Milton Pupils Sweep Public Speaking Contest
Judges praised three Milton pupils at Acton public school for top public speaking honors won Wednesday evening in the Robert Lime school auditorium Acton Competitors from Acton and Milton included Edna Batly Lila Jones Alan Walker Kathy Mekeneic Charlotte Contber Rita McCrae and Namey Lauter Edna Batly, a seventh grader from Brive Street Milton, took first Alan Walker, a ninth grader from Brave Street, placed third Kathy Mekeneic from Roberts Little School earned honorable mention The Acton senior girls choir performed during intermission
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Acton Public
Robert Lime School
Acton
Milton
Edna Batly
Brive
Lila Jones
J. M. Deaves
Achowl
Alan Walker
Brave Street School
Kathy Mekeneic
Rade
Robert Ittle
Achim
Charlotte Contber
Roberts Little School
Calin Leiteh
Dian Pittul Campbell
Ile Sara A McRanzie
Pecintie W. Lo McNeil
William Benson
Acton Public School Board
Ore
Munis
Glenn Banks
Inter Mission
Millon
Nell the milk hauling mare to retire after sixteen years
Nell, a brown mare named Nell, has hauled milk through Acton’s streets for sixteen years for Ma sales Dairy. She will retire to pasture with oats after a long routine, starting mornings early and ending around 1240 for the afternoon. Neighbors remember her familiar path and buddy carport Ras arian, as her driver Lorne Masales continues deliveries with the new nine year old horse.
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Asadei Taare
Nell
Actan
Saniestas
Aml Waven Ag Evra
Masales
Rome
Turedoit
Arian
Nash
Nella
Toronto
Regent
Car Damage in Ayton Crash Injures Driver
Patrick Morehon of R R 2 Georgetown drives to 000 damage after colliding with a parked vehicle on 25 Side road near Ayton Friday. The driver was uninjured.
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Patrick Morehon
Georgetown
Ayton
FiveYearOld Runner Struck By Car Near YMCA
Five year old Kenneth Withers, son of Mr and Mrs Grant Withers of John Street, darted into an eastbound car’s path in front of the YMCA Thursday March 22. He was standing beside a parked car when he entered the road. The driver James Thornhill of Acton applied brakes but skidded, striking the boy on the side of his head. He was examined at the scene and then taken to De for further care. Cause Macy Harness of the Acton OPP investigated.
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Kenneth Withers
Grant Withers
John
YMCA
James Thornhill
Acton
Ike Qtassar
Kenney
Benises
Macy
Actin
Town Considers Sweeper Grant After Plebiscite Response
Council debates annual band grant levels and disposal of a sweeper project after a plebiscite. Members weigh a shift from a $3500 annual grant toward smaller funding and discuss street painting and equipment needs amid ongoing financial reviews.
Eden Mills Women’s Institute March Meeting Highlights
Eden Mills W I hosted a March gathering with Mia R Roy presiding. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ing Burtington and the Gilbertsons. News covered church centennial plans, missionary reports, readings, and a 30th wedding anniversary, plus births, birthdays, and travel news.
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D. Beattie
Eden Mills Women's Institute
Mia. R. Roy
J.hamer
Ing. Burtington
W. Gilbertson
We Gilbertson
J. Gilbertson
Willan Coates
Life Elowel
Hatton County Roads Report Details 32nd Annual Summary
Hatton County engineer Roy B. Smith presented the 32nd annual report on county roads operations. Expenditures totalled 620 036 with categories including maintenance 131 466 grading grants 66 400 overhead 34 601 and new machinery 24 161. Winter costs fell about 25 000 from 1960 and plowing was concentrated in March.
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Hatton
Roy Br. Smith
Road Works and Bridge Construction Update 1962
The report notes costs of 620 036 for road work including calcium chloride on about 400 miles of gravel roads and 21 miles of pave ment with bitumen and stone chips. Four bridges of 14 to 40 feet were built and other work near Acton Georgetown and Norval completed with sections still underway.
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MNA Se Canstruc
Acton
Georgetown
Norval
Buyne
Speyside School Notes Mixed With Moon Study And Exams
Room by room a snapshot shows students learning about the moon and Indian words, measuring tables, and spring signs. Grades four and five explore nickel mines and the Blue Ridge source while eight grade topics include geography and exams. Reports indicate seven tests completed in Room Five with April 4 report deadlines.
