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Acton centennial marked by flag raising and civic events
City celebrates centennial with mayor Duby and Jim Gunn at cenotaph flag raising. Community milestones include hospital and library projects, new hydro building, cemetery expansion, and the formation of local groups. Notable names include Bert Hinton, Fred Wright, Rev. Laurence Duby, and Joe Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duby
Jim Gunn
Joe Ross
Guy Cartage
Billy Middleton
Acton
Peter Campbell
Bert Hinton
Fred Wright
Howard Pearce
Fairview Cemetery
Duke of Devonshire
Cam MacNab
Bill Coulter
Sir John A. Macdonald
D. G. Robertson
Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association
Herman Freuler
Hydro
Laurence Duby
Expo
Chevaliers
Ontario Municipal Association
Central Ontario Regional Development Council
Fairy Lake
C.N.R
Duncan Moffat
J. Bray
Mason Knitting
Brendan Swan
Rockwood
Brian Carriere
H. K. Porter
Red Cross
Walkathon
Harehills
Acton United Causes
Michael Bennett
Rockwood United Church
Metro Transportation
Trudeaumania
Halton
Rud Whiting
Post Office
Paul Martindale
Europe
W. J. Beatty
Buckner
Medical Centre
Churchill Community Church
Beardmore
Joe Hurst
Jack McGeachie