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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 04, 1965

Page

14

Storm Cancels Executive Meetings and Winter Delays

Snow storms force cancellation of the Last Thursday executive and the men’s meeting. Staff at Robert Little School route classes to clear paths for younger pupils. Greenock Women’s Institute hosts a February meeting, discusses child welfare and immigration topics, and plans a June visit to Adelaide Heodless Home.

Robert Little Greenock Greenock Women's Institute Wan C. Aitken G. Leshie Trossenaar C. Allan 3. McCulloch Cheng Ping Shue St. Simon Castle Peak Hong Kong Canaians F.W.L Trivers Meaihers Adelaide T. Hemsley Ko Echketich Toronto Toropte Hemsley Netty Trosenaar J. McCutloch Groen Kk OW EE. Pearen Max A Gates Go Leslie

Parish Parade Marks Baden Powell Week at Acton

The Sunday morning service at St Alban s and St Joseph s churches featured a united parade by Bruwites Gandes Ranger Cubs and Scouts. Rev D Went urged youths to follow Christ and heroes, stressing Father Wood Morgan and Baden Powell week themes as the church crowd filled the front pews.

Christ Wood Morgan Baden

Mother and Daughter Banquet At Legion Hall For Guides

About 200 attendees at Legion Hall enjoyed a Mother and Daughter banquet for Ranger Guide and Brownie units. Guides were welcomed into the Brownies by Mrs. J Lowrie. Speakers included Merv D Hunsdale and Merv J Franklin. Legion Ladies aided with tables and cleanup. gifts were presented to honorees.

Legion Hall S. Ross A. Bryan S. Newton S. Jerome J. Lowrie Legion Aundary J. Lowne Mr. S. Jerome Acton S. Ross Brown Owl G. Hills Merv D. Hunsdale Merv J. Franklin S. Newston Ma J. Streets Guide Company G Hargrave Scout and Guide Mothers Nellie van Per Kooy Gay Nescot Cathy Ashley Nancy McCutcheon Sheryl Hackenbrook Mary Frances Marcoux Sharon Jerome Patricia Sampson Jo Anne Pavli Janis Franklin Wendy Fryer Cathy Peycha Cathy Slingerland Cathy Papilion Chriyvtine Ellings Hunsdale Hargrave Scout and Guide Mothers Movement Roslyn Hall

Lenten Services Planned at St Alban and St Joseph Churches

Special church services mark Lent with Holy Communion at St Alban's on Wednesday evenings. St Joseph's will hold Mass each Wednesday evening and Ash Wednesday rites were observed with blessing and distribution of ashes during the morning Mass.

St Alban’s St. Joseph's Church Chester

Teenager Patty Lurber Sings on Channel 6 TV Show

Acton resident Patty Lurber appeared Monday on Muse Hop on Channel 6 in a taped number. She has made several records out west and was accompanied by her mother and grandparents Mr and Mrs Jack Wynne. Her father was away and the family home now belongs to Mr and Mrs Bert Hinton. Acton friends praise her budding career.

Teenape Patty Lurber Acton Vangover Muse Hop Channel 6 West Jack Wynne Meo Bert Hinton

School event blends euchre and bake sale in Acton

At Priday evening February 19 a bake sale and euchre party drew a good turnout at the school. Mrs. Robertson and Mr. Nume organized treats. prizes included ladies and mens divisions, special hidden scores, a door pie, and vouchers from Ledger’s IGA. Proceeds supported the Home and School Association as volunteers served lunch under Mrs. T S Newton.

Robertson Nume R. L. Davidson R.R Acton May Wilds Main St Russell del Home and School Association J. Goodridge Speyside School Thus- Springa-Nuryry K. Lawson Jon Tiny Barber Far Ave Speyside Joyce Dicht Thornhill Onarie W. Britton Bailey's Oil Co Bryan

Approve Variance For Bowles Home On Mal Street Toast

Acton committee approves a variance for Neal Bowles to erect a house on Mal Street Toast. The by law requires a 27 foot setback, the committee can adjust minor changes, and will build on the vacant lot between C1 Leatherland and Wo Watson homes.

Acton Neal Bowles Mal Street Leathetland Wo Watson Hoane

License sales dip for 1965 plates at traffic office

The transport department reports a slower year for license plate sales. Jack Hargrave noted a steady but not busy day as customers lined up for 1965 plates. Overall sales are down slightly from last year, with the site seeing a moderate flow of customers.

Department of Transport Jack Hargrave

Renwick Speaker Pushes Aid for Disadvantaged at NDP Meeting

Mrs James Renwick, guest speaker at the Halton County New Democratic Party gathering in Milton, urged government action to aid widows, orphans, the uneducated, and disabled. She called for research into poverty causes and suggested targeted cuts to lower income groups during downturns, arguing leadership must address widening inequities.

New Democrat Halton County Steelworkers Milton James Renwick Renwick Riverdale New Democratic Party Renwich Canada

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