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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 04, 1963

Page

5

Hansen Colabouta 50th Anniversary Shared Quiet Family Celebration

On Sunday the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Hansen was quietly celebrated by the immediate family in Acton Ontario. The couple married July 2 1913 at the home of Emma Anderson in Acton and have four children and nineteen grandchildren. A large array of cards and gifts followed. Governor General Vanier and Prime Minister Pearson sent congratulations.

Carl M. Hansen Hansen Emma Anderson Peel St J.C. Wilson Knox Presbyterian Church Young St Tmhiana Condon Ontario Edward Ted Wilma Mia Clarence Coles Dora Howard Coles Acton Romes Norway Knox Church Ald George Musselle Vanier Lester B. Pearson John Robarts John Wintermeyer Harry Harley Halton County Parkview Guelph Isabel Anderson Ted Hansen Carl Clarance Coles Horston Ton Gordon London Ton Ted

Surprise Baptist Picnic Highlights Two Brides to Be

Ruth and Helen Landsborough, brides to be, were surprised at the Breeces church picnic where Rev. Stanley Gammon and Sunday school leaders honored their service. Deacons presented each with a silver dish. the afternoon featured races, games, and a concluding ball game with results noted for many participants.

Ruth Helen Landsborough Breeces Lloyd ‘Bulmer Nocvsiators Stanley Gammon Collan Carol McCutcheon Mary Ann Turmer Connie Gordon Jett Cooper Kevin Evans Ralph Landsborough Sears Heather McCutcheon Bonnie Garvin Mary Anne Freuler Steven Gordon Billie Moore Joanne’ Landsborough Joan Gordon Linda Gordon Michael Cooper Bills Landsborough Paul Cooper Linda Ralston Janice Ralston

Sunshine Students Tea and Bazaar Raises Funds

Sunshine School held a tea and bazaar on Friday June 14 raising 390.70 for Randicraft articles and next term supplies. Two guests signed the book while elf day pupils sold handicrafts and served tea by Mrs. G B Bitlett and Mrs. G Addleon.

Sunshine Sunshine School Mies. R. PE. Jeffares Elf G. B. Bitlett

Equipment Upgrades Planned at Robert Littl School

During the summer,Robert Littl school will install new home equipment including a pew diver washer stove and refrigerator. The work is funded by Ohtane Bidro and the Acton Commission. An underground cable will be laid where a fuel tank was installed, with routine cleaning and painting of wheels.

Robert Litte School Ohtane Bidro Acton Commission Robert Littl School

Halton Museum hosts June talk and donations display

Nassaguweva branch of the Halton Women’s Institute gathers at the Halton Museum to view 1,700 items. Major H. J. Newman presents on local history near the stone fireplace, highlighting mills, a 170 year old oxen plow yoke, an 1840 bicycle, and the Alexander farm’s early power. Donors Mr. Alexander, Mrs. Pratt, and others contribute artifacts and notes, with acknowledgments and a groundside picnic to end the event.

Halton Peel Newman Alexander Milton Major Newman J. Henry Mullin Flattonville Ben King Pratt Halfonville Jo Henry Brooksvittle Ireland

Halton Dairy Princess Contest Sees Three Seek 1963 Honor

Adrienne Nurse of Seventh Line near Ashgrove joins Jeanette Finnie of Hornby and others in Halton to challenge 1962 holder Margaret Hunter at the Hurllington Ontario event. The winner will represent the county at the Canadian National Exhibition Dairy Princess pageant. The Hornby Garden Party and Kilby 30 date mark local activities.

Halton Halton Dairy Piitkens Canadian National Exhibition Ontario Last Swear Adrienne Nurse Ashgrove Jeanette Finnie Hornby Margaret Hunter Hurlington Miss Monten Asher CNE Sears Hornby Garden Paris Kilby Hornby Park

County Council Reinstates Employee Over Dispute

The Halton County Council held a special meeting to resolve a personnel dispute over whether Mr. DalBello or Mrs. DalBello should be dismissed. In a unanimous vote the council reinstated Mr. DalBello and accepted Mrs. DalBello’s resignation, ending a controversial debate led by Warden C A Martin and Clerk G Brown.

Islets Hulton County Council DalBello Reeve John Robertson Nassagaweva DalBella Reeve Ryckman C. A. Martin G. Brown Mr. DalBello Council Brown Martin Counci Rickman Marnn Sant Reeve H. Hinton Acton Ryckman Ryvekman McCallum Young Mr. Young Elfiott Reeve Ellatt Georgetown Garfield Brown

Source of Copper Ores in Katanga Region

The Katanga Northern Rhoades region is described as a potential world leading copper ore source. The text notes extraction spans over 250 miles and mentions mining districts Jong and Torrelhirees MLiniles Viele, indicating a vast, rich deposit.

Katanga-Northern Rhoadesiain

Ballinafad Anniversary and Community News Highlights

Mr and Mrs Don Lindsay hosted a Saturday gathering for Mrs Lindsay’s parents Mr and Mrs Wilfred Harding celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with about 45 guests. Local residents noted graduations and hospital updates while road work near Ballinafad faced delays due to blasting rock.

Don Lindsay Lindsay Wilfred Harding Frank Smith Lloyd Marshall Robert McEnery Henry Hills Morgan Madill Ballinatad

Native Resident Here Joseph M Kelly Buried

Joseph M Kelly 48 of 217 Mason Boulevard died Thursday June 20 in St. Josephs hospital Guelph after an eight month illness. A Tanner at Beardmore and Company he was born in Acton and lived here all his life. He attended St Josephs Roman Catholic church and belonged to the Holy Name and Altar Societies. He married Martha Luty in 1944. Requiem Mass was sung in St Jospehs church with interment in Dublin cemetery. Pallbearers included Robert Winton Neil Gibbons Michael McCristall Phillip McCristall Pred Stuckey and William Baval Jr. He is survived by his wife two brothers and three sisters.

Joseph McKelly Mason Boulevard St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Beardmore and Company Mr. Kelly Acton St. Joseph’s Holy Name and Altar Societies Frank Kelly Ely Heenen Martha Luty Joe Focal William New York Frank Alliston Kay Andrew Fogarty Frances Harry Fisher North Bay Margaret Tom Kirkham Toronto St. Josph's Dublin Cemetery Pallhearers Robert Winton Neil Gibbons Michael McCristall Phillip, McCristall Pred Stuckey William Baval Jr

Acton Rotary hears retiring president and incoming leader

At the Dominion hotel Acton Rotary Club heard retiring president Tom Shields deliver his farewell address and incoming president Ron Lewis outline plans for the year after their dinner meeting.

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