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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 26, 1969

Page

18

Log cabin shelters along the Brute Trail planned

Meaford, Ontario will host the first log cabin shelter about ten by sixteen feet, with others planned about ten miles apart along the Brute Trail from Tobermory to the Nipissing area. Bell Telephone is donating cedar poles while undergrounding the system. officials cite site picks and funding as main hurdles but expect a premier tourist attraction for the province.

Tobermory Bell Ontario Meaford Beace Trail

New Elder Installed as Community Centre Hosts Euchre Night

A church event at the Community Centre drew crowds for a euchre session with 32 tables and a penny sale. Proceeds support year end church work while attendees enjoyed a lunch, social time, and congratulations to newlyweds Drouillard and Snow.

Euchre W. —. Euchre Penny Sale

Fire Victims Helped By Brookville Hall Dance and Draw

The Mervin Bonus family, left homeless by Valentine’s Day fire on Natsagaweya Sixth Line, received community aid through a Saturday dance and draw in Brookville Hall. A total of 1540.48 was raised. first prize went to Art Norrish of Acton, second to Mrs. Joseph Shea of Milton, and Lyndey Newton won third. Community members helped complete the fundraiser and support the family as they rebuild on their original site.

Brookville Hall Mervin Bonus Natsagaweya Henry Kelly Art Norrish Acton Joseph Shea Milton Lyndey Newton R.A. 4 Mr. Kelly Jack Baynton Kelly

Churchill Community Church Social and Easter Notices

A Churchill community social at the church marked St Patrick's Day with slides by Bob Hyde from his Indian reserve year, games, and lunch. The Guelph Junior Farmers celebrated the 25th anniversary in Guelph. Notices cover CCCW meeting, Easter devotions, gifts to Mrs Verna Stephen, travel to Miami Beach and Quebec, plus local visits and events with Halton and Erin groups, Rotary Dance in Toronto, and ongoing church activities.

Churchill St. Patrick’s da Bob Hyde Indian Reserve United Church Guelph Junior Farmers Association of Ontario Kerr C.C.C.W J. J. McDonald A. Kerr Jesus Don Anderson F. Thompson McDonald W. Thompson Anderon Mr. Hyde Verna Stephen Swackhamer Smith Griffin C.C.C. Woman's Group Jean Jackson Carol Swackhamer Lane Miami Beach Florida

Acton Curling Club to build rink for 69 70 season

Enthusiastic support at Acton Curling Club meeting pledges curling facilities on Churchill Road North for the 69 70 season. Ted Tyler Sr. says the new building will rise this summer. An 14 member executive was elected to guide operations for one year with Ken Marchment as past president and John Gay as 1st vice president.

Acton Curling Club Churchill Road North Ted Tyler Sr Ronte Ken Marchment Andrew McKenzie John Gay Clarry Otterbein Ray Evelan Bob Drinkwalter Bil Toth Walter Dubois Peter Bowman Mel Jordan Meb Blow Allan Ellerby George Williams All Tanks Chester Anderton Jack Ridley Ev. A. McKenzie Chester Mary Marks Paul Youngblut Pat Frizzett Andy George Lee Norma Marchment Walter Fecht Vic Patrick Lomve Villa Neil Anderson Harry Otterbein Toni Downs Vic Lois Mackenzie Mike Irvine An Parker Selen Os Charlie Kirkness Adams John Buckman Delores Tyler Austen Young Lawrie Mason Bill Toth Long Lovell Renee Watson Marilyn McArthur Gord Reed Barry Buchanan Nell Anderton Walter Dubuis Ron Sheets Brydon Hunter Fred A. Ted Tyler Sr Erin

Cribbage standings heat up at Branch 197 Legion hall

After the first cribbage playoff week Charles Thomson reports tied leaders Gay Cartage and Civiera Construction on 211. Firemen, Besvera, B, Reliable Taxi and others trail with low scores. Men’s euchre Friday produced steaks for Don Harris and Sandy Wa with 64 and 61. Women’s euchre Saturday yielded scores from Dot Cunn Wedge 62 61 and Aren e Marchment 41 62, Bruce Williamson 62. Ray Agnew’s was ji bacon.

