Tree Planting Tips From Acton Gardener Bruce Pargeter
Bruce Pargeter former Beardmore gardener shares care tips for young trees planted in Acton. Prescribed watering around the root zone, avoid water running down the trunk, and soak thoroughly in dry weather. Protect roots with dried grass cuttings around the base and keep children away from saplings. Stake carefully if needed and loosen ties as trees grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actén Council
Hamilton Peal
Bruce Pargeter
Beardmore and Company
Ir. Pargeter
Acton Scottish Dance Club hosts wiener roast and Ceilidh
Last Saturday at 6 pm the Acton Scottish Dance Club held a wiener roast at the Mc Geachie garden followed by a Ceilidh at 8 pm at the YMCA. About 50 youths and many parents enjoyed dances like the bunny hop and Dashing White Sergeant performed by younglsters and four girls from Mitton and Penny Izatt.
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Acton Scottish
Jack McGeachie
Iter
YMCA
Dave Izall
R. Buckner
Suilor
Suzayne
Sharon Gitta
Mattgo Sieeiein
Mitton
Penny Tait
Rev Jelle Nutma Addresses 900 at Federation Meeting
The first general meeting of the Canadian Federation of Christian Reformed Women's Societies convened at McMaster University Hamilton with 900 delegates from Ontario. Rev Jelle Nutma from Acton spoke on prayer life. Mrs Witt of Flint Michigan gave the afternoon address.
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Canadian Federation
Christian Reformed
McMaster University
Hamilton
Holland
Ontario
Jelly Nutma
Christian Reformed “Hirch
Acton
Summer Garbage Schedule Expanded to Twice Weekly
Pushards announced a summer schedule with householders having twice weekly garbage pickups starting Monday. Winter collections were once a week, but higher temperatures mean more waste, prompting the change.
Carol Candler to represent Girl Guides on first Grand Tour
Carol Candler of Lakeshore Drive Dorval has been chosen to represent the Girl Guides of Quebec on their first Grand International Tour this summer. The 18 year old, daughter of Gerry and Mrs Candler, begins the journey July 6 aboard the Savernia for England, with stops in Paris and Switzerland. The group then tours England and Scotland, including Oxford and Stirling Castle, ending with a voyage back to Montreal on the Carinthia August 29. Carol aims for university and interior design.
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Caral Vangier
Sza
England
Our Ark
London
Paris
Switzerland
Oui Chalet
Adelboden
Carol
USNA
North America
Caral
Scotland
Oxford
Stratford-on-Avon
Chester
English Lake District
Gretna Green
Faliburgh
The
Trossachs
Stirling Castle
Ayr
Burny Country
Montreal
Greenock Scotland
Carinthia
Lachine High School
Progress Report On Post Office Site Work Advances
Bluegrass superintendents report rising activity at the new Federal Post Office site. Aspen Construction and George Town contractor crews excavate foundations, pour footing, and prepare concrete forms while sand and gravel are hauled from nearby land. John Laur from Wilehar Construction supervises operations as government inspectors monitor daily progress.
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Bluewalk
Federal Post Office
Ken “Keon Fave Aswang
Osan Lag
Construction Company of
Georgetown
Celr Hi
The
Hydro
Aspen Construction Company
Cooksville
John Laur
Wilehar Construction Company
Dundas
High School Field Day Caps Cold Week of Wins and Dances
Acton students celebrated a chilly week with field day wins by Lawson and Gay leading district seniors and juniors. Mary Grischow and Anne Vale captured bantam and junior titles while dances planned by the Year Book committee raised funds. Movie night featured The Perfect Furlough with proceeds guiding future events.
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Don Harris
Mary Grischow
Anne Vale
John Gay
Artisi
Tsten
CP Nike
Gdelph
Acton
Lawson
Georgetown
Erin Sevand
Milton
Menl
Janet Leigh
Tony Curtis
Mission Talk by Rev Cle ment De Castro at Knox Church
British Guiana born Rev Cle ment De Castro spoke at Knox Church on Sunday evening. Miss Belle-Maye Rozell presided with Mrs Bill Young and Miss Eli Masters assisting. The program highlighted missionary work and Becheiel School graduates in high positions. The audience learned missions are worthwhile and many guests from Nassagaweya and Rock joined the event.
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Awxanary of
Knox Church
Belle-Maye Rozell
Bill Young
Serine
Eli Masters
British Guiana
Clement de Castro
F Anderson
de Castro
British Guia
Misa Anderson
Ellen Anderson
Notable Visit in Acton Mixes Churches and Thief Families
Rev. De Castro stayed in Acton hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. Coles with members of both thief families from Georgetown and Acton Baptists and United Churches. A quote about water power attributed to Wilson Mizner is noted, alongside a remark that a woman's tears are the most effective water power.
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Georgetown
Acton
Nutmas
Ko Kamnunga
Vos
Tom de Vries
Albert Leferink
S. Pasma
T. Gust
Ho Kroese
J. van Arvagon
C. Duiker
van Loovenga
John Loovenga
de Castro Fvervang
Sewial
Jas. Haglis
Chiests
Nassagaweya
Roek
Wilson Mizner
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Futre
Heather McGeachie
Heather Ann Dumarsh
Ann McMillan
Margaret Slaven
Margo Clarkson
Suzanne
Sharon Ricketts
Penny Ran
Margraet Slaven
Laureen Reanick
Sailor
Lorne Park
Donna Heck
Kathie Chandler
Penny Izatt
Denny ‘Hare
David Wemyss
Jack Delaney
Nelson Boyko
Milion
T. S. Newton
Lionel Hurst
Mike ‘McMillan
Jack McGrachie
Bill Dumarsh
Terry Slaven
Davezat
Hilda Gardner
Serson
TTT
Toronto
Millencat
Guelph
Clirkson
Jelle Nutma
Gar Weed Oil
Ges
Willow ST. N
Ont
Carol Candler
Guides’ Choice
Georgetown Game Club
Paper Mill
Credit River
Dufferin
Jassapawevir
Post Office
High School News
Harvey Laverty
Sales and Service
Main Street N
Rockwood
Ontario Hospital
Commission
Ontario Hospital Services Comsession
Yonge Street
Toronto 7
Rev
C de Castro
Sionary
Rin
Church In
Canada
Ruth
Connie Colena
B.A. Hansen
John O. Davidson
Junior High Fellowship
Ushi
Janet Aitken
Donna Rennick
Bob Fovers Jr
Barry Clelagh
Christ
A. E. McKensie
Ted
Acton Free Press
Mith
Roy Arnott
Monay
Ewitys
Teeter Lutter
Cameo Style
Bull
Halton County
Harrison School
Quatre Bras
W. J. Dick
M. Denyes
Milton High School
Glen Williams
Norval
Acton High School
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