Acton parish bowlers win permanent possession trophy
Acton bowlers dominated the County Catholic parishes bowling tournament at Roseland Lanes Burlington winning permanent possession of the Knights of Columbus trophy. Holy Rosary Milton finished second while St. Joseph’s claimed third as Roger Murray rolled a 750 to top the triple scores. Lunch followed at St John’s Hall with captain Arie White receiving the trophy for Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph’s
Halton
Acton
Roseland
Burlington
Bronte
Milton
Semmens
Knights
Columbus Tropty
Roger Murray
St. John’s Hall
Arie White
Hkely
Arlie White
Ken Papillion
Ed McGilloway
Teresa Arbie
Henry Arbie
Myre
Bart Fowler
Wilfred Duval Jr
John Tyers
Dennis Crooks
Halton County Council reviews offices and duties
At the April Halton meeting officials discuss future use of the Brown Street courthouse, Milton and county offices as the province takes over justice administration. The county maintains some offices in Milton. A $7 tax bounty continues despite the provincial subsidy ending. Douglas Currie named Halton Weed Inspector effective May 1. W. B. McGregor reports Glen Williams flood response with two EMO pumps. The finance committee carries $16,250 of the Plunkett Report share toward a $65,000 study. province had not requested payment. Oakville requests traffic study on stop signs at Trafalgar and Derry intersections and a policy on illuminating county road intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Brown St. Court House
Milton
Finance Committee
Plunkett
Halton
Provence
Oakville
Trafalgar Road
Derry Road
Three paintings chosen for regional show in Burlington
The Central Ontario Art Association held its annual show at the Guelph Recreation Centre on April 27 and 28. Acton Art Group members Mrs Bary Bensatt, Mrs Joan Garrett, and Mrs Laura Dittrich had works selected to advance to the Regional Show in Burlington on May 24 and 25. The group meets Thursdays at the Acton Library and invites new members. For information call Mrs Dittrich at 853-0805.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ontario Art Association
Guelph Recreation Centre
Acton Art Group
Burlington
Bost
Bary Bensatt
Joan Garrett
Laura Dittrich
Acton
Dittrich
C A R S speaker addresses Acton Y’s Men on arthritis
Mauri Vallee of the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatic Society spoke at the Acton Y’s Men meeting. He cited 684 treated at the Rheumatic Centre in Hamilton and 92 percent rehabilitation, noting over a million Canadians affected by arthritis or rheumatism. The group approved September canvassing and discussed a Jamaica Montego Bay YMCA project and an upcoming auction with committees named for 1968-69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthritic and
Mauri Vallee
Acton Y's Men
Y's Men
Gary Bateman
My. Vallea
Mr. Vallee
Vallee
Acton
Rick Coe
Y.M.C.A
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Ontario
Quebec
Ego Bay
Thornbury
Rummage sales planned for house cleaning season
Free Press notes several groups plan rummage sales as spring cleaning begins. The item highlights aging, humor about work and fun, cookie sale for Guides and Brownies, a fire at Nassagaweya dump, last minute income tax returns mailed, bowlers wrapping winter season, and 4 H Achievement Day set for Ballinafad on Saturday.
One-Year Gap Stretches Since Marianne Schuett’s Disappearance
Local notes mark a year since Marianne Schuett vanished from her Kilbride home with no trace found. Community items report Flowers of Hope seed sales to aid the Mentally Retarded association, upcoming church services for fair weekend, and a massed choir plan if arranged. The Halton County Tuberculosis and Health Association holds its annual meeting and dinner next Wednesday at Oakville Arena with representatives from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianne Schuett
Kilbride
Halton County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Oakville Arena
Witnesses ordain ten new ministers at Milton assembly
The three day semi annual assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses at Milton highlighted by the discourse Why Does God Permit Wickedness delivered by district supervisor Joseph Scaglione from the Toronto branch. An audience of 145 heard him speak. Ten new ministers were ordained by water baptism on Saturday afternoon. These included David William Paterson Harris Rothwood S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
Milton
Joseph Scaglione
Toronto
David William Paterson
Harris, S., Rothwood
Obituary for J Alvin Denny of Guelph Legion Leader Dies
J Alvin Denny 72 of Sheridan Street Guelph died April 12 at home after a WWII veteran and former Col. John McCrae Legion president who wrote The Mercury column Follow The Torch. Survived by Barbara Drysdale wife four daughters a son a brother and 20 grandchildren. Funeral and legion services held at George Hall and Knox Presbyterian burial at Woodlawn. Also notes Spring Festival arts event begins with concerts plays and exhibits.
