Devoted Acton doctor Dr W G C Kenney dies
Dr W G C Kenney died at Guelph General Hospital on March 26 after a lengthy illness. He devoted his life to medicine and served Acton and district as a beloved physician. Private funeral held. he is survived by his wife Lillian Morley and several siblings. He had previously been Acton Citizen of the Year in 1960.
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Guelph General Hospital
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Rumley-Shoemaker
A. H. McKenzie
Fairview Cemetery
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Heart Foundation and Cancer Fund
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Une
Alderson) Hornby
Nora
Arthur Kenney
Vancouver
Frances Kenney
Northern Ireland
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Chamber of Commerce
Bill Kenney
Acton Free Press
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Veterinary College
Toronto
University of Toronto
Sick Children’s’ Hospital
St. Michael's Hospital
Y Board grants rent decrease to renovated town offices
Acton Murray Memorial Y M C A Board met on Thursday March 21 with members present and absent. They granted the town a five year rent decrease tied to a 10 year lease review while also approving improvements to heat, electrical panels, and the kitchen. Directors noted rising junior membership and planned community programs for September.
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Y Board
Campaign to fund new University of Guelph course
A campaign to raise 1 150 000 to start the proposed hotel and food administration degree at the University of Guelph targets a 1969 launch. The hospitality industry backs the effort with a gala in Toronto in association with the Canadian Restaurant Association at the C N E grounds. Allan D. Baker of Versa Food Services Ltd heads the drive with S G Bennett of Esquesing Township among key speakers.
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University of Guelph
Canadian Restaurant Association
C. N.E. Grounds
Toronto
Allan D. Baker
Versa Food Services Ltd
S. G. Bennett
Esquesing
Interim committee continues fact finding on Halton boards
The Interim Committee on Education pressed ahead with preparing a questionnaire for Halton school boards and boards of education. Secretary Denzil Lawrence said the meeting, held behind closed doors, heard sub committees’ suggestions on question forms to collect current policies and operations before the Halton Board of Education takes over next year. Much data on bus routes, salary schedules and personnel would be ready only in the fall.
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Halton
Boards of Education
Denzil Lawrence
Lawrence
New Rotary club officers named at Acton meeting
Acton Rotary Club elected new officers and directors for next June. Gary Dawkins remains president with Gordon McKeown as vice president and Ron Lewis as secretary while Dave Manes will be treasurer. New directors include Bruce Cargill, Bil Pendleton, John Anderson, and Andy McKenzie.
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Acton
Laurie Mason
Gary Dawkins
Gordon McKeown
Ron Lewis
Dave Manes
Bruce Cargill
Bil Pendleton
John Anderson
Andy McKenzie
Tape to prevent plaster cracks when hanging pictures
Before driving a nail into the wall when hanging pictures, place a small piece of adhesive tape at the nail spot and drive through the tape. This method helps prevent plaster from cracking and keeps walls intact.
Stringent enforcement targets Acton traffic amid high accident rate
Acton OPP reports a week March 17 to 23 with 240 hours on duty and 616 miles patrolled. 93 motorists stopped under the Highway Traffic Act. 53 vehicles involved. 29 drivers cited for safety infractions. 11 others issued penalties. Two property damage crashes caused $200 in damage. Theft and assault notes included. one theft led to a local conviction and a 10 day sentence in Valley court. Court actions March 18 included 12 convictions for dangerous or careless driving and minor liquor violation, fines and costs totaling $787. a court justice emphasized the potential harm of traffic violations.
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Acton
Ocerring Drivags
Kirkland Lake
Ontario
Yail
Thal ‘Coda
Bill Lasby Leads Forage Club In March Meeting
The Acton 4-H Forage Club elected officers at their March 19 gathering at the Acton Community Centre with Bill Lasby as president Cathy Lasby as vice president Norma Lagile as secretary and George McPhail as press reporter A film What 4-H Is About highlighted activities and goals for members agricultural representative Henry Stanley outlined land plot responsibilities Club leaders Rug selley Murray and Nino Bralda spoke on guidance.
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Acton Community Centre
Bii Lasby
Cathy Lasby
Norma Lagile
George McPhail
Henry Stanley
Rugsell Murray
Nino Bralda
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