Takeout doubles and penalties in Acton bridge game
In the Acton Bridge Club duplicate, South opened with a balanced 13 points despite vulnerability. West doubled to force partner to bid, East converted to a penalty double, and South struggled to make a contract, eventually going down one for a 200 point score. Last week’s winners were Betty Ashley and Bill Coats, Sue Sullivan and Duke Wilson, and Mr and Mrs Pat Joffares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
East
Declarer
Jed
Tlub
Winening
Fet
Eagt
Sayth
Spain
Ehb
Acton Bridge Club
Betty Ashley
Bill Coats
Sue Sullivan
Duke Wilson
Pat Joffares
Ontario Labour Act Boosts Workers Benefits in Legislature
Legislators debate several department estimates as Dalton Bates introduces major increases in Workmen's Compensation. Widows pensions rise to 125 dollars monthly, orphans and fatherless children gains, and higher burial and emergency costs. New arbitration system proposed under Ontario Labour Management Artration Act of 1968. Halton East students observe Parliament sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Bales
Estim Ates
Department of University Affairs
Department of Energy and Resources Management
Department of Trade and Development
Dalton Bates
Ontario
Halton East
Woodside
St. Dominic’s
Munn’s
Lorne Skace
Oakville
Veterans Land Act application deadlines and loans
Qualified veterans must file an application and obtain a qualification certificate by October 31, 1968 to qualify under the Veterans Land Act. They have until March 31, 1974 to apply for financial assistance. Substantial loans up to 40000 for farming 18000 for small holdings and 16000 for home building are offered, with additional loans possible through 1977 for those on subsisting contracts. Veterans' Insurance and reestablishment credits total two million dollars with a deadline of October 31, 1968 for those not yet used credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemisphere
Her Majesty's
Stop Glen Pooch Patrol Ends in Glen Community
George Herrington was praised for leading a dog patrol in Glao Williams but was informed by Eaquesing Council on Monday that the effort is no longer needed in the Glen. The dog pickup service will resume only if a call about an errant dog is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Herrington
Glao Williams
Eaquesing Council
Herrington
Glen
Parked Cars in Accidents Reported in Rockwood Area
A parked car owned by Joyce Sprowl suffered 100 dollars damage to the left rear fender when struck by Barbara Kingscott driving west on Mill. The moving car also incurred 100 dollars in damage. The following day another parked vehicle was involved, with Gerard Carriere and Judy McFadden listed as owners. no damage reported.
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Joyce Sprowl
Barbara Kingscott
R.R. 5
Rockwood
Kingscott
Mill
Gerard Carriere
Acton
Station
Nian He
Strubb
Judy McFadden
Eden “Mills
High flying spyers at Robert Little School event
Report describes a Monday afternoon incident at Robert Little School where students from Acton Public School took part in end-of-year outdoor projects. The piece notes several children spotted a low-flying aircraft and mentions a school activity theme of aviation and exploration for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Three Tres
Robert Little School
Acton
Aerial Tour For Seven Grade Seven Flyers
In the two weeks ahead the group includes seven from Mr Batkin's class and thirty five from another class. The students are driven to Malton Airport by car for an aerial tour back over the town.
Whiting Seeks Liberal Change in Eastern Canada Riding
Rud Whiting outlines his campaign stance as a Liberal candidate. He highlights consumer protection, eastern agriculture, and a “just society” with equal opportunity. Whiting, his wife Anne, and two children live at 248 Riverside Drive, Oakville, and attend St Aidan's Church where Anne teaches Sunday school.
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Whiting
Trudeau
Peel County
Canada
Anne
Englehart
Jamie
Tracy
St. Aidan'’s Anglican Church
Visitations
Acton Baptist church hosts smallwood acres picnic at Fairy Lake
Acton Baptist church held its annual picnic at Smallwood Acres on Fairy Lake Saturday June 15. Races and relays for all ages featured winners in multiple divisions including David Haverty and Cheryl Williams among children and Mike Cooper and Norma Baillie among adults. Swimming, baseball and a pine shaded supper completed a busy day ending with local humor quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Cheryl Williams
Nancy Bulmer
Mike Cooper
Paul Cooper
Norma Quee
Joan Gordon
Dave Broosted
Audrey Quee
Eog
Jeff Cooper
Jean Bulmer
Tribute to Musselle Life Membership in Legion
George Musselle received a life membership at Acton Royal Canadian Legion after a meeting where President Gordon James lauded his contributions. Musselle founded and led local choir efforts and was cited for election and installation duties as officers were chosen. He received a standing ovation from Legionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George “Musselle
George Musselle
Acton Royal Canadian Legion
Gordon James
Musselte
Acton
Mucesite
Leto Chorcallers
Sarhe
Musselleg
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SOUTH
Tha
Jim Snow
James W. Snow
M.P.P
Veterans Land Act
Glen Pooch
Robert Little
Eden Mills
Hwy
Charlois, “Enterprises
Lids RR
Brooklin
Fin
Tiesél
Rud Whiting
Riverside Drive
Oakeville
YDRO
Pvaluaive
Hydro Electric Commission
Alice Sv
Toronto
CN -Passenger
St. Canadian National
Featuring
Leaf Springs
Queen St
McWilliams
Progressive Conservative
Peter McWilliams
Peter
Halton
Harvard University
Osgoode Hall
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