Vacation Bible School closes with program at church
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Christian Reformed church wrapped up with a Friday evening program. Seventy children were registered and most attended, with 67 present. Chairman John Oosterhof led the event, interim minister D Velthuizen spoke, and hymns, prayers, and Scripture readings were shared. Ice cream was served and project displays and class numbers were showcased.
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Christian Reformed Church
John Oosterhof
D. Velthuizen
Obituary for Mel Schroeder former Acton resident
Mel Schroeder former Actonian A resident died in Chesley Wednesday of last week. Funeral held in Chesley Friday with Acton friends Miss Ruby Clark Mr. and Mrs Charles Leatherland and Ruth Ann attending. He lived on Bower Ave was an insurance agent here and secretary treasurer of the library board. The couple moved to Chesley eight years ago and Mrs Schroeder died three years ago.
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Acton
Mel Schroeder
Chesley
Ruby Clark
Charles Leatherland
Ruth Ann
Acton Hydro Commission Brief Meeting Clears In An Hour
The Acton Hydro Commission finished business in under an hour at its regular Thursday meeting. Architect Donald Skinner reported the new building was completed and the $600 holdback was received. A motion to recondition oil in two transformers at 384 was passed. Two new transformers were installed on Main St. L and Mill St. W after failed repair attempts. Accounts totaling 20 070.30 were approved for payment. Chairman Ted Tyler Sr. presided with Orville Brown Wilf McEachern and acting secretary Newt Hurst present.
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Acton Hydro Commission
Donald Skinner
Main St. L
Mill St. W
Ted Tyler Sr
Orville Brown
Wilf McEachern
Newt Hurst
County employees face debated raise amid salary strain
County officials discuss a proposed increase to about one dollar per day for workers, equating to roughly forty thousand dollars yearly from Acton’s contribution. Reeve Hinton says the raise is not insubstantial, while Deputy Reeve Menery argues for a formal job evaluation before any across the board hike. Deputy Reeve Rogers and others push for action on promises, noting workers’ impatience.
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Reeve Hinton
Acton
Reeve C. Menery
Milton
Rogers
Burlington
Lagher
Dept
Roy Puty
Rogore
Paartington
Merry
Day
Oakville
Coulter
Hoey
Nassagsweya
First aid at accident brings man commendation
A truck owned by the Ukrainian Youth Association, Toronto, driven by Leo Keryczynkyt of Chicago, suffered 300 dollars damage and the driver received a lacerated arm when the vehicle rolled over on Fourth Line south of Highway 7 near Milton Monday morning. Milton O P P investigated.
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Ukrainian Youth Association
Toronto
Leo Keryczynckyk
Chicago
Milton O.P.P
Panels Publicize Grand River Conservation Work
Six seven foot high display panels in downtown Kitchener reveal the Grand River Conservation Authority story. One panel shows damage from poor resource management. five panels describe dam building reforestation erosion control wildlife protection farming practices and recreation facilities. Also, a letter dated July 1 1967 thanks Wallace Gordon for aiding at a Alliston area accident on June 25 and notes the recipient's St John Ambulance service.
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Grand River Conservation Authority
Kitchener
Grand River Valley
Wallace Gordon
Alliston
Highway 89
Loretta Rd
Gordon
Allison
Acton St. John Ambulance Brigade
R.R
Creemore
Ont
Early cancer signs and urgent medical advice
Pain is not often an early symptom of cancer. Do not wait for unusual symptoms to become painful if you suspect cancer. See your doctor immediately for evaluation and guidance.
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Janet Hofstede
Grace Venema
Grand River
St. John Ambulance Association
Tom
Murray Smith
E. May. Steed
Thos. S
Acton Free Press
Ryan’s
Guelph
Ryan's
Ryan‘s
Orig
Ryan
Delsey
Sian .S. Gsi
Orig. Va
Canada
Han Om
INSI
Lakeview Discount Centre
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