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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 27, 1964

Page

3

Hose Reels for Fire Truck Debate At Township Council

The Moewe council discusses purchasing hose reels for a fire truck and reviews 1963 Rockwood Boy Scout Group finances seeking a grant. Other items include building inspector hiring, road by law study for 1964, and resignation from Erampns Planning Board. Community notices cover scouting events, euchres, and local visits.

Hramosst Council Moewe Jack Peert F. Schneider Rockwood Boy Scout Group Committee Orison Reeee Lush sGounell Walter Hunt RB. P. Hamilton H. J. Saunders Erampns Planning Board Guelph Welington Boy Scouts Women's Auxiliary J. Hil Rhvood Bolton Manning Balster Garman J. Hi Earl Bolton Ron Gidden Elwood Bolton B. Thatcher Boy Scout Group Commission Rockwood Town Hall Rockwood

Bannockburn WL Adopts Child Abroad

The Bannockburn W L holds its monthly meeting at Mrs. W Linham's home on February 3. Vice president Mrs. Donald presides in the absence of the resident. Mrs. Damm reads correspondence related to the child sponsorship. 4H girls' project work is shown. A social half hour follows.

Bannockburn W.1 Mre W. Linham Mre.cDonald

Two Cars Wreck On No 7 Highway West Of Acton

David Hobson RR 1 Campbellville suffered a minor cut and William VanDam RR 2 Acton was unhurt when both cars, described as total wrecks, collided Monday night on No 7 highway west of Acton. Constable Feldcamp investigated. Hobson treated at Dr Garrett's office.

Wait David Wobson BR. 1 Campbellville William VanDeri Acton David Hobson William VanDam van Bam Hobson VanDam Joseph Feldcamp North Halton Opp Hobwon D. A. Garrett

Cost of Home for Aged Tops One Million Dollars

Hatton's second Home for the Aged is now estimated at 1 000 600 dollars. County Council increased its Municipal Works Assistance application to the full county allotment. Earlier, a 280 000 dollar request was made for a project once pegged at 750 000 dollars. The manor board notes optimistic estimates and a likely 1 000 000 dollar project cost. A by law to borrow 500 000 dollars over 20 years at five percent was given two readings. The province would cover the remaining balance.

Hatton County Council Reeve C. A. Martin Manor Board Halton Centennial Manor

Acton Firefighters Fight Farm Stove Blaze

Acton firefighters traveled to Cecil Cripps farm home on Tuesday afternoon to extinguish a stovepipe fire. They cleaned the pines and chimney before the stove could be lit again, marking the second fire at the property since New Year’s Day.

Acton Pre Cecil Cripps B.R

Legion Notes From Branch 19 Euchre Night Stakes Set

Friday night euchre among the Ladies Auxillary and branch members drew 64 players. Top team prize went to Drysdale Turhosy Elliott Trwint with 28. runner-up Agnew Gonton Puasher van Kooy with 24. Bologna prizes went to Grace Agnew and Rene Johnson. Other prizes were steaks and a March 2 meeting planned amid new events including a Shuffleboard tournament in Oakville. Tickets on sale for March 14 Four Town Tournament offer a clock radio prize. hockey and band events noted with local sports standings and play schedules through March 26.

J. Drysdale P. Turhosy T. Elliott Ab Trwint R. Agnew A. Gonton A. Puasher Me Vani der Kooy AL Trewin T. Eltiant The Legion Minor Sports Com Jonalu Legion H Dominion ‘A Legion ‘Co Teglon Band ‘A Hand Bolt Legion A Legion ‘Hrows Tanners Goya Domtolad Finance Station the Limeve Ot

Lions Hold Dinner Meeting and Minstrel Show Prep

Lions paused during preparations for their annual Minstrel Show at the Stalian Hotel. Doreen Lauder and others agreed to head a ladies committee. A Canadian National Institute for the Blind donation of 100 dollars was acknowledged. New library board member Roy Kirkness replaces Peter Dunham.

Acton Lbrary Board Roy Kirkness Peter Dunham

Grandmothers meeting hosts 4 H demonstration in Acton

The February session of the Doblin Women's Institute at Mrs. Narman Douglas home Acton RR 4 featured displays of old objects and a 4 H demonstration led by Miss Martene Barbara Britton and others. Donation to St John Ambulance was approved and lessons planned.

Doblin Women's Institute Narman Douglas Acton Mary Stewart College Mo McCullagh FE. Wilson Fo McCarron Fo Norton A. Near M. Somerville Dublin Miss Martene Barbara Britton N. Douglas F. Me. Caron J. O'Gorman Grandmothers C. Armstrong

Knox Church Ospringe Holds Annual Meeting

Members of Knox Presbyterian Church Ospringe held their annual meeting with Rev Manwell leading prayer. Reports praised treasurer and conveners while officers and trustees were reelected. Barry Clarke named secretary treasurer Allan McCrue envelope secretary and Norman McKenzie Byron Bruce auditors. A social followed with lunch served.

Knox Presbyterian Church Ospringe Ale Kett Ae Kowlewses Maxwell Gordon Aitken Rev. Manwell Gid Mare Nonnan McKenzie Sten Puller Barrie Clarke Geor Jeckeon Stan Fuller Barry Clarke Allan McCrue Norman McKenzie Byron Bruce Nonman Mikensie Ward Bruce Fuller

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