4 H girls preview Dublin WA exhibit at Hall
4 H Girls of Dublin Women's Institute showcased a preview for the forthcoming exhibit at Ballina Community Hall on Saturday January 20. Leaders Mrs F McCarfon and Mr L Blyth presented items, with pupils demonstrating sewing and culinary skills and discussing chartbooks, recipes, and etiquette.
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Dublin
Girls of Dublin Women’s Institute
Halton
Ballinafad
Hines
F. McCarfon
IL. Blyth
Laurens
Arche Auxiliary Plans Dance at Legion 1 in March
The L Arche Auxiliary met January 11 at 8 p.m. with twelve members present. President Mrs Kulken led a prayer for the mentally retarded as plans were reviewed for a March 29 dance at the Legion Hall. Tickets are being printed. Funds donated for Christmas parties at Sunshine School and Hope Workshop were used. gifts distributed. treasurer reported a December 31 1967 balance of 208 46. Meeting time changed to the second Thursday. adjourned after coffee.
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L’arche
Mra. J. Kulken
Legion
Louftet
Sunshine School
Everyon
CA RC emblem for Retarded Children gains national recognition
The emblem depicting an adult holding a child’s hands, labeled with hope and care, is becoming recognized across Canada as the symbol of the single organization dedicated to the plight of the mentally retarded.
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Association For Retar Children
Canada
Euchre Winners Capture Saturday LCL Hall Event
Winners at last Saturday’s euchre event at the LCL Hall were Joseph Fuller Ben Anderson James Dewar and Joan McDon.
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Ouehre
Hall
Joseph Fuller
Ben Anderson
J Iemes Dewar
Joan McDon
Centennial projects recall at Greenock W L meeting
Mrs Jim McCulloch welcomed Greenock W L members at her January meeting in Acton. Md Wm Johnston led a program on Citizenship and thanked Mrs Sinclair for presenting. A song title contest, a roll call on centennial projects, and notes on family reunions quilts trees flags and centennial gowns were shared. February brings centennial calendars and leadership for future projects. refreshments by Mrs Winter and Mrs Eckerich.
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Mra
Jim McCulloch
Greenock W.L
Acton
Wm. Johnston
Ralph Sinclair
Monichal Pee Buea Canadij
Ediny
W. Johnston
Wong
George
Wetnt Sonplelee
Centons
Tal
Will
J. McCuloch
Gates
Wallace
Canada
AJ Winter
Free Press Personal Notes and Local Happenings
Golden Age Club members ride by bus to Milton to see The Sound of Music at the Roxy. Dr W G C Kenny is home from Toronto General Hospital. Harold Wiles remains in Guelph General Hospital while hoping for discharge soon. Wites family sold bug depot and confectionary shop upon retirement to Kiloy. Local residents renew school friendships across Willowdale Milton Hamilton Acton Erin and surrounding communities. Three Acton teams played Erin in the Macdonald bonspiel with one team taking second, and pottery vases awarded to Shirley Hunter Jackie Blow Phyl Patrick and Dorothy Anderson.
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Milton
Roxy Theatre
Harold Wiles
Guelph General Hospital
Wites
Acton
Erin
Shirley Hunter
Jackie Blow
Phyl Patrick
Dorothy Anderson
Santa Fair projects continue during year
The evening group of the U.C. W. met in Trinity United Church for the regular meeting. Mrs. Gordon Johnson chaired as president for 1968 with officers listed. Santa Fair projects were noted. each member to bring one article per month. A day-long Georgetown conference on teaching quality drew broad Acton representation.
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U.C. W
Trinity United Church
Halton County launches live measles vaccine program
The Halton County Health Unit plans a month long drive to vaccinate Grade One children using the Schwartz live measles vaccine. The unit aims to inoculate susceptible youngsters with extra doctors and processing equipment counting eligible children as vaccine supplies improve.
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Halton County
Halton
Halton Mlo
H.B
Hay
Halton Unit
Teachers and trustees study quality teaching goals
A day long conference at Georgetown District High School drew 100 teachers trustees and interested citizens from Milton Acton Erin and Georgetown to discuss conditions for quality teaching and learning The event featured talks by Tom Pharril and V J Brown and four discussion groups Then groups reported a worthwhile experience emphasizing better board teacher communication and measures to improve home influence and student assessment The gathering aimed at a common objective learning and how to reach it efficiently with a focus on practical steps and shared objectives
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Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
Ontario School Trustee’s Councill
Mini convention to set library service standards
The South-Central Regional Library Board covering Wentworth Brant and Halton outlines a 1969 project to set library service standards. Invitations target local boards leaders mayors school board chairs teachers librarians to a two day Ontario Library Association convention in Hamilton Harriitan February 18 19. The event aims to gather practical librarian input to inform provincial recommendations with Acton Mitton Georgetown Oakville libraries forming the North Halton area and Fred New of Acton as area representative.
