Chrlstening and Visits Highlight Local News
A fragment from Acton society mentions Judith Lynn Arbie daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Arbie at Clarkson sharing a baptism day with relatives. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H Arbie and Teresa from Acton and Mr and Mrs Wayne Arbie from Burlington. Gordon Glumnagel of Toronto spent the weekend visiting Acton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H-Arbie
Teresa
Acton
Wayne Arbie
Burlington
Judith Lynn
Arbie
Russell Arbie
Clarkson
Bert Lanebert
Gordon Glumnagel
Toronto
Acton Friénde
Local Women's Institute notes death, anniversaries, and meetings
Announcements from Acton reflect a death in the family with funeral services at Rumley Shoemaker, followed by interment at Woodlawn. The January 1967 Women’s Institute meeting featured a Canadian heritage program, a Red Cross history, and a note of congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ward Bruce on their 25th anniversary, plus reports and invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Toronto Western Hospital
Rumley- Shoemaker Funeral Home
Acton
Woodlawn
Lawrence McMillan
Scotsguard
Sask
Ferguson
Ross
John G. McClure
Sam McChre
Brampton
Gordon Snyder
Laidlaw
Uplands
California
Len Carr
Chicago
Women’s Institute
Dorisines
George Young
Cliffford Storey
Storey
Red Cross
Canada
William Milton
S. Fuller
Fergus
England
Holland
Ontario
New president named for Wellington County Holstein Breeders
Max Storey of Rockwood was elected president at the Wellington County Holstein Breeders Association annual meeting held in Fergus. The announcement names Storey as head of the local dairy breeders group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington County
Holstein Breeders‘ Association
Max Storey
Rockwood
Fergus
Eramosa trustees hold inaugural meet
Eramosa trustees meet at Rockwood two room school to elect officers for 1967. Dr R J Hilton named vice chair with Smeltzer as chair. Board discusses kindergarten, school TV, program coordination, and a Rockwood Centennial opening ceremony. Financial actions include up to 150000 from Royal Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Cater Smeltzer
Ross McDougall
George Murray Smeltzer
Smelteer
Smeltzer
Eramosa
Sevnehio Nal
Ton
Sugges
Net
Hilton
Waddell and Smeltzer
Transportation
Smelterman
Trustn Butte and
McCoy
Ppee
Anielers
Acton OPP report shows small court docket and holiday cooperation
A very small court docket in Acton ends with one conviction and a $62 fine. Police logged 200 hours of patrol and covered 897 miles in town during the holiday season. Seventeen warnings and five traffic charges issued. Four cars sustained $950 damage in two property damage incidents. no injuries. Charges laid in each case. One Criminal Code charge, one Liquor Control Act charge, and an 11 year old girl located for anxious parents. Lee Ray Mason notes driving licence is a privilege granted by the Provincial transport minister and should be used responsibly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Court
Acton O.P.P
Lee Ray Mason
Singer Carol Wharton Returns to Acton Dancing Classes
After three weeks in the west Carol Wharton resumes dancing classes in Acton Winnipeg. She will perform January 11 on CBC radio from 7 03 to 7 30 p m on The Nine program and January 18 on Winnipeg color TV Peggy Neville show on channel six from 7 30 to 7 45 p m. She also plans personal appearances with community clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Carol Wharton
Acton
Winnipeg
CBC Radio
Peggy Neville
Channel Six
H S Board Debate Inspector Visits and Exam Delay
The school board discussed inspectors visits and the late Christmas exam reports. Vice-principal Joe Bray noted all Christmas exam results were turned in and report cards would be issued by week’s end. Teachers’ illnesses slowed marking from December 9 to 27, prompting dissatisfaction from Chairman Watson and Vice-chair Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bray
Watson
Chester Anderson
Mr. Watson
Richard Bilocco Wedding at St Josephs Church
Richard Bilocco and Barbara Mary Bilocco were married at St Josephs Church on December 31 at 10 o clock. Rev W J Morgan officiated. The bride, daughter of Eligio Bilocco, wore white with a matching coat and bow bouquet of red roses. Attendants included Elsie Richard and Irene Richard. James Duncan Richard served as groomsman. A Dominion Hotel reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Barbara Mary Bilocco
Joseph William’ Richard
Eligio Bilocco
Charles Richard
R.R
Acton
W. J. Morgan
Irene Mulholland
Elsie Richard
Irene Richard
James Duncan Richard
Dominion Hotel
Earliest Slow Eating Tactic For Large Families
A brief note suggests that appetite and meal size can decrease slowly, particularly when feeding a large family. It implies eating less may occur over time as household dynamics and routines shift.
Holiday visitors and travels among Limehouse residents
Holiday visitors here and abroad include travelers to Mexico and Bermuda. Jan 15 church services at Limehouse Presbyterian. Numerous locals spent New Year with Poots at their Moorefield home. Bermuda and Mexico trips noted for Roughley and Meurer families. A Limehouse choir of over four sang carols, then hot dogs and cocoa at Memorial Hall. Banter and visits include Greenlees, Elliotts, Woods, Bentons, and relatives from Brampton. Continuous gatherings and a Malton customs office party capped the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
F. .Nunes
Connie
Robbie
Ronald
Dick Poot
Limehouse
Poot
Moorefield
Bert Benton
Gordon Quinton
Meaford
J. Roughley
Bermuda
J. Meurer
Mexico
Wilfred Greenlees
William Elliott
Cathy
Mark
J. Woods
Jon
Jeff
Campbellville
A. W. Bentons
Stone
Glen Miller
Donnie
Brampton
Monroe
Donnie’ Hackey
Gananoque
Limehouse School
Memorial Hall
David, Batten
Malton
Ross Lake Farm
Optometrists to Locate Here in Acton
A father and son optometrist team will open an office beside Manning Electric at 54 Mill St Acton. Arthur A Johnson and son James P Johnson already operate in Milton and Hamilton and plan to be open Wednesdays and Saturdays. A few Christmas lights are still shining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Arthur A. Johnson
James P. Johnson
Manning Electric
Mill St
Milton
Hamilton
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Guelph Town and District Hospital
Tom’ Watson
Guelph
Hospi
K. Kiooster
D. G. Robertson
D. Winter
Lakeview Discount
Dain &. Ni
Bilke
Rockwood Public
Sofa
SCM
Lorsair VE
Laat
Ectve San
Idills Stationery
Cal ST
SAVE
Neasy
Regaar Price
Srockfield Sausage
Sak & l Ontin & Tablerite
Macs. of
Kes
Tangelos
U.S.A
Poz
H.S. Board
Richard Bilocco
Acton Free Press
H. S. Holden
Acton Pharmacy
Bill Yandt
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