Acton Community Notes Nurture Visits and Guests
Acton residents share travel updates and greetings from Florida and Ontario. Stewart and Jed. Stewart return from a months Florida vacation. Byronne McGladrey visits Palmerston relatives. G R Somerville stays with daughter in Whitby. Guelph General Hospital patient status for G S Matthews noted. Ware and Ramagel families visit Ottawa households. R R Lowrie marks 95th birthday with family in McDonald home. Acton friends extend best wishes to Mrs. James Angus and Mrs. J. Helwly after International Night dinner in Galt. J B Adamson, formerly Acton, leads Galt Club of about 100. Wiles couple back from Indian Rock Head Florida. Anniversary dinner honors Mee and Mrs. George Simpson in Aldershot with guests from several towns. Mrs and Miss Norton of Tran invited to Shah’s palace reception for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Norton relation to Brock Ave and Silvercreek. Toronto reception for Flora Macleod and daughter Mrs. Gordon includes local attendees from Acton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Angus
J. Helwly
Business and Professional Women's Club
Galt
J. B. Adamson
Acton
Galt Club
Ontario
Moving Film Event After Brotherhood Dinner Meeting
St. Alban's Chapter of the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen held a February dinner at the church with officers elected. Members planned a May Laymen's retreat and a March social at Tom Lynch's home before viewing a moving film about the Bishop of Singapore during the Japanese occupation and his conversion of a torturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogui
St. Alban’s
The
Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen
Ken Blow
Harold Denny
Seaion
Tom Lynch
Ernie Kocher
Chapin
Brotherhood
St. Alban’s Guild
Singapore
Christian Brotherhood
County Council Holds Three Hour Meeting This Week
County officials spent about three hours in a council meeting this week to discuss budget items and local ordinances. The session included updates from the treasurer and public safety committee, with no major policy shifts announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Ospringh 4 H Club Forms Members and Lessons
The Ospringh Teenagers 4 H Homemaking club held its first meeting at the school with leaders Mrs E Archibald Mrs Al McCrae and Mr K Stubbington present The project Separated for Summer will teach making blouses and shorts Officers named include president Sandra McEwan vice president Jessie Kinehear secretary Linda Ferguson and press reporter Visiting friends and family attended the gathering and local notices follow about anniversaries visits and a fire on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schol
1His
E. Archibald
al McCrae
K. Stubbington
Sandra, McEwan
Jessie Kinehear
Linda Ferguson
Mroo
M Wm
Guelph
Wes Letteh
Guelph Hospital
Lionel Watson
Coningsby
Eden Mills Scouts and Brownies Attend Special Service
Eden Mills Scouts Cubs and Brownies attended a special service at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church with a good turnout. Jack Birtch, student minister, preached the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkind
Scouts Hall
United Church
Acton
Eden Mills
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Jack
Birtch
Halton Population Rise Reported to County Council
Ford Rogers reported to County Council this week that Halton’s population increased to 111,867, up 62 percent from 1959. The 1960 assessment totals 218 million dollars, showing a significant rise over the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Wasensor
Ford Rogers
County Council
How to Become a Hoy Scout and Troop News
The Acton Boy Scouts offer guidance on joining and the court interview process. Troop leadership reorganized with four patrols Muskrats Beavers Night Hawks and Stags marching in under George Ware. A three week patrol course begins Monday covering reading topography and hikes culminating in a weekend camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peti
Goeone Ware
Pmor
George Ware
Tol Wood
MeeGoy
Thacher
Adk
Waugh Cain
Mondavo
Need For School Stressed at Club
A club discussion centers on the necessity of a school for Retacled Children in Hatten and Carn Mnunkiy. John lintel outlines proposed work, stressing proper facilities and support for the children, while the Dhorntethy family aid the club’s efforts with presentations and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal
Jim Donnelly
Bannly
Bance Clube
John Lintel
Mat Fon
Camnty Sane
Che Poatherainy
Ares
Goriel Clifthen
Dhorntethy
Dave Drath
Scatteh
Dianees
Brown Stew Techniques From An Old Acton Press Page
In a fragmented 1961 recipe note the author describes browning meat then simmering in boiling water with vegetables. The method instructs adding potatoes onions rice peppers and water to form a tender stew while avoiding overcooking of the meat.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mec
Jed. Stewart
Florida
G. R. Somerville
Whitby
G. S. Matthews
Guelph General Hospital
John “Ramagel
Myx. W. McHugh
Ottawa
RR. W. Lowrie
C. W. McDonald
L. Strevngvilly
Mr. Hareld Wiles
Laura Wiles
Indian Rock Head
Nell Bowles
Shad Me
D. Leslie
Ruby Clark
Miss Gould
Henry Bitford
KE. Simpson
Aldershot
Mee
George Simpson
Waterloo
Kitchener
Toronto
Harry Norton
Tran
Shah's Palace
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Philp
Norton
W. MacArthur
Brock Ave
Wm. Norton
Silvercreek
Flora Macleod
Mrs. Gordon
Harry 9 MacLeod
Ivan Mac Head
R. R. Acton
Mrn
Gerald Macleod
Johnny and
Harlaw
R. R
James McPherson
John MacLeod
Juan. Armastrong
Charlene
Ospringh
Mo Jackson
Ken Robertson
Lydia
Donna al Rexdale
Do G
Robertson
Ani Afey
Wan. Stevenson
Atis
Wo McMillian
Robi Hailey
Tut
DD. Stewart
King of Guelph
Wo EL Robertson
Thornbury
Can. Squaday
Othe Meta Can
Clare Dolor
Helen
Brampton
White
Thigh Wilkinson
Jim Wilson
Gilbertson
William, Lowrie
Isabelle
Tuvan
Taylor
Taronto
Fred Gardiner
Jack Milne
Houspital
Kenneth Geitliths
Sack Birth
Bert Davis
Port Stanley
Ralph Thompson
Noranathomas
St. Josephus Hospitl
Haingtton
And
Maes
Jo McCann
Mitte
Mise
Noman Phillips
Ane
Rockola
Ballinafad
Beveryone
Nun Ha
Women’s Institute
Stewarttown Hall
Archie Lawr
Shareitt Au Mes
Blond Swindlehurst
Kate
Jessie McTanry
Ken Cation
Hoan
Donate Graham
Mansa Guoahiana
Siglin
Karen CO Rourke
O'Rourke
Mathat
Matsy
Las al Milton
Ales William Earry
Leoniesam
Tad Baalen Powell
Jessie Melinery
Ravel York Hotel
Miro
Robert Mia Bady
Mis Pili Akiarte
HutSbuephoon Sunda
Hiefen
Stone
Alilsburgh School
Acton Boy Scouts
Bruce Williams
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
DoUgLas St. Guelph
Lancia
P.E
Bahamas
York
Choice
AJAX
Edna May Ladies
Mill St
Hinton's
Benson
Free’ Press
Ind
Lovell Bros
Thompson Fuels
Ont
Pittsburg Paints
J.B. Mackenzie & Son Ltd. Coal, Lumber and Building Supplies
Church St
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