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Me Reom Two
James
Music in the Air Singers Prep for Festivals
Thea RITConnTNs elementary students practice for the North Hatton County Music Festival set for early April. North Hatton Rural finals are at Brookville School on April 4, with Acton hosting the urban finals. Urban finals run April 17 and 18. Students compete for medals and trophies including cups and shields for top finishers.
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Thea
Ned Hatton
North Hatton
Brookville
Nassagaweevin
Barre
Robert Lite
Vns
Acton
GR. Fenwikal Torumta
Shar Haases
Manor Rd Studies Second Home Site for Aged Residents
Halton Centennial Manor Board weighs purchasing land for a second county home for the aged. At a prebudget meeting the treasurer and superintendent discussed an allowance, beds for the bed care wing, and $250 for renovations. The board plans two rooms atop the manor for possible expansion with per diem set at $9, and overall rates adjusted for aged residents.
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Halton Centennial Manor Board
Hind
Ted Wath
Cieny
Wals
Pepsico
Beng Punt
Hatter
Cooksville Company Secures Limehouse Construction Work
The Cooksville Company was selected as the successful bidder for the Limehouse job after evaluating multiple tenders. The contracting process saw 4 tenders reviewed before final approval by the project authorities.
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Cooksville Company
Go Eesaaccor Construction Company
Cooksville
Psuuessng
Chlorine Contaminates Acton Coffee and Tea Supplies
A distorted report notes Acton residents faced chlorine taint in beverages with coffee and tea affected. The text mentions adverse taste and smell, brackish water boiling on stoves, and ongoing concerns about water quality and disinfection.
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Acton
Community Events Highlight Busy Saturday Afternoon
A large crowd attended activities at the Yo Shin club on Saturday afternoon. Five youths helped spark energy in the garden at Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hargrave’s Amhur Street home as Hedra workmen continued their tree trimming program this week.
Kathy McKenzie Tops Open Speech Contest Night
Kathy McKenzie won the BOD Rachlin public speaking trophy at the contest between Robert Kitte and Mos. Bennett schools. Nancy Law Rita Met and Marlee McSwain placed behind with strong performances while judges included Mrs. Alec Orr and Rev. A. McKengie.
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Ithy’ McKenzie
Robert Line Public School
Rachlin
Acton Pedro
Nancy Law
Robert Lithe
Rita
Robert Little
Marlee McSwain
Milton
Piv Adon
Isolated Hepatitis Cases Spark Rumor of Epidemic
Mil ton area health officer says no new hepatitis cases reported in the past week. He notes winter and spring have higher incidence, urges hygiene and cleanliness, and explains transmission through food and hand contact within households.
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Milton
Ball
Halton
Bull
Fire destroys bachelor’s home as flames touch nearby property
A Tuesday blaze at Stewartown destroyed the home of 72 year old bachelor Brawn Veluse. Firefighters arrived within five minutes but could not save the structure. The victim died alone inside after living there 35 years. surrounding property including horses owned by Walter Lawson and Lena Hodge were damaged.
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Stewartown
Brown
Walter Lawson
Lena Hodge
Acton Scout Group Sees $450 Canvass Result
The Acton Scout Group committee reports net earnings around $450 from a residential canvass. Funds will boost the Scout and Guide movement in Acton as further donations are sought and the business section will be canvassed later this month.
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Acton
Monachy
Lown
Local Ballet Success and Town Street Cleaning
Gwen Lauder recently passed an examination in ballet. Ten ground cabs were spotted near town. Town workmen cleaned sand from Mull Saver on Wednesday. Residents welcome the street sweeper purchased by the town. Dust swirls around homes as grass peeks through snow and birds enjoy a field day.
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Gwen Lauder
Grapefruit Shipment Sparks Domestic Mystery
An unusual gift arrives at a home when a crate of fresh grapefruit, picked from a tree in Shy garden, is found on the front step. The box was sent by an American guardian to relatives as part of a fruit distribution scheme, prompting curiosity about the sender and purpose.
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Mar
Gail
Tyler Sv
Asher
Matt
Timmer Avtonite
Shy Garden
Acton
Saephews
Dancers rehearse for Manor festival and spring events
Local club in Acton Scott stages children 7 to 9 practicing for Eaton Manor event on April 3 and a May Dance Festival. Eight young dancers focus on steps while 20 adults assist, including instructor Daath teaching new dances for the club’s Spring Front at Legion Hall. TV coverage planned for 65th Women’s Institute anniversary.
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Acton Scotted
YMCA
Eaton Manor
Oon
Daath
Apul
Legion Hall
Mitates
Newt
Tilis Giken
Women's Institute
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