Y's Men donate funds to Y M C A and install officers
A $600 donation from the Y's Men’s Club boosts the Y M C A finances as Earl Maxales hands the cheque to Bob Poyers. The club also gives $25 to the Kopolersnp Fund to aid a student’s college education. Officers for the new term are elected with Wilson as president and Earl Mosales as past president.
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Y's Men
Y.M.C.A
Earl Maxales
Y's Men's Club
Y Board
Bob Poyers
Y's
Wilson
Earl Mosales
Fyfe Somerville
Doug Copeland
Paul Lawson
Lome Doberthien
Bob Young
Scarborough
Guelph Y
Lorne Doberthien
Sam Symon
Brookville Central School
Acton
UN Phols
Y's Man's Club
Paul Alexander
Bob Fopers
Carl Riddalls
Y’s Men's Club
Holy Week services continue after Dr Nimmo's death
Acton churches hold Holy Week observances sponsored by several denominations with Rev Alexander Nimmo in Monday sermon before his sudden death en route to Acton. The services feature mixed choirs, prayers, and reflections on suffering, betrayal, and the cross as community groups attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
Christian Reformed
Presbyterian
United Church
Alexander Nimmo
Acton
Nimmo
Alex Nimmo
Judas
God
Mammon
Knox Presbyterian Church
A. H. McKenzie
Ted Hansen
Knox Choir
Jim Davidson
Dro Ninumo
Delle Nutma
Nimadys
Wees
Mr. Nutma
Oorgan
United and
Legion Ladies
Améliacy Rovers, Guides
United W.A
United Woms
Acton Women's Institute
Rutiary Chul
Engel
Nine
Hing
Jesus
Christ
Jetle Nutma
Mr. McKenzie
Charles Landsborough
Baptist Church
Nutma
I Calvary
al Caluane
Heaven
Heather Cloak
Friendly Circle
Unitek Chand Cgt
Kanos Senior Aunxtloey
Kanos Eaties
Ansiliarvo
United Church Young Poole
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Rotary Club
Actoniana
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Wingham
Huron County
Toronto
General Assembly
The
Belfast
Ireland
Canada
Presbyterian College
Montreal
Swans
Royal Canadian Air Force
St. Thomas
Hamilton
London
Ont
Ping
Ethel May MacLean
Durham
N.S
Margaret
George Malcolm
Winghum An
Formosa
Yarce
Stewart
Muskoka
Good Friday Closures Across Businesses and Churches
Good Friday prompts closures as businesses and stores shut for the day with many reopening Saturday. Most churches announce special Easter services to mark the holiday.
Prevention focus highlighted at CAS annual meeting
J Paul Jolliffe of the Children's Aid Society of Halton urged priority on prevention and better services for troubled families at St Pauls United Church. He warned social welfare faces challenges from inadequate care and housing, calling for shared human resources and expanded child welfare staffing. President Harold C. Biggar was named to lead the society, with new officers and board members announced.
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J. Paul Jolliffe
Children’s Aid Society of
Halton
St. Paul's United Church
Bul
Solliffe
Sog. Childs
Jvs
Childs
Eatin Ls
Harold C. Biggar
Sydney Childs
Jean Wills
Acton Council Holds 1961 Tax Rates Steady
Mayor John Gay presents the 1961 budget to Acton council keeping residential mill rate at 74 and commercial industrial at 78 with no increase over 1960. Budget covers deficit from 1960, outlines austerity measures, reduced Parks Board demands, street sign program, sidewalk replacement, and retained staffing while aiming for a balanced year and steady municipal finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gay
Acton
Ontario
Public School Board
Council
Parks Board
Roads Department
Tess
Courtcil
Steednewday
Acton Council Approves Zoning Changes and Daylight Saving By Law
Acton council passed a daylight saving by law with third reading due next meeting, effective April 30 at 12:07 a.m. and revert to standard time Oct 29 at 2:00 a.m. They also approved zoning by laws including detaching housing, reclassifying A P Green property, Main Street storage yard, and mill rate bills. Budget remarks followed with council guidance to stay within limits and potential deficit only for long term town benefits.
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Acton
A. P. Green
Main St. L
Minvor John Guy
McLeod
Barbeau
Mr. Hinton
Gay
20 Percent Sale of Colored Telephones in Acton
Report notes about 2 percent daily activity as Roy Murray, change foreman, cites. Bell crews have completed about 948 of 14600 calls and in 178 cases have read colored black phones during dial system conversion. Crews will stay two weeks to complete conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Roy Murray
Foreman
Bell
Heavy Snowfall Blamed In Tow Truck Collision
A tow truck operated by Jack Boonstra skidded in heavy snow east of Acton and struck a car driven by William McDonald of Georgetown. Both vehicles ended in ditches with $25 and $175 damages respectively. Constable Merv Harness investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Jack Boonstra
Acton
William McDonald
Georgetown
Sppadite
Merv Harness
Radio Stolen At Laundromat Reported In Acton
Constable Ron Dunlap on temporary duty investigated a stolen portable radio case at a laundromat in Acton. John Chapman of Rockwood reported his radio missing between 2:00 and 3:30 pm while he was briefly away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Dunlap
Acton O.P.P
John Chapman
Rockwood
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Cal Riddauk
International Organization
VMEA
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Frank Oakes
H. B. Stokreet
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James Rudd
Presbyterian Board of Managers
Knox Explorers
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Daughters of Kox
United Church WA
Dwight Engel
Txaluh
Hinself
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CAS
Albert Walsom
Omer K. van Sicklewan
Amrit
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Beart
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Leishman
Burlington
Douglas Latimer
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Oakville
Hardl Vane ‘Tafalzar
Wilfrid Quesing
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Newton
Ontario Municipal Association
Loyal Orange Lodge
Tocthe United Church
Presbyterian Church
Whitby
Department of Highways
Highways Department
Bower Avenue
Alice Street
Queen, St. E. and
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Cancer Society
Wwe
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Andy Hudson
Federal Equipment of Canada Lid
Giselle Bertrand
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