Quiet days at the high school and local events
A report notes closing exams near end of term and social engagements as students wrap up the school year. A memorial service in Erin Sung afternoon involves the Acton Citizens Band. A plaque unveiling for John Erb founder of Prescott is planned for town hall grounds to coincide with the Ontario Historical Society meeting in Preston. Edith Smith from Port Credit praised Acton spots while sketching locally with her class.
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Erin
Acton
John Erb
Pressden
Ontario Historical Society
Preston
Edith Smith
Port Credit
Five Counties Art Association
Dublin W I marks 60 years of service as school closes
Willard Britton hosted the Dublin Women’s Institute meeting on June 16 with Mrs H L Blyth presiding. Notes of past activities, CARE aid, and a celebration of Dublin School’s 60 year service were discussed as the institution plans a centralized 1940s era school in September. Members shared experiences of Decoration Day and a social lunch followed.
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Willard Britton
Dublin Women's Institute
HL Blyth
C. Britton
Dublin
C Lntyre
W.I
Acton
B. Rinehart
Britton
Norman Elliott
Newton
M. Nellis
Gift Presented at Y's Men Supper Meeting
At the Y's Men supper in Mrs. Edgar Lidkea's home Mrs. Don Bothwell received a fruit bowl gift before planning to move to North Bay in the fall. Court Whist followed supper with high score won by Mrs. Sid Saitz and low score by Mrs. C. Rognvaldson. Mrs. Bothwell also earned a prize for speaking during Concentration as the club ends its season until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Lidkea
Y's Men
Don Bothwell
North Bay
Sid Saitz
Sowest
C. Rognvaldson
Bothwell
Finishing Touches For United Parsonage At Friendly Circle
At a Friendly Circle executive meeting held at Mrs D Taylor’s home on Monday evening a departing member Mrs Don Bothwell received a parting gift from Mrs M Nellis. The group toured the redecorated parsonage prepared for the new minister and family with new tile floors bedroom suite refinished furniture and fresh paint. They approved painting the brown paneling in halls and replastering and painting a closet.
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United Parsonage
Friendly Circle
D. Taylor
Don Bothwell
Collision on Curve Causes $300 Damage Near Speyside
Two cars collided while rounding a curve on No. 15 Sideroad west of Speyside Saturday about 5 40 p m. Resulting damage estimated at 300. Jack Hunter of Limehouse drove a 1952 Dodge and Marian Dudley of Rockwood a 1953 Ford. Both drivers applied brakes and skidded but no injuries were reported.
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No. 15
Speyside
Jack Hunter
Limehouse
Marian Dudeslays
Rockwood
Manor Choir and Band Entertain at White Collar Manor
Malton Manor hosts Dixie Presbyterian Church Choir in the new auditorium on June 16 with 15 choir members led by Rev. C. Winn and Clerk G. Cowan, plus Mrs. M. DeVos and Mrs. D. Jones in duets and soloists including Feast and Mrs. Watson. A social hour followed as Mr. Winn gave benediction. On June 19 Rev. D. A. Powell preached from Second Corinthians. Burlington Concert Band, 35 youths and 13 drum majorettes, performed a Sunday program in scarlet and blue uniforms after a busy weekend of engagements.
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Manor
Dixie Presbyterian Church
C. Winn
G. Cowan
Winn
Watson
sMtors
A. Sykes
Sharon
Pat
D. A. Powell
Powell
Burlington
Lowville
Community Picnic Planned by Acton Merchants
Acton merchants plan a large turnout for a free community picnic in Acton park on Monday July 1st. Races contests and games and refreshments will be provided. The Acton Citizens Band Acton Junior Pipe Band Rotary and Y's Men's Clubs Minor Sports and teams support the event. Activities start at 2 p.m. and continue into the evening with all Acton residents invited.
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Acton Acton
Acton Park
Acton
Acton Citizens Band
Rotary
Solitude Campsites Opened at Marten River Park
The Department of Lands and Forests opens new water access only campsites on the western shore of Marten River in Marten provincial park. Facilities are minimal with no picnic tables or fireplaces.
