Acton Free Press News Brief
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
8
This Old Fashioned Winter Bites Countryside
Readers report heavy snow and freezing conditions across the region. Esther Taylor photographs capture scenes as towns clear streets and power outages impact dining and travel. Local pupils prepare an operetta while skating mirrors a winter town mood amid repairs and hospital fundraising efforts.
Appointment details for Robert Ligthe School board meeting
The board discussed the appointment of a guest assistant caretaker for the Robert Ligthe School, noting 140 applications for the position. A special meeting approved the installation of auds and sinks in the Home Economics room.
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R. Anderson
Robert Anderson
Cameron Ave
Bany
Robert Ligthe
Auion
Acton Rotary Club hears talk on automotive industry issues
Mr. Prouse expanded on business aspects and details for Acton Rotary members. Present were Jack Gunn and Jack Ord of Georgetown club. A directors' meeting followed after the regular session and Frank Prouse spoke when the scheduled guest failed to appear.
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Prouse
Acton
Jack Gunn
Jack Ord
Georgetown Club
Frank Prouse
McGibbon Dies in Guelph Hospital at 44
John O. McGibbon of Georgetown died January 9 in Guelph General Hospital. Born in Acton in 1894 he moved to Georgetown as an infant and later worked at the McGibbon Hotel. He served in the forth battalion during WWI and married Edna Jepson on November 26 1936 in Guelph. He leaves his wife and sisters Hazel Van Dusen Anne Glatys and Mrs Bitner. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Good vision is important for safe driving and eyeglasses are needed by one driver in four.
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John C. McGibbon
John O. McGibbon
Guelph
Ger
Acton
Georgetown
Annie Darling Neld
Samuel H. McGibbon
McGibbon
Main St
As Ea
Public Cell
Hunly
Fo4th
Edna Jepson
Greloh
Hazel
New Year Eve Anglican Wedding in Glen Williams
Maureen Anne Hepburn and James Karl Frank united in marriage at St Alban’s Anglican Church Glen Williams officiated by Joan Rathbone. Bride a Royal Bank employee daughter of Mr and Mrs Jan Hepburn wore white gown with hat length veil and red rose bouquet. Groom employed by D C BL Gravel Co Acton. Reception followed at the church hall. They plan to reside at 47 Frederick St Acton.
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Anglican Church
Glen
Bhai Wher
Joseph Frank
Act
New
Joan Rathbune
St. Alban's
Glen Williams
Maureen Anne Hepburn
James Karl Frank
Royal Bank
Georgetown
Jan Hepburn
Glen-Willams
D.C. BL Gravel Co
Inton
Met
Ibr Williams
O Perfect Lyne
Karen Avmili
Gerry Homewood
Mr. Hepburn
Wad
Frank
Frederick St. Acton
Tele scope club hosts Elm Elaine Coles program crew
On Friday January 22 CKCO FV Kitchener broadcasts Elaine Coles Tele scope show at 1245 pm. Representing the club are Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson Mr and Mrs Dave Taatt Clarkson Mr and Mrs Dave Docherty Guelph Mr dark McGeachie and Mrs Robert Buckner.
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Bers
Ckco FV
Kitchener
Dame
Elaine Coles
Pan
Bill Wilson
Dave Taatt
Clarkson
Dave Docherty
Guelph
Dark’ McGeachie
Robert Buckner
New Scout Leaders Assigned to Replace Rovers
Monday evening the First Billy Middle fondover appointed new scout leaders to take over duties from retired rovers. Bill Henty becomes hoop leader replacing Peter Newton. George Ware succeeds Ken Cordier as rol leader of the Hobolinks. Andrew Smith heads the Stag patrol in police at Ricky Cun ne, while Max Hagpelt replaces Bi Overhein as Stag mittel deader. Andrew patrol teader of the Bes piaone Bob Hinton.
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Rovers
Billy Middle Fondover
Bill Henty
Peter Newton
George Ware
Ken Cordier
Hobolinks
Andrew Smith
Stag
Police
Ricky Cunnie
Max Hagpelt
Bi Overhein
Andrew Patrol Teader
Bespiaone
Bob Hinton
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