Out-of-Town Visitors Share Holiday Happenings and Family News
Personal notes record a flurry of Christmas and New Year visits among Acton and area residents. Names include Cecil Maplesden, Master Russell Masales, Bracebridge delegates, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson and Lynne of Brampton, Leander Mitton of St. Lambert, C. G. Elliott of Comber, and many others visiting relatives and attending events across Ontario and nearby regions. A note highlights positive progress at a local school for the deaf and visits to Retarded Children in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wilson
Lynne
Brampton
Tom Elliott
Florence Elliott
Russell Moore
Tamil Corgetown
Bill [Ronside
Meadowville
G. Hargrave
Acton W.L
R. Buckner
Milton
Acton Council Sets Routine and Budget Moves
Acton council outlines an austerity year with a $150000 borrowing bylaw to cover current expenses. The inaugural 1960 session sets council meetings for the second and fourth Tuesdays and two committee nights. Mr McGeachie appointed town clerk and Urvasuror authorized to pay weekly salaries and manage bank dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Lowe, Pope
Duby
McGeachie
Jon
Guy Lom
Acton
Urvasuror
Lycat
Giants of Southern Ontario Largest Elm Measured by Foresters
Retired foreman A Bramells and forester J A Fingland document a White Elm along the Sauble River as possibly the province’s largest remaining of its kind. They record the tree’s girth 249 in at 4.5 ft, 18 ft 7 in diameter at breast height, 135 ft tall, and total crown spread 77 in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bramells
Department of Lands and Forest
Brave Touinly
Acre
Sauble
Fone
J. A. Fingland
Sametls
Poets Corner Prayer for Ferce New Year
Poem by Edith Shary wishes peace and harmony for the new year. It urges forgiveness, unity, and living by the Golden Rule to bring happiness and reduce fear among people.
Halton high schools to start tuberculin testing program
Halton County Health Unit to begin tuberculin testing for all high school teachers and students in Oakville Trafalgar area with Blakelock and Oakville Trafalgar high schools as starting points. The program, assisted by the Halton County Tuberculosis Association, will use signed consent forms and involve nurses, doctors, and school officials to conduct testing and follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Trafalgar
Areto-Be
Toa
Blakelock High School
Oakville-Trafalgar High School
Halton
Tental
Bull
Burlington
Milton
Association
Spakesinga
GK. Phillips
D. B. Campbell
Halton County
G. J. Leaver
Earth Unt
Ouke
M. Gake
Lane
Oakritte
Tyeconite
Uiery Plase
Rhs
Be Asrayved
Friends Host Charity Tray for Mrs H Dolphin
Reported gathering at the home of Mrs Cecil Nellis Theschaw as Mrs Howard Dolphin received a social tray from fellow friends. The event followed a January 14 court whist game and included reminders about railway safety and keeping distance from tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Dolphin
Cecil Nellis Theschaw
Dolphin
Weston Jeuruary
Wis
UM Jay
Acton Free Press Briefs January 7, 1960
Local brief items from Acton include community announcements and notices published in the January 7, 1960 edition. Short items cover civic events, upcoming meetings, and local acknowledgments of residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Calico Dolls meet as holidays bring visitors
The nth Scotch Block Dolls meeting hosted by Mrs. Feepeh saw 13 girls with a roll call and buttonhole sewing activity. Visitors included Mrs. McKensie and family, plus many Christmas guests from Mr. and Mrs. Kinley and others. Community gatherings and illness notes follow with holiday visits and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feepeh
Kinley Ane
Erindale
Hull
Agjd
Dave Sinn
Keith Burton
Chris
Baby Michelle
Keith
C. Burton
J. J. Kennedy
Pearl
Marie Kennedy
Edgar Howden
Detailing a Last Request and Car Lot Promise
A condemned man asks for last moments, while an ad promises dependable used cars with smooth operation. The dealer invites readers to view a fine selection and assures trouble free driving.
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Dean Lemon
Drain
Belleville
School For the Deaf
Sunnybrook
Cecil Maplesden
Russell Masales
Bracebridge
Ts. AW
Pressie Reseann
Leander Mitton
St. Lambart
Quebec
Frances. Kenney
C. G. Elliott of
Comber
Hill Elliott
Harold Elliott
Mrs. Cecil Maplesden
Mrs
D.C. Maplesden
Guelph
Hee
Rochester
New York
Dec Gibbons
Exeter
Barbira
George
Jimmy Ware
Churchill Road
Mrs. Albert, Ware
Everton
Harold Beatty
Hamilton
Robertons
Geors “Fryer
J. Heikamp
Holland
Hanks
Mary
Nightiors
Don Force
Red Force
H. R. Force
Jo Ann
Knox Ave
Charlie _Shultis
George Fryer
George McDonald
Toronto
Fred Anderson
George Campbell
Georgetown
W. D. Robertson
Islington
Jim McGladrey
T.O
Richard McGladery
Anderson
California
Fort Eustis
Virginia
McGladrey
Gorge of
Thornton
St. Andrew's College
Aurora
Andrew Knox
Ken Knox
Robert Parker
R. R. Park
Bob Loutter
Joe Johnson
Otawa
Mr. Johnson
Edmonton
Yellowk
I 'N.W.T
Acton Council
Ltrom
Hay Council
JJ Stewart
FLUC
John D. Ladoucour
Unean
Ontario
Paul Bunyan
Blue Ox
Edith Shary
M‘ Ee Otal Price
Nossagowega Township
Charles_Thompson
P Reeva
Archie R. Service
John A. Milne
Dr. B. D. Young
John Robertson
Don McMillan
Udted
All County
H. S
Tray
Gia
Lightman
Ugny-Duffe
Henry
Crark
Pyrotas Gas Corporation
Sals
Rockwood, Ont
Canada
MY Bank
Ter Fommabet and
Tyken
the Steel Company OF Canada "Limited
Montreal
Gananoque
Hamilton Brantford
Nereva
Esa
WY Bank N Ome
EM AS
Lam
Aorthe
Frank Prous
Ned
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