CNIB Eye Bank discussed at Halton advisory dinner
Halton advisory board of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind met at St Pauls United Church Milton. Guest speaker described the new eye bank at Banting Institute and the potential for corneal donations to help the visually impaired. Reports noted 410 registered blind in the county and a June 26 picnic near Port Credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNB
Eye Bank
Clare
Halton
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
St Paul's United Church
Milton
CNT
Gerry McDonald
Ontario
The
Canadien Association
CNIB
Canadian National Opthalogical Society
Banting Institute
University of Toronto
Geome
Canada
Stanley
Peel
Port Crodue
Brownie Pack Raises Funds for CARE Aid
Four week fundraiser by 24 First Action Brownie Pack members raised 15 dollars from chores. The collection went to National Headquarters CARE Mn H Boardman received thanks from CARE for the donation and the message of hope for people overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
National
Care Mn H
Jetter
CARE
Iself
Local Group Scots In Unit Inspection at Oakville parade
Local Group Scots in unit inspection scheduled for Sunday May 3 at 2 30 pm at Applewood Acres Shopping Plaza. Big G L Cassidy will inspect the 16 Militia Group and honorary Capt Alex Calder will conduct the drumbhead service. Two long term soldiers lead the RS M changeover with WO 1 Ball Card of Oakville becoming new RSM after 42 years service and fifth rosette to the Long Service Medal. SM Card of Oakville closes 40 years service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applewood Acres
Big G L. Cassidy
Drumbhead
Alex Calder
RSM
Ted Ching
Oakville
Oakvile
Ching
Canadian Army
Eastern Activities Finals At Junior Olympics Winners
Fred Dawking led the Junior group with Don Price winning Senior honors. Helen Benton captured the Junior girls title and Bradley won the Senior girls’ championship. A moon trip team led by Andrew Knox claimed junior space honors. The Dabhas topped the slower growing contest with Vivian Smith as captain. Winners will be guests of the local Women’s club Thursday for cresta awards. Canada housing note cites 3,974,000 occupied dwellings and home ownership trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Fred Dawking
Don Price
Helen Benton
Bradley
Donald Harris
Ame
Bib Shannon
Gym Clas
Andrew Knox
Spacemen
Andrew
Moon
Andrew Kwoa
Bernie Henton
Steven Wolfe
David Ryder
John Dowding
Graham Wieditt
Jim Paul
Dabhas
Vivian Smith
Elaine Demuth
Jacoba van der Brink
Jill Morton
Dianne
Angel
Parents Night Draws 3000 in Legion Auditorium
A crowd of over 300 attended the Parents Night event sponsored by Acton Bay Scout Troops and Wolf Cub Packs. Dominion official Bert Mortlock spoke on the role of schools churches and families in guiding youths, citing scouts’ duties to God and country and sharing examples of saved lives through scout training. Mayor Palmer and District Scoutmaster Ray Young spoke as guests, with Tom Watson thanking the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary for the turkey dinner despite crowd size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auditorium
Mit
Acton Bay Scout Troops
Mortlock
God
Bert Mortlock
Boy Scouts of Canada
Legion Auditorum
Henton
Tam Watson
Psler
Ray Young
Milton
Tom Watson
Scoutt Group
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Georgetown Raiders Triumph To Claim Title
Georgetown Raiders defeated Tillsenburg to win the championship in a tense game. After a first period lead, Georgetown tied late in the second, then used two quick goals in the third to seize a 4 3 victory and secure the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Ames Mendas
Deasning Tillsens
Mg Bank
Soret Tillsenburg
Georgetown
Eaders
Tildonburg
Clineh
Fines levied on speeders in Maxis trates Court
Corporal Mason reported offences on the docket at Maxis trates Court on Tuesday. Forty three speeding cases appeared with one dismissal and six adjournments for personal service. A total of 187 in fines and charges was levied. One case of assault and two of careless driving were dismissed. The radar equipment will continue to curb the flow of offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Maxistrate’s Court
Churchill Social Evening Features Film and Song
Churchill members hosted a social evening with a play and a comedy film The Yours People ably presented. A film The Miracle of Paradise Valley followed a story about a young farmer and accidents. A duet by Miss Shirley Awes and Miss Evelyn Root delighted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treradise
Valles
Suri
Shirely Awres
Evelyn
Neelen
Eda
Churchill
Questa
Ballinafad
Robert Denny
