Operetta Cast Performs Lively Dances and Costumes
Wednesday and Thursday feature lively tunes by performers Ted Ryan Reed and John Pink. Students and staff stage an operetta with England Swings and a costume department showcasing flower sprigged gowns and big hats. Miss Riseborough appears with music director Glenn Banks. Several production photos will appear next week.
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Ryan Reed
John Pink
England
Ding
Miss Riseborough
Glenn Banks
Copeland
Is Music Directo
Robert Litte
Acton Police Week Shows No Vehicle Crashes Increase in Incidents
Police activity during February 12 to 18 in Acton reported no motor vehicle accidents. Officers patrolled 866 miles and logged 245 work hours, with six charges and 17 warnings under the Highway Traffic Act. Thirteen complaints included theft, disturbances, assault, and miscellaneous actions. Milton Magistrate’s Court convicted 10 offences with $147 in penalties and two suspended sentences. Corporal Mason notes ongoing training at OPP detachment HQ in Burlington.
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Acton
Milton
Committee meeting notes with Goy chairing session
Chairman Goy presided as committee members Helen Otterbein Earl Masales and Ted attended. Report notes interviews discussions and planned ground wader maintenance during the visit with several items reviewed and a thorough study requested.
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Tenance
Goy
Helen Otterbein
Earl Masales
Ted
Window display in Family Store at Outfitters highlights centennial Girl Guides tribute
A replica of the Girl Guides centennial is a striking feature in Outfitters store window. A Brownie and a Guide flank the display arranged by the second Acton Company last Saturday. Fashion is a form of ugliness and must be altered every six months.
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Girl Guides
F Outfitters
a. @ Brownie
Acton Company
Brownie Centenary Banquet Addresses 175 Guides
Area commissioner addresses 175 at Guide Brownie centennial banquet. Garnet McKenzie spoke for Mayor Owley while Mrs I M Howard urged girls about guiding sisterhood and training. Guests included Mrs G S Moore and other leaders as guides performed songs and skits. A film record was made. the event concluded with cleanup and photos.
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Sisterhood of Guiding
E. ‘Browne
Acton
Acton Pack
Legion
G.S. Moore
The
Acorn
J. Presgrave
H. Lowrie
Acton ‘Co
B. Ginger
Acton Co
J. van der
Townships seek study on Milton Heights water line proposal
Nassagaweya and Esquesing councils ordered a Ontario Water Resources Commission cost and feasibility study to evaluate piping Milton’s Kelso Well main water into the Milton Heights area to curb long standing well pollution. They plan further meetings in March to discuss a three mile extension and local improvement funding.
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Esquesing
Nassagaweya
Milton Heights
Peru
Ontario’ Water Resources Commission
Milton
Kelso
Council Chambers
O.W.R.C
Milton Council
O.W. RC
Reeve Coulter
Gideons Hold Annual Meeting at Guelph Conference Grounds
The Guelph Camp of Gideons International held their banquet and annual meeting at the Guelph Bible conference grounds. Mayor of Guelph and Rev J Witzel addressed briefly, with guest speaker Burnham, executive chairman of Gideons. Attendees from Acton included Murray Coles and several couples and ministers.
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Guelph
Gideons International
Thor Gathman
Ree AL In
McKenzie
D. I. Engel
Local Notes On Hospitals Trips And Visits
Sree Press and Mrs. Jim McNabb are patients at Guelph General Hospital and St Josephs. Mr. Fred Sampson has returned home from hospital. The Elliott and Whitham families vacation in Florida while Miss M Bennett hosts a visit. Joyers Sr. a former Acton resident, is in Brampton hospital. Florida visits by McGladrey family, with Lila Murdock. A bridge party honors Mrs. D I Engel before her move to Orillia. YMCA instructor Art Cooper attends a two day training in Kitchener to educate women exercise leaders.
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Art Cooper
Slim
Trim
YMCA
Kitchener
Dept. of Education
Icelandic centennial event draws local Acton visitors
Don Reid, a University of Guelph student, is on a two week recreation period in Acton with recreation director Howard Pearce. natives of St Thomas and Acton residents attended Icelandic centennial night in north Toronto on February 21. Janet Rognvaldson wore a traditional Icelandic costume and spun wool during a historical display. Icelandic food was served at the close. Also present were former Acton residents H Thorarinson, Brian Thorarinson, and G Rognvaldson family members from Clarkson.
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Don Reid
University of Guelph
Acton
Howard Pearce
St. Thomas
G. Rognvaldson
C. L. Rognvaldson
Janet
Toronto
Janet Rognvaldson
Two Elderly Women Trade Ailment Chat Fixation
Two senior women duel in a health chat over medications. One proclaims triumph with a pill that has nothing but side effects, highlighting humorous take on medical regimens and patient worries.
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R. Mason
O.pp
Burlington
Wagshurst Supreme Climax Gersey
Mischief
Hereford
Guernsey
Willaber
Lenedale Baren
C.o.cba
Gion
Tool
Kooy
Newton
W. Elling
Coombe
Scout Hall
G. Hargrave
Scout and Guide
Rev. McMurray
Gideons
Sree Press
Jim McNabb
Guelph General Hospital
Fred Sampson
Jim Thornhill
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guuelph
R. H. Elliott
Florida
Frank Irwin
M. Z. Bennett
James McGladrey
Eyvonne McGladrey
Lila Murdock
Palmerston
Pollock and
Campbell
Water St. Neth
Galt
Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre
Caroline
Highway 7
U.F.C. Wire Service
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