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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 28, 1968

Page

3

Guelph Birthplace Restoration Moves Ahead for Exhibition

The McCrae Birthplace Society begins collecting artifacts for the restored Lt Col John McCrae home in Guelph near public viewing in mid May. Items hoped include authentic pieces tied to McCrae childhood and Water Street ties. Wolf sighting in Erin Township and unusual color beam phenomenon observed by Dr Maxwell in Fergus also noted.

Guelph John McCyag Flanders McCrae Birthplace Society Janefield W. T. D. Maxwell Maxwell

Local U C W Meetings and Community Updates

The U C W held two meetings at Mrs Laser's home on February 20 with devotion led by Mrs Healey and a film on Japan shown in the church basement. Red Cross courses and 4 H club events are noted along with visits by Mrs Maystiall and Mrs H Shortilt to hosts, and a birthday party for Mrs James Campbell. Hockey games at Hillsburg were also reported.

U.C.W Japan Maystiall H. Shortilt Asut Sting the Hostesky Margaret” Woan B. Shortill Elaine Sales James Campbell Ballina Fnd The

New Flower Shop Opens This Friday In Lakeview

My and Mrs Glenister relocate from Toronto to Lakeview and plan a Friday opening in a small store beside the Y.M.C.A. The husband will bring flowers from Toronto daily.

Public speaking winner talks to Lions club

Carol Patterson, winner of the Lions Club public speaking contest, spoke to the club about her winning presentation and the experience of preparing for the event. She outlined the contest process, the value of practice, and how public speaking skills can impact community involvement and leadership.

Chicago Carol Patterson Acton Lions Lion Vic Bristow Carol Russell Patterson Lions Club

Bridge play and club notes from Acton area gathering

Discussion outlines a bridge hand with 11 likely tricks and a squeeze plan. The article then reports Acton Bridge Club Master Point Night results with Betty Ashley and Jackie Nolan tied for first, includes prize talks on money by a speaker, Lions Club activities, resuscitator gift to St. John Ambulance, a District Convention plan in Quebec City, and library mural funding approval.

West East Dummy Clubace Acton Betty Ashley Jackie Nolan Bih Gloria Coats Mrs Jack Coats Cam Sinclair Kay Campbell Acton High School Murray Harrison Vic Bristow Carol Russell Patterson Ken Thompson Wally Gordon St. John Ambulance Peter Pap Ilion Tokyo Lion Ray Evelan Acton Club Quebec City

Snow and Kerr Named to Multiple Ontario Legislature Committees

The Ontario Legislature assigned MLP.P. members to committees for the year. Snow, Halton East rookie, will sit on six committees including Agriculture and Food, Education and University Affairs, Government Commissions, Highways and Transport, Natural Resources and Tourism, and Standing Orders and Printing. Kerr, Halton West veteran, will join Snow on Highways and Transport and also serve on Legal Bills and Municipal Affairs, Privileges and Elections, and Public Accounts. Liberty remains the only thing you cannot have unless you are willing to give it to others.

Theo Ontario Mlp.p Jim Snow Halton East Halton West George Kerr Snow Kerr Mr. Kerr

Total Comfort from Gas Heating and Humidification

A modern gas furnace balances heat and humidity by circulating fresh filtered air through every room. Natural gas fuels central heating for dependable, economical, clean comfort. Add a power humidifier and electronic air cleaner for total comfort. See a heating contractor or Union Gas.

Union Gas

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