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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 08, 1959

Page

3

Deep Freeze Scout Camp Ends With Early Departure

Boy Scouts gathered at acton Blue Springs Reserve for a winter camp near fairy lake. Two tents served as camp and supply depot while a lean to provided heat. A fox intrusion led to a shotgun blast, then a cold dawn forced an early break as the group packed up after a snowy night and a frigid morning.

T.L Pete Newton Trézéen Fairy Lake Acton Blue Springs Equad Bob Hinton Gomeone Rick Currie Reynard Laurie Duby

11 Year Old Carrier Recaps New York Trip

A group of boys and girls recalls a New York trip including visits to the Empire State Building, United Nations Building, Madison Square Garden hockey game, Macy's, and the World’s largest saltwater pool at the St George Hotel. They note hotel meals and a subway ride, with thanks to Action residents for support.

New York Page One Subway Empire State Building Séth Moors Lo Roxy Theatre Manhattan Island Chinay Town Temple United Nations Building St. George Hotel George Washington Bridge Madison Square Gardens Torono Maple Leafs New York Rangers Macy's Department Store Tig Malton Action

Drton Elect New Officers At United Church WA

The annual meeting of St Johns United Church WA elected officers for 1959. Roles include president Mrs. Wm. Nevills and treasurer Mrs. Norris Mitte, with Mrs. E Hall as manses committee chair. Holiday visitors and local notices follow, plus a weather note on the Gulf Stream and Labrador Current.

United Church St Johns United Church W.A Mabel Hunwlett Torento Ewags Culley Earl Ella Gray Wes Mee Gowan Macgaret Sommerville Kim Sommerville Belwonit Willard Cottrell Orval Sommerville J. A. Mekaehern Robert Robert King Guelph, Powers Dohty Root Wellington-Dufferma AE Topper Beeton Tom Brooks Clifford Jennings Toronto Reed = McQuown Jack Amos Famly Carl Humberstone Feversham Wm. Swanson John Watson McLaughlin Wilfred Mint Heather Nevilts Heather Gracey Alton Torre Atrs Ket

TV Remedy Promotes Weep Fit Exercise Class

Elaine Cole asks Mrs. Robert Buckner to host Acton Indies on CKCO TV channel 132. They will appear next Friday January 1 at 1 p.m. to demonstrate daily exercise routines aimed at slimming after Christmas and New Year festivities. Participants include Mrs. J. E. Dowding and others.

Remedy Elaine Cole Robert Buckner Acton J. KE. Dowding T. Fleming J. Hurst W. de Masui C.J. Pope A. Stare B. While

Guard C Leishman takes post at Willow Street intersection

On January 5, Guard C Leishman began duties as Ing Rud at the Willow Street intersection on the first day of school after the holidays. Four new crossing guards were appointed in the area due to the OPP detachment ending crossing guard dates to focus on regular police duties.

C. Leishman Willow Stree Crosang OPP

Obituary William Lasby District Farmer

William Lasby a long time district farmer died after a five year illness. He was born April 17 in Acton and was a member of the Kawx Pros Wochuren and Tew. He served as a pillar of the Acton Pioneer Cemetery Board and worked for Hatton Fire Insurance Company for 42 years. He leaves two brothers, three sisters, two grandsons and three great grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday with Rev Jo Birteh officiating.

Wallace Sh Daasby MM Wathave Vessie Andbso Acton Uy Hunt Me Tashy Hatton Fue Insurance Company Acton Pioneers Cemetery Kawx Pros Wochuren Andrew Wai Rev Jo Birteh Friends and Piud Thei Shoemaker Funeral Cn Chande Brinklow Gordon Whickluck George McAlpine Willan Lowne Stanley Filton Victor Wallace Swackhanter Elmer Lashy Huh Laysby Wallate Lash

Mayor Forecasts Busy Year in Fifty Nine Cautions Council

City leaders discuss funding up to 180000 for current expenses and handling by law procedures. debates focus on borrowing 150000, arena heating costs near 4000, arena supervision, and council procedures.

McLeod Watts Lindsay Aph McLead Tie Creer Berlin

Ill Month Dies On 83rd Birthday John Goldthorpe

John Russ Goldthorpe father of Mrs Cyril Clarke of Lincoln died December 17 at 83 after a month illness. He lived in Acton at Flynn Nursing Home and earlier in Snelgrove and Moffat. Survived by wife Anne Weatherall, seven children and three great grandchildren. Funeral held December 20 at Humley Shoemaker Acton with burial in Dixon Cemetery Snelgrove.

John Russ Goldthorpe Cyril Clarke Linthouse Flynn Acton Mr. Goldthorpe Snelgrove Moffat Galdthorpe Anne Weatherall Thesemix Toronto Gedward Stteatharevalle Dorothy Mes Moras Manchester Edith Cyl Clarket Linnhens Hof Port Credit Humley-Shoemaker Rey Jeffares St. John's 'Afighean

Plans Formed For Annual Dinner Honor Citizen

The Chamber of Commerce outlines plans for its Citizen of the Year dinner. Reports on Christmas festivities show decorations costing 580 dollars borne largely by merchants. Committees are named with officers to be approved at the next general meeting.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Cammerg Diana Dong Terrychum Ner Chan Chamber Assaliar US Hydro Jodusteal G. Byler N. Brardu Wo MacKay W. Ben SA P Atchameveliuils F. Terry UD. Manes

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