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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1960
Page
5
The Free Press notes list Acton residents visiting relatives in Detroit Midland Guelph Prescott Kingston and beyond. It records trips to Muskoka the St Lawrence Seaway Wasaga Beach and Ottawa plus family reunions and weddings, with many local names and homes cited as hosts or hosts-to-be.
Changes assign Nicol Pikkington and Eramosa townships and Elora village to Brian H Bennett based in Kitchener under Waterloo No 1 and Wellington No 3. Guelph Erin and Evins village shift to Stew B under Waterloo No 2 and Wellington No 4. Puinch township moves to Cornwell based in St N Galt. All changes take effect September 1 next.
A mixed group from Bannockburn Institute and five other institutes enjoyed a Tuesday July 19 bus trip to Peterborough Oshawa General Motors Lindsay and a shopping center with a hosted lunch. Bride to be Bertha Watson received gifts at a shower hosted by Doris Thompson and others. Weekly meetings, parish activities, and visitors from Hamilton Acton and Ottawa are reported along with a church picnic at Waterfalls playground and local weather damages and other community updates.
The Rockwood area reports Vacation Bible School closing at John’s Church Parish Hall and Presbyterian Church with over 130 youths enrolled. Leaders supervised age groups, crafting scrapbooks, singing, and devotional sessions, while St John’s Church added instruction on symbols and window design. A Sunday stage review showcased child projects and a cardboard church model, with Doreen Gordon and Edith Taylor as organist and pianist. Friday’s late storm brought light showers and minor damage as locals noted garden lilies’ perfume and mourned Mrs Seaman Thomson in Guelph.
Halton M P Charles A Sandy Best reports he has acted as deputy chairman of the House of Commons Research Committee this session. The panel is examining policies operations and expenditures of the National Research Council Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and the Eldorado and Refining Limited. The NRC is described as the hinge of government research and university scholarships in Canada.
Acton shoppers learn the dollar remains worth 100 cents as three merchants Pauls Men's Wear Pallants Ladies' Store and Ten Pro Distributors launch a three day sale. Prices drop across many items with some articles listed below the dollar mark.
A crew works on painting roadway rings and markings on Mill Street as a barge aids the operation. A one man sprayer and AL Kir assist the crew while a small motor sprays paint along the street in a scene resembling highway roadwork. The team hopes to finish the job soon.
The Bannockburn village Women’s Institute held a July 19 bus trip with about 40 members and friends. The group toured Peterborough to view lift locks, visited Lindsay’s business district, dined with Lindsay WI, and rode to Oshawa Lakeview Park for a picnic by Lake Ontario. They shopped in Oshawa, then joined a sing song and dance with Mrs Johnston of Lindsay playing the piano. The return route was via Highway 7.
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