Linda Braida Advances to Silver Figure Medal
Linda Braida passed her fourth figure skating test on Sunday to earn the silver figure medal. Michael Wolfe performed the Dutch Waltzes in preliminary dance as the Spring Skating School, sponsored by the Canadian Figure Skating Association. Braida was a featured skater in the Guelph Figure Skating Association carnival and a guest star at the Milton carnival last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Braida
Michael Wolfe
Athe Spring Skating School
Canadian Figure Skating Association
Guelph
Milton
Four Students Win Holidays at Acton High
Acton High School honors four students for outstanding academics. Joan Cook 85 percent, Mary Beth Elliot 87, Susan Heard 85, Elizabeth Force 92 overall and 88 in theology. Principal E A Hansen congratulates the students and staff on the record performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Cook
Mary Beth Elliot
Susan Heard
Elizabeth Force
Elizabeth
Acton High School
E. A. Hansen
Doctorate for Minister Ramsden Receives Degree in Boston
Charles W. Ramsden, pastor at Stanton Avenue Methodist Church in Boston, earned a Doctor of Philosophy from Boston University during a weekend commencement. He traveled from Buffalo with his daughter Eleanor Ramsden, son-in-law William Ramsden, and granddaughter Cheryl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Mason
Boston
Massachusetts
Boston University
William E. Barmsden, Jr
Acton
Boston University School of Theology
Methodist Marck
Ramsden
Stanton Avenue Methodist Church
Buffalo
Eleanor A. Ramadel
William E.' ‘Ramsden, Sr
Cheryl
Funeral service for Roy Elliott 31 in Milton
Roy Edgar Jake Elliott 31 died near Haltonville May 26. Funeral held May 28 at McKersie Funeral Home Milton with Rev. H C Marr officiating. Born March 25 1929 in Guelph he worked at W C Wood Co Guelph and formerly P L Robertson Co Millbank. Survived by Cyril and Blanch Elliott parents and siblings Harris Swan Campbell Georgetown Glen Toronto Catherine Georgetown Margaret McEnery Baltinafad Ruth Ann at home. Interment Nassagaweys Presbyterian Cemetery. Pallbearers John Bruce Donald Currie Dr C L Young Russell Elliott Ken Gunson Flower bearers Finlay Donald Currie John Finn Victor Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake” Elliott
McKersie Funneral
Milton
Roy Edgar
Jake) Elliott
Haltonville
H.C. Marr
Mr. Elliott
Guelph
W. C. Wood Co
P. L. Robertson Co
Millensangt
RLR
Campbellville
Cyril
Blanch Elliott
Harris
Campbell
Swan
Temple Rd
Georgetown
Glen
Toronto
Catherine
Mapley Ave
Margaret
David McEnery
Baltinafad
Ruth Ann
Nassagaweys Presbyterian Cemetery
John Bruce
Donald Currie
C. L. Young
Russell Eliott
Ken Gunson
Freelton
Finlay
John Finn
Victor Elliott
Robert F. Wilson Interred at Guelph
Robert F. Wilson a longtime Guelph resident died at home on Friday May 27 He was a Progress Lodge member for about 50 years and worked 28 years at the International Malleable Tron Co His wife Tena Moore predeceased him two weeks earlier Survivors include his brother Bentley of Milton formerly Acton Funeral services were held Monday of last week at Paisley Memorial Church officiated by Rev W W Shenvin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Wilson
Guelph
Robet Freeman Wilson
Wilson
The
Progress Lodge
International Malleable Tron Co
Tena Moore
Bentley
Milton
Acton
Mr. Wilson
W. W. Shenvin
Paisley Memorial Church
Miss Mabel Workman 66 Interred at Acton
Miss Mabel Workman died June 2 at Kitchener Waterloo hospital aged 66. Born March 4, 1894, to Thay N Workse Master, she was a longtime Kitchener Waterloo Record bookkeeper for 39 years. Survived by brother Harold of Kitchener, funeral and interment at Fairview Cemetery. Memorial service held at Schreiter Sandrock funeral home. Rev. Dr. F G Stewart officiated. She was active in the Women’s Missionary Society of First United and the Business and Professional Women’s Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Workman
Acton
Kitchener-Waterloo
Miss Workman
Thay N. Workse
Kitchener-Waterloo Record
Harold
Kitchener
Schreiter Sanrock
Fairview Cemeter
Stewart Hener
Well Supported Financial Drive Keeps Scout Hall Open
Citizens in the Actonana area backed the annual financial drive as W. Middleton reported 902.50 collected. $750 was retired from the bank note, leaving a balance of 1,250. Operating expenses for the Scout Hall require 1,000 yearly, achieved through canvassing, sales, and community groups. Botched OCR list names of canvassers led by D. Van Fleet and J. Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actonana
Scout Group
W. Middleton
Middleton
Nassagaweya Purchases Tax Rates Updated for 1960
Nassagaweya Township council set new tax rates on a June 1960 special meeting. Residential rates rose to 13.3 mills, commercial to 17.1, with overall rate increases in most departments. School areas show mixed changes including 18.7 mills for the township schools and varied high school and fire area rates. residents face combined public and high school levies plus fire district charges.
