Actons Visitors Noted At Family and Social Events
Personal notes record Acton residents and guests visiting from Oshawa Ottawa Toronto Guelph Georgetown Hillsburgh Erin and Norval. Highlights include Marilyn Young watching Swan Lake in Kitchener and a 40th wedding anniversary in Hespeler with many local and area guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Robert Warne
Robert Sim
Jack
Toronto
Marion
Myrtle Buck
John Ware
Guelph
Campbell and Leuna
Georgetown
Brown Mdee
Sears
A. White
Hillsburgh
Ross Warne
Hespeler
H. Reid
A. Fisher
Erin
Mes
D. Warne
Oakville
H. Smellie
Norval
J. Murray
A-Evans
Brian
Acton Mind
Former Acton Boy Retires As Guelph City Engineer
Harold S. Nicklin, born in Acton, retires after 42 years as Guelph city engineer. He joined the city as assistant engineer in 1919, became chief engineer in 1923, moved to semi retirement in 1959, and fully retired at end of 1960. His work includes major municipal projects and enhanced traffic planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Harold S. Nicklin
Guelph
Mr. Nicklin
Georgetown
University of Toronto
Canadian Engineering Corps
NeUy—brual
Tars
Nicklin
Limehouse Presbyterian Ministers Farewell at Limehouse Hall
Congregation at Limehouse Memorial Hall held a farewell for Reve and Mrs Calder during a Wednesday evening gathering. Mr Calder thanked attendees for 12 years of service and invited visits before their move to Peterborough. Presentations were read by Mr Lindsay. Music featured community singing and solos with piano and accordion to accompany performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quito
Limehouse
Calder
Associa Fons
K. C. Lindsay
Afr Alc
Patterson
Mes. Roughley
Betty Anne
Mary Low Brown
Bert: Benton
Peter Glynn
Rouphles
Dom Lindsay
Bert Benton
Jae Rass
Girl Guide Meeting Hears Plans for Scout Guide Event
The meeting opened with God Save the Queen and the Guide prayer before patrols discussed ideas for the scout guide cub and brownie concert in the rec hall. Members then prepared for tests while Vicky Newton's patrol held a campfire and shared excerpts from guide historians for the January 24 enrolment event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Recel Ary
Vicky Newton
Stokes Named Master of Campbellville LCL
Leonard Stokes was named Master of Campbellville L.C.L. 1184. The election and installation were led by W. Bro. Clifford Beatty of Hornby with Bros. Bradley and Wilson assisting. Officers elected include Past-master George Collins deputy-master Barold Dennis chaplain Lloyd Stokes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D ‘Stokes
Campbellville
Leonard ‘Stokes
Campbellville L.C.L
W. Bro. Clifford Beatty
Hornby
Bros. Bradley
Wilsons
Bro George Collins
Bro
Barold Dennis
Lloyd Stokes
George
Unemployed Steelworkers Card MPs for Work Campaign
Larry Sefton of United Steelworkers district six leads a postcard drive across Ontario to British Columbia. About 7,000 laid off members, representing one tenth of the district, seek help from 331 locals and their MPs. The cards quote Prime Minister Diefenbaker on public works aiding the unemployed. Sefton urges unions to push unemployment as a top priority and cooperate with community groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Sefton
District Six
United Steelworkers of America
Ontario
British Columbia
M.p.s
Diefenbaker
Seffon
Plan Valentine Tea During Guild
St Alban’s Guild met January 4 in the parish hall with 24 members. Mrs E Blunn presided as president. Rev H Stokreef spoke on church symbols, sparking a lively discussion. A Valentine Tea is planned for February 1 in the parish hall. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Guild
