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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 28, 1968

Page

7

U C W Officers Installed at Rockwood United Church

Rockwood United Church Women culminated a service as Rev. A Gardner installed new stewards Robert Noble Albert Maltby Roy Petty and Murray McLaren into the committee of stewards. Officers for Rockwood United Church were installed with names for Unit 1 2 4 and other positions listed. A Valentine Tea was held by Unit 3 with hosts and helpers named and decorations described.

Rockwood Rockwood United A. Gardner Robert Noble Albert Maltby Roy Petty Murray McLaren Chur Ucw Rev. Gardner Gi Brace Mim. Ray. Thompson A.eliot Mra.f M. McRae Mra. F. Ostrander A. Root Stan Harris Mills Pearl Hamilton Jack Little Unit 3 Rockwood Ugw Gary Race EL Mast Grant McRée Gordos Ostrandur Kon’ Murray Ray Roy “Petty Gordon Cox D. Bracd

Zone finals set for Wellington public speaking

Wellington County finals were held at College Ave School in Guelph last Thursday. Brenda Bruce of Ogpringe Bob Booms worth Drayton Emily Chiling arlan Guelph placed first Donna Artusso of Guelph runner-up Elixaz abeth Griffith of Wyandot school also qualified. The zone finalists proceed to the provincial finals.

Wellington County Guelph College Ave Brenda Bruce Ogpringe Bob Boomsworth Drayton Emily Chiling Arlan Donna Artusso Elixazabeth Griffith Wyandot School Xobe

Local visitors greet returning Vietnam veteran doctor

Dr. Wayne F. Hosking, recently discharged from the U S Army after service in Vietnam, returns to Hartford Hospital staff. He is accompanied by a family from Port Leonard Wood Missouri and Mrs. F. Hosking.

Rockwood Wayne F. Hassking Port Leonard Wood Missouri Hosking F. Hosking Vietnam United States Army Hartford Hospital Hartford Conan

Summer in Mexico described to CWL

The Sacred Heart and St. Peter's C WL met at the rectory after evening mass with President Mrs. A Drexler presiding. Miss Theresa Murray, a University of Guelph student who spent last summer in Mexico with exchange students, showed colored slides and described life in that country.

Rockwood the Sacred Heart and St. Peter’s C.W.L A. Drexler Theresa Murray University of Guelph Mexico Ife Herb Saunders GiLfittan

Margaret Campbell celebrates 90th birthday in Acton home

Mrs. Margaret Campbell marks her 90th birthday at her son Johnny Campbell’s Park Avenue Acton residence. She was born Margaret Scott, married James Campbell in 1901, and has lived in the area 90 years. She is the sole survivor of her family with six children and 16 grandchildren.

Esqusing Acton Margaret Campbell Johnny Park, Ave Free Prosk Camp ‘Bell Margaret Jean Scott Mrs. Campbell Dan Anne Je Fergus John Campbell Devot Park Ave Campbell

Halton Public Speaking Final Crowned at Stewarttown

Barbara Horne of Ville captured the Halton County public schools public speaking title in a Stewarttown final before a full house. Runnerup Tony Paton of St. Anne's separate school spoke on Modern Hunting as the contest featured eight other finalists from Halton No 1 and No 4 areas.

Barbara Horne Ville Halton County New Stewarttown Barbara Tony Paton St. Anne’s Separate School Oakville W. Webb Halton Decise Orangeville Stewarts Town R. V. Chatten John Somers Rev. R. Jeffaras John Graham John Lenz Public School Board Halton No. 1 William Lawson John Tost Chapel St. School Georgetown Michelle Mumby Limehouse School Symphony Orchestra Halton No. 4 Steven van Flaet Acton Robert Little Lois Fay Martin St. School Milton Steven Lois Andrew Murphy Holy Cross School John A. McDonald Steveo A. Hayhurst John Wilson School Terry Preston Woodside School Brenda Buttram W. H. Morden School Stewarttown Mr. Chatten O.p.s.ustlf Acton Robert

Snow resolution seeks Ontario building code adoption

Halton East MPP Jim Snow tables a resolution at Queen's Park for the Ontario Government to adopt the National Building Code. The move would standardize building regulations across municipalities and ease the housing crisis by enabling prefabricated homes. The motion is expected to be discussed in 2000 legislature.

Ont Halton East M.P.P Jim Snow Queen’s Park Ontario

March of Dimes canvassers raise funds in Rockwood

March of Dimes workers in Rockwood collected 151.62 dollars total and transferred the amount to the area director in Kitchener. Mrs. Ray Death led the team visiting every village home. Participants included Mrs. Ken Murray, Mrs. O. Driffer, Mrs. Lloyd Dyer, Mrs. Don Hilts, Mrs. Murray McLaren, Mrs. G. A. Hudson, Mrs. Ed oe, Mrs. M. Worth, Mrs. George Ingle, Mrs. L. Hilts, Mrs. John Knogt, Mrs. J. Googers, Mrs. Dr. Sinclair, Mrs. B. Webb ester and Mrs. John Carney.

March of Dimes Rockwood March—of Dimes Canvassers Kitchener Ken Murray O. Drifber Lloyd Dyer Don Hilts Murray McLaren G.A. Hudson M. Woimelr Orge Ingle L. Hilts John Knogt J. Googers DR. Sinclair B. Webbester John Carney

Apple Corps Form New 4-H Club Unit

A new 4-H unit named Apple Corps was formed at Mrs Karn’s home on February 10 with officers elected: President Thelma Kirkwood vice president Woregh Noble secretary treasurer Mary Fuchy press reporter Lois Kirkwood. The club plans to feature fruit and held a second meeting February 17 at Mrs Karn’s home where Mary Lou Brown and Norman Noble demonstrated fruit short cake using strawberries.

Karn Thelma Kirkwood Aldwnt Woregh Noble Treasuroy Mary Fuchy Lois Kirkwood Utlavot Rea Turing Ha Limeen Apple Corps Mra. Karn Mary Lou Brown Noroan Noble Thay Sam

Collision on Highway 25 injures Milton man

Two cars collided on Highway 25 south of Acton Thursday evening causing $1,600 in damage. Bernard Cleary of 163 Main St Milton suffered facial lacerations. Vehicles involved included Cleary’s car and a vehicle driven by Joseph Cygance of RN R1 Acton.

Acton Bernard Cleary Main St Milton Joseph Cygance RN. R. 1

Junior girly classes and auction plans noted

Fragmented OCR describes junior female classes and a forthcoming auction. Officials including Mrs J Williamson oversee events with nature study planned for spring and summer. Other antagonists will be added later and a party may occur occasionally.

Untitled cryptic note on ambition and perspective

A terse reflection contrasts rulers with subordinates, urging leaders to glance downward at those less powerful to gauge true strength. It hints that authority without empathy blinds, and suggests humility comes from observing those beneath rank.

Battery charging safety warns of hydrogen risk

This item explains that colder temperatures reduce battery efficiency and many farmers use portable battery chargers. It cautions that charging releases hydrogen gas and a spark or match nearby can cause an explosion, urging careful handling.

Two Notions of a Secret Divide Wise Minds

The remark explores the tension in keeping a secret. Some view secrecy as unnecessary restraint while others see value in guarding knowledge as a rare resource. The idea contrasts casual openness with disciplined discretion in sharing information.

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