German language school opens fall term in Halton County
North Halton's first German language school finished its first year June 25 at Union Hall Milton with 31 of 34 enrolled completing the course. Rudy Arbeiter of Milton said the program will continue next fall, instructor Michael Howard led weekly Saturday lessons September through June. Registrations for fall run until July 25. open to all Halton County residents. fees cover administration and teacher salary.
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North Halton
Rudy Arbetter
Milton
Halton County
Acton
Campbellville
Limehouse
George Town
Canada
Local teachers away on summer courses this month
District notes many teachers are away taking summer courses while conservation areas stay busy. About 75 members of the Lorne Scots Peel Dufferin Halton Regiment attend a week-long training at Camp Pettawawa this week. The Milton OPP detachment serving Acton area plans a new home by October 1, a $50 000 building to be placed in the triangle half a mile south of the 401 overpass.
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Rockwood
Sideroad
Alma May Cragg
Frank Yule
R.R. 2
Milton O.P.P
Acton
Lorne Scots
Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment
Camp Pettawawa
O.P.P
Milton
401
Acton Golden Age Club Enjoys Euchre and Crokinole
The Acton Golden Age Club held a well attended afternoon meeting with Mrs. F. McCutcheon presiding. Annie Akins reported on card shipments while the Visiting Committee made visits. Eight euchre tables and three crokinole tables provided entertainment with Mrs. William Evans and Mr. Robert McEnery as euchre winners. Mrs. D Kennedy and Mr. Healey won crokinole. Due to heat and vacation time few shuffleboard players attended. Mr. Howard Pearce praised the active group and noted plans for Monday night play at 7 30 p.m. More members are hoped to join. Next meeting set for Thursday July 21 at 7 30 p.m.
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Acton Golden Age Club
F. McCutcheon
David
Annie Akins
Euchre
William Evans
Robert McEnery
D. Kennedy
Healey
Howard Pearce
Halton hay crop sets record while corn lags this year
Halton's Agricultural Representative Henry J. Stanley reports a record hay yield averaging over two tons per acre on most farms, aided by heavy early June rainfall. He cautions corn is behind normal due to cool damp spring, soil rot and pest damage, with potential below normal yields if rainfall remains scarce.
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Halton
Henry J. Stanley
Ontario
United States
Mr. Stanley
Irrigation Aids Crops In Hot Dry Weather
Dry soil from recent heat and little rain stresses shallow rooted crops and small fruits but irrigation helps maintain growth. Proper timing and deep watering prevent wilting and promote deep roots to access nutrients, avoiding waste and economic loss on farms.
Bell Canada targets curb on disturbing and threatening calls
Bell Telephone Company of Canada announces a company wide plan to stop annoying and threatening calls. Marcel Vincent, Bell Canada president, says over 2,000 service reps will be trained to handle reports and cooperate with law enforcement to prosecute offenders, using methods to identify callers and take necessary action.
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Bell Telephone Company of Canada
Marcel Vincent
Bell Canada
Vincent
PTO Shields Guard Farm Machinery Safety On Ontario Farms
Harvesting is underway across Ontario with haying in the north and crops being collected in the southwest. Most machines are tractor powered by a power take-off shaft and users are urged to always install the PTO shield for protection.
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Ontario
PTO
Acton Free Press reports local news brief on Thursday
July 14 1966 issue covers community notices and events in Acton with brief summaries of local happenings, meetings, and notices highlighting residents and organizations active in the town.
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Acton Free Press
Thursdaay
August Weekend Plans Spark Local Classified Buzz
Local Free Press classifieds rally quick results for summer moves as residents gear up for the first of August holiday weekend. Listings highlight travel, wines, and last minute plans.
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