Park Board Faces Parking Woes and Pool Supervision
Park board members discussed parking on park grounds and a one way race track road plan. J Bruce Pool was hired to supervise the swimming pool and monitor parking, speeding, and vandalism for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
J. Bruce Pool
Parks Board
Tao
Jack Bruce
Bruce
Scottish Country Dance Club
Acton Park
Bill Wilson
Milton
Guelph
Cub Leaders Exchange Vows In Knox Church
In a double ring ceremony at Knox Presbyterian Church Dora Jean Allan and Murray Jack Seorne wed. The bride, a Cub leader, wore a white chiffon gown and pearl headdress. she was given in marriage by her father. The groom, also a Cubmaster, is from Acton with parents Mr and Mrs Stewart Seorne of Badgetown Ontario. Rev Andrew MacKenzie officiated as guests gathered for a reception at the bride’s home. The couple plan a southern United States motor trip and will reside in Acton on return. Archie Kerr of Acton won a 1957 Ford Fairlane Hardtop at a Galt Horse Show draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbaterian
Dora Jean Allan
Murray Jack Seorne
Marrant
Chester Allan
Acton
Dustriet
Helen Allan
Kenneth Leayne
United States
Aston Rotary installs new president at yearend dinner
The Aston Rotary Club closed its year with a Dominion Hotel dinner. Outgoing president Jim Ledger thanked members for their cooperation and noted 100 percent May attendance. New president Bal Mattocks outlined committees and urged continued support among members. Guests from several clubs attended and a Turkey dinner capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mattocks
Rotary Club
Jledger
Acton Club
Aston Rotary Club
Dominion Hotel
Bal Mattocks
Pst
Jim Ledger
Ladger
Tim
Ledker
Acton
Beang Ube
Pecornd
Fred Gerdeen
Guelph Lions
Orangesie Rotary
Harold Kinread
Rowans Club
Milton Fredo Wright
Malcolm Campbells
Mors Bluchard
St. Johns Brigade Holds Practice Session
A local St John Ambulance unit conducted a safety drill with members present. The practice emphasized first aid readiness and teamwork. The next meeting will be announced by the corps leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Brigade
St. Jonns Ambulance
Two Brownie Packs Hold Annual Picnic at Redwood Lake
Two Brownie packs held their annual picnic at Redwood Lake near Feast on Saturday. The group left the Se 40 am by bus and arrived at Take Upon retrieval. Activities included games, nature walks, swimming, and a pretended weiner roast before returning home at 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bce Agen Peete
Redwood Lake
Fee Saturdlas
Rtrieval
Pm Plas
Swimmer rescues youth in near drowning at Acton Park
A swimmer helped a local youth who nearly drowned at Acton Park last Saturday. Domed Thorson of Acton performed rescue efforts as bystanders and firemen aided the unconscious boy, who was revived with artificial respiration.
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Park
Acton Park
Thorson
Acton
S A Rumford
Wynford Priice
Theamson
Mianford
Itanford
Howes
Mio Thompson
Sutton
Thome
Big Bey
Wan
Hainford
Ace Fon
Grenda Engines
Marton
H.S. Announces Promotions 143 Students Advance Grade
School awards promotions as 143 students advance a grade during a packed district ceremony. Names of promoted staff and students appear in the crowded program with many districts detailing course paths and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S
131 Young Swimmers Register for YMCA Classes
Local YMCA plans summer swimming classes at the park with about 131 young swimmers expected to register. Board discussions on start dates will be announced later. a meeting Thursday aims to finalize the swimming season. A tractor owned by George Stewart caught fire while being filled with gas, with damage estimated at about $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Jack McCallum
No 7
Gremen W
George Stewart
Newton
Est
Pupil Recital Held At Knox Church in Acton
Pupils of Mrs Doorothy Richardson Scull held a piano recital in the Sunday school room of Know Presbyterian Church on Monday night. Performances included accordion duets, piano duets, and a wedding duet. Awards went to Ruth Lands, Suzanne Adams, and Heather Leyland, with trophies, gifts, and honors noted for recent music exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Acton
Doorathy Richardson
Know Presbyterian
Jeanna Gerry Root
Micky
Nancy Reid
Ella Jang
Lynn Raeburn
Ruth Lands
Suzanne Adams
Heather Leyland
Ricky Ironside
Gerry Root
Kathryn McKenzie
Scull
Adama
Town Reports 83 Dog Tags Issued This Year
Town clerk reports 83 dog tags issued to date this year with 254 total tags issued. Owners who have not picked up tags are advised to do so at the clerk’s office during business hours.
