Slaven Family Reunion Travels From Scotland to Canada
Terry Slaven and family arrived in Acton Canada after touring the country and planning a reunion during the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. Margaret Slaven, a dancer, hopes to perform at the festival with her father. James Slaven, Trene, and siblings Diana Agnes are part of the extended clan’s visit with plans to return to Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Slaven
Hanning
Scotland
Margaret
Terry Slaves
Canada
United States
James Slaven
Trene
Terry
Nassagaweya Church Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Lowville Park
Nassagaweya Church held its annual Sunday School picnic at Burlington Recreation Park in Lowville. The event featured a noon gathering and sports. Mrs. Don McMillen hosted friends and neighbors in the evening. A prize for the lucky number on the sheet went to Mrs. C. Britton. The WMS and Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Alfred Allen’s home with Mr. D Mullin presiding and a Beatitudes roll call. Several local families attended events, weddings, and visits to relatives in Ontario and California around the weekend.
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Nassagaweya Church
Burlington Recreation Park
Lowville
Don McMillen
Bredge
C. Britton
WMS
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Alfred Allen
D. Mullin
Stanley Robinson
Doris
Lion's Head
Don McMillan
Wayne
Penny
Orillia
D. Henderson
Edith Johnstone
Legonia Beach
California
Russell Grafton
Brampton
Ruth Henderson
Don
Niagara Falls
Scott Pembleton
Guelph
Mrs. Jobo _Robertson
Golden harvest and local notices from Acton district
The countryside ripens as harvest nears and July August news pours in from Acton with updates on swimming lessons at Kelso pool, a Lutheran church in Georgetown, and a golden anniversary fairbuck being printed. The Free Press remains open year round despite staff growth.
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Kelso
TeMile Creek
Y's Men Plan Trip to Buffalo for Kenne Day Convention
members coordinate the charter of a bus to Buffalo for Pat Kenne Day at the Y's Men convention. Actor club premier and international president elect invites participation. Limited seats remain for those wishing to join the Roftale day excursion.
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Buffalo
Y's
Omen Ane
Oa ‘Bee
Pat Ls Kenne
Chub
Ois International
Roftale
Fragmentary text on traditional customs and ownership
The readable lines describe a traditional town scene and a figure linked to a pine motif and stencil work. It mentions customs, ownership, and a mysterious room or setup. The fragmentary nature leaves names and specifics unclear.
Mair Stylist Hosts Hearse Show Saturday
Mair Stylist hosts a Saturday event at Style Acres Ramh featuring a home show by Mae Selisizzi and horses from Ft well bit stables. The obstacle course offers a rail challenge for riders and horses from various regions with entertainment by noted equestrians and vendors near Pitt Safetoad.
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Mair Stylist
Brune Selisizar
Dar Carnals
Mae Selisizzi
Variogis
Pitt Safetoad Amd
Bria
Nickel Cup of Ce Back Again at Motel Cedar Springs
The Cedar Springs Motel at Acton four tiles east hosts a nickel coffee promotion by proprietor Bob Bower and his wife Audrey after buying the business in February. Patrons flock for the 10 cent brew with some drinking three cups at a time. Bayer notes bean cost about three cents per cup and 80 cups per round, with demand rising since the price drop.
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Cedar Springs
Acton
Bob Bower
Audrey
Bayer
Rotary District Partners With Chile Under Hot Weather Plans
Rotary district leaders outlined international contact goals as they team with a Chilean district. Ron Lewis urged members to expand cross border ties while committee chairs proposed a vocational service report on guiding secondary education and reducing early dropout.
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Rotary
Chile
Ron Lewis
Five in Trash Con Starts Arena Alarm
A fire alarm screamed at the Community Centre after smoke filled the arena and water drained from a sprinkler. Jia Casburn alerted responders when the bell rang at about nine o clock Sunday morning. Firefighters covered the area to stop water flow while officials shut off the sprinkler and cleared a basement spill with no injuries or damage reported.
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Recreation
Jia Casburn
Casburn
Orun
Town commission worries over out of town promotion results
During a July meeting the town commission noted 14 local residents bought items through a three way promo funded by Ontario Hydro and Acton Hydro but no sale occurred in town. Local merchants benefited little as funds circulations favored external outlets and a Chamber of Commerce review was urged.
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Focal Real Dénis
Ontario
Bydro
Acton Hydro
Verritoream
Gonlon Me ‘Cutohvon
Realdenta
McCutcheon
Tyler
Chamber of Camattte
Commission
Echome
Logal
Ontari Hyde
Acton Hydrosi
Limehouse Institute hosts July W I meeting with 4 H girls
The Limehouse Women's Institute held its July meeting in Memorial Hall presided by Mrs Roughley. Nine members two visitors and eight 4 H Club girls attended. Projects displayed included Cottons Can Be Smart and Dressing Up Vegetables. Joy Patterson spoke of events and four girls were chosen from Halton County for a conference in Guelph.
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Tor
Joy Patterson
Mrs. Noble
Betty
Ann Brown
Halton County
Guelph
OAC
Betty Ann Brown
Mrs. Gisby
Jay
Bert Nn
Five Hurt In Acton Auto Crash Near Esquesing
Five people injured when two cars driven by George Robinson and Harold Harris collided on the First Line Sideroad corner of Esquesing Township. Damage listed at 275 dollars. Harris, 49, chest wound. Jean Harris, 40, sprained wrist. Kenneth, 4, head lacerations. Helen Joan, 14, knee lacerations. Sylvania Francescato, 69, fractured jaw and facial cuts.
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George Robinson
Milton
Harold Harris
Main St
Acton
Danmage
Harris
Jean
Kenneth
Helen Joan
Sylvania F Francescato
Onitaria Hycote OWL Infor TAN in Distribution Contact
Members agreed to contact Ho ward King of Onitaria Hycote for information on TAN distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard King
Onitaria
Hycote Owl Infor
Bible School Pupils Close Closing Program
Rev Dwight Ragel welcomed guests for United Church Daily Vacation Bible School closing exercises. Pupils performed songs and clay projects learned during the two week program. Certificates of regular attendance were handed to pupils as parents viewed class projects afterward.
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United Church Daily
Dwight Ragel
Wang
Attion Wong
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Africa
Terry Blaven
Cieena
Jamea
RB. 1
Actua
Slaven Childrer
Solhtertyper
Moray
Mississauga
Georgetown
Free Press
Ts Pst
Aden
Lades
Chadren
Agen, Om
Ness
Dua
von Ball
Limehouse Institute
Roughley
Karn
Brown
B. Geary
Turee
Tenpro Distributors Ltd
Halton Poultry Products
Garden Lane
Mibea
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred. A. Hoffman
Optometrists
B. P. Head
St. George's Square
Thompson Fuels Ltd
Oakville
Alton Lewis Specialty Shop
Barrington Furs
Jack Fraser
Gainsborough Gift Shop
Doulton and Hummel, Garvey & Willmott Mens
Halton Hardware
HODGE
Paechart & Clark
AK Vilge Vqcitumrs
Britieh Ford
Jack Rogers Sporting Coods
Brande Rm Sportinganus
Siemens
Oakvilif
Charles
Wetches
Diamonds
Peter Street JF Whaers
Furndtury
Breedieam
Decoraties
Dewatoun Oakville
Segara
Pon
Pinhher
Naveen Weld Aare
Odeon Theene
Oshville
Avetien
Bible School
Semart
Bo Oa
Blue Poly
Home Heat Service
Ee Eee
Imperial Oil Limited
John Weldon
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