Centre Opens as Lions Plan Ice Carnival and Centre
Centre officials approve Lions Club sponsorship for a new community arena with artificial ice to open between March 1 and 15. Plans include two ice supervisors on skates, discipline measures, and a program featuring figure skating and a two and a half hour skating show by district clubs. Building upkeep, storage ventilation, and painting are scheduled, with an opening program and various facility improvements approved by the parks board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Tsryer
Acton Lions Club
Ray Arcie
Alex Johnson
Gall- Figure Skating Club
Rae West
Lions Club
Joe Hurst
N. Braidan
Johnny Gay
Charles Kirkness Named Library Board Chairman
Charles Kirkness was chosen as the new chairman of Aciin's Library Board at the inaugural meeting held Thursday evening. George Lee becomes vice chairman. The Rev. D. Ho West joins as a new member appointed by the public school board and is named chairman of the book buying committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aciin
Charles Kirkness
George Lee
D. Ho West
West
G. Franklin Charles Barkness
Susie
Peigr Dughany
Vedinaman George Lee
William MacKaw
Avan
Kirkness
Miolew
Dunham
Mus- Kay
Coumallor Les Dig
Myske Eather Tatar
Dial Exchange Architect Awarded for Acton Building Design
An architect who designed the Acton building won a design award in a Bell Telephone related competition. The event drew entries from architects planning LCC buildings across Canada and the United States for Bell Telephone Companies. The Bell Telephone Co of Canada is described as a major corporate builder with substantial yearly outlays on telephony projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchitect
Dial
Bnding
Acton
Monsaniet
Toronto
Teen Town dances raise funds at Legion hall
Approximately 170 youths attended a Friday night Teen Town dance at the Legion auditorium to benefit a local cause. Lucernes from Toronto played as Syd Lamb of the Lions Club oversaw the event, while St John Ambulance volunteers facilitated safety and support. Parents of Bennett school students gathered to discuss creating a Home and School Association for that school only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surkbags
Stencat
Amero Institute of An
Essum Mamdings
St John Ambulance Brigade
Legion Cmniorum
The
Lucernes
Toronto
Syd Lamb
Lions Club
MZ. Bennett School
Rabid Coon Attacks Prompted Driver To Kill Animal
A rural Acton motorist on a road near Erin Township killed a rabid coon after it approached his car and he used a shovel to defend himself. He buried the animal in deep snow and later notified a veterinarian who confirmed rabies. The incident raises concerns for drivers near schools and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Free
Erin
Aclan
Yaris
Woodside
Lovele
Saturday Skaters to Twist Amid Lions Dance Night
Skaters may twist on Saturday as the Lions club hosts a public dance with the Luyemnes band in Toronto. Teenagers are expected to dance rock and roll while skaters attempt twists, amid ongoing, unfinished audit work and club arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwan
Toronto
Lions
Nh Ted
Wolf
Lions Clibo
March of Dimes Monday Night Doorbell Campaign
Approximately 60 marching mothers canvass Acton on Monday evening to raise funds for crippled children. Under Rotary Club sponsorship the drive is led by J Ledger with William Pendleton Fred Gordon and Ray Michel. Church representatives coordinate Wick canvassers from Knox Chris t An Reform St Alban United Baptist and St Joseph’s. Last year the tally reached 750 dollars and organizers hope to surpass it this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Rotary Club
J. Ledger
William Pendleton
Fred Gordon
Ray Michel
Wick
Fred Anderson
Knox Church
J. Bowman
Christan Reformed
E. Blunn
St. Alban's
G. W. McKenzie
United
Cohen
Baptist
Béatrice Chew
St. Joseph's
Rabid cats and rabies shots in Acton area
A 3 year old rural boy Kenneth Brown received rabies shots after being bitten by a pet cat that later proved rabid. The cat was killed, its head sent to Hull where the test confirmed rabies. Dr. Frank Oakes urges precautions as rabid foxes and other animals have been found nearby. Health officer Dr A F Bull notes few dog bites in children reported but advises two weeks of observation for any biting pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken, Brown
