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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 28, 1967

Page

4

Rain Delays Gala Centennial Parade and Variety Show

Rain disrupted Eden Mills centennial events after a parade featuring antique cars and floats led by the Larne Scots Brass Band. Despite overcast skies, dancers from Heather Belles, Royal City Squares, and schools performed as volunteers aided with first aid. The evening program shifted indoors with school choirs, magic acts, skits, and a capped chorus, while some acts planned for the second half await Brookin School’s fall opening.

Nassaga Eden Mills Larne Scots Brass Band Mohawk Raceway Susan Commons Currieville Rockhaven Corners Doreen's General Store Milne’s Sunoco Inglis Transportation Christie Woods Crawford Bill Coulter Halton Alan B. Spraglié Milton Sidney Childs Billy McLennan Abby Anderson Heather Belles Royal City Squares Butler Academy Joan Waters Jeanne Anderson Sonja Agnew Margo Clarkson William Hoey Ceremon St. John Ambulance Brigade Campbellville Brookville Campbellville Women's Institute Frank Mitchell Centennial Commission Department of Education Margot Clarkson Art Gibson St. John Ambulance Janet Judy Ferrier Sonya Agnew Susan Martin Karen Ricketts Laurene Rennick Campbellville Girl Guides Dagmar von Cube Mrs. J. Baynton Margaret Slaven

Nassagaweya Centennial Queen Named In Friday Kickoff

A Friday crowd near 1000 celebrated Nassagaweya centennial kickoff with a queen contest, a diverse entertainment lineup, and a giant centennial cake drawn by a tractor. Susan Commons was crowned queen with Faye Mathies and Mary Dennis as princesses. judges included Halton Sheriff Andrew Frank and a Guelph librarian.

Nassagaweya Dawn Stuart Brenda Berry Milton Mickey Oe Goutouski Nassagaa J.C the Squires Judy Janet Ferrier Haltonettes Ron Colling Susan Val Borrow University of Guelph Susan Commons Faye Mathies Mary Dennis Armed Forces St. George’s St. George's Church Lowville Milton District High School Canada Charlie MacArthur Gordon Reeve William Coulter Campbellville Mary Dennis

Centennial parks dedicated across Nas sagaweya Township

Three park dedication ceremonies were held Sunday in Brookville Eden Mills and Campbellville marking the township centennial. Parks were newly opened or upgraded with cairns, washrooms and playground equipment funded equally by federal provincial and township governments totaling 7200 dollars. Attendees included Rev W Leeman Rev D Sinclair and Rev R J Broughton with local officials Brian Gordon and William Coulter. the offering supported North West Halton Voluntary Services. An outdoor community service and a planned picnic were held despite high winds and cool weather.

Brookville Eden Mills Campbellville Nassagaweya Cairns Guelph Campbellsville Willi Wilson Canada W. Leemen D. Sinclair William Hoey Ross Gordon P. B. Jeffares Ross Gor William Coulter Brookville Park North West Halton Voluntary Services Organization

New Medical Officer of Health Named for Halton County

The County of Halton expects to appoint a new Medical Officer of Health this week. After interviews with four applicants by the councils personnel committee and the Board of Health, a selection is ready for confirmation at a special County Council meeting Thursday evening. Halton has lacked an M OH since Dr Archie F Bull resigned earlier this year with Dr L M Stuart acting.

Agnew Builds Large Cake With 70 Pound Gyptex Icing

Agnew spent four days building and decorating a large cake. Flowers decorative rope candles and silver paper were used in its construction. The cake required eight men to lift and used 70 pounds of gyptex for icing.

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