Public Mall Idea Sparks Acton Town Vision
A reader urges Acton Chamber of Commerce to back a two week mall experiment likened to Kitchener. They argue extended shop hours, better parking, and by passing traffic routes can revive Acton’s economy and draw motorists and new residents, referencing local leaders and growth trends.
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Acton
Chamber of Commerce
Acton Fos
Thiadea
Kitchener
Guelph
Re~gards
Watson
O.P.P
Department of Highways
Actoo
Canada
Fergus
Ge Industries
Mailan
Chamber’ of Commerce
Ontario
Hike to Hilton Next Saturday by Toronto Bruce Trail Club
The Toronto Bruce Trail Club plans a family hike along the Bruce Trail from Nassagawaya Intersection to Hilton Falls area on Saturday at 10 30 a m. Meet at Fifth Line and Five Sideroad Nassagawaya Intersection in Kelso Conservation Area and tour beauty spots northward along the trail. A recreated section near Hilton Falls Dam replaces the old trail north of the meeting point as hikers hope to reach Hilton Falls on the route.
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Milton
Toronto
Townsley seeks names for advanced swimming class
Harold Townsley reports only three replies to his request for children who might take advanced swimming classes this summer. Plans would include transport to an out of town pool. Call the community centre at 853 0020 for interested families in Acton where only beginner lessons are offered due to pool size.
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Buffalo
Georgetown Transortation Co
Darlene
Barringer
Ross Coulter
Glanloa
Harold Townsley
Acton
Brownies Picnic at Rockwood Park
Brownies from Acton enjoyed a Sunday hike and barbecue at Rockwood Conservation Area. Twenty one girls attended with helpers including Mrs. Baxter Mrs Madd eling Manos Mrs. Marla Frost Mr Buckman Carl Weir and Mr A Combe aiding Mrs Jeanne Combe Brown Owl. They savored nature, hamburgers and hot dogs.
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Acton
Rockwood Conservation Area
Baxter
Maddeling Manos
Marla Frost
Buckman
Carl Weir
A. Combe
Jeanne Combe
Brown Owl
Tulip Festival Visits Highlight Silverwood News
Mr and Mrs F Duffield spent the May 26 weekend in Ottawa for the tulip festival. Mrs W M Norton won the Wynfield trophy at the spring flower show for top points. Mr G Burgess is home after visiting relatives in the Orono district. Silverwood W L hosted the 67th Annual Halton District Women's Institute on May 29 at St George's Church Georgetown. Mrs G Henderson welcomed guests. the lunch was served at noon. Mrs Robert Kerr, former Ontario Junior Farmers president, was guest speaker. The president becomes first vice president for the county. The meeting closed with the Queen.
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F. Duffield
Ottawa
W. M. Norton
G. Burgess
Orono
St. George’s Church
Georgetown
G. Henderson
Silverwood
Robert Kerr
Ontario Junior Farmers
Sliverwood
Ontario to study uniform building standards adoption
The Hon. Darcy McKeough announced that the Ontario Department of Municipal Affairs is studying adopting the National Building Code of Canada as the province’s standard. A small committee will be formed to examine uniform building standards and report within six to eight months with briefs from interested parties.
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Darcy McKeough
McKeough
Horsemanship clinic and junior club show near Rockwood
The Trail Riders' Club hosted a horsemanship clinic at its new show grounds north of Rockwood. Margaret Brown demonstrated dressage and high school with Ellis excelling in jumping. Wayne Morris Guelgh won the radio draw. A later preworks display closed the event. A second members only junior club show featured fifteen classes for horses and ponies with high boy Randy Pettitt and high girl Cindy Hobenadel of Guelph. Judges were Mary Hatch and Allan Smellie. A senior riders' show for members will be held at the show grounds on June 9.
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Rockwood
Margaret Brown
Ellis
Wayne Morris
Randy Pettitt
Cindy Hobenadel
Guelph
Mary Hatch
Allan Smellie
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Hilton
Rockwood Park
Robert Little
Beardmore & Co
Caroline Flower & Garden Shop
BP Snack
Halton East
Jim Snow
Mr. Snow
The
Trail Riders’ Club
Waterloo
C.O.C.B.A
Central Ontario Cattle Breeding Association
Tocal
Mill ST
Schneider
Tenderflake
Rata
Proctor & Gamble
Mitchell’s
Pillsbury — Asst
Blue Water
Fish & Chips
Libby
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