Scouts Triumph Courage Across Grueling Trails and High Peaks
Sea Scouts of Papua trekked 80 miles to a training site at Port Moresby, crossing rivers and swamps in four days. British scouts climbed Ben Nevis 20 hours in minus 25 degree weather, plus Snowdon Seafell and Ben Nevis records. Acton Troop News notes patrols advancing, earning points for hikes, uniforms, and attendance with a spring camp and a fishing trip prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Scouts of
Papua
Port Moresby
Baden-Powell
Ben Nevis
David Ryder
Night Hawk Patrol
David
Roger Ladouceur
French River
Acton
Obituary for T. Harrop Former Acton Resident
Frederick J L Ted Harrop former Acton resident died suddenly Monday night at his home IS Vermont Street Waterloo He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II and later worked as office manager at KAW hospital and as an accountant with Weston Bakers He is survived by his wife Dorothy Babcock two brothers William Neville and two sisters Mabel Patricia Interment was at Brestin Memory Gardens Funeral service conducted by the Very Reverend Finlay J Stewart at St Andrews Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Frederick JL
Ted) Harrop
Vermont Street
Waterloo
India
Canada
Lurne School
Royal Canadian Navy
Dorothy Babcock
Kaw Hospital
Weston Bakeries
Ernest Harrop
William
Nevilles
Islington
Mabel
Fisher
Patricia
Joseph Starke
Detroit
Harrop
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Finlay J.stewart
Brestin Memory Gardens
Telephone toll free service extended in Georgetown district
Georgetown customers will gain free long distance calls as Acton Hemouine and surrounding exchanges join the extended service area. Bell Manager Mr Denby says coverage expands in September with Acton added in December 1961, as part of a wide area plan to meet demand. Rates will be adjusted slightly to align with the new group plan and apply to Georgetown and Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avion
Georgetown
George Sean
Bell
Hemouine
Acton
Denby
Nytt Georgetoyn
EAS
Christian Literature Topic At Alert Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs. AJ HL McKenzie convened the Alert Levering Auxiliary of Know bandh for the March meeting at the home of President Mrs. Adbhn VR Davidson Young St. Worship included scriptures read by Mrs Go McLennan and a hymn medley. Overseas work and national ties in Canada were discussed with reports from Mrs. McKenzie on British Germany Formosa India Korea Japan Africa and China. The meeting planned Holy Week services and a visit to Halton Manor with social fellowship and thanks to the hostess committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AJ HL McKenzie
Alert Levering Auxiliary
Know Bandh
Preident
Adbhn VR Davidson
Go McLennan
McKensie
FL Anderson
Odn
Canada
McKenzie
Gulany
Formosa
India
Japan
Africa
China
Rife
Guelph
Halton Muaior
Arto
Beredieten
Jas
Englis
Silverwood Chefs Hold Meeting at Tronside Home
The Silverwood Chefs weekly gathering at Mrs. George Tronside's home, hosted by President Caroline Norton, opened with pledges. Judy Norton and Jennifer Jones prepared steamed pudding from a recipe book, while Mrs. Ironside outlined notes and answered questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
Silverwood
George Tronside
Caroline Norton
Mar Ellen Murray
Judy
Guelph Show Highlights Solo Parts and Bright Costumes
The Guelph College Figure Skating Club staged Rhapsody on Ice at Guelph Memorial Gardens featuring Elizabeth Force in Rhapsody in Blue and Linda Braida as the Fairy Baller. Junior group numbers included Be cause and a Puppet Circus with several skaters listed. some participants were unable to skate due to illness and a family member attended with the Charleston ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Guelph College
Tadlirs
Guelph Memorial Gardens
Matty
Rnior
Elizabeth Force
Eorge Gershwin
Linda Braida
Linda
Sally Wilson
Sharon Bradley
Sally
Joan
Barbara Cook
Brenda Aherne
Michael
Steven
Mark
Paul Wolfe
Tif Heather
McGeachie
Charleston
Kathy
Maritya Johnson
Final Euchre In WI Series At Limehouse
The final euchre of the Wisconsin marathon series was held at Limehouse Memorial Hall. Wellington Stringer and Alice Wilson won firsts while Billie Wilson and Mrs. Titus were seconds. Grand prizes went to Mrs Geo Maltby and George Burt with seconds for Mrs Geo Burt and Joe McDonald. Mrs W Stringer and George Maltby won prizes for the most lone hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Memorial Hall
Wellington Stringer
Alice Wilson
Billie Wilson
Titus
Jone Hands
Geo. Somerville
Geo. Maltby
George Burt
Geo. Burt
Joe McDonald
W. Stringer
George Maltby
W.T. Committee
Fern Small
Kenilworth
M. Z. Bennet Public School
Acton
Bert Benton
Vern Manser
Son Bruce
Brampton
James Noble
Harold Armstrong
Hamilton
Ashgrove
Family marks 76th birthday of Finlay Mellor with 40 relatives
A family gathering at 68 Main St S brought together Finlay Mellor and his seven children, their spouses, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren to celebrate his 76th birthday. Daughters include Mrs Price Henderson Acton and Mrs Withers Acton, Mrs Hatt Aldworth Waterloo, Mrs Papiti Toronto, and Mrs Lee Acton. sons Fred and Jack Mellor are also present. Mr. Mellor worked at the Woollen Comb ry prior to retirement. lunch and cake were shared with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finlay Mellor
Main St. S
Soane
Mellor
Price
Henderson
Acton
Trene
Bill Withers