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Junesagaweya
U.S. 6
SS. 17
Acton High School
Milton Area
Milton and
Acton Fire Area
Milton
Acton
Eden
Eden Mills
Former Ball Star Fred Wilds Dies at 76
Funeral services for Fred Wilds a former Acton resident and local baseball star were held at Rumley-Shoemaker funeral home on Saturday May 28 with Rev A H McKenzie officiating. Pallbearers included Fred Wilson Rudolph Sieppel and Tom Bennett. He was born in Acton 76 years ago the son of George Wilds and Jane Moore. He worked as a glove finisher at Storey Glove until retiring in 1954 and lived with his sister Margaret Ed McDowelle in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilds
Rumley-Shoemaker
A. H. McKenzie
Fairview Cemetery
Fred Williamson
Herb Brown
Rudolph Spieppel
Tom Bennett
Herb Ritchie
M. Steele
Mr. Wilds
Acton
George Wilds
Jane Moore
Storey Glove iv
Ed McDowelle
Margaret
Town Guests and Events Highlight Decoration Day
Local residents and visitors from Toronto Owen Sound and Toronto attend Decoration Day ceremonies in Acton and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs George Lantz Mrs Blanche Brooks Mr Alan Leishman and families with multiple social calls and hospital notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lantz
Milton
Blanche Brooks
Toronto
Acton
Alan Leishman
Barrey
Engagement for Gloria June Lindsay to Robert Emerson
Mr and Mrs J J Roy Lindsay announce the engagement of their daughter Gloria June to Robert Emerson son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred H Flewelling of Belwood The wedding is planned for 8 pm Saturday June 25 1960 at Knox Presbyterian church Acton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roy Lindsay
Rockword
Gloria June
Robert Emerson
Wilfred H. Flewelling
Belwood
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Family Heads South for California Home
Friends and relatives gathered at the Lasby home to wish Mr and Mrs Elmer Lasby well on their move to California. Mrs Lasby received a silver cream and sugar set while Elmer was given a travelling kit. The Lasbys and their three daughters Patricia Janet and Laura left yesterday after a successful quiet sale of household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Elmer Lasby
Lasby
Raggnvaldson Completes Year at Toronto Institute of Technology
Miss Raggnvaldson successfully completes a year of study at the Institute of Technology in Toronto. She is employed for the summer in the Micro Plastics office in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raggnvaldson
Istitute of Technology
Toronto
Ragnvaldson
Micro Plastics
Acton
Decoration Day visit by Montreal Ottawa and Mount Dennis locals
nnittes along with best man Ed Connally and his wife visited Mr and Mrs Jack Bullough and attended the Decoration Day services on Sunday with guests from Montreal Ottawa Mount Dennis Legion and local families including the McEacherns Bulloughs and Ayott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnittes
Ed. Connally
Montreal
Neil McEachern
Ottawa
Jim Bullough
Edmund
Ayott
Bob Manning
Mount Dennis Legion
Jack Bullough
Art Student Dale Woodburn Joins Elgin House Staff
Art student Dale Woodburn completes foundation year at Ontario College of Art and secures summer employment on the staff of Elgin House in Port Carling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Woodburn
Ontario College of Art
Elgin House
Port Carling
Hillsburgh Gets New Crossing Signals After Bus Collision
Wellington County Council learned last Thursday that Hillsburgh crossing will receive safety signals following a January 28 train school bus collision that killed three high school girls and the bus driver. The Board of Transport Commissioners approved five signal projects including routes 67 near Corwhin and 63 at Hillsburgh to replace an old wig wag with new flashing lights and bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsburgh
Board of Transport Commissioners
Wellington County Council
Couny
Corwhin
Belwood
Arkell
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Fairview
Dublin
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Gord James
William Ramsden
Dills Stationery
Mam St
Actoniana
Hill Elliott
Frank Browning
G. A. _ Dills
LA. McGill
Owen Sound
Cr. Mason
Willow
Doug McEacher
Toronto General Hospital
Margaret Young
Martha Orr
Keith Rul
Vania State Univ
Mason
Keith
den of Pennsyl
Tom Kilty
Madge Chapman
Jack Chapman Sr
George Williams
Jack Windeler
Acton Friends
M. Windeler
Harrison and
Howard J. Swit Lner
C. W. Matson
Halton
Stan Hall
St. Clair Lodge
Walker Lodge
Milton Lodge
No. 25
Niagara and
Hamilton
Young Progressive Conservatives 1
Brant Inn
Burlington
Halton Young Progressive Conservatives Association
John Whyte
Tim Timmerman
Mac Sprowl
Sandy Best
Tan Gregory
Mary
Heather
Buckner-Saravana
Minneapolis
Minn
G. Lees
C. Buckner
U.S.A
Roderick Dingwall
Heber Gregory
Bill Wilson
Oliver Moran
Herbert
Gretchen Wyler
Redhead
Decoration Day
Andy ‘Nicol
Victoria
B.C
Nicol
Camp Borden
Marion McCannell
E. H. McCannell
Rockwood
Atkinson School of Nursing
Toronto Western Hospital
Guelph C.I
Cr.l
Moores
Lowe Bros
Sherwin Williams
Canada
C.O.D
Sherman's Hardware Ltd
Queen West
Toronto, Ontario
Pallants
Warren Grove
Wallace Street
Bower Avenue
C.N.R
C.nlr
Acton Hydro Electric Commission
Acton Free Press
Thureday
June
Hiltsburgh
Qeton
Eran
Simplicity McCall Butterick
Patterns Hinton’s
Vame
Lawn Grass Seed Green Valley
Hinton
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