Frank Oakes
Kenneth Brown
and Ibert Brown
R.R
Acton
Dominion Research Laboratory
Hull
Oakes
A. F. Bull
Cauinty
Halton
Acton Council Greenlights All Weather Workwear Program
Acton town approves purchase of seven water proof suits and two sets of slickers for outdoor workers at 145.95 dollars with laundering and personalization planned. Workers to pay weekly costs of 1.15 and 0.75 dollars for coveralls and shirts, plus 50 cents toward uniform fees. Council also considers replacing aging trucks and upgrades chimneys at the town hall, with tenders to open Feb 6 for water extension and reservoir work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Barbeau
Council
Works ‘Department
Ford
G.M.C
Ham Peale
Western General Contractors
Acton United Church Considers New Name At Annual Meeting
The annual meeting discussed a vote on renaming Acton United Church choosing among options such as St Pauls and Trinity. Reports show a 1961 membership of 419 residents with 487 total including nonresidents, 23 baptisms, 18 burials, ough marriages, and finances totaling 87744 with expenditures about 650,167.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Fraater
Tamsfer
Leatherland Heads Halton Law Association at Annual Meeting
The Halton County Law Association with 45 members held its annual meeting in the County Court House Monday afternoon then dined at the Milton Inn. C. F. Leatherland QC of Acton was elected president. Other officers include secretary John Depew OC Oakville, vice president River F. Thompson Milton, D. A. McConachie OC Oakville, and directors W. F. Sharpe Milton Aldo Braida Acton Fred McDonald Donald Milligan Burlington Fred Helson Georgetown and Doug Latimer Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leatherland
Halton Law Assoc
Halton County Law Association
County Court
Milton Inn
C. F. Leatherland
Acton
John Depew
Oakville
River F. David Thompson
Milton
D. A. McConachie
W.F. Sharpe
Aldo “Braida
Fred McDonald
Donald Milligan
Burlington
Fred Helson
Doug Latimer
Georgetown
Irish Themed Bennett Pupils Prepare Operetta
Irish theme program at M. Z. Bennett school features pupils warbling songs from an upcoming operetta. No leads or dates set yet. Tenders opened Wednesday for demolition of two buildings and construction of Aeton’s new federal post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Z. Bennett School
Aceton
Federal Post Office
Financial Reports Highlight St Albans Vestry Meeting
Annual financial and statistical reports were presented at the Welliltended vestry meeting of St. Albans Church in Lux ton Memorial Hall Monday evening. Key appointments included Frank Varim Weir as rector's warden and Mrs. Williams Sproston as clerk. Reports show 260 families in the church register for 1961, 1728 attendees, and 5417 communicants with mortgage burned and parish hall issues noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Luxton Memorial Hall
Frank
Varim Weir
Williams
Sproston
People's Wird
John Creasey
Sam Show
Mr Show
William Denny
George Gold
Ken Blow
Harold Denny
AL Clifford
George Haggent
Jim Grinham
J. Rol
C.F. Leatherland
Coker
Duby
G. Willams
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Acton Chamber of Commerce
D. H. West
H. H. Hinton
A. H. McKenzie
William MacKay
Murray Harrison
Dial Exchange
March of Dimes
Acton Council
Department — of Highways
St. John Ambulance—Association
W. Denny
Denny
Canadian Johns Mansville
Port Union
Mayors’ and Reeves’ Association
Port Arthur
Timmins
Toth
Mn DH. Lindsay
Miss Walker
Font Une
United Church Womens
D Young
Derek Milnes
Jak Cre
Creighton
J Bert Wot
Alan Lauder
Lome Youngbut
Colin Leugh
Hose
Jack MacGeachie
Telford Reidt
Stewart Reed
Robert Chris Swackhamer
John James Hibbitt
Onwell Johnston
B. Veldhuis
E. Lidken
G. Bowman
C. Griese
N. Mitler
R. Warne
A. Irwin
S. Hohmes
G. W. McKenaiie
M. Nellis
O. Johnston
K. Allen
A. Long
George Bowman
Josgavho Anan Atraction
Juntorisk
Sean Wath
Belpong
Oman
Awweahthy
Samimuni
M. and
M. Enve
Lopes
Engel
St. Alban’s
Fife
Ministry of Christ
Dievese
Coll
Burlington Reeves
Irving Ryckman
Hallion County
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
Nessagaweya
John Milne
Wilfrid Bird
G. Leslie
Reeve Ryckman
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