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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 11, 1965

Page

6

Doctor, Benefactor, Artist W. W. Fenn Obituary

Dr. Victor William Fenn died at 141 Wynford Place Acton after a long cancer illness. He served in Burma during World War II, worked with UNICEF in Pakistan Ceylon and France, later became medical planning officer for Metro Toronto, and was a respected physician author and artist with a lifelong dedication to helping others. His funeral was at St. Joseph's Church with interment in Dublin cemetery.

Victor William Fenn Wynford Place Acton Dr. Fatt Barvividg Daughtreet Gloria Gartner Switzerland Marlene Fisher Bramalea Ann Snell Norfolk England Gordon Fenn Detroit Wee UR Mair Burtha Samuel Netta Fenn Calcutta Rockefeller Johns Hopkins Universty Rangoon Burma Katherine Agnes Nicholl India Fenn Valley of Death Selves Unicep United Nations Organization Unicef Pakistan Karachi Ceylon France Canada Metro Toronto Dr. Fenn Englund

Authority's Responsibility for Flooding Debated at CVCA Meeting

At a Credit Valley Conservation Authority session, R R Parker and others debated who bears responsibility for flood damage. Parker urged CVCA to be the river's overall steward, while stressing municipalities must cede powers back and allow entry on private land if needed. The discussion aims to clarify duties among municipalities, the conservation authority, and emergency measures before future events.

R. R. Parker Credit Valley Conservation Authority CVCA Ion Parker Chaiman Flood Control and Pollution Advisory Board The Te Credit Valley Conservation Authority Atevelop ALD Atelepates Haftemalle Toadwea Meehing Guakl Walt Chanter Book McMallan Cate Pavers Dts Uetention Emergy Meastaes Hultonpally Ilike Frank Lyons

Eden Mills Golden Girls Meet Monday

The Golden Gads defeated the Twilghts in a Monday gathering at Mes. Prize winners included Mrs. Fo Barden Mr. G. Wight and Mrs. Bo Jennings. Burlington guests and weekend visitors were noted among local residents with various hospitality mentions.

Mes Fo Barden G. Wight Bo Jennings Hares McGrath Januis Burlington Ro Ros Norman Marshall Jr Dangly Hanover Smith Mroo Ro Wright Galt Abr Hugh Sutherland Darnaeds Abo Daniels Sr East Rochester Bull Lowrie Norman Marshall Rave Steverson Lee Wickham Bend Waight

Open House boosts Milton night school amid 250 registered

Acton notes a strong night school year with 250 registered as school and board reps visit Toronto to hire high school teachers. Examinations forced curling cancellations and a bonspiel with Georgetown. The Rev D Ho West’s farewell set for March 28 as Canada lowers flags for Austria’s president. Acton high girls enter CWOSSA in Guelph. Town crews thaw frozen basins to restore street access.

Milton Acton Toronto

Car Crash At Esquesing Leaves Creighton Bruised

Tuesday afternoon collision at the intersection of No. 7 highway and Seventh line in Esquesing involved Jack Creighton and Mrs. Louise Aston of North Bay. Creighton was treated at Georgetown District Hospital after being loaded into an ambulance by Dan Manes. Constable Howard Collison led the investigation and assessed damages.

Main St. S Jack Creighton Louise Aston North Bay Devighton Aston Georgetown District Hospital Acton Dan Manes Howard Collison Milton Opp Creighton

Milton to rehear annexation case before Ontario Board

Milton council again seeks to annex 2500 acres from Oakville and Esquesing Township with a preliminary hearing set for March 22 before the Ontario Municipal Board. Milton's solicitor, consultants, and Oakville Esquesing officials will meet OMB chairman J A Kennedy to review October proceedings and set a date for a second public hearing.

Milton Council Oakville Esquessing Ontario Municipal Board Milton Oakvillé and Esquesing OMLB J. A. Kennedy

Acton Ladies Attend Halton Presbyterial Meeting

Acton friends learn Mrs. E. W. Coles of Guelph is a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital. Acton Unit ed Church U C W members Mrs. H. Olson Mrs. L. Young blut Mrs. T. Shields and Mrs. D. Engel attended the Halton Presbyterial meeting. This was the UCW's third annual meeting held at Port Nehon United Church Burlington.

Acton United Church U.C.W Halton H. Olson L. Youngblut T. Shields D. Engel Hell In Port Nehon United Church Burlington

Personal notes from Guelph area residents

Miss Florence Elliott is a patient at Guelph General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Howard Dolphin of Weston visited town. George Holloway is missing from his barber shop and is in hospital in Guelph. Missy Elie K Stewart of Toronto, retired teacher, visits with relatives. Mr and Mrs W Z Beatty return from a southern trip visiting daughter Eleanor and family in Nevada. Paul Desserault listed serious after lung surgery at Hamilton General Hospital on February 9. Weekend visitors include H R Force Madge Chapman J A Chapman Jas R Platt Mel Spotswood of RMLC Kingston and Karolynne Argall of Victoria BC. Discussing provincial tesco scheme with Tuttonville Chingascousy regarding shared costs. Province would pay 75 percent of cast and Gaodhi Valley Conservation Authority 25 percent. Friends of Percy Woods report him ill at 92 Main St N and wish him a speedy recovery.

Florence Elliott Guelph General Hospital Howard Dolphin Weston H.R. Force Madge Chapman J. A. Chapman Jas. R. Platt Mel Spotswood R Mlc Kingston Karolynne Argall F Victoria Tuttonville Chingascousy Gaodhi Valley

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