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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1965
Page
7
An old steam engine will stop on Milton Saturday after noon about 3 45 p m on a fan run. This is the first time an ex excursion included Milton while Actua has had several. Community notes list church meetings, school activities and weather related updates as residents cope with a heavy snow period.
Milton councillor Charles Menery was chosen to chair the North Halton Urban Board for 1965 at the inaugural Georgetown meeting. Major Jue Gibbons urged establishing police court sessions in Acton Milton and Georgetown rather than a single Milton court, noting mid day court absence and out-of-town patrols. Other officials including Acton clerk Jack McGeachie were named secretary for 1965 with local representatives supporting a regional court setup.
Miss Ibene Anderson is home with her tonsils out at Guelph General Hospital after visiting the Rev and Mrs Dwight Engel. Acton high school staff attended the Teachers’ Profession Improvement Day in Guelph. Local figures named include Clerk Jack McGeuchig and Dr Colin Young, a University of Aberdeen graduate.
At the annual Presbyterian meeting the Lamnhouse Church reappointed all officers for 1965. Joe Ross and Ted Brown named trustees. T J Petree Kirk patink AC Patterson Joe Ross Ted Brown Elout Me boners Tigasurci A W Benton and others listed as officers. Ladies served after the meeting and several members were noted for recent activities and recognitions.
A community meeting outlined the Lions Club Western Show to be held in June at the arena. Jayce and Jack Carpenter led planning with a tentative February date and a goal of a successful event, while members praised Past President Papillon for his service and thanked supporters for help with ticket sales and publicity.
G A A members held a fudge sale at Acton District High School to raise funds for a janitor and senior basketball team trip to Trenton. Girls organized contributions, selling treats, with proceeds aiding travel expenses for upcoming games. The event drew strong support and prompts planning for a follow up sale next week.
Health data show diseases of the heart and blood vessels kill more people under age 68 than other causes. The briefing discusses leading risk factors and calls for early prevention and medical attention to reduce deaths in this age group.
The Silverwood Women’s Institute altered its meeting date to attend Esquesigg Township Council on Monday evening. Council discussed business as members observed public concerns and noted the Clerk’s office for later action.
A garbled report notes a candidate entering the pace for PC, mentioning Reeve Wilhait Caher of Nis emteowesa and Cap belisathe with Oakville mayor Allin Ml Stas. It says a consentianises wall hold nominabog convents on February 32 in Malin, Fautlas.
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