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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 25, 1967

Page

3

Dublin 4H Club Girls Attend Nations Conference and Local Activities

Members of the Dublin 4H Club, along with Mrs. A Near and Mrs. M Nellis, participate in conferences in June and January at Guelph and Blue Springs Road. Returns from recent auctions and bus trips were filed. training schools and demonstrations on accessories drew praise from attendees. Provincial certificates were awarded at Milton Achievement Day, with congratulations to Marifene Britton, Herbara Britton, and Benita Pries. A fund drive for Canadian Cancer Society was noted, with a thank you lunch hosted by Mrs. Calvin and others.

C. Dennis Wideow Tess Univers Gosten A. Near Guelph M.nellis Alex Kingsbury Blue Springs Lacey Stewarttown W. Britton Ae W. McIn P. McCarron P. McCarron and Mrs. Year Martin Casita Wea Milton Marifene Herbara Britton Benita Pries Canadian Cancer Eee Calvin D. Moffat B. Wilson E. Norton

U C W Unit 2 Meets at Trinity Church Parlor

At a January United Church Women meeting in Trinity United Church parlor, 121 members attended. Mrs Veldhuis chaired a quiet start for Miss Bennett's bereavement with prayers and readings. Reports on actis year and sick cheer were given. 26 baskets and gifts were arranged. Future meetings set for the third Tuesday and support for Sunday School. attendees included Mrs Eaton and Mrs Veldhuis. February events noted: Halton Presbytery at Oakville and World Day of Prayer at Baptist Church. A musical/devotional segment featured Miss Simmons and poem Builders. The group mourned with Miss Bennett at Rumley-Shoemaker funeral home.

Lambert Actis Shi Tal Sgaey Sadie Mason Flora Moffat Miss Bennett Halton Presbytery Oakville Eaton Veldhuis Baptist Church Shoemaker Gove D. Simmons

Acton Police Add Officer Omitted From Last Week List

A correction notes Constable Peter mute Says i nate pbell was inadvertently omitted from the six man force at the Acton detachment in last week's Acton Free Press. The officer also dedicates time to local schools delivering safety talks to students.

O.P.P Acton Acton—Free—Press Peter Mute Nate Pbell Ares Operes Focal Schools

Inaugural Eramosa Council Sets 1967 Agenda Works

The Eramosa Township Council held its inaugural meeting with Reeve Cameron Lush and Deputy Reeve Fred Cox leading a six member council. Officers were named, contracts discussed, and a 1967 by law and budget approved including road, drainage, ambulance, and staffing plans. Mileages, salaries, and committee assignments were set, with next actions including by laws for poundkeepers and livestock valuers and preparations for the Flewelling drainage project.

Guelph Suburban Board approves 1967 68 clerk purchases

The council authorized buying an Underwood typewriting machine and a photocopier for the clerk treasurer and road superintendent. A centennial plaque from Jas H Matthews Co Milton at 118 and delivery by April 1 is planned. Archie Lowe resigns from Eramosa Planning Board. Ted Cargo Gordon Cox Ron Martin appointed for terms through 1969. Accounts totaling 93 589.71 were passed for payment. Meeting adjourned to Feb 6 or at the reeve's call.

Fergus Hospital Board L. T. Hindley J. J. Hewitt G. Gray D. Bacon G. Millson At & P.m Flewelling D. Gamsby P.eng P.eng., Messrs. Cargo Bard Nation’ of Ontario Gamsby and Mannerow Department of Transport C.N.R Eramosa Vermay Enterprises Ltd Council Fred Duffield Guelph Fom Jas. H. Matthews Co Milton Archie Lowe Eramosg Planning Board Ted Cargo Gordon Cox Ron Martin

Rockwood Brownie and Guide Group Holds January Meeting

The Brownie and Guide group committee met in Rockwood with the Mothers Promise opening. Secretary and treasurer reports were received. A Mother and Daughter banquet is planned later, a dance on January 23 at 8:30 PM in Rockwood Town Hall. Executive for the year includes Chairwoman Millie Bolton, Vice Chairwoman John Guild, Secretary Vivian Nightingale, Treasurer Hazel Hamilton. Meetings are the second Monday of each month at 8 PM in Rockwood Town Hall. Lunch was served and social time followed.

Rockwood Brownie and Guide Group Committee Eudre Rockwood Town Hall Millie Bolton John Guild Vivian Nightingale Hazel Hamilton

Strikes again Acton's Big Ben tops former post office

Little Ben co owner delays guarantee of results until he can double check all equipment after another strike by Strikes again Acton's Big Ben atop the former post office.

Acton Big Ben Little Ben

Thieves Steal Tools and TV From Home in Broad Daylight

Mr and Mrs Les Drysdale return home to find over a thousand dollars worth of tools electric equipment coins a new color portable TV and other articles missing a neighbor saw the car in the driveway but did not react daylight hours noted. Local residents Harvey Allwell and Mrs A R Vannatter are later reported deceased in Milton and Ballinafad areas with funeral services held.

Les Drysdale Baltes Scheayeer Ballinafad Rs Fiomiltee Bass Low Linas Hamilton A. R.vannatter Milton McClure Funeral Home Vannatter Ballinafad Georgetown Harvey Allwell

Efficient Hidden Water Heater Serves Busy Use

A compact gas water heater proves surprisingly helpful as a group uses hot water for showers and hair washing, with no one noticing its presence. The device keeps up with demand and delivers reliable heat.

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