E. Blunn
Theo
H. Stokreef
St. Alban’s
Valentine
Community meeting and euchre night cap off local Women’s Institute
Members of the Women’s Institute gathered at Mrs D G Roberson home with Mrs E Archibald presiding and Mrs K Stubbington reading minutes. The group planned Homemaking Club sewing projects and bi monthly fundraisers to buy a school plaque. Euchre prizes went to Mrs George Jackson and others as several residents recover from hospital stays and attend local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Archibald
K. Stubbington
Siemens
A. McCrae
Fines
D. Fines
Fulter
AL Tansley
He Theaker
E. Fisher
A. McCray
Calta Hoslag
Doris’ Pines
S. Fuller
Archibald
Doris Fines
Ro Tavor
G. Grundy
Schoo
Women's Institute
George Jackson
G Storey
WW. Sinclair
Ward Bruce
Guelph Hospital
Linda McKenzie
Suneday
Vos
Harold McMillan
Grade Eight Student Crowned Top Orator at School Contest
Margaret Mackenzie, an eight grade pupil at Robert Little Public School, won first place in a public speaking semi final held Friday. She will represent the school at Acton finals along with Anne Bennett, Katherine McKenzie, and Mary Guschow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mackenzie
Robert Little
Acton
Anne Bennett
Katherine McKenzie
Mary Guschow
M. 2. Bennett
Home and School Association
Milton
West Flamborough
Waterdown
School Board
William Benson
W. Sproston
Dwight D. Engel
Ancient Greece Had Up To 280 Colonies in 600 B.C.
The article notes ancient Greece maintained as many as about 280 colonies around 600 B.C. This overview highlights the scope of Greek colonial expansion and the spread of Hellenic influence across the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Greece
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Acton’ Free Press
Thutedsy, Denuary
G.rognvaldson
Oshawa
C. Ashton
Dorothy Sinclair
Ottawa
Mrs
GG. Jones
Florence Robinson
Owen
Amr and
JA Robinson
Lakes Ave
Mrseabel Winfields
Hee
Jack Gilbertson
Aberfarle
Mire
Ne Merkley
William Hall
Marjorie Hall
Georgina Witter
Watmount, Ge
Mes. H. Helwit
Mr. Helwig
J. Krapek
Gord Delaney
Karen
BR. 2
Marilyn Young
The
Royal _Ballet
O'Kegfe Centre
Robert C. Paul
Kitchener
Alex, Mann
Ken
John Anxin
Guelph General Hospital
A. M. McPherson
Hubert McPherson
Eden Mills
Ord
Fred Anderson
Fred Williamson
Streetsvile
Betty McDonald
Jack Ferguson
Bank Calvin
Barr
Sprow
Cheltenham Junlay Farmer's Club
Myo
Garnet Rose
Jean Spence
Dav Aallidiy
Douglas Reynolds
Apsley
Larry Knight
William J. Knight
Willow St
Guelph Géneral Hospital
Honor Presbyterian
Alfred Crostw
Batavia
Noy
Byers
Archie Buck
Earl Scott's
A. W. Berton
Mitchell
Pat
James Noble
Sunnybrook Hospital
Girl Guide. News
E. L. Buchner
Optometrist
Mill ST. &, Acton
A. Lang
Knox Church
Allan
Cs. R.R
Card M.p.s
Byron
Bruce
O.A
Flora
Grieve
Willsbrirgh
Norhon
McKenzie
Wii
MuPhersai
J.opshall
John Ismond
Guelph Tal R
George Klooster
Drayton
Henry
Klooster
Silvercreek
Styn Ritus Ae
Avion
and. R. William
K. Klugster
Betty Grundy
Guelphy
Wat
George Garune Day
R . 7On
Auliffe
M. Jackson
Gis
Warry Angus
Alvin. Fisher
Erving Mey
Mercy Milison
Little Motors
BY Reeves
Greyhound Oils
Victor Adding Machines
de Aml ST
Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre
ST. John Ambulance
Are
Laurence Slingerland
Wynford Place
Glenlea
N. O
Gloria Coates, R.N
R. S. Hart
Orville Rd
Bella-Maye Roszell
Torrie Gate
Ledger
New Brunswick
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