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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 20, 1958

Page

9

Legion star Charlie Shultis still active in local scenes

Charlie Shultis, 37, former Highland Light Infantry veteran of World War I, leads Acton Legion activities and serves on committees. His wife Fern participates in Legion Ladies Auxiliary as three children look forward to summer baseball and skipping rope. Charlie works at Beardmore and Companys and supports Minor Sport Baseball. Other local notes mention sports results, ping pong setup, and a centennial Owen Sound welcome sign.

Charlie Charlie Shultis Chock Rockwood Highland Light Infantry Europe Acton Legion Viet Fern Legion Ladies Aunilary Beardmore and Companys Aummmor Kim Bell Teceasary

Prized Piece Found in Nanton By R Mendrickson

Reuben Mendrickson recovered a 10 gold piece lost for 36 years in Nanton Asia. The coin once belonged to Alec Borman who minted it during harvest in 1883. An American gold eagle minted in 1903 is noted.

Nanton Asia Reuben Mendrickson Alec Borman

Canadian Rover Scouts Furnish New Room in Swiss Chalet

The Canadian Rover Scouts funded a new "Canadian Room" in a chalet at Kandarsteg Switzerland. Scout headquarters notes the room features a visitors theme and was paid for by Canadian rover scouts traveling abroad.

Oftawa CP Ray Scout International Kandarsteg Switzerland Scout

Y's Mens Club Elects McKeown 1958 President

The Y's Men's Club held its officer election on March 13 with Ralph McKeown chosen as president-elect by unanimous vote. Supportive remarks praised his work on the Laundaminer project, and Alf Dov, Jack Puice, and Doug Max were endorsed for the executive. Speaker Mr Well from Dominion Business College addressed governance and education. A Father and Son programme is planned for March 27.

Vole Ous Ralph McKeown BeuLmMmUg Latsauminer Ralph Alf Dobv Jack Puice Doug Max Mr Well Dominion Business College Guelph Aoana Sean Aguer

Oakville Arena Ends 1958 in the Black

Oakville arena finished the year with a 240219 surplus after expenses were kept below budget by arena manager Lari. Bell reported December debt at 230000 while revenue from hockey declined 500 but public skating rose. Mayor Anderson lauded board members and cautioned over a quick build jeopardizing next year.

Oakville Oakwille Inko Arena Board Arena Omainager Lari Oo És Rey AOM Bell Arena Board Tus Eoffortes Mena Bell Eno Gakeule William Anderson

Cancer Unit Group Volunteers at Work

The North Watton Cancer Unit Service group met on the work roan of the Millon town hall Mon day evening. The committee noa indebted to the Mason Visiting Company in Acton for cutting the eellu cetton to sue. Nowe decided to purchase smocks for the workroom. Followgig as a diet of members portent Mrs BR Alcott, Mrs Kay Hunde, Mrs Mb Penson, and Mrs BK Wicks, from Georgetown, Mes Wet, Mrs raids. Acton, Mos G F. Thompson, Mra C. Wilson, Mra Ko Shornhold, Mr J. Howarth, Mew Stover, Mes C. B Kaught, Min it Teasefield, Mra JT. Peaks, Min KO M. Clementa, Mr HO Bundy Mis J Chala, Mrs EB. Chittan Mis Aotheauth and Min FO OW Me- Master

North Watton Millon Mason Acton Nowe BR Alcott Kay Hunde Mb Penson BK Wicks Georgetown Mes Wet Raids Mos G F. Thompson Ko Shornhold J. Howarth Mew Stover Mes C. B Kaught Min It Teasefield Mra JT. Peaks Min KO M. Clementa Mr HO Bundy Mis J Chala EB. Chittan Mis Aotheauth Min FO OW

Woodworking Explored At Milton Association Meeting

The Milton and District Association for Retarded Children held a Thursday evening meeting at the Sunshine School with Vice-President Pred Cross presiding. Progress in woodwork training was reviewed, future plans discussed, and a committee appointed to report next time.

G Addison Pred Cross Sunsine Milton Chrstiansen Adv Mitchell Sunshine School

Troop Improvement Noted As Davidson Takes Charge

In the next month Ron Davidson will oversee patrol leaders as the troop shows discipline gains. A Scout Hall overnight event featured a sing along, bean meal, firefighting demo, and a finale with chants. Scouts then headed home tired but content after a full day of activities.

Addon ASM Ron Davidson Seulér Hon Smith

Steel Structure At Disston Saw Plant Nears Finish

Steel erectors completed the Disston Saw plant steel ahead of schedule moving the erection cones between sites. Over 250 tons of steel have been transported and erected in 120 days. Carl Larue, building superintendent for Rearod Yates, praised progress with no time lost on the project.

Disston Hus Toys Tadsy Masons Bry Carl Larue Od Yates Eisel Construction

Tunnel proposal links Esquimalt to Vancouver area undersea

Lt Col Theo dore Henning Mook advocates a three mile undersea tunnel between Wie tong and the Redmont Fas quiamalt area with an estimated cost of about 10 million dollars. It would ease private car and military traffic, aid civil defence, provide shipyard work, and use steel pipe construction sunk into a prepared trench and sealed with concrete. The proposal follows a broader push for Canadian national symbols and flags led by Lt Col Monk.

Victoria Theodore Henning Mook Munk Wietong Redmont Fasquiamalt Canada Cal Monk Vacat Jacek Saeot-Co Monks

Acton Personal Notes Visitors and Local Gatherings

Acton notices record Mr A K F Elliott of Conbkas visiting with Mroumt Mes Hinton in Acton. Janet and Nancy journeyed to Toroente and St Catharines with others. Friends and family from Toronto and nearby towns visited, including Mr and Mrs A Dills and Mr and Mrs C Q Par ns. A birthday and wedding anniversaries are noted, with church teachers at a St Jubos workshop in Oskertle.

Acton Mr A KF Elliott Conbkas Mroumt Mes How Hinton Sutiter Acton United Church St Jubos United Church Oskertle Seturthas Bofadhea Jean Maa Win Water House Mas J

Halton County Fire Aid Bureau elects officers

Mien rire chien akbemert was elected chairman of the Halton County Mutual Aid Fire Prevention Bureau meeting Thursday evening at the town hall Malton. Others elected included chief J Nathon from Georgetown as vice chairman, chief J Newton from Acton as secretary, A Klarer Dubkville Trafalgate chamber of commerce representative, publicity committee chairman and treasurer, A Eliott Trafalg Milirature committee chairman Wilsyde Georgetoxen, inspection committee chairman and deputy chief G Bundy Milton, poster and trophies chairman.

Mien Rire Chien Akbemert Halton County Mutual Aid Fire Prevention Bureau Malton J Nathon Georgetown

Dublin Women Hold Euchre and Penny Auction Event

Dublin Women’s Institute hosted a Saturday penny auction and euchre night with 28 euchre tables. Winners included Mrs Robin and Miss Hall, with numerous prizes like groceries, linens, and jewelry awarded to multiple attendees.

Dublin Sale

Fall bargain dedicates vaara on Easter Sunday

During the business session a date for the fall bargain was set and materials distributed to prepare articles for the mutual bale. The vaara will be dedicated on Easter Sunday after inscription. The meeting closed with prayer and lunch was served by the committee.

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