Hugh Rake Named Poppy Chairman and Legion Leader
Hugh Rake born in Acton to Irish parents served three years in Fascx South and Queens Own before moving to Canada. He joined the Legion in 1980, serves on the executive as Sergeant at Arms and Poppy Chairman, and remains active in local sports while eyeing St Patrick's Day events. The Ladies Auxiliary meeting updated plans for Legion Anniversary Dinner, rummage sale, tea, and social evenings with branches from Port Credit and Acton.
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Hugh Rake
Poppy
Actan
Queens
Canada
Hughie Marriad
Margaret End
Boye
Legion Ty 1080
Os Sgt
Anns
Hughie Ae
Hector Lambert
Auxilary
Ysabel Punghean
Shelburne
Aux
Viery
Acton
Port Credit
Legion
Oakville
Bronte
Brampton Aviles
Legion Audaborlum
Approve Permits Plan for Roads Continued from Page Two
Council discussed traffic safety and future actions with a traffic branch representative proposing a starboard signal at the town entrance and excluding blinkers. Deputy Reeve endorsed a blinker at Young and Queen Streets as effective. The meeting approved reviewing dog control by-law with Oakville Humane Society. Councillor Guy opposed.
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McGeachie
Georgetown
J. Greer
Young and Queen Sta
Oakville Humane Society
Guy
Milton
Councl
North Halton
Local fishermen boast of big catches in the north country
Local fishermen boast of large catches in the north country while a few viewers watch the progress of the new H. K. Porter plant with interest.
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H. K. Porter
Honor Editor in Chief Honored at Hilltop Dinner
George Arlof Dills was celebrated by Acton Free Press and Malton Canadian Champion staff at a Hilltop Louige Halltop event near Brin on Saturday. Editors praised teamwork behind the honor as bouquets were given and a silver engraved tray presented.
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Mgr
Ontario
George Arlof Dills
Halltop Louige
Brin
Acton Free Press
Malton
Ontarns
Yi Coles
Camp transforms troubled boy through Easter Seals support
Johnny age eleven, once unhappy and confined to a wheelchair, joins the Easter Seals Camp with aid from the Ontario Society for Crippled Children and Ontario Service Clubs. The program, funded by a $7,800,000 goal, aims to foster independence, crafts, and education while highlighting community sympathy and local donations.
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Johnny
Ontario
Hotary Club
Acton
Campbellsville Women's Meeting Highlights Local Nest of Ag Tasks
Campbellsville Women discuss agriculture as Reginald Austin hosts a March meeting with James Wallace presiding. Reports, donations to music festival, and plans to send a district delegate accompany social events and knitting drives for the Unit onan service. A separate W A meeting covers uniforms for teams and a Brookville hall dance.
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Reginald Austin
Campbellvalle
James Wallace
Aung
Mare Stewart
Siaisen
Waming
Mee
A T Moore
Mra
Regie Nald Avastin
Halton County
OAC
George Inglis
Howson Luach
Leonard Andrews
Douglas
Stanley Henderson
Brookville Hall
Cacre
Robert Elliott
Douglas Angew
Roger Mahon
Rita Hubbest
Dilaseas Dalegates
R. P. Seffares
St. John’s W.A
Ross Carbett
Ling
Atlantic provinces represented at 25th Taxis and Older Boys' Parliament
Provincial governments were asked to sponsor basic driving courses in high schools by the 25th annual Taxis and Older Boys' Parliament. All four Atlantic provinces were represented at the event.
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Sackville
NBCP
Atlantic
Graveyard vandalism hits Waubaushene cemetery
A vandal toppled 30 tombstones at Waubaushene Protestant Cemetery last July. Provincial Police said they have no suspects or leads in the case.
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Waubaushene
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Visit Canada on First Reign Tour
The 10998 Royal Tour of Canada marked the first time a reigning British monarch visited the country. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth led the royal expedition, highlighting diplomatic ties and colonial history during their historic trip.
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Canada
George VI
Eliabeth
Cub Pack Awards Highlight Local Scouts
Ned Franklin earned his first Star last Wednesday as Pack C celebrates new Cubs nearing the coveted rank. Other scouts from Siners Rec and Sisera received Gripes while a roll call and tests followed by a reading from Baton Raine kept the meeting engaging.
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Ned Franklin
Siners
Rec
Sisera
Baton
Raine
Cubs
Keup
Akela
Lifetime Banquets: A Century of Food Feats and Feasts
A historical note chronicles a person’s extreme food intake over 70 years. It lists enormous quantities including thousands of pounds of bread meat vegetables fruit milk coffee and water with hundreds of chickens steers calves sheep and other provisions. The piece emphasizes vast scale and unusual dietary story.
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Lake Dn
Acton School Observes Education Week With Open Tour
Education Week activities included an open tour for parents at Acton school. A large gathering viewed junior and senior displays, enjoyed a children's program, and heard songs and readings from students. Refreshments followed and a planning meeting for the Women’swart club noted progress and future events.
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Acton
Achat
Chidren
L. Jillown
Cheirman
Sagente
Adh
Family Mourns After Tragic Milton Creek Tragedy
Raymond Kenneth Deane, a three year old from Milton living at 39 Victoria Street, fell into Sixteen Mile Creek near the CPR bridge and drowned. Fire brigade and Milton High School students assisted in the search but could not save him. The coroner and police investigated as the family mourned after the service at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Mera
Guthy
Milton
Thane
Yeareold
Raymond Kenneth Deana
Mie Co
Deans
Victoria Street
Joy Waters
Sixteen Mile
Molton
Evergreen Cemetery
Constable Jum
Headley
Milton Opp
Rayna
John Carstes
Tan
CPR
Martin Street
Bronte Street
Sandra Flack
Margaret McPhail
Avril Coates
Milton High School
Avril
Margaret
hummoNatd
Don Brown
John Vertis
Dan
John
Frigidaire Electric Dryer Demonstration At Manning Electric
Great new way to dry clothes in the rain promises quick, wrinkle free dries. Manning Electric invites you to see Frigidaire’s Dever model in action with a free demonstration and credit terms.
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Manning Electric
Frigidaire Electric
Dacton
Orion
Manning Flectric
Hubby
Cal
Parker House Roll Cantos Contest At Pineapple Cup
In a local contest at Pineapple Down Coke next month, participants including Mie Achibald and Mie Ci Jackeun mmialedd Cha Pee tose and Ane Ker Nery face a lineup of entrants. Nancy Bulloch named press reporter as updates on meetings and visits unfold, with community figures like Wilma Kloster and St Joseph's Hospital noted.
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Parker House
Uae
Vesta
Jainey
Wilma Kloster
St Diseph's Hospital Guelph
Halton Voters Back Sandy Best for Federal Seat
Thousands say Sandy Best is not an unknown quantity. They praise his proven work in Parliament, belief in business focus, and strong track record, urging Halton residents to support his bid on March 1.
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Halton
Sandy
Beliel
Ottawa
House of Commons
Deefenbaker
Sandy Best
Canada
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Ontari Society
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Toronto
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Qukeie Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
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J. J. Case
Faiyuide Blacksmith Shop
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Mectitus
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Yds
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