Acton Plans Senior Housing Co op With Twin Pines Model
Acton Development Commission and local Legion discuss a modern affordable housing program for seniors. The plan mirrors Ontario Twin Pines Apartments with local advisory committees, tax rebates, and CMHC funding. Eligible tenants are 60 plus, with income limits and non discriminatory screening.
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Twin Pines
Ontario
Minister of Economics and Development
Ontario Municipal Board
Acton
Legion
Development Commission
Beach Village Weekend Visit Ends With Tragic Quiet
The narrator recalls a seaside village trip full of carnival buzz and motorbike gangs. They encounter two biker groups, observe tense behavior, and later see two bodies on the road as police stand by, leaving a grim, unresolved ending to the weekend.
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Granny’s
Parkgoers envision Acton Park beautification project
After a band concert at Acton Park near Fairy Lake, residents propose improvements to enhance the town’s natural asset. They suggest service clubs take on a park beautification project to increase its appeal and usability.
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Acton Park
Fairy Lake
Implications of Being a Christian at Keswick Conference
Laurence G Duby reports on the 14th annual Elgin Keswick conference of United Church Men at Keswick and Lake Rosseau, with Rev Earle Gordon of Winnipeg delivering talks under Concern Identification and Where do we go from here. Delegates discuss Christian duty, fellowship, and social issues influencing faith. Conference ends with Communion and plans for future gatherings.
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Laurence G. Duby
The
Free Press
Annal
Elgin House
Keswick
United Church Men
Lake Rosseau
Elma House
Lake Joseph
Muskoka
Earle Gordon
Winnipeg
Gordon
Iris
Christ
Mr. Gordon
Delagates
National Student Christian Federation
Athens
Ohio
Hippolytus
United Church
Acton
Church Union
Kingdom of God
Acton Boards Appoint Staff as Two Schools Finalize Teams
At the June 1946 meeting E E Harrop was named school attendance officer after J H Reid’s 25 years in that post. Hazel Orr joined the continuation school staff for 1800 dollars, completing both schools’ staff. Acton family returns home from overseas. Sg t William Elliott and Cpl W Buchanan served five years overseas aboard the Aquitania. Y M C A directors form physical fitness committee with Acton Athletic Association to plan a summer park program including playground equipment, baseball, track and field, volleyball, quoits, and soccer. field day planned. John Gray to supervise. Nassagaweva elder Matthew Job dies at 76. Two new homes rise on Main St. N Clarence Rognvaldson and A E Hufnagel owners. Acton park hosts clash with Milton. Footitt, Masales, Lindsay, and Snyder key for Acton.
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Free Press
E. E
Harrop
J.H. Reid
Hazel Orr
Acton
Sergt
Wiliam Elliott
Cpl. W. Buchanan
Aquitania
Creighton and
Benson
Y.M.C.A
Acton Athletic Association
John Gray
Nassagaweva
Matthew Job
Main St
Clarence Rognvaldson
A. E
Church Union Passes After Heated Debate
Councillor Bell doubted public support with claims only a fraction favor the plan. Robert Bennett criticized its usefulness at morning hours but acceptable at night. The petition will continue to circulate as Rev. Wilson reports the church has shed mission fields due to funding shortfalls following his Winnipeg Assembly trip.
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Bell
Robert Bennett
Wilson
Presbyterian General Assembly
Winnipeg
Church Union
Free Press Item Highlights Lighting Ad And Local Recital
The June 22 issue notes a White Light Ray Lamp offer claiming bright light cheaper than gas or electricity. A Taylor-Forbes lawn mower is advertised from $4. A Knox school recital by Miss Lauretta Gray’s pupils draws a large crowd with several named participants. A petition to council by Beardmore Tanneries requests ending Daylight Saving and resuming standard time, citing worker impacts. farmers and church services are also mentioned.
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Free Press
Taylor-Forbes
Lauretta
M. Gray
Mus. Bac
Knox
Marguerite Symon
Margaret
Jean Wilson
Jean Kennedy
Olga Moore
Edna Henderson
Marguerite Ryder
Jessie Russell
Elsie
Marguerite Stewart
May Wildgust
Jean Stalker
Anne Akins
David
Kenneth Henderson
Duff Wilson
Melvin Williams
Willie Stewart
Fred T. Hunter
Council
Beardmore Tanneries
Hunter
James H. Reid
Church Services and notices at Knox Acton Trinity Aug 1960
Presbyterian Knox Acton and United Trinity Church announce June 1966 services led by Rev. McKenzie and Rev. Engel with Holy Communion and sermons on The Christian Passover and Mandatory Options. Summer schedule for Trinity Church includes joint services with Knox, nursery, deacons meeting, Bible study, choir practice, and weekly thought.
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Knox
Trinity Church
Local Church Notices for Action Ontario June 26 1966
Notices for Beth-El Christian Reformed Acton Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle and St Alban the Martyr list services Sunday June 26 with English Dutch Sunday School morning worship evangelist service prayer Bible study Christ Ambassadors and July changes parish hall matins schedule inspected by parents and teachers led by Rev Ritchie McMurray and Mr Laurence Dubs
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Christ Ambassadors
Parih
Laurence Dubs
Laurence Dubv
Acton Park Funds and Local Happenings in 1891
From the June 25 1891 issue of the Free Press: discussion on park funding with concerns over race course spending in Acton. Ailing horse of John Arthurs recovering under veterinary care, while telegraph linemen install slanted posts. Rockwood council votes to patch a rotten bridge amid local tensions.
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Free Press
Acton
John Arthurs
J. Lawson
Telegraph Company
Telegraph
Rockwood
Eramosa Council
Local Ontario Weekly Ad Rates and Policy Summary
A Thursday Ontario periodical notes its address 39 Willow St Acton Ontario and its affiliations with ABC CWA CWNLA. It lists advertising rates on request and subscription prices 4 Canadian, 7 elsewhere, with single copies 10 cents. It explains second class mail status and typographical error policies.
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Willow St
Acton
Ontario
Audit Bureau of Circulation
C.W.N.A
C.w.nla
Canada
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Georgetown Church Schedule For Sunday and Midweek Services
Georgetown church hours list Sunday at 9 45 am Sunday School 11 00 am Morning Service 7 00 pm Evening Service Wednesday 8 pm Prayer meeting Acton 863 1956 Georgetown 877 66cs
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Acton
Georgetown
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CMHC
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Glasgow
Bruce Shoemaker
Trinity United Church
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U.C
Shree Press
Presbyterian Church IN
Knox Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
E. A. Hansen
B.A
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Dwight I. Engel
George Elliott
Church School
Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidlev Ave
Beth-El
Wiebe van Dijk
Anglican
Willow and
St. Alban's Drive
Ritchie McMurray
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Acton Free Press
Dis Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd
David KR. Dills
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
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