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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 15, 1961

Page

7

Halton Candidates Speak At Acton Liberal Rally

Halton County listeners heard Liberal promises to restore affluence and jobs as Halton candidates spar with Conservative policy. Mutzak urged honesty and integrity for politicians while Young defended Liberal aims and criticized Avro layoffs as a chance for modernization. Pollard attacked Sandy Best as a rubber stamp and urged stronger immigration and competition critique amid a Q&A session chaired by Roy Goodwin.

Halton Acton Liberal Rally Cabinnet Mutzak Halton County Young Oakville Canada Avro Ha Pollard England Sandy Best Pollard Japan Roy Goodwin Peter Papillon

Institute Plans Sunday School Bell Cairn Service

Women's Institute members meet at the school for a report on the District Annual and discuss the school bell cairn dedication set for Sunday June 18 with MP John Root as guest speaker. Invitations extended to former teachers and pupils, and attendance welcomed.

C. Storey Women’s’ Institute E. Archibald K. Stubbington Sinenock John Root M.P.P Norman McKenzie David Jimmy Stewart Randy Stewart Willie Bulloch Wm. Stanley Redwood City California Robb Bailey Doris Fines Byron Bruce Hugh Fullerton Toronto Taal Presbyterian Church Win Handerson TO Panes Doris Perets Santer Acutan Wectato Santer

Speyside Pupils Take Bus Trip to Toronto Landmarks

Grade seven and eight pupils from Speyside Central School departed by bus on Wednesday for a full day of touring in Toronto. They visited Fort York High Park the museum and zoo and brought their own lunch for the noon hour.

Speyside Central School Toronto Fort York High Park Museum Zoo

Coles and Murray Coles Celebrate 45th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Coles were honored at a 45th wedding anniversary gathering at the Presbyterian Lay Centre Caledon Hills with 22 family members. Rev Stuart Coles hosted and presented best wishes. Attendees included relatives from Toronto Acton Port Credit and North Bay. several could not attend.

Coles Murray M. Coles Presbyterian Lay Centre Caledon Hills Stuart Coles Coles Wee Toronto Woodbridge Prescot Acton Stuart Cales Gordon Kennedy Catherne Clarence Cotes Ruth Bruce Connie Caralyn Jammie Acton, Mr. and Mes A. Nenglovech Greg Port Credit How Stephen Valerie Fashe Mes

Acton Resident Mrs Hall Dies After 56 Years In Acton

Mrs. William J. Hall of 17 Brock Ave Acton died at Guelph General Hospital after a three week illness on Saturday June 10 She had lived in Acton 56 years was known for musical talent and love of flowers She was a Knox Presbyterian member of Ladies Aid Women's Institute former member of the Duke of Devonshire IC DE chapter and Loyal True Blue Lodge Born at Limehouse daughter of William Scott and Rachael Arthurs married in Georgetown Survived by three daughters two sons six grandchildren sisters and many Acton friends Funeral Monday June 12 at Rumiey Shoemaker funeral home conducted by Rev A H McKenzie with interment at Aveview cemetery Pallbearers listed with Acton residents flowers carried by several locals.

William J. Hall Brock Ave Guelph General Hospital 1.C.D.E Loyal True Blue Lodge Limehouse William Scott Rachael Arthurs Georgetown Hall Nellie William Toronto Roberta Wingham Marjorie Laura Wilfred McEachern Acton Catherine Lane Emily McDonald Maude Hill Cedric Cross Rumiey- Shoemaker A. H. McKenzi Aview Cemetery Hictyre Fred Anderson Earl Lam Kenneth Millar Hilliard Price Joe MacDonald Lorne Cross Glen Scott Clare Reith Douglas Price Norman Price

Eden Mills Camp Draws Picnickers and Groups

The Lutheran Eden Mills camp has hosted multiple picnics since May with St Andrew’s Fergus holding a March pass picnic and near 900 attendees at a Brotherhood Rally including Wel land Oakville Hamilton Walkerton Hanover Kitchener Water loo. Upcoming events list four picnics in Guelph Paisley United Guelph Lutheran Church St Peters Prestan Scout Group Prestan and the camp opens for girls and boys on July 1. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs A Stanley visiting Belmont Red Wood City California and Mr and Mrs Robb Bailey Ospringe with others in Hamilton Lincoln and Lions Head lingering through the week.

Ato Eden Mills St. Andrew's Church Fergus Welland Oakville Hamilton Walkerton Hanover Kitchener Waterloo Paisley United Guelph Lutheran Church St. Peter’s Church Prestan

Final Services for J Birtch Linked to Eden Mills Work

John Birtch of Lam beth area conducted final services with Eden Mills Presbyterian Church and Rockwood Church before leaving for a new field of labor. Friends in both communities and beyond wish him success as they depart this week. Warm weather last week spurred a surge in summer swimming along the mill dam and nearby highway, a sudden popular pastime among youths.

John Birtch Lambeth London Eden Mills Presbyterian Rockwood Church Mill Dan

Pioneer Village and O'Keefe Centre Welk Show in Dublin Outing

The Coliseum was packed as the Welk Show delighted a large crowd in Dublin. The program drew praise, marking a memorable day for a tired but happy group returning by bus around midnight.

Pioneer Village O’keefe Dublin Coliseum

Dublin Women's Institute Annual Outing Highlights Local Sights

The Dublin Women's Institute held its annual outing on a perfect June day. Members visited Calvert's Greenhouses in Brampton, Pioneer Willipe in Woollbridge, and the Laskay Emporium to view historic implements. They toured the O'Keefe Centre and ended with a subway ride to a restaurant and a Lawrence Welk show at the Coliseum in the CNE Grounds.

Dublin Women's Institute Calvert's Brampton Willipe Black Creek Woollbridge Laskay Emporium Canada O'Keefe Coliseum Yonge Street North C.N.E Lawrence Welk

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