Church
Michd
Chate McArthur
Wellind
Fred McArthur
Local Residents Attend Family Visits and Easter Hospital Stays
David Corbett of Isdington visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Ho Corbett. Several neighbors spent Easter in hospital including Mrs Batkin of St Michaels Toronto. Donald Lindsay returns from Tenonte Geneewt Hospital. Herb and Billy Wilson had tonsil removal in Guelph. Norton and Fox families visit Norton home. Marry Marchington and Lisa Hoare spend weekend with WOR Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Corbett
Isdington
Mer Ho Corbett
Wor Norton
Marry Marchington
Lisa Hoare
Scotch Block Lassies Tour Toronto Trip
Scotch Block Lassies and leaders Mrs C Harding and Mrs Turner enjoyed a bus trip to Toronto on April 35, touring Eaton Co behind the scenes of the catalogue and dining in the Georgia Room. Afternoon visits included Sick Children’s Hospital, the Royal Museum and Parliament buildings. Funeral notices and sympathy extended to relatives in Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Block Group
Toronto
Scotch Block
Mrs. C. Hardy
Muss Charlotte
Turner
T. Eaton Co
Georgia
Lnoups
Sick ™ Children 'S Hospital
Royal Museum
Fairy Lake Beach plan debated by Acton Parks Board
A Ye Olde Swimmin Hole council meeting saw the Y's Men’s Club propose changes to Fairy Lake swimming facilities including new dressing rooms toilets and improved waterside access. Acton Police Constable Duncan reported duties while village plans discussed park improvements and river access with eventual follow up meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy Lake Beach
Y's
Parks Board
Courier Chambers
Fairy Lake
Sheila Paul Sings with Guelph Orchestra in Reformatted Night
Sheila Paul performed with the Guelph Symphony at the Collegiate Institute on a Wednesday evening under the baton of Dr Charles Wilson. The program featured a ballet style dance by Aba Yin Basa and a partner routine, impressing the audience with refined musical artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mroo
Re Pakinet
van Ated
Don White
Kut
Guelph
Shiela
Collegiate Institute
Charles Wilson
Sheala Poldarmet
Yin Basa
Wes
Town Zoning Plan discussed by planning board
The board continued study on zoning for the town and reviewed land options on Grenlea. No formal application was made yet, delays noted, and a subdivision previously approved was discussed along with potential street and land use questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Action Planning Board
Tuestas
Mas
Drewes
Cartier
Stell
Girls 4 H Club Elect Officers and Community News
The Gare 4 H club, The Ospreinge Orchida, held its third meeting at Mrs Wo Awrey’s home with members present electing Nancy Butach as president Shirley Awrey as vice president and Madeline Griffen as prose reporter Leaders include Miss Doris Fines and Mr W Awrey who demonstrated frat cup making. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Javick Kruger on their marriage and farm purchase in Acton. Various social notes describe families moving between Acton Brampton and nearby towns, church events at the Presbyterian church, and Easter visits from relatives including Dr Wylie and Dr Ronald Wylie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gare
Wm Ballentine
Acton
Vaattel
David Stewart
Marguerite Klouster
Mir
Joe Roersma
Brampton Weleane
Mroo
Festa
Franciuve
Guev
Mro
Thiroldt
Sineth Francine
George DP
Robert Peon
North Bas
Farmuly
George J. Hobertaon
Mire JA Hulbah
Famely
Kearney
Dog Robertson
Ree
Laverne
K Ch
Shalont
Tre
Willimaon
A Yohow
Myre
George Young
Nate
Orangeville
Forsythe
Presbyterian
Gordon Baton
Audrey Grunady
George Grundy
Trousseau
Audrey
Trownsecoau
Shirley
Wm. Lang
George Lang
Mass Ria Dejong
Guelph
E. Fisher
Gerry
W. A. Wylie
Balton
Ronald Wylie
Toronto
W. H. McEwan
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David Peal
Lea
Roy Young
Peal
Harold Kelson
Mitton
Kathleen Franklin
Moweles
M Ledwith
Milton Aed
Charmin
Frank Thompson
Hoy
Surat
Ie Sass
al Francis
Altratic
Renfrow
Resertoftive
Wolton
Peel Covels
J & Wihitelock
Dominion
Hert Morlock
David Dills
Mortlock O
Rave Assistuner
Sant Baat
Serena
Withons Mminetan
Ben Scouts
Alberta
Galtief
Raiders
Tillsenburg Geogetown Raiders
OUEA
Tillsanne Aeat
Thurchill
UOMO
Elmore French
Franch-Heltham General Contractors
Bank of Montreal
William ‘Davey
New ‘Bank
Doug Mason
Doug
Keton
Ligny-Dufferin
Tises
Huey Andress
OUR
John Hedge
Trongld Palletson
Stalin
Antioens
Hedge
Alan Deseo
Adilios
Acton Bare
Yas Mens Club
Larks Board
Ya Mens Club
Ter Revein Pos
Vox Mens
WMCA
Warsiah
Eullian
Sheila Paul
Beadding
Tron Oil Company
No Brown
Poel St
Setine Seon
Nba de Aren
4-H
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