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J. Alvin
al) Denny
Sheridan St
Guelph
Mr. Denny
Fordwich
Ontario
Col
John McCrae
The
Mercury
Legion
Denny
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Barbara Drysdale
J. Mooney
Phyllis
D. Heaney
Dale
F. Dunn
Betty
Acton
D. Robinson
Earldine
Norval
James
Kenneth Denny
Fergus
Churchill Grey County juniors visit in district homes
Mrs R McArthur reports Grey County juniors visiting district homes and sharing community events. Mike Hamilton recovering from appendectomy in Georgetown District Memorial Hospital. assorted local gatherings, birthdays, and church activities noted among area families and Junior Farmers members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey County
Comparative calm O P P weekly report Acton
The Acton O P P reports a seven day period from April 21 to 28 with four complaints the most serious theft of a fence valued at 50 dollars and minor cases. One motor vehicle accident with 400 dollars damage involved two cars and an impaired driving charge. Eight motorists faced Highway Traffic Act violations and 16 were warned. Magistrate Langdon ordered 260 dollars in costs for 11 offenders in Milton Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton O.P.P
Milton
Langdon
Acton
Five Osheawa youths to speak at Acton Baptist church
Five young people from Oshe awa who last year traveled to Bolivia to aid missionaries will visit Acton Baptist church Sunday to share their experiences. They will be hosted by the Baptist High Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osheawa
Bolivera
Acton Baptist Church
Sune Day
Baptist High Fellowship
Tin foil does not buy a Seeing Eye Dog
The article notes that tin foil cannot fund a Seeing Eye Dog and that such assistance is provided through the Canadian National Institute for the Bund, highlighting an institutionally funded program rather than individual purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Institute For the Bund
Rotarians hear expo film and dance plans at meeting
The Rotary club enjoyed the Expo film A Place to Stand with music evoking Expo memories. Ted Pratt reported receipts of 1019.50 and district plans include a Plainmantan restaurant meeting tonight led by Jim Ledger. March attendance reached 84 percent with 20 Rotarians and two guests.
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Ted Pratt
Aous
Tome
Acten
Plainamtan
Burlington
Acton
Jim Ledger
Chib
Citizens Continue Page One Merit Event Report
Dated notes describe a civic gathering with Mr Galloway completing a wpedal course and attendees including Area Superintendent Norman Carlaod Hallion Peel and John Wilson. The Chamber president and town clerk Jack McGeachle led welcome and grace as ladies and band auxiliary catered the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Carlaod
Hallion
Peel
John Wilson
Attendandte
Jack McGeachle
Grace
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Joseph's
JoAnn Duval
St. Joseph's Church
County Council Briefs
Halton County
Douglas Currie
E.M.O
W. B. McGregor
Glen Williams
C.a.rs
Free Press
Nassagaweya
Ballinafad
Flowers of Hope
Association For the
Smiles ‘N' Chuckles
Slack Diamond
Beth
Hinton
Alvin Denny
the Shaynes
Churchill
Mrs. R. McArthur
Mike Hamilton
Ward Hamilton
Georgetown District Memorial Hospital
Polk
Red Crogs
Georgetop
Tae
June Kramme
Hob Tarzwell
Pill Sykes
Vern. Denny
Gordon McPonwlch
Harold Griffin
Smith’ E. Griffin
Algo Smith
R. Griffin
William ‘Thompson
Ron Saunders
Normie
Stephen
Alfred Saunders
Roy Hall
Kimmy
Verna Stephens
Lady Branch
Norman Turner
Juliana
David
J. G. Julian
Woodstock
Bob Kerr
Lynn Bradley
Bowmanville
Lloyd Anderson
Eddie
Brian
Powassan
Maynard
Caro
Ray Swackhamer
Jeanette Shortt
Marion Lowe
Fred MacArthur
W. J. Young
Huxley Cemetery
O.P.P. Weekly Report
Robert R. Hamilton Optometrist
Mountainview Road
Georgetown
Weston
Archie Kerr & Son
R.R
Cam Fraser
Shearer
WM. A
Wilson
Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers Limited
St. Clair Avenue
First Line TV
Doues
Valle
Esso
Fuso
Jerry Skirrow
Clare Bros. Heating Equip
United Gas
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