Halton County Counselling Service reports three months
The newly founded Halton County Family Counselling Service presented its first three months of operation to the Halton County Council. Director Rennie J. Vivian reported 179 interviews and 65 cases, plus 29 family court matters handled by the office. Referrals come from the Juvenile and Family Court, Health Units, welfare and police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Halton Count
H. H. Hinton
Rennie J. Vivian
Juvenile and Family Court
County interviews by appointment in weekly towns
People who approach the agency on their own motive attend interviews by appointment. The process runs one day a week in various county towns, facilitating access to services through planned visits.
Safe Baby Crib Rules Emphasize Secure Sides
Instructions stress crib safety with bars close enough to prevent head entrapment. The removable side must be firmly locked whenever the child occupies the crib to ensure the infant’s safety.
Get Rid of Hazard Razor Disposal Advice
Used razor blades should be safely disposed of to prevent accidents. An empty tin with a tight fitting lid and a slit makes a good container. When filled, seal the slit with tape and place the tin in the refuse container.
White Cane Week talk on eye bank by Mr Lawson
The Lions Club will hear Mr Lawson of the C.N.I B Hamilton discuss White Cane Week and the eye bank. The talk promotes treatment and prevention of eye disease as a Lions club special project.
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Lion's Club
Lawson
C.N.I B
Hamilton
Lions Club
Acton Centenary Library Spotlight and Old-Town Ties
Leonard Brockie of the Centenary Commission recalls a morning exchange about Acton’s centennial library. He pitches the library as the town’s big show while noting Lions Round-Up interest and a potential centennial slant. Mrs Gerry Craven, wife of Ridge Town Dominion editor, recalls Acton roots and old residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Brockie
Centennial Commission
Acton
Centennial Library
Mr. Brockie
Lions
Ridgetown Dominion
Gerry Craven
Edna Howard
M. Z. Bennett
Acton Institute Euchre and Penny Sale Winners Named
Acton W I hosted a Friday evening euchre party at Luxton hall with 23 tables. Prizes awarded to ladies and several winners across penny sale items, door prize won by Mrs. Elsie Halliday, and a successful financial finish reported by organizers Mrs. F Anderson and team.
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Acton’ Institute
Luxton Hall
Acton W.I
Roy Lindsay
Dorothy Deforest
Morgan Madilgents
A. Robinson
Elsie Halliday
A. Wilderspin
Ivan Harris
Wm. Denny
Church St
Acton
W. Denny
W. Evans
E. Lambert
Friendship Garden
F. Kingsmill
Doug Mason
Barry Buchanan
James Jessamin
Delaine Gibbons
Lois Gordon
Max Milne
Rockwood
Newton
Silvercreek
Mav Palmer
Saunders
W. J. McDonald
R.R. 2
Cam McEnery
Ballinafad
Librarian Speaker At Guild Meeting
The February meeting of St. Albans Guild convened at Mrs. G. Currie’s home with vice president Mrs. W. Bristow presiding. Miss Esther Taylor gave an engaging talk on Acton’s library history, sharing poems from children and a cherished booklet.
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St. Alban's Guild
G. Currie
W. Bristow
R. Hall
Don Lindsay
D. Hunter
C. Lindsay
Rev. Dittrich
Frobisher Bay
T. Lynch
J. Creasey Jr
C. Nelles
Esther Taylor
Acton
Miss Taylor
Miss. Taylor
R. McMurray
Aml
Mrs. Currie
Local notes from Acton and area
Personal notes from Acton and surrounding towns recount hospital stays and transfers at Guelph General Hospital including Fred Sampson Cleave Near and others. Community members attend meetings, celebrate birthdays, and move between workplaces in Malton and Montreal. Local officials travel to conferences while students complete health courses and participate in district tuberculosis surveys.
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Fred Cleave
Guelph General Hospital
Alex Near
Peel Halton Jail Talks Begin As Committees Meet
Halton and Peel regional jail negotiating committees held their first meeting to plan a joint facility. Halton Warden H H Hinton Peel Warden J J Graham and Port Credit Deputy Reeve J J Plaus were named to meet Minister Allan Grossman. A search for a suitable site will start soon with no location indicated to avoid influencing land values. High school students presented interim reports for Parents’ Night.
