Emergency drill shows county wide coordinated disaster response
High level officials from Wentworth and Halton coordinated a simulated nuclear emergency. Communications traffic routing, firefighting mobilization, radiation monitoring, and mass evacuations were practiced from Georgetown to Milton with radio units and mobile cruisers guiding rescue plans.
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Georgetown
Lron E.M.O
North County
Milton
Oakville
J. D. Wilson
F. Oliver
Agerer
Rith
Harvey Tasker
Highway 2
Joseph Brant Hospital
Radia Te
Toronto
Army
Aren
Wentworth
Halton
Red Cross Highlights Water Safety Week Ahead of Summer
The Canadian Red Cross promotes National Water Safety Week from May to 20 to curb water accidents before Victoria Day weekend. Officials note last year saw about 900 drownings and urge strict adherence to safety rules as Canadians prepare for summer cottage openings and boating.
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Canadian Red Cross
Red Cross
Acton Community Centre Fund Drive May Event
Support the Acton Community Centre Fund from May 15 to May 20 as residents rally for local facilities. Volunteer signups and donation points outlined by local organizers.
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Acton Community Centre Fund
Tea and Bake Sale Held Despite Rain at United Church
In steady rain a good crowd attended the Friendly Circle event in the United Church Sunday School. The sale offered baking plants and white elephants with miniature May flower bouquets at each table from Mrs Gordon Johnston's farm and bright flower arrangements on the serving table.
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Friendly Circle
United Church
Gordon Johnston
Circle
Clock indicates daily canvass results at Mackenzie shop
The one foot high clock specimen made at J B Mackenzie will display day by day results of the house to house canvass next week.
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J. B. Mackenzie
Mrs Woodburn and Guests Host Spring Tea Event
Mrs W Woodburn and Mrs F Kentner hosted a tea with guests greeted by Mrs Dwight Engel. Pink streamers and flowers brightened the corridors while outside weather was wintry. Baking was sold out at the event.
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W. Woodburn
F. Kentner
Dwight Engel
Model displays draw crowds in two store windows
Acton Home Furnishings shows an arena model by the Rovers with Don Bexton posters backing the project. In Cameo Shoppe window skates and canvassers kit literature are on display. Benson's Shoe Store features a second model by Phil Caddick and his high school students.
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Acton Home Furnishings
The
Rovers
Don Bexton
Benson
Phil Caddick
Denominational Gathering Seeks Family Policy Guidance
At the US conference 29 denominations attend with five Canibus Kent delegates to the American Baptist Assembly in Green Lake Wisconsin. Forty denominations are represented among the 600 conferees, including family life department heads. Canadian delegates demand a conference addressing Canadian needs in consultation with Canadian social scientists and the Canadian Council of Churches.
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Byron Howlett
Canibus Kent
American Baptist Assembly
Green Lake
Wisconsin
Tn Call
Family Life Department
Councils of Churches
Canadian Council of Churches
Grass fire at Prospect Cemetery doused as false alarm
Firemen responded to a grass fire at Prospect Cemetery last Friday but the blaze was contained and later ruled a false alarm. The chief’s fire phone was being relocated at his new residence when the switch was accidentally turned, triggering the siren.
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Prospect Cemetery
First Reunion Brings Lorne Scots Veterans Together
Hundreds of World War II veterans from Brampton and beyond gather for the first 1939 45 Lorne Scots reunion at Brampton. The weekend includes a drumhead service and cenotaph tribute to the fallen, a dinner, breakfast, regimental inspection, and band performances.
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Lorne Scots
Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment
Brampton
Far East
Lornies
National Defence Headquarters
Ottawa
London
England
Save a Life Week by Acton Brigade
The St. John Ambulance Brigade plans Save a Life Week with free training periods for residents. Superintendent R. S. Hart and members urge learning artificial respiration to reduce boating accident deaths and prepare for small emergencies.
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St. John Ambulance Brigade
R. S. Hart
India Missionary Dennis Clark to Speak at Acton Baptist Church
Dennis Clark, a long time India missionary, will be guest speaker at Acton Baptist Church services next Sunday. He has engaged in evangelism and Bible teaching across many church groups and will present a family drama during the evening service. Clark founded the Lahore Christian Publishing House and co founded India’s Christian literacy institute.
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Acton Baptist Church
Dennis Be Clark
India
Cour
Judy
Paul
Martyne
Ravind
Canada
Bethesda Chapel
Bristol
England
North Halton drives toward $6,000 Cancer Society goal
WU plans a final push this week for the Canadian Cancer Society appeal in North Halton with about $5,000 raised so far