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South-Central Regional Library Board
Wentworth
Brant
Halton
Ontario Library Association
Harriitan
Holiday Inn
Lkrarians
Acton
Mitton
Georgetown
Oakville
North Halton
Fred New
South Central Regional Library Board
Hamilton Public Library
Mrs. Ella Gamble Laird Remembered in Acton Windsor
Word arrived in Acton on Saturday of the death of Mrs. William Laird of Windsor formerly of Acton born in Acton and known as Ella Gamble daughter of Mr and Mrs Gamble who later married William Laird they moved to Windsor years ago her husband died long ago and she had been in frail health for over two years Mrs M M MacDonald is a sister in law and Myra John Greer is a niece
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Acton
William Laird
Windsor
Actons
Ella Gamble
Thomeas Gamble
Colt
Acton Methodist Church
Patrollers tour Ottawa in May Jam provides safety tribute
The Hamilton Automobile Club and area municipalities sponsor a weekend trip to Ottawa for about 85 local school patrollers and 6 000 participants expected for the Eighth National School Safety Patrol Jamboree. May 16 and 17 feature a main parade circus tours of government buildings and more.
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Ottawa
Hamilton Automobile Club
Canadian Automoble Association
Sil Liptosea
Ced Ovansceudvay
Canada
Life membership presented to Mrs Veldhuis by U C W unit
The Afternoon Unit of U C W Trinity met January 16 in the church with Mrs Eaton in the chair. The retiring secretary Mrs Earl Lambert read the minutes. Annie Akins was elected the new secretary. A service led by Fred Cleave conducted readings on faith and God’s purpose. Mrs Force finished the study book and a modest social hour followed.
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Mra
D. Moffat
Womens Institute
Win
M. Nellis
Cy Hunter
N. Douglas
Horace Blyth
Mixa. Pierce
U.C.W. Trinity
Eaton
Earl Lambert
Annie Akins
Fred Cleave
Church
Chirc Inc
Wes
Lindsay
Ufe
Davellon
Lindsay and
Awe
Square dance night in Islington draws near two hundred dancers
Karl Park, a nationally known caller from Yorkton Saskatchewan, led a lively square dance evening at Islington with approximately 200 dancers, many from Acton. Attendees included Ron and Edythe Douglas, George and Marlo Hargrave, Sui and Olive Joe, Gerry and Joan Patton, Stu and Nan Heed, Don and Annetta Van Fleet, David Lidkes, Brian Rae, Joan Ramaedon, John Ramsay, Gail Rood, Gordon Rood, Howard Roxzwit and Dobby Townsend.
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Agton Padple
Illra
Islington
Modurh
Acton
Ron
Edythe Douglas
George
Marlo Hargrave
Sui
Olive Joe
Gerry
Joan Patton
Stu
Nan Heed
Don
Annetta van Fleet
David Lidkes
Brian Rae
Joan Ramaedon
John Ramsay
Gail Rood
Gordon’ Rood
Howard Roxzwit
Dobby Townsend
Renovations at Mill Street Supermarket Complete
Renovations at a Toronto store named Mill Street Supermarket are finished adding a tile floor new paint new shelving for batter deploy and a new checkout counter. New carts were added and exterior doors painting awaits better weather. Managers listed include Don Lindsay and owners Sam Bloth and Max Zaller.
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Cos
Mill Straat
Sam Bloth
Max Zaller
Toronto
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Nice
Mral
Sung
Jras
Legion 1
CA R.C Emblem
Greenock Wi
Sinclair
C. Allan
E. Pearen
Ori. Leslie
Free Press
W. G. C. Kenny
Toronto General Hospital
Rowan Walker
Willowdale
W. L. McNell
Jack Walker
Hamilton
A.I. Long
Familly
Ale
Ted Haneson
Joe Bray
Bob Laughlan
Harold Qwallow
Paul Martindale
Olga Martindale
Reod
Duncan Moffat
Tom Watson
Ray Archie
Chester Anderson
Fred Salt
Claude Cook
Jack Creighton
H.R. Force
G.W. McKenzie Ree
Pat Patterson
Esq Uesing Council
Bill Hoag
Nassaga
John Ronson
Ontario Urban
W. K. McPhail
W. Hoag
J. R Bray
R. Force
Clauds Cook
G. W. McKensie
G. Curtis
R. N. Laughten
F. J. Salt
J. H. Creigheton
W. D. Coats
H. C. Swallow
M. N. Reed
T. E. Walson
C.D. Anderson
Patrollers
Goven
The
Brantford
Waterdown
Saltfisat Township
Dundas
Stoney Creek
Ancaster
Dunnville
Burlington
Denny's Insurance Agency
Ty All
Se. W
Mill
Bill
Harold
Richardson’s
TV & Appliances
Friu
John Wayne
Kirk Douglas
Sun
Youlousa-La Yelk
Palsay
Penelope
Natalie Wood
Fes
Jerry's
Mrs. Veldhuis
U.C.W. Unit
Arthur A. Johnson
C.K. Optomostrist
Aim
Davis Yewellere
Chis
B. & M. Hood
Aden Blvd
Queen
Acen
SM ~ S
Hinton
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