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Department of Lands and Forests
Marten River
Marten Provincial Park
Lurne Scots Prepare Three Weekly Practices for Edinburgh Trip
The Lurne Scots pipes and drums rehearse three times weekly as they gear up for a planned Edinburgh trip in August. The group aims to showcase at the event with disciplined practice and team cohesion.
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Lurne
Edinburgh
Everton Eramosa Sunday School Rally Draws 400 Attendees
About 400 people including children and adults gathered Sunday at the church for the Eramosa Township Sunday School rally. Kitchener provided a red program on the lawn with a sing song led by Bil White of Toronto. The program included readings by Ian McKenzie and Bruce from Ospringe, organ preludes, and a salad luncheon after the benediction. Reverend Russell Horsburgh of Waterloo spoke, with Mrs. D. G. Robertson welcoming guests and Mrs. Bruce McCraw of Guelph speaking on the Canadian Save the Children Fund.
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Cnutaten
Eramosa Township
Ind Ol Kitchener
Bil White
Toronto
Anglican
Rockwood United
Iited
Bill White
J Guest
Russell Horsburgh
Waterloo
Ian McKenzie
Ospria
Ward Bruce
Ospringe
Eugs
Lloyd
The
Stone Church
Nladies
Preview of Fall For Grade Eight At High School Visit
Eight grade students from public schools toured the high school on Tuesday morning. They met teachers, inspected classrooms, and toured facilities as part of planning for the next step in education. They will begin classes at the high school next Wednesday.
Halton County Health Unit appoints Dr Alan Taylor
Dr Alan Taylor of Hamilton is named assistant medical officer of health by the Halton County Board of Health. Taylor, who has served at Mountain Sanitarium during 1957 to 1959, recently completed a public health course at the University of Toronto School of Hygiene and will assume duties on July 11.
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A.F. Bull
Halton County
Board of Health
Alan 5. Taylor
Hamilton
Taylor
School of Hygiene
University of Toronto
Band Master Leads Marches and Dances at Program
Mr Elgin Carlett served as band Master for the event. The program opened with two marches and featured baton-twirling majorettes who performed in several numbers including a Colonial Bogey March and a South American March. Selections included Manhattan Flower Drum Song Spring Overture and a Disney suite. Two familiar melodies were well received.
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Elgin Carlett
Colonel Bogey
Manhattan
Rodgers and Hart
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Peterson
Walt Disney
Esquesing Conservatives Name Mac Sprowl Proxy
The Esquesing Conservative Association met in Stewartown Hall and elected Mac Sprowl Acton as president replacing Harding Price who resigned for health reasons. Merte Reid of Glen William becomes vice president and William Anderson serves as secretary treasurer while ward chair appointments will be set in September. Stan Hall and Glen Cooper attended among other guests.
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Exquesing Conservative Association
Stewartown Hall
Harding Price
Silvercreek
Pesident
Mac Sprow
Acton
Merte | Reid
Glen William
William Anderson
Sprowl
Hatten Oun Con Rrvatives
Provincia
Stan Hall
Glen Cooper
Trafalgar
Friends Neighbors Honor Patterson Family at Gathering
Friends and neighbors honored Ma and Mrs Ross Patterson on Saturday at Bloomsbury school. After 25 years on the McAllister farm the Patersons moved to Guelph. Euchre was played with Ross Gordon calling the order and Mrs Freeman Wilson reading an address. The Patersons received two step tables and matching lamps.
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Jane
Ross Patterson
Bloomsbury School
McAllister
Paterson
Guelph
Ross Gordon
Freeman Wilson
Patterson
First Band Concert In Park on Sunday
Sunday afternoon at the park the Citizens' Band played their best under spring breezes. A large crowd enjoyed a program including Hyatas Waverly Mun Amb Waltz King Seventy Six Trom bones and O Canada. The band will give more concerts on pleasant Sundays through the summer.
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Citizens
Fhiree Hyatas
Waverly
Mun Amb
Helena
O. Canada
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