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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 02, 1964

Page

15

Hazard Hunt at Farm Safety Meet in Acton

Acton hosts district 4H members and parents for an annual farm safety meeting on June 24 sponsored by the Halton Safety Council and the H Club Leaders' Council. Larry Argue outlines fire causes and controls, including A B C classifications and the need for proper extinguishers and ventilation.

Melvin McCullough Acton Halton Safety Council Rhy Law Larry Argue Halton Agricultural Engines Canada Gatilio Claw Co Pirecien Alten Halton Farms Mukey Holmes Charles Charrington Oakville Fire Department Bruce Huff Robert Lindsay Sr Nino Braids Russell Murray McCullough

Farm Safety Slogan Contest Top Entries Named

The Mahan Farm Safety Council invites Halton farm people to submit slogans to Mes A. Roy Coulter Campbellville by July. Prizes awarded to top slogans. No Smoking signs and engraved slogan serviedles will be provided to 4H Junior Farmer members and other farm operators. A sale driving competition for one member from each 4H and Junior Farmer group is planned for early fall.

Mahan Farm Safety Council Halton Mes A. Roy Coulter Campbellville

Sunshine School Holds First Graduation Ceremony

The North Hatton Association for Retarded Children held Sunshine School’s closing exercises at St. Paul’s United Church. Two former students John Am bruise and Diane Rusk were honored as the school marked its first actual graduation with a peactuation ceremony. The event reflected on nine years of growth from a 1988 town hall start to a 21-student program, three-day weeks, and a $12 000 annual budget.

North Hatton Association For Sunshine School St. Paul’s United Church Christian Education Centre John Ambruise Diane Rusk Sunshine John G. G. Addison Diane Gach Addison Jalan North Tolton Association Huis Ved Hilly Theda Hornby Mary Anne Ford Milton Whheel Thio Fle We Ad Aly Goyotta Mr. Addison

Retirement Party For E. C. Ross Allan

ELC. Ross Allan former resident of Acton district was honored at a dinner party by associates and customers of the Bank of Montreal St. and Broadview Ave. Branch Toronto on June 1. The celebration marked 45 years with the bank. The event at the Royal Canadian Curling Club Broadview Ave. drew over 90 guests. Speakers included Alderman Fred Beavis P C Soules and branch managers. Messages from Coca Cola Lids V K Du Bois and others were read. A Philco portable TV a 30 mm automatic camera and a Coleman cooler were presented. Best wishes for retirement were extended by all attendance.

ELC Ross Alan Acton Bank of Montreal Broadview Ave Toronto Royal Canadien Curling Club Allan Suicuds Wis Carer Lo O B. Shorey Mr. Allan Avisa Craig Stratford Windseur Queen and Broadview Philco Fred Beavis P. C. Soules A. E. Long and Co A. Regin Hugh Paton Wexton Earl Steckley Danforth Ave Davey Rd W. Tyler Lever Bros George Corey Supreme Routing Mills George Leonidas Coca Cola Lids V. K. du Bois International Despatch Rowland Mill International Union of Operating Engineers Carwells Venezuela Nassau Calgary

Thumb Injury in Car Crash Near Nassagawesat

Hector Dawe of 81 Mall Street Acton suffered a crushed thumb when the car he rode in rolled onto its side on the Fifth Line Nassagawesat early Saturday. Driver Sandra Jean Campbell Eden Mills escaped uninjured. vehicle damage listed at 200 dollars and a mailbox at 5 dollars. Moulton OPP reported the accident occurred just north of 25 Side road.

Hector Dawe Mall St. Acton Sandra Jean Campbel

Ontario Farm Pond Policy Expanded for Subsidies

The Ontario Government expands the Farm Pond Policy to fund water supply for stock domestic and fire protection as well as spraying and irrigation. Up to 50 percent subsidy, up to 500 dollars per pond, based on 100 acre farmland basis. New ponds or upgrades to existing ponds qualify. minimum pond size 6,000 square feet with durable components. Contact Milton Agricultural Office for forms and planning assistance.

Government of Ontario Agricultural Office Milton Agricultural Engineering Specialar Larry Argue

St Alban s Guild Barbecue Meeting Recalls Social Event

The St Alban s Guild held a barbecue and strawberry tea last Wednesday evening with Rev D H West in charge of the cookout. Mrs G Pricker won a court whist prize while Mrs Loris Clarke and Mrs George Fount ain were consolation winners. Three new members Mrs D Hunter Mrs D Lindsay and Mrs G Fricker joined. No business meeting was held, and the gathering was enjoyed by all.

St. Alban's Guild D. H. West G. Pricker Loris Clarke George Fountain D. Hunter D. Lindsay G. Fricker

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