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Halton
Peel
H. H. Hinton
J. J. Graham
Port -Credit
J. J. Plaus
Allan Grossman
Snow Surprises Guests in Ballinafad and Local Gatherings
Saskatoon visitors Mr and Mrs Osterlin joined Ballinafad residents last week as snow by Toronto recalled home. A tri weekly euchre night drew 11 tables in Ballinafad Hall with high honors to Mrs Stark Mrs R L Davidson and R L Davidson Tony Van Dam. Mrs John Snow won the lucky draw and Mr Haley took the lucky cup. Susan Jamieson recovered from tonsil removal in Georgetown Hospital. Ballinafad WI met with safety talk by Actop Firefighters Mr Bern Van Fleet and Mr Dorson Frizzell, followed by lunch and social time. Merriam’s orchestra played at a Friday hall dance. The U CW met at Ballinafad church with 22 in attendance and a programme from The Plain Man’s Book of Prayers.
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Susan Jamieson
Georgetown
Ray Swindlehurst
W.I
Mary Stewart
Frank Smith
William Kirkwood
Ballinafad Hall
Merriam’s
U. CW
Ballinafad
Lawr
Plunkett to hear 28 briefs in Peel Halton hearings
Special commissioner Thomas Plunkett will hear 28 briefs at Peel Halton Local Government Review hearings in Milton Brampton and Burlington March 5 16 and 22 23 24. Sessions cover Halton Oakville Milton Burlington Port Credit and related boards agencies and associations with briefs from multiple councils and organizations.
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Thomas Plunkett
Peel-Halton
Milton
Brampton
Peel County Council
Halton
Halton County Council
Haltom
Acton
Ofassagaweva
Campbellville
Burlington
Oakville Catholic School Board
Poet's Corner A Valentine
A romantic, lyrical tribute to Valentine’s Day describing roses violets lace perfume and soft seduction. The piece entwines imagery of bells, ribbons, moonlight and devotion with repeated refrains about love and two hearts beating as one. It names a girl and celebrates timeless affection.
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Valentine
Sabel Anderson
Officers Named for Coming Year in Local Society
Report lists president Mrs A Lawr and first vice president Mrs L Jamieson. Recording secretary Mrs J McEneery, treasurer Mrs E Snow, evening chair Mrs A Kier, afternoon chair Mrs D Linstead. Conveners include social Mrs T Giv en, supply Mrs R Swindlehurst, stewardship and Christian education Mrs R Shortill Sr. program Mrs F J Shortill, nominations Mrs L McLean, literature Mrs R French, community friendship and Christian citizenship Mrs R Shortill Jr. Press and publicity Mrs E McEnery.
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A.lawr
L. Jamieson
J. McEneery
E. Snow
A. Kier
D. Linstead
T. Given
R. Swindlehurst
R. Shortill Sr
F. J. Shortill
L. McLean
R. French
R. Shortill Jr
E. McEnery
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Hinton
Fred Sampson
Walker Lodge
Kevin Harrison
Malton
Vanguard
A. K. Mann
iMany
Golden Age Club
Charles Mason
Guelph
Aldo Braida
Ontario Bar Association
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Joey Marshall
St. Joseph’s Hospitak
Ken ‘Marshall
Robert Little School
Herb Hardy
Tidley Ave
Montreal
Hardy
Micro Plastics
Building Products of Canada Limited
Bern van Fleet
John Krapek
Acton Volunteer Fire Department
Ontario Firefighters’ Association
Fherold
Beatrice ‘Fletcher
Nassagaweva Township
CC. A. Grant
Esquesing School
Ontario School Business Officials
Niagara Falls
Sunshine School
Hornby
Judy Stockdale
Bert Hinton
J. A. Elliott
Mike Ledwith
Tts
Roland Haynes
Plunkett
Brice Trail Association
Halton - Peel Counties Federation
O1 “Agriculture
Ontario Municipal
Electrical Association
Urban Development Institute
Ontario Division
Port Crédit
Poet’s. Corner A Valentine
Library Board
Pollock
Campbell
Water St
North Galt
Hinton’s
Cupid
Neilson
Rowntree
Lowney
Easv
Robin Hood
Scotties
U.S.A
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Sunkist
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