Alert Auxiliary Mission Themed Evening at Knox Church
The Alert Auxiliary met in the Elena Anderson Memorial Room of Knox Church for a devotional on the Christian Calling led by Miss Bella Maye Roszell, with aides Mrs Wilmer Davidson Mrs Earl Marshall and Mrs Gladys Davidson. Plans included copper contest and bake sale, WMS meeting announced for Brampton Presbytery in Nashville, 21 members paid fees. The school social season opened with The Impacts dance, chaperones thanked, next month to feature The Sparrows of Toronto. Gail McHugh placed second in Guelph public speaking contest, accompanied by English teacher Mr Holmes and parents. Tuberculin testing at the school planned for Thursday. Vern Denny named Prefect. Acton senior girls beat Milverton 25 to 2. next Elora game in Acton.
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Elena Anderson
Knox Church
Mission
Christian Calling
Bella
Maye Roszell
Wilmer Davidson
Earl Marshall
Gladys Davidson
Jesson
Formosa
Japan
British Guiana
India
Nigeria
Canada
Fanny Crosby
Clarence Coles
Agitts
WMS
Brampton Presbytery
Nashville
Gwen
Sparrows
Toronto
Gail McHugh
Guelph
Industrial Accident” Prevention Association
Darlene Mathies
GCOVA
Holmes W
Gail
Vern Denny
Milverton
Acton
Elora
Snow Delays Kelso Conservation Area Skating Openings
Snowfall hits early Sunday, delaying opening of three large skating areas at the Kelso Conservation Area over the weekend. Officials remain hopeful for good skating by next weekend as conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso
Richard N. Brown Acton district farmer dies at 86
Richard Nicklin Brown longtime Acton area resident died January 16 at his home 77 Churchill Rd Acton aged 86 He had retired from farming moved to a new home years earlier Survived by second wife Catherine one daughter Mrs Melvin McCullough brothers J Kerr Brown Winnipeg and Rev J Ralston Brown Turner Valley Alberta predeceased by brother Thurrell and sisters Nellie and Mary Alberta Brown Born October 15 1872 son of Mary Nicklin and Alexander Brown He was active in the UFO Esquesing and Acton councils attended Knox Church and served as Sunday School superintendent and long time church elder Married Margaret Storey in 1905 in Nassagaweya she died 1925 remarried 1954 Funeral January 18 Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home conducted by Rev A H McKenzie Interment Fairview Cemetery Acton Honorary pallbearers Alex Mann A M MacPherson Duncan Waldie and Ninian Lindsay Active pallbearers M M Coles John Sprowl Roben MacArthur R L Davidson Melvin Storey and Herb Cook
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Richard Nicklin Brown
Acton
Churchill ‘Rd
Mr. Brown
Catherine
Melvin McCullough
J. Kerr Brown
Winnipeg
J. Ralston Brown
Turner Valley
Alberta
Thurrell
Nellie
A. P. Husband
Mary Alberta Brown
Mary Nicklin
Alexander Brown
U.F.O
Esquesing Council
Knox Church
Margaret Storey
Nassagaweya
Rumley - Shoemaker
A. H. McKenzie
Fairview Cemetery
Alex Mann
A.M. MacPherson
Duncan Waldie
Ninian Lindsay
M. M
Playground Leaders Proceed On License Matter
Council approves curling club request to install facilities at the community centre to qualify for a banquet permit. Applications must go through the recreation committee with council having final say. New chairman Len Lovell presided with members Charlie Perry John Gow Mrs H Otterbein Harold Townsley Ham Peal Howard Pearce and Art Couper.
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John Gay
Len Lovell
Curling Club
Curling Club and Recreation Committee
Charlie Perry
John Gow
Mrs. H. Otterbein
Harold Townsley
Ham Peal
Creer
Direeter Howard Pearce
Art Couper
Ospringe News Briefs Report Illness and Social Events
News from Osparing e Ill reports Mr Ross Ferguson underwent surgery at Guelph General Hospital and is recovering well. Mrs Stan Fuller is home with bronchial pneumonia and improving. Timothy Ray is ill with measles but convalescing. Clifford Storey held a successful auction sale with large attendance and good prices. Women’s Institute booth at the sale noted brisk demand for pig and coffee. The first euchre of the winter season at the school, sponsored by Women’s Institute, drew 12 tables with prize winners named. Cadres for the season will be held bi monthly with no social evenings. Mrs Barry Clarke suffered back ligaments injury but escaped broken bones. Ken Robertson’s family friend from Oakville reports his son is convalescing after surgery. Donna Robertson was hospitalized for a mild concussion after a school fall.
