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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 06, 1963

Page

3

Legion Notes for Branch 197 Opens with New Member

The regular turnout was weak at the Monday general meeting, the last until September. Don Gunn was initiated as a new member. A committee was formed to study insurance costs on the building and contents. The paper also covers a busy darts afternoon between Acton and Georgetown, concludes with Decoration Day parade remarks, upcoming events, and sick members including Frank Spielvogel. Darlow Johnston won May's $0.50 draw.

Legion Don Gunn Don G. McCutcheon H. Wedge J. Gunn H. Beal G. Beatty Decoration Day Committee

Limehouse school receives rollaway bed and shrubs

Five WA ladies attended Limehouse Public School opening exercises to present a rollaway bed and two flowering shrubs on behalf of the Lime House W.I. Gail Gilmore’s rheumatism tests in hospital are hoped to yield good results. Visitors from Toronto and Milton were guests of Mrs. Voskamp.

Limehouse Public School Roughby Limehouse W.1 Gail Gilmore Georgetow

Loren Guild Dies Buried at Rockwood

Loren Julius Guild a retired poultry breeder died at Branson hospital Willowdale on June 1 at age 66 67 born in Rockwood educated there and at Cornell he served in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I reading and current events. He married Edna Laura Dunaild in 1923 and survived by his wife daughters D C Calder Anne Gormier Gareth Campbell Kerr three nephews a cousin and a son-in-law. Funeral at Rumiey Shoemaker with burial in Rockwood cemetery attended by relatives.

Loren Julius Guild Branson Hospital Willowdale Rockwood Cornell University Royal Flying Corps Reading Loren Guild Jennie Jolliffe Cemeters Charles Jollitte Pickering Neil Bell Toronte Torrance Guilt E. Pasmore D. C. Calder Anne Gormier Campbell Kerr Gareth Fenelon Falls John Rockwood Washington, DC

District Visits and Hospital News From Ontario Towns

Local society notes report Mrs Clara Blacklock of Toronto visiting friends in Grand Valley and West Lorne. Wwshes speedy recovery for Mrs Albert Ware in St Josephs Hospital, Guelph. Weekend visits include Don Bexton in Peterborough and numerous families meeting in Guelph Elora Burlington and Hamilton area.

Clara Blacklock Toronto John Alton Jennie. Tovell Bryn Tovell Grand Valley Albert Ware St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph Wm. Alexander Alf Couling Chas Hamilton van Norman Jack Marrell Ricky Randy Gordon Ricie Elora Charlie Bye Burlington

Decoration Day ties Guelph band to town tribute services

Steven Walfe, formerly of Acton, played with the Guelph Pipe Band at the Decoration Day service. Salvation Army canvassers noted Scout paper collection ads. many advertisers support the drive. Grocer F E T Marks reported water pressure problems causing a store leak and stock loss. The Pope John funeral and flag half mast were reported. Summer brings outdoor meals, mosquitoes, and oil on park track causes slips. Lions Club carnival featured in editorial photo. St. Albans evening services suspended for summer.

Guelph Steven Walfe Acton Pope John

Fifty Years in Ministry Rev Williamson Honored

Rev Williamson marked his fiftieth anniversary of ordination at Knox Presbyterian Church Guelph with special evening service led by Rev Crawford Smith. A Lord's Supper celebration followed and attendees heard a gratitude letter from Rev Cameron and gifts from several churches. A Brampton vs local team game 10 6 preceded events and warm weekend community activities accompanied the observance.

Knox Presbyterian Church Guelph Fred Williamson Rockwood Eden Milly F. Williamson D. Crawford Smith Williamson BR. R. Cameron 88Th General Assembly A. L. Wair Preston Exhibition Park Eden Mills Presbyterian Church Mill Dam St. David's Presbyterian Church Campbellville Ken Burns Cig Sal Waters van Sickle Gorden Bish Kenwick Bish

CIMA Certificates Awarded to Three Local Men

The Grand Valley branch of the Canadian Industrial Management Association marked year end with a dinner dance at the Crown Ballroom Coronet Motor Motel Kitcheener. It enrolled 89 in industrial management 23 in motion and time study and 20 in systems and procedures data processing courses. all co sponsored by Waterloo Extension and Adult Education University of Waterloo. Acton recipient names J A Doherty De E Milnet A L Po Unger.

Grand Valley Canadian Industrial Management Association Crown Coronet Motor Motel Kitchener CSMLA Department of Waterloo Extension and Adult Education University of Waterloo Acton J. A. Doherty de E. Milnet AL Po Unger

Heaty Weather This Week Prompts Summer Plans

The spell of hot dry days this week has residents considering summer holidays. People anticipate trips to beaches, mountain getaways, and city breaks as temperatures rise across regions.

Historic Pictures Show Home Storey Glove Staff Orchestra

Florence Murray of Guelph donated four historic pictures to the Free Press this week. They include views of the Cameron home Rose Cottage and the Storey Grove cutting room staff in era dress. The photos, featuring Local Church orchestra and other figures, will be identified and sent to Halton County Museum.

Storey Florence Murray Guelph J. Cameron Rose Cau Charley Cameron Houst Mul St. B Mre Cam‘eron Jersan J.B. Cameron Ani Walren Pollack Lome Rifles Annie Taning Niagara Storey Grove Miss Murray Edb Ryder James Moore Will McNab Charlie Jenners John B Cameron George Agnew Fred Smith Harry Jeans United Church Orchestra The Free Press H. P Moore Chester Matthews Nelon Moore John Hil Ananie Turton Nan Nabh

Posters At Ontario Fire Chief A.Clement Milton Contest

Fire Chief Clement Milton announced two winning posters for the Ontario Fire Prevention contest. The winning posters will be displayed in the government building at the Canadian National Exhibition this year. Chief Milton chaired the contest for the Ontario Fire Chiefs Association.

Clement Milton

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