Local Auxiliary Picnic Held in Knox Church
The Knox Church basement hosted a local auxiliary picnic with a pot luck lunch and a lively program of games and contests. Members listed include Miss Belle Maye Hostel and Mrs Wilmer Davidson as convenors, with Mrs Jas Ingles presiding, and a special offering taken for the June survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadliesihas
Mastery
Mee
Kensie Ruler
Geo Lee
Fred Anderson
Geo Lees
Misa Eo Cole
K Dodds
Patton
Mra J Vanfleet
Geo Young
Belle Maye
Wilmer Davidson
Jas Ingles
Tolton Named Liberal Candidate for South Federal Riding
David Tolton, a two year old elect roapmoiance dealer, was nominated by the Liberal party for the federal riding of South. The election was deferred after the death of Liberal MP Henry Hosking. Tolton faced Norman Drimmie and Stanley Leitch, who withdrew in his favor. The rescheduled election will be July 15 with opponents Alfred Hales of the PC and Thomas Wither of the CCF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Tolton
South
Henry Hosking
Tolton
Norman Drimmie
Preeve
Elora
Stanley Leitch
Ezin
Toten
Totton
Alfred Hales
Thomas Wither
CCF
Mrs J W Dutton Reaches 90th Birthday at Home
A quiet birthday celebration marked Mrs J W Duttons ninetieth birthday at the home of Mrs W Middleton 27 Mil St Sun day. Attending were her daughter Mrs W Z Watt and relatives from Toronto and Detroit including Mr and Mrs J D Ma Jennifer and Laurel Mer Mrs Jack Watts Peggy and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Dutton
W. Middleton
Mil St
J. W. Dutton
W. Z. ‘Watt
J.D. Ma
Jennifer
Laurel— Mer
Jack Watts
Peggy
John
Toronto
Theodore Behrenhelde
Datroit
Mich
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Board
Parkes
Hell
Erevton
Bath
Archie Kerr
Galt
Club
C. of
C. Hold Stag
Mt. Converee
Chamber of
Etpjewadt
Neo Bergus
Danteer Brysedd
Deep Readang
Arthur Bainford
Don Thomson
Proneopel
FA Henson
Burne
Anne
Clow
Grace
Coxe
Robert
Cone
Peat Deana Phage
Bet Hadies
Wayne Shopti
Ross Sera Noose Smet Dunit
Bane Jota Wadiats Taste
Trader Aguas Rohar
Rottoniey
Stesett Mradies Cat Brott
Jean
Rend
Bawartas Deri Folett Ricanor
Freedeff
Gapbens
de Gough
Margene Greer Boo
Haeres
Abe
Jane Raden
Jared Rego
Saul Brossheart
Davitt Spaye
Huts Seindiarst
Daenne
Tompson Bruce
Timpson
Vares
Heene
Wate
Barbara
Watkins
Ans Wisen
Susan
Ands Withes
Heather
Wood
Juds, Allenby
Betty Andrews
Hruce
Arbice
Teresa
Arbane
Tees
Landsborough
Hoth
McPherson
Houce 1Physical
MacPhersoun
Douglas
Maron Shirley
Moffat Donae Chenstess Morrison
Margaret Newton Dianne
Oakes George
Puerker Jean
Ritchie Laurie Hogevaldson
Ellen T Algebos
Andrew
Varbone Watson Lente Young
Armstrong Hess
Boenet
Ates Wavy
Denis Teeeff
Brivet
Geutally
Aistereugh
Helen MacKe
Cat Watads
Mia Raa Teoen
Matvente McRaeis
Beth Molochs
Annana Rometosa Smyth Heys
Eros Stewart Barry
Gunmetrsy
City of Hamilton
Margaret Cunningham
Cathy “Thompson
Milton Centennial
Crown C. Thompson
Miss
E. Tyler
Halton
Cathy Thompson
M. Z. Bennatt ‘School
Knox
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