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Ross M. Ferguson
Guelph General Hospital
Stan Fuller
Timothy Ray
Clifford Storey
The
Women’s Institute
Doris Fines
S. Matthews
Elmer Allen
John Anthony
Fred McCutcheon
Ross McDougall
Barrig Hall
Barry Clarke
Ken Robertson
Oakville
D. G
Walking for health on country and city paths
A brief note extols walking as beneficial for health. It contrasts urban window shopping with a vigorous walk on natural ground to exercise every muscle, suggesting setting off on a country road for fresh air, open spaces, and overall well being.
Winter News Snaps From Town and Snowy Streets
A snowbound day spurs ski enthusiasm and cold work around town. Avid skiers enjoy near perfect conditions while school patrols and workers cope with freezing temps. Editorial notes honor editors Dills and Lake, and a Toronto furniture mart draw winner is named amid talk of new holidays.
One Want Ad Brings Plenty For Charities
A U S C Canada appeal yielded extensive donations including clothing for men women and children, sweaters, dresses, coats, pants, socks and wool items. Mrs Carl Kaufman of Kitchener will visit Acton to present films and speak at two coffee parties in February.
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Unitarian Service Committee of Canada
U.S. C.C
Carl Kaufman
Kitchener
Acton
Snow Storm Impacts City Plowing Techniques
Town superintendent AlH Duby compared last February’s storm to the recent改善. He noted the prior storm was nearly as intense with heavier snow poses, while last weekend’s snowfall was lighter and easier to move with plows in front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alh Duby
Warden Welcomes 1.0.D.E. Members At County Council
Halton Warden H. H. Hinton welcomed members of the two Action 1.O.D.E. Chapters to a county council meeting on Tuesday. He urged them to share the county government role and planned to invite more chapters to this year’s meetings. The visit included tours of the Children's Aid Society Health Unit Magistrate's Courts and other county facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
H. H. Hinton
County Council
H. Mercy
Hinton
Acton
Sprague
Accident in Storm Involving Car and Town Truck in Acton Weekend Snowstorm
The Acton O P P detachment reports a single weekend snowstorm accident. A car driven by Mark Osborne of R A St Georgetown collided with a town truck operated by Allan Kirkness. Osborne’s car damage was estimated at about $75 by Constable Nick Favion. Canadian Students Union seeks tax funded tuition board travel and textbooks with guaranteed diplomas.
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Acton O.P.P
Mark Osborne
R.A. St
Georgetown
Allan Kirkness
Osborne
Nick Favion
Canadian Students’ Union
Acton Free Press Briefs January 27, 1966
Local notes from Acton include community updates and brief notices on town meetings, school events, and public announcements. Details cover civic matters, educational schedules, and upcoming local activities through midwinter.
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Acton’ Free Press
Flag Waving At Acton Lions Club Dinner
Acton Lions held a patriotic dinner at the Station Hotel led by Ray Evelan they sang O Canada the Maple Leaf Forever and attempted La Marseillaise. Vic Bristow presented a National Film Board film on Jake and the Kid controversy from Sunday curling. Neil Miller received a bridging award for October membership month. Plans were made for spring activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lions
Station Hotel
Lion’ Ray “Evelan
Canada
Marseilles
Lion Vic Bristow
National Film Board
Jake and the Kid
Lion Neil Miller
Lion Chief
Scout Mothers Attend Take A Chance Telecast
On Friday January 21 the Scout and Guide Mothers group rode in two cars to Toronto and Agincourt to view CFTO channel 9's Take A Chance show. They were in the audience and enjoyed watching the TV program's making. The program is scheduled to air again on February 7 at 9 30 p.m. TB patch tests were conducted at all town schools today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
CFTO
Channel 9
Agincourt
Flying Up Ceremony At Guide Meeting
At the Second Guide Company meeting Brownies from Acton Brownie Pack joined for a Flying Up Ceremony. Girls earning their wings were Patty Dunn Ann Marie Lutt Debbie Papillon and Carolyn Duval. Heike Bollert and Dianne Charrette were helped along with magic shoes after not long enough in Brownies.
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Acton
Patty Dunn
Ann Marie Lutv
Debbie Papillon
Carolyn
Duval
Heike
Bollert
Dianne_ Charette
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Electric Motors
Sixers
Mr. Coulter
Ken Jordan
Blaine Cleland
Doug Jarrett
Wayne Bannon
Mike Reynolds
Glen Williams
Gary Glover
Glen Snell
Brampton
Richard N.,brown
Ospringe
Guelph Legion Track Club
Arlof Dills
Joe Lake
Georgetown Herald
Walter Bicin
Ray Arbie
Furniture Mart
John A. Macdonald
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D.E
Lions Club
South Africa
Pollock and
Campbell
Water St
North Galt
Duncan Hines
Heinz
Ketchup
Ardmena
Haddock & Batter
IGA
Owen
Clark
Chili
Walker
Choe
Chip
Chuck
U.S.A
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Bske
Franley Farm
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