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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 14, 1968

Page

7

Valentine euchre caps WI meeting in area

Free Press district page reports a Valentine euchre hosted by the Women's Institute at a local school with a fair turnout despite cold weather. The meeting covered club planning, a new year tourism program, and notes on the advertising of Aquar on TV and radio. Members discussed bus trips to St Lawrence and Toronto area points of interest and reviewed minutes and financials.

Stuart Berbera Mlinnon Bert Millis Dane Elinor Barbour Hidburgh Morris Berths Watts Caledon Baxt Warren Helen Smilth Russ Barbara Tooter Orangeville Womens Institute Ohio Um. Jackson Geret Blnnié Maeing ‘Young Watson Nancy Grundy My. Cand Rossie Fergunda Kitchener The K. Ahd W. Hospital Linda Women’s Institute Clltford Storey Sons Corner Doris Fines H. R. Howard Aquar Stan Fuller Cheng+Pig-shu Everett Small F.W.L0 Department of, Tourism and Tiformsation St.Lawrence Starch ‘Company Toronto G. Athens G. Grundy E. Archibald S. Fuller H. Theaker D. Winter Wayne French Ernie McEnory Robsons Horneby R. Shortill Harry Shortill Miss Tone. Oakes Mimico Fred Spear Guelph Hospital E. Anderson R. M. Shortill Frank Smith Knox

Ballinafad notices include public speaking on Latvia and World Day plans

Local itemized notes recount Mrs R Shortill and Ballinafad church plans for World Day of Prayer combining with Churchill area. Members tell of hospital stays, recoveries, illness returns to school, and social visits. Community groups donate to Halton Musical Festival and McDonald Hall. A Latvian birthplace tale and 4-H subjects appear alongside a Ospringe School speech contest with Gordon Smith as a speaker.

Halton McDonald Hall University of Guelph W.L Ontario N.C.W.L Robert McEnery Norman Felker Glen Willam Ospringe Gordon Smith

Fergus Fire Conflict Leads to Council Consideration of Policy

In Fergus the fire chief describes low morale due to lack of interest and cooperation between 16 firemen and council and its fire committee. A key dispute, council and the Public Utilities Commission blocking dual service, prompts the chief to press for decisions. Councillor Bolnes calls the policy “stupid,” and council agrees to reconsider.

Fergus Wally Ward Fergus Council Council Public Utilities Commission

Retirement tribute to Mrs. R McEnary marks Ballinafad reporter’s era

The Acton Free Press notes the retirement after 25 years of Mrs. Robert McEnary, with thanks for her country correspondence and devotion. It highlights Ballinafad connections, her United Church membership, and roles with the Women’s Institute and Community Centre Board. Acknowledges readers’ appreciation for decades of weekly reporting.

Ballinfad Acton Free Press Robert McEnary R. Shor- al Sr Peacock School McEnary Robert Homd&s Abo Widding ’ and Niversary Ballinafad United Church Women’s Institute Ballinafad Frea Press Tn Herv’s Valentina Mes‘ Gaige

Car makers turn Canadian showrooms into Road Test Centres

During February Chev Oids and Pontiac-Buick dealerships across Canada have been turned into Road Test Centres. Specially marked demonstrators are on the starting line. Come on in. Pick your car and take a drive. You'll be glad you did.

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Free Press District Valentine Euchre Capping WI By. Miz, D.G. ‘Robertson Latvia R. Shortill, Sr Robert Kirkwood Mrs. Robols Rokols Effie Thompson William Mclean Beatrice Hills Buchanan Jamieson Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Dominion R. W. Hull Erin Advocate Roy Hull Wellington Hall Advocate Charles Roy Hull Erin Milton Sydmy G. Childs Childs Mississauga Tom Plunkett Bob Speck Buel County Peel County H. S. Holden Optometrist M Cork St. East Guelfh Valentine Mrs. R. McEnery Acton Electric Company Acton Main St. N Mark OF General Motors Bontiac Cadillac Andrew Murray Pete Masson Eau Ont
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