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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 20, 1963

Page

5

Minister Rejects H S Boundary Shift Protests At June Council

Discussion at the June council meeting centered on the rejection of a high school boundary shift by the Department of Education. Col G O Brown of Georgetown District High School Board submitted a protest letter about statements by Halton Warden and Milton Reeve C A Martin. The debate touched on a petition from Baldinafad area parents and rising costs to Milton, with no firm agreement reached as a committee was to study the matter again in the fall for recommendations in 1964.

Halton County Council Department of Education Col G. O. Brown Georgetown Milton Reeve C. A. Martin Col. G. O. Brown Council Martin Col. Brown

4 H Girls Demonstration At Silverwood Meeting

The 4 H Girls met at Mrs George Burt's home on Friday June 14 with Mrs Burt presiding. Members presented demonstrations and shared aims for future projects while leaders and clubs planned joint events and thanked Halton Museum for support.

Silverwood WL George Burt Mary Stewart Limehouse Wol Batting Bannockburn Silverwood Clare Wilson Fred Campbell Milton Tubn Hare George Henderson K -C Wits Calert Clare Wilwer Cup Amar Tte Girte

Tennis Lessons Open at Club With Junior and Senior Sessions

About 25 junior members received tennis instruction on Tuesday evening at the club’s official opening. Roughly 12 senior members joined to play and supervise. After instruction, chocolate milk was served. Courts will stay open all summer with Tuesday designated as tournament night. Club officials noted slow senior participation but expect a larger tournament next week.

Doctor James Barrie Cullen Receives Medical Degree

Dr. James Barrie Cullen of Guelph earned his Doctor of Medicine at convocation in Convocation Hall Toronto on June 12. He is the son of Mrs. Helen Cullen and studied at public schools in Acton before Guelph Central School and Guelph Collegiate. He begins medical internship at Toronto Western Hospital on June 22.

James Barrie Cullen Guelph Convocation Hall University of Toronto Helen Cullen Acton Orroving Guelph Central School Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute Toronto Western Hospital

Kindergarten Show by Miss Park’s Class at MZ Hennett

Pupils from Miss Joan Park’s kindergarten staged a cone house and performed songs and dances for their parents at MZ Hennett school on Wednesday afternoon under supervision of the teacher.

Bride-to-be receives joint recipe book at shower

Miss Beverley Smith was honored at a miscellanous shower June 19 at Mrs. Edward McMullen's home. Co-hostesses Misses Carol Hansen Sherrill Murray and Mrs. Edward McMullen helped present a joined recipe book crafted by attendees. A lovetwohunch dessert followed the gift exchange.

Beverley Smith Edward McMullen Carol Hansen Sherrill Murray James Smith Wis

Watermain Breaks Repaired at Two Intersections

Watermain breaks at the corner of Orville Road and Churchill Road were repaired yesterday. Another break at Frederick and Bower was repaired by the end of last week.

Orville Road Churchill Road Frederick Bower

Algie Clan Reunion Brings Kin From Near and Far

The Algie clan gathered Saturday at the Acton home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Algie for an afternoon and evening reunion attended by over 60 relatives. Special honors were paid to James Algie of Paisley Scotland and Lieut Lloyd Algie VC, with a church service at Knox Presbyterian and a Flowers of the Forest lament. Photographs and family tree materials from Great Britain were shared.

Wassaqaweva Presbyterian Church Radias Stan Robinson Velma Norris D. Henderson C. Cargill Algie Er Ave Robert L. Algiec James Algie Paisley Scotland Lloyd Algle Sgt. Rennie Guelph Knox Presbyterian Church James Algle Robert the Robert Alpie Acton Moncton New Brunswick T Eaton Company Allen Acton PLC Eddie G. Revder Alpie Great Britain An Algie Vo. C Lloyd Algie Brice Alpie Toronto John Park Canada On Millwright Matthew Algie Janet Wallace Algie

Missions Study Indians at Ebenezer UCW Meeting

The Ebenezer United Church Women met at Mrs. Hattie Price’s home for an evening on Missions. Mrs. Malcolm Moffat and Mrs. Wynne Dunbar led an illustrated talk on a Can adian Indian mission. Girls help prepare meals and boys wash dishes as part of duty at Indian schools. The talk noted four Indian reserves on PET and discussed treaty rights for younger Indians. A letter from the Estons Bruce and Jim was read.

Ebenezer Ucw Hattie Price Malcolm Moffat Wynne Dunbar Armstrong_of Rockwood George Darby Bella Bella Bert Darby Heavenly Home Hadcock Estons Bruce Jim Nassagaweva

Rockwood Stores to Close Saturday Nights This Summer

Beginning Saturday, June 22, Rockwood stores will close Saturday nights for the summer months while all other hours remain the same. The schedule change affects weekend shopping but preserves weekday hours.

Rockwood

Evangel Baptist Picnic Draws 94 At Terra Cotta Park

The Evangel Baptist Bible School picnic at Terra Cotta Park drew 94 attendees, with races for all ages, prize awards, and a supper. Rev. J. A. Wilson led the event with help from Sunday school officers.

Evangel Baptist Terra Cotta Evangel Baptist Church Bible School Terra Cotta Park

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