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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 30, 1964

Page

7

Youth Sunday and Church Notices at Rockwood United Church

March of Dimes drives and youth Sunday activities mark a Rockwood United Church week. Awards given to 12 students, junior choir performed, and Rev R Conner spoke on the Call of Christ. Local elections and renovations noted with new stewards and lighting, plus Sunday school attendance and village social.

SS. Pins March of Dimesse Brian A Acai Brien Givee Rockwood United Chuch Censiag Servite W.c.t.uspon- Hwes Reay Telfer Crees Bacheieren Disey Rive Rockwood United Church David Harris WPA Toronto R. Conner Call of Christ United Church Colkiverstion Cesalon Layer A. Harris A. McPhederan W. Patterson de. R. Hilton J. Berham G. McRae E. Tosh P. Mc February Observer F. Hosking Misalana Oiher Foveal Ees P.U Everton M. Taylor S. Durose M. Kingabary D. Reid Winale Whitl Ba Aitken Eden Mills G. Greggs Greggs

New Esquesing School Opening and Dedication

The dedication of Pineview’s new consolidated Esquesing school featured Eleanor Hilson and trustees in attendance. George Kerr and Rev. John C. Hill spoke of community effort, with gifts including a United Nations flag and a dictionary for the principal.

Cini Eleanor Hilson E. Riddell Mir MM. Giffen Lawson Green Prsce Arar Kidney Kidney Tarig “Pralez George Reeve The Lowes Wil G. WeeDowell George A. Kerr Esch Oh Leeraing Kerr John C. Hill Hornby Mac Sprowl Sprowl Pineview Anernum

Rangers Meet at tcont Hall Discuss Safety Program

Cons. Ron Rupert spoke to Rangers on safety and police work at a Monday meeting. He explained driving safety, the radar system, and the criminal code. The girls found the program very interesting.

Rangers Tcont Hall Ron Rupert

Public School Students Moved After Board Dispute

Seven Waterloo sector pupils from Milton Heights were moved to Speyside central school after a lengthy dispute between parents and the School Area board. Some children were sent to Oakville and Georgetown as accommodations were sought. transportation was arranged and the final plan kept seven pupils at Milton Heights.

Exquedlag Township Ates Milian Haights Speyalde Central School Lemgihy Parenta of Waterloo Section School Area Board Waterloo Hew Pine Titan Heights Apilea Speyside School Oakville Georgetown Laktuwek Milton Heighhs

Annual Meeting Held in Church

Geert United Church held its annual meeting on Monday evening led by Rev W Leeman with secretary Mrs Thowston reading last meeting minutes. The program included hymns and remembrances for deceased members Ebenezer micnt bert Darby Spence and other nonmembers. Trustees were authorized to obtain insulation quotes for the church. A later social featured a dance and presentation for Mr and Mrs Bill Diamond. Ebenezer ladies plan World Day of Prayer event with Nassagaweva Presbyterian guests.

Horace Blyth Stewart Miller Malcolm Moffii Jim Simpson Pattison Haywayal Earl Ward Harold S.ouge John Kitching Smong Dhuorce T Ladles Bill Diamond Nassagaueya Brian Cargill Ebenezer

Dublin Women’s Institute Meeting Sets Short Course Leaders

The W111. Short Course Leaders were named for the WI program with Mrs. Mel AKCulough and Mr. Ed Wilson leading Desserts and What Shall I Wear? 4H project. Training wheels planned for February 11 and 17. Achievement Day set for February 1 in Milton.

Dublin Ynstinute Chris Brutton Ethel Chayman Crith Institute Mel Akculough Ed Wilson Norieam Douglas Frank McCarrol Milton Pearl Kennidy Thomas

Skating rink cleared on Kelso Lake

A 280 by 360 foot skating rink on Kelso Lake has been cleared. Local authorities report the project completed and the area prepared for public use.

Kelso Lake

Legion Notes for Branch 197 New Year Meeting

Branch 197 notes announce the January 3 1964 general meeting at 3 00 pm to greet a new year with a new executive and 12 new members. Members are urged to welcome newcomers and meet monthly targets. a 1983 news release cites Legion membership at 285000 in the year. The report covers band standings cribbage venture to Georgetown and league results with several named teams and players.

