Liberals Name Harry C Harley as Halton Federal Candidate
A crowd of 300 at Milton town hall chose Oakville physician Dr. Harry C Harley to carry Halton’s Liberal banner in the next federal election. The nomination followed last week’s resignations and last minute shifts among four original contenders. The event featured speeches by Hon. Paul Martin attacking Diefenbaker and pledging support for Harley, with discussion on unemployment education and the Avro issue.
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Halton
Biberal
Harry C. Harley
Oakville
Milton Town Hall
I Shmaeta
Cy Young
Harry Pollard
Lester K. Whiting
Kenneth Y. Dick
Milton
Michael Mutzak
Dr. Hartey
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Dre—Hartey
United States
Lester Pearson
John F. Kennedy
Canada
James—Coyne
Diefenbaker
Ontario
M.P
Paul Martin
Hatley
Scouts to Leave for Camp Grand Bend
The Acton Boy Scout Group plans a ten day camping trip to Pinery Provincial Park Grand Bend starting July 2. An advance party will depart Saturday to set up camps while the main group travels Sunday morning. A sick bay and medical supervision are provided with two John Ambulance leaders and a on call doctor.
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Acton
Grand Bend
Sumer
Pinery
John Ambulance
Bruce, Williamson
Heslop Offers 150 Acres Free to Conservation Area
Rex Heslop of Detres Developments proposed gifting 150 acres to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority to aid damming Silver Creek at Ninth Line. The plan, with a $250,000 earthwork estimate, was discussed by Georgetown officials and the Flood Control and Advisory Board, with potential federal and provincial support.
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Heslop
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Rex Heslop
Detres Developments Limited
Silver Creek
Ernie Pyde
Georgetown
AL ML Greenway
Port Credit, Authority
Flood Control and Advision Board
William Carr
Thestap
Carr
Heslap
Census finishes with rapid field work and good reception
Georgetown district commissioner Misa Bel Clark reported that three of four census areas were completed yesterday with few callbacks remaining in the fourth. She praised the cooperative response, noting residents were prepared and helpful as enumerators were welcomed.
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Agtan
Misa Bel Clark
Georgetown
Nens
Truck rollover near Hornby injures no one
Don Thom son of Acton drove a truck that rolled over in a field on Friday along Seventh Line near Hornby breaking a pole. The driver was unhurt.
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Don Thomson
Acton
Hornby
Acton Scouts Prepare for Grand Bend Summer Camp
The Acton Boy Scouts announce a 12 day summer camp at Grand Bend focusing on pioneering camp cooking track swimming patrol leadership and inter patrol contests to build spirit. All members urged to attend. financial help available via the committee Rotary Club and sponsors. Bon voyage shower for Miss Madge Chapman held in Acton with gifts for her Calgary trip.
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Grand Bend
Acton
Group
Com
Mittee
Scout and Guide Mothers’ Committee
Rotary Club
Tast
Miss Chapman
Madge Chapman
C. Leatherland
H. H. Hinton
Park Ave
H. W. Hinton Sr
Calgary
Toronto
Clara Grinder
Kathy Hinton
Walter Blunn
H. B
Stokreef
Edward Blunn
Ted Moyse
Russell Perry
Annie Stalker
Anthony Jonside
E. W. Holmes
Art Johnson
Kay’ Alger
Arthur Gamble
Jack Chapman
Harold Denny
H. R. Force
Cecil Nellis
Jack Alger
Perry Watson
Knox Sunday School Picnic Draws About 150
About 150 attended Knox Sunday School picnic at Stanley Park in Evans Saturday afternoon. Children and fathers joined in races swimming and boating and a softball game followed by a shared supper.
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Knox
Stanley Park
Evin
Stuffed Soft Dolls Sought for Halton Hospital Work
The Ontario Medical Association Halton branch in Oakville discussed supplying stuffed dolls to emotionally disturbed children at Thistletown hospital. Each child now receives a hard doll. soft dolls would aid comfort and accompany the child on discharge. Mrs. A. R. Long of Acton coordinates doll contributions at 90 Church St.
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Thistletown
Halton
Ontario Medical Association
Oakville
A. R. Long
Church St
Acton
O.m.lh.a
Girl Guides Senior Patrol Overnight Hike
Five Ist Atvey7Gtrr-Gattle Company girls met for a senior patrol overnight hike at Scout Hall. They rode to a campsite, added a sixth member Joan Ramsden, pitched tents, and fired up a camp blaze. After a day of meals, cleanup, and a river swim, they returned home in the evening.
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Jill Hurst
Janet Rogkvaldson
Mary Grischow
EM O Course to Hold Demonstration Event
Emergency Measures Organization plans a demonstration at the scout hall Acton on June 29 to explain equipment and course details. County coordinator W B McGregor will outline the basic rescue course starting in September and show emergency methods. Rover Scouts and Beardmore and Company team participate. attendees urged to enroll.
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Acton
W. B. McGregor
Rover
Beardmore and Company
Liberals Spotlight Revitalized Halton Campaign
Friday's Mitton nomination rally showcased renewed Liberal energy with Harley supporters flashing banners such as keep Hatton healthy and a doctor in the house. The Acton Citizens Band played Hallalnia after each nomination as youth filled the audience and Paul Martins appeared. Organizer Owen Mullin noted every Liberal member volunteered as a candidate.
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Halton
Mitton
Harley
Suchas
Hatton
Dief
Best
Owen Mullin
Acton Liberal Association
Choir Picnic Ends Inside Pavilion Due To Rain
United church choir held its annual Terra Cotta Conservation Area picnic Monday. Rae West and George Elliott led those who wished to swim at 3 PM. by 6 45 PM the group gathered for a cold meats and salad supper before rain forced them indoors to finish.
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The
United Church
Rae West
George Elliott
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