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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 15, 1962

Page

6

Personal Notes Of Actoniens Visiting Out-of-Town Points

Acton residents and visitors are listed with relatives and friends across Ontario and beyond. Mary Macaulay holidayed near Lucknow with her daughter’s family. Toronto guests include Mr. C A G Matthews, Mrs. E G Black, Mrs. C H Harrison, and others visiting Acton friends.

Acton Mary Macaulay Lucknow C. A. G. Matthews E. G. Black Toronto Frank Crump Kathryn Oakville C. H. Harrison Jock ‘Sault Mary Patricia Kathy Carman Woodburn George Elliott C. O. Burns Mardanne Gary Scarborough Hinton

Museum Association Opens Membership Drive in Halton County

The Halton County Museum Association began membership sales this week as board chairman Herb Merry sold the first tickets at a Milton courthouse meeting. Membership allows year round museum access. Interior sandblasting at the Kelso site barn and preparations for the exhibit space proceed with plans to open in spring. Don Groh restores donations and builds showcases. Registered nurses from Harron County attended a dessert bridge and hat fashion show at Oakville Arena.

Museum Association Halton County Don Groh Simpsons-Sears Harron County Oakville Arena Stewarttown John Pearson Departament of Planning and Development

World Day of Prayer Service Held in Knox Church

The World Day of Prayer service at Knox Presbyterian Church Friday featured Rev. A. H. McKenzie delivering benediction. Uruguay prepared the program with participants including Mrs. Oliver Moran and Mrs. R. L. Davidson representing Knox guests. Donations collected by Mrs. Eli Masters and Mrs. George Young benefited the Women's InterChurch Council of Canada.

Knox A. H. McKenzie Knox, Presbyterian Church Oliver Moran R. L. Davidson Uruguay South America U. Helwig Baptist Church H.R. Foree United Pentecostal S. Palma Chris H. Holmes Sage Roszell Isobel Anderson Eli Masters George Young Wormen InterChurch Council of Canada

Rotary Head Tom Shields Named For 1962 63

Tom Shields was elected to lead the Acton Rotary Club for the 1962 63 season after the nominating committee presented its slate. The slate includes past president Dave Manes as past president president Tom Shichly as president vice president Ron Lewis secretary William Pendleton and treasurer Ralph Davie with directors Fred Gordon Jim Ledger Gordon McKeown and Paul Nielsen.

Acton

Municipalities To Study Planning in Workshops

Peel Halton and Wellington County reps will attend the first of five Regional Planning Workshops in Georgetown on March 22 with professor Anthony Adamson of the University of Toronto as guest speaker. The session will discuss local government and planning.

Peel Halton Wellington Georgetown Anthony Adamson Toronto University National Capital Planning Commission Toronto Township Acton Milton Brampton Erin Bramosa Puslinch Guelph Nassagaweyua Esquesing Chinguacousy Alex McLaren Ontario Agricultural College McLaren Credit Valley Conservation Authority AL Titer Hhat Foithout Csuf

Government Aids Planned for Canada 1967 Centennial

Information on Canada’s 1967 centennial has been sent to Mayor John Guy. Municipalities will plan local projects and events with Federal funds for lasting purposes. A Federal Commissioner will head the national plans as provinces coordinate through local coordinators.

Canada John Guy

Winter Work Demolition at Arena Section Underway

The arena booth and curling rink waiting room section is being demolished this week under the winter works program. Local workers began Wednesday to tear out the inner side of the section. After completion the whole structure will be razed and steel siding added to the arena side to create a uniform exterior.

Booth and Dormer

Community volunteers clear ice and paint rink after snow

Oakville volunteers assisted by an arena commission used an ice shaver to reduce ice thickness and clear snow buildup. Workers dumped snow outside and later dabbed paint on the rink lines. Curlers tested the surface Monday as part of post snow cleanup. Halton voters choose farm board candidates with a March 6 election.

Actor Arena Parks Board Oakville Arena Commission Tuna

A St Paul Woman’s Dress Catches Fire at Ball

A social event in St Paul ends when a woman’s gown catches fire and burns. Fire crews respond as guests flee and the ball atmosphere is disrupted. No injuries are described.

St Paul Ware

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