Ron Domintot Command Legion

Re Elect G Coulson President Halton Egg Producers Assoc

Halton Egg Producers held their annual meeting at St Pauls United Church Milton with Dr ROW Carbett and Dr J D Summers speaking on the Ontario marketing plan and feeding the modern layer. George Coulson was re elected president with a 1964 slate of officers and delegates named for the Ontario Egg Producers Association in Toronto.

Epp St. Pauls United Church Milton Halton County Egg Producers’ Association Row Carbett Ontario Federation of Agriculture J.D. Summers Department of Poultry Science QAC Guelph Carbert Ontario Summers Associamon George Coulson Ken Ella Don Lindsay Harry Donald Lindsey Dave Sargeant Bgg Producers’ Association Toronto Nob Lawson Ross McKeown Earl Burt Georgetown Vern McArthur Acton Farm Supply Wither B Job Stewart Town Robin Hood

Groundhog Day Message From the Shadow Sightings

The article notes Groundhog Day falls Sunday with predictions of spring depending on whether the groundhog sees a shadow. If shadow appears, he returns to his hole delaying spring. if not, spring begins sooner. Official spring arrives March 21, about seven weeks away.

Actonaires Nb Suns Chant at Union Hall Meeting

A meeting was held Monday January 2 at the Steel Workers Union Hall in Toronto York riding. Guest speaker Ms. Johnston of Toronto spoke with local riders and representatives from Me'ro Toronto ridings including Mrs W Mc Mullen Mrs HW Leavens and others. Funds for riding associations were discussed and light refreshments were served by Milton ladies.

Actonaires Nb Suns Steel Workers’ Union Etsei Kederenip John Barr Eortaeneat Wa Actos Area Group OF. Johnston Toronto York Toronto W. McMullen York’ South HW Leavens Scarboro J. Brew Greenwood W. Bunty Rosedale Milton

Jim Bradshaw Named New Caretaker at Two Schools

The school board hired Jim Bradshaw as caretaker to replace the resigned Doug Prike. Seven applications were reviewed before selection. Colin McColl received a raise and car allowance as supervisory caretaker. The Robert Little and M. 7 Bennett schools will be under the new duties.

Jin Bradshaw Public Schep Board Cimengeny Doug Prike Mr Bradshaw Moor Bennett Colin McColl Robert Line M. 7. Bennett Robert Little Robert Anderson Moll Wor Cartaker Mr. Price Robert Idle Micro Plastics

Auditors Named for Acton Milton Milton Milton Association

Milton Halton Coop Supplies of Milton K Vet Labs of Galt Ted Grieve Ralph and Hunt Oakville Diversity Produces Clarkson Mrs Mel McCullough RR 2 Acton and G Rognvald RR 4 Acton named as auditors for the Association for 194.

Milton, Halton Coop Milton K-Vet Labs Galt Ted Grieve Ralph and Hunt Ltd Oakville Diversity Clarkson Mel McCullough Acton G. Rognvald

Credit Valley Conservation Authority reelects leadership

Millen Age hoods CVA of K McMillan Streetsville is reelected chairman for the coming year. Eric White Mano Townis elected vice chairman. Reelect actions include Farm Planning Land Use Alex MacLaren Georgetown and FF Lyons Chinguacousy Township. Flood Control Pollution R R Parker Acton G Brown Orangeville. Historical Records A M Greenaway Port Credit BR F Hardy Oakville. Parks Recreation J W Pawley Brampton J S Secor Caledon. Publicity RK Harrison Toronto Township Clarence King. East Garalaxa Township Reinvestment Wildlife J A Carr Stravateville A Wheeler Hillsburgh. Road control plan for 214000 acres reaffirmed. six control dams and reservoir cost 55 million. Orangeville dam 436000 first project under winter works improving Terra Cotta Belfountain reforestation.

K. McMillan Streetsville Credit Valley Conservation Authority Eric White Mano Port Credit BR. F. Hardy Oakville J. W. Pawley Brampton J. S. Secor Caledon RK. Harrison Toronto Township Clarence King Garalaxa J. A. Carr Strveteville A. Wheeler Hillsburgh Credit River Chaiman Opencres Towa Ved Board Orangeville Terra, Cotta Belfountain

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