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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 06, 1968

Page

13

Beau Billy D SAR Old English Sheepdog stars at shows

Caledon Tarawood's Beau Billy D travels from Colagon to dog shows in the United States and Bermuda. Entered at Westminster Kennel Club Championships, scheduled to appear in New Haven and Providence. He is the Ganajilan-American-Bermuda Champion and the only Old English Sheepdog to hold a championship from Bermuda. Fergus council discusses prefabricated housing and rents from 32 dollars monthly for families earning 204 dollars. Fergus juvenile hockey team to play Cornell University in Ithaca, with potential scouting for scholarships.

Caledon Tarawood Billy Colagon United ‘States Bermuda Buckland Fergus Cornell University Ithaca N.Y Cornell Canada

Milton Steel workers push for settlement after long negotiations

Negotiations since January 15 between the Local 1067 UAW and Ontario Steel Products have yielded no deal. Workers at Milton, Chatham, and Oshawa plants authorized a strike, with Milton voting 96.6 percent for action. The union aims for a March 15 settlement or legal strike position. Meanwhile Milton High School plans an experimental ungraded approach next fall with block timetables and one period per day per subject to equalize time.

Milton Ontario Steel Products U.A.W Chatham Oshawa Ontario Steel Milton High School R. C. Hunter

Georgetown men stake uranium claims in Elliot Lake rush

Five Georgetown men Gene Logan Don Schenk Art Scott Doug Weir and Bob Heatin rushed to stake adjacent uranium claims after open staking was announced. They traveled with camping gear a truck cars and four ski doos and faced competition from mining firms using helicopters and planes. Parking in downtown Georgetown will begin charging a two part system with a $1 violation and new by law mandating motor use Monday and Thursday evenings.

Georgetown Gene Logan Don Schenk Art Scott Doug Weir Bob Heatin Elliot Lake Roknald

Day of prayer shower honors Kathyra Norrish before wedding

A pleasant Ebenazar Sunday School gathering showered Kathyra Norrish with gifts for her upcoming marriage. Mrs. Lloyd Lucas and Mrs. Doug Black helped open the presents while guests enjoyed a sing song, contests, and lunch. About 40 ladies attended the World's Day of Prayer with talks by Mrs. Jim Zehr and others. Several members, including Mrs. Harren and Mrs. Nicholson, joined in before a social lunch.

Ebenazar Kathyra Norrish Lloyd Lucas Doug Black Bonnly- ‘Laing Archibald Arnold Sunter Niagara Falls Gordon Snyder J. Hills

Open House at M.Z.B. Bennett School This Thursday

Open House and teacher interviews are planned for M. Z. Bennett school this Thursday night. Parents are invited to discuss any problems with teachers following the last report cards that went home last week.

M. Z. Bennett

Churchill Senior Citizens Annual Church Meeting Held

After Sunday service at Churchill church on March 3 a large group gathered in the basement for a potluck luncheon and the annual meeting. Rev Gordon B Turner of Acton led with prayer. Frank Freeman clerk of session presented reports on Sunday School M and M and church finances. officers were elected and the meeting closed with prayer.

Churchill Gordon B. Turner Acton Frank Preeman

Ospringe 4-H Grannies Meet Anniversary Report

The Ospringe 4-H Club girls held their first meeting at the home of Mrs Rees and formed the Ospringe Tea Grannies. Officers included Donna Mas Milton president and Debbie Stewart vice president. Leaders discussed hospitality and floral table decor with cookies and milk served. Six members attended the second meeting with word of a new club name.

Jbadsr Rees Gly Kay Us Donna Mas Milton Debbie Stewart Patti Ellis Donna Milton Judy Ellis Jane Vanderslues Doreen Vander Vugtt Tony Vander Held Don Milton Ani Ospringe

Day of Prayer and 4-H News in Week's Page

World Day of Prayer was observed at the church with fellowship and prayer led by Mrs. Willa Shortill and assistants. A community dance occurred Friday at the centre. 4-H met Saturday with six members present and a new member joining.

Toronto Halton East Oakville MoGarner Trudeau Winters Hallyer Churchill Group Willa Shortill F.’. ‘Smith Edna Shortt Batty Snow Mra Marie Arderson Alria Wilte Stortily Eiloun McEnéry Alma Singlaly Joanne Turner Shirley Aviderson Hyn Hoglay Mia Sanders Annie Sanders Kay Woman Churchill Ford Mills Juliane Eakert Beryl McEnery Heather Buchanan Nancy Swindlehurst

Ship 58 Holsteins to French breeders

A plane load of 58 purebred Holstein cattle was shipped to France, including nine bulls and 49 females. Six bulls were sent by Rockwood International, Georgetown, while the females were consigned to nine breeders with no more than six head per breeder. The cattle will be tested on French farms under standard conditions to compare Canadian Holsteins with French herds.

France Rockwood International Georgetown

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