Jean
Hatt Aldworth
Waterloo
Dorothy
Frank Papiti
Toronto
Madeline
George Lee
Freds
Jack Mellor
Afroo
Wool Combry Corporation
Celiemye
Hare
Cancer Society Launches April Canvass Kickoff
The Cancer Society plans a Trend Tea at the Legion Hall on April 8 to kickoff town canvassing for the Acted Branch. Campaign chair Mrs Phyllia Angell, with helpers, organized district captains and teams to cover areas April 10 and 11. Meetings and film showings underlined the drive with leaders Ray Arcie and D G Garrett noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer Society
Legion
the Legion
Acted
The
Phyllia Angell
Rue Wert
Mra. Bowman
Christian Reformed Church
Garnet - Rose
Alten
Joan Smith
Legion Auxiliary
Winnifred Err
St. Alban's Anglican’ Church
Bert: Huladay
Lions Club
J. Jocuv
Harold Denny
Malibu
Canvans
R.angell
Free Press
Ray Arcie
Hilton Eliott
Willum McKay
D. G. Garrett
Baptist Mission Fair At Acton Church Showcases Cultures
A large crowd enjoyed Acton Baptist Church Mission Fair featuring youth in mauve India, Angola and Bolivia costumes. Displays included Upper Canada Bible Society and White Cross booths, literature, film showings Story of Wendy Bolivia Broadcast Hospital for Angola, and skits by Baptist Flight Fellowship and Explorer groups. Tea, baked goods, plants and crafts circulated as a social half hour followed by a gospel history study and closing prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actan Baptist Church
India
Angola
Bolivia
Baptist Church
Upper Canada Bible Society
G. Harrap
White Cross
G. Ralston
Alice Pilkington
Christian Library
Wendy
Hospital For
Lynth
Baptist High
Fellowship
Evenin
Baptist Flight Fellowship Group
Cay
Explorer
James Rudd
Llnyd Bulmer
Lidken
Poole
Matthew
Moore
Mark
A. Shoemaker
Beauty Seen Partly in Him Who Sees It
A reflective line on perception and beauty suggesting value lies partly in the observer as well as the scene. It hints at subjectivity in aesthetic appreciation without detailing a concrete event or人物.
Death of Jennie McKeown Shocks Family in Acton Note
Elizabeth Jane Jennie McKeown died suddenly at her home 233 McDonald Blvd Acton on March 15. Funeral held March 18 at Rumley Shoemaker with Rev Dwight Engel officiating. Survived by children Lloyd Gordon Erwin Ralph Lillian Josephine Kathleen 16 grandchildren two great grandchildren and more. husband Albert McKeown predeceased 32 years ago. interred Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Jane
Jennie” McKeown
McDonald Blvd
Acton
Rumley-Shoemaker
Dwight Engel
Acton United Church Woman's Association
Fairview Cer Tery
Roy
Arthur McKeown
Mervyn
Vernon Kirby
David Watson
Bob MacMillan
McKeown
Greenock Wol
United
Chinguacous¢ Township
Taby
Ellen Foster
Albert McKeown
Lloyd
Waterdown
Gordon
Erwin Toronto
Ralph Acton
Lillian
Millon Watson
Stoney Creek
Josephine
Joseph Whithead
Kathleen
Duncan
McMillen
Georgetown
Che Bite William Kirby
Glen Williams
Dublin Institute Meeting Showcases TV Radio Taste
Dublin Women's Institute hosted its monthly meeting with 8 guests at Mrs T H Newton and Mrs G Newtons home on No 25 Highway. President Mrs HE Birth led the session with hymns prayers a roll call on TV or radio preferences and notes on gifts for the Canadian Cancer Society. An Achievement Day display in Milton Town Hall featured member projects. A quilt donation for a fire loss family and two contests added to a social close. The April meeting will be at Mrs D Macphersons with a potluck dinner and officers for 1961 62 to be nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
T. H. Newton
G. ‘Newton
Toma
HE Birth
Institute
Mary Stewart
Mets
Somerville
Milton
E.” Wilson
Acton
E. Wilson
Hy Boyd
A. Near
M. Nedsis
Ht. Blyth
Bo Rennick
C. Britton
L C Dittrich Dies In Guelph Hospital
L C Dittrich 60, of Acton and 109 Queen St W died suddenly at Guelph General Hospital on March 15. He was a parliament auditor born in England in 1899 who came to Canada 25 years ago. Survived by wife Laura Bell son Douglas and daughter Heather plus two brothers. Funeral Friday at Church of St Alban the Martyr with interment at Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers named Hibbert Adams Gold Parker Creighton and Reverend Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Christian Dittich
Queen St. W
Guelph General Hospital
Dittrich
Laura Bell
Douglas
Toronto
Heather
Acton
Ele
Mes Dittrich
Mantre
Ft BL Stokrees
Priday
Church of St. Alban
Heart Disease Surpasses Other Causes of Death
A veterinary or medical article notes heart disease accounts for more deaths than the next five causes combined, highlighting its prominence in public health concerns.
They Liked Him A Radio Commentator’s Son Fails to Move On
A lighthearted item notes the son of a radio commentator returning home with a report card. The exchange with his father ends with a playful twist as the son says he was held over for another term, highlighting school humor and parental pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comenlion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Boy Scouts
T. Harrop
Mel McCulslough
Limehouse
Baptist Church Mission Fair
Jennie McKeown
Qven
Willow ST
Hotchen’s Bakery
Dublin Institute “Meeting
L. C. Dittrich
Churchill RD. N
Ont
Cooper
Coutts
Mill ST
Neweaters
Paulette Fashion Shop
Garry Dobruyn
DRY Cleaners
Children’s Aid Society OF the
County OF Halton
ST. Paul's United Church
J-Paul Jolhffe
Sydney G. Childs
Jean E. Wills
E. T. Marks
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