobby, a Robert Little Public School pupil, hopes for a future son and plans to display the reply in his room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kennedy
Bob Bonnette
United States
Bobby Bonnette
Main Street
Acton
Mr. Kennedy
Paign
John FP. Kennedy
Bobby
Minister Installs Officers of W.M.S. Senior Auxiliary
The Knox Church Afternoon W.M.S. held its December meeting with A. H. McKenzie officiating. Gifts were given to several members including Mrs. H. L. Bennie and Mrs. C. G. Jones, and a life membership pin was awarded to Mrs. Fred Cate. A canned goods shower for Scott Mission accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. McKenzie
Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Revive Steam Locomotives At Rotary Meeting Tuesday
Acton Rotary Club heard a travelogue and color slides on steam locomotives and fan trips. Owen Jess and others shared tips and photos of engines up to ten feet long, weighing over 600 tons, with guests from nearby clubs.
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Acton
Owen Jes
United
AL Ho McKenzie
Tom Shichts
Thei Kame
Acton Club
George Moss
Guelph
Keith Heary
Andrew Anderson
Cooksville
Anderson
Toronto
Nest
Tims Tedger
22 Hour Shift Keeps 20 000 P.O. Items Moving
The Chestmas rush sees a 22 hour shift at the post office handling about 20 000 pieces of mail daily. Extra part time workers join the regular staff to maintain pace with the peak season. Assistants include Mrs K Reid Mrs Ho Cook New Woods Patchet and Cam Leishman. Regular staff names listed feature G McKeown postmaster Mis Britton assistant and station members Mrs Lo Masters Mrs J Chapman Dave Dodipson Viv Bristow and Dave Peal.
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Dhe
K. Reid
Ho Cook
Mew Woods
Patchet
Cam Leishman
G McKeown
Mis € Britton
Statl
Lo Masters
J Chapman
Dave Dodipson
Viv Bristow
Dave Peal
Harold S. Nicklin Honored as Guelph Waterworks Veteran Retires
Harold S. Nicklin, longtime Guelph city and waterworks engineer, retires at year end 1960 after 42 years of service. A dinner at the Royal Hotel honored him with praise from Aldermen Frank and Rife. The city may seek his continued help through 1961. Nicklin, Acton native and Toronto alumnus, served in World War I and led Guelph waterworks expansion since 1923.
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Harold S. Nicklin
Guelph Haradd
S. Nicklin
Guelph
Royal Hotel
Ald
Abbert J. Frank
Public Works Committee
Nicklin
Gordon L. Rife
Harry Theaker
J. G. Powell
Consulting Engineers
City Comne
Nicktin
Ledgers Staff Receive Five Year Service Awards
Ledger's LGA honors staff for five years of service at the annual Christmas party held at Hilltop Lodge on Monday evening. State manager Dave Manes and employer Tack Smith presented a wall Glock to an employee. A steak dinner followed by dancing concluded the event.
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Cposcaleol
Ledger
LGA
Hilltop Lodge
Dave Manes
Tack Smith
Effie Bow
Evervonge
Perebong
Personal notices from Wewers area gossip page
Mrs. John Locker rests in Guelph General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Leslie plan a Florida winter. Miss Clara Grindley visited Madge Chapman. Gay Cartage hosts held a Christmas party with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Gay. Norah Kennedy is convalescing in local hospitals. Mrs. Isabel McDowell visits from London and a 75th birthday dinner was held at Country Squire Oakville. Snow family gatherings noted in Oakville Milton Acton Burton Burford.
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Norah Kennedy
Toronto General Hospital
St. John's Convalescent Hospital
Isabel McDowell
London
Country Squire
Oakville
Wik Tred Snow
Sam Snow
Mrs. Snow
Acton
Feb Snow
Milton
Jolin Snow
W. Snow
Earl Snow
Lydia Snow
Burtington
Students Vote Mirrors Town Elections In Local Poll
Public school students voted a day before the town elections and almost matched the result. Five men won seats, with only one vote difference replacing E. MacDonald with Cor W. McLeod. Bill Denny led the school poll as well.
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E. MacDonald Cor W. McLeod
Bill Denny
Wallet Returned to Preston Man After Teen Reward
Edward Arnold of Preston lost a wallet with money and valuables while visiting Acton. Teens Pred dey and Fairward Hubbell found it and turned it in to Carp Ray Maso. The owner confirmed all items were intact and sent a generous reward for the youths honesty.
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Mick
Choistians
Acton
Edward T Arnult
Preston
Howe
Preddey
Fairward Hubbell
Carp
Ray Maso
O.plpl
Frand Kitchener Lear
Love
Aeroquay at Malton Airport Heralds New Air Travel Era
The Malton Airport project features a circular center with a giant waffle design, forming the base for an Aeroquay and a new terminal to modernize Toronto Malton International. Completion of the first Aeroquay is set for mid 1962 with additional structures by 1972 and two more planned. The design includes six quay dividers, a short distance to concourses, improved ticketing, baggage, and immigration flows, and an upper deck observation area. Transportation will enter via a tunnel under the aircraft aprons. The project is valued at about 38 million dollars with a further 20 million for three additional Aeroquays, funded by Canada’s citizens pending conditions.
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Malton
Toronto
Toronto-Mallun — International
Feteri
Aeroguay
Canada
No Bingo Fan Fails to Win Jackpot at Lions Club Event
A sparse crowd attended a Lions Club bingo at the Legion hall. No player hit the 200 dollar jackpot. the next draw may use up to 38 numbers. A turkey will be the prize at the Christmas bingo.
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Lions Club
Legion Hall
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Guelph General Hospital
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Florida
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Miss Grindley
Gay Cartage
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Acton Lions Club
Acton Legion Hall
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Cooper
Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics
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MAX Factor
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