Gay, Cartage Civiera Construction Firemen Besvera Reliable Taxi Club Dominion Legion Legion *A Don Harris Sandy Walter Green Miah Dot Arene Marchment Helen Vateman Bruce Williamson Ray Agnew

Silverwood Women's Institute March Meeting Focused on Health Drugs

The Silverwood Women’s Institute met at Mrs. FE Miller’s on March 12 with Convener of Health Mrs. rontuide and local nurse Mrs. Sales presenting a talk on drugs. Members voted donations to the Red Cross Society and MacDonald Institute at Guelph, and formed two committees to prepare for the April annual meeting. Mr. George Burgess returned home after a two week visit in Oshawa district.

Silverwood Gisla Bombolt George Burgess Oshawa

Georgetown families enjoy Sunday visit and New York trip

Gordon Lindsay and family of Georgetown with Mr and Mrs Ward Hamilton and others spent Sunday visiting the Reid and Sherlock families and Palgrave friends. Norman Twiner and companions enjoyed a midterm break in New York City with Broadway shows and the St Patrick’s Parade. Louise Tribble attended Churchill church service and dined with her father. Wetley Macdonald of Benin is staying with his uncle and aunt Charles and Mrs Binnie for a weeks visit.

Gordon Lindsay Georgetown Ward Hamilton Debbie Betty Andy Earl Reid Thei Derek Sherlock Lica Lori Palgrave Norman Twiner New York City St. Patrick’s Fifth Avenue Louise Tribble Queensville Churchill Stanley Swackhamer Wetley Macdonald Benin Charles Binnie

Limehouse News Bobs Ros Girl Born to Mrs Benton

Recent visitors include James Nobles and relatives. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs C Ros on the safe arrival of a baby girl. Lorne Noble visits family in Naughton. E Karns vacationed at Green Bay on Manitoulin Island. Charles Meredith injured with a cracked kneecap. Limehouse Presbyterian Church to hold Communion on Sunday March 30 at 2 30 PM. Eden Milly plans to attend the Lincolnshire Handicap in Ireland. Tube Eden Mulls also holds a ticket. Race tied to hospital sweepstakes.

James Nobles Calvin van Zant Dale Mark and Lans Tittle Manitoulin Wand C. Ros Lorne Noble Naughton F. Pieht E. Karns Green Bay Manitoulin Island Sony Charles Meredith Manitoulingdand Limehouse Presbyterian Church Eden Milly Ireland Eden Mulls Trith Hospital

Hush Travel advice urges study before forest entry

Travel guidance warns readers to study a map of the area before entering the forest. It recommends carrying a compass and survival kit and turning toward home well before sunset to stay safe outdoors.

Hush Aladius

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The Acton Free Press W. 1 Drouillard Phideta Snow Willian Cutler K. Johnson McEnery Dick Shortill Karen Mark C.N.E Murray la Rose Ballinafad Henry Hills Danny O'Connor Frank Smith Betty Snow Blais Kitchener Toc-Alpha Mrs. Stephen Mrs MacArthur Halton County Toronto Kathy Swackhamer Quebec Wchoelmates Erin High School Earl Vanatter Fenelon Falls Archie Kerr Keith Barber Donald David Bob Kerr Junior Farmers’ Association Ian Laughlan Adelle Willowdale Afrs A. H. McKenzie Legion Hall Charles Thomson BEL — Aqua Jupais — Representative AVIS Mill ST Mrs. H. Scott Red Cross Society MacDonald Institute Limehouse Baby Girl Ros Mrs. A. Benton Blac Rowntrees Enver K Magic Hinton’s
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