Pupils Thank Free Press Staff After Plant Tour
Grade four pupils from Robert Little School visited the Acton Free Press plant on February 28 1961 with teacher Mrs G White. A letter of appreciation was received thanking Mr Dilla Mr Ryder and Mr Coles for their kindness and the informative tour.
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Pont Tho
Robert Little School
G. White
Acten’’Free Press
Mr. Dilla
Ryder
Coles
Roy Wong
Acton Free Press
Acton. Ont
Acton Reader Demands Council Debate on Pay Increases
A letter from Arthur A. Field criticizes Acton council for approving salary raises with little debate. He argues clerks are overpaid and calls for reduced mill rate to ease taxes amid unemployment and foreclosures. He urges more detailed coverage of council discussions.
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Hargrave
Council
Guelph Mercury
Arthur_A._Field
Acton YWCA Water Club Gives Lane Markers to Guelph YMCA
Acton Waters Swimming Club presented three hand made lane markers to Guelph Y's Club at a March 4 ceremony during a Guelph YMCA meet. Sean Garstecki received the markers as Dave Docherty and local Acton representatives attended to strengthen pool arrangements for Acton swimmers.
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Guelph Y. Club
Acton Free Press
Acton Water Y
Acton
Guelph
Y.M. CA
Guelph Y.M.C.A
Acton Y.alca Water
Sean Garstecki
Guelph Y
Dave Docherty
Actonites
Acton Y.alc.a
Acton Mlca.s
Acton Waters
Barkers
Water Y's Club
J. S. Buckland
February Police Report Shows 32 Accidents and $10690 Loss
North Halton O P P reports 32 accidents in February with two Persians injured and $10690 in property damage. Compared to January, injuries fell to two from four while damage rose from $6180. Year to date toll: 62 accidents, six injured, no fatalities and $16870 in property damage.
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North Halton
Church Calender Passions and Services March 1961
Calendar of Holy Week and Sunday services across Acton churches including Presbyterian Knox Church and Baptist Church. Entries list dates March 9 to March 10, 1961 with times for Holy Eveharst Holy Eucharist Sunday School Morning Worship and midweek Lenten events. Also notes minister names and church locations.
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Church School
Life In Christ
Tages
Manse
Obituary of Mrs Barbara Edith MacEachern Caledon settler
Last surviving member of her family Mrs Barbara Edith MacEachern of Caledon township died at Guelph General Hospital on March 4 at age 86. Born November 3, 1874 in Erin township she married Dan McEachern in 1898 and lived on Lot 3 6th Line West Caledon. Her husband died in 1925 leaving a son Elmer and three grandsons Bill Bruce and Bob. Funeral at Melville United Church conducted by Charles Beaton with interment in the adjacent cemetery. Pallbearers were Norman Mean Morris Teeter Jack MacAllan Stanley Faulkner Hugh Bass and Stanley Moffatt. Floral tributes were borne by Tom Gibson William Beers and Bill Kirkwood.
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Caledon Township
Barbara Edith. MacEachern
Guelph General Hospital
Con
Erin Township
Archie McEachern
Barbara McLean
Dan
Donald McEachern
Lot
West Caledon
Elmer
McEachern
Weddell Funeral Home
Melvile United
White) Church
Charles Beaton
Norman Mean
Morris Teeter
Jack Mac
Allillan
Stanley Faulkner
Hugh Bass
Stanley Moffatt
Tom Gibson
William Beers
Bill Kirkwood
Manor Board Raises Per Diem to 4 50 at Centennial Manor
Miltohidian residents were informed last week that the Manor board increased daily per diem to 4 50 effective March 1. Formerly 3 30, the raise reflects higher operating costs and a new million dollar addition. The board hopes rates will decrease once the population stabilizes.
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Halton Centennial Manor
Miltohi
Garfield. Brown
Department of Welfare
Manor Board
Manor
Stanley Allen
Acton Baptist Explorers Invite Prep Press Staff to Missionary Fair
Acton Ontario March 196E members of the Explorers group of the Acton Baptist Church invite the Prep Press staff to a missionary fair March 17 to 19 at the church. Exhibits India Angola Bolivia and films upstairs with tea downstairs. thanks are offered for a printing shop tour.
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Ontario Hydro
Electrical Utility
Hydro
Ontario
W. Ross
Ontario Municipal Electric Association
D. H. H. Mutton
Mitchell
Charles W. Hayball
Woodstock
L. G. King
Acton
Massey
Cecil J. AcCort
Bolton
Baptist Church
Fair _ Acton
Ont
Coles
Acton Baptist Church
Mo 2. Bennett School
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Prep
India
Angola
Bolivia
Brookville Board Sees Levy Steady Amid Rising Costs
The Brookville school board faced higher costs from transportation and government grants but kept the township levy near last year’s level. A new salary schedule and expanded sick leave policy were approved alongside an insurer for teachers and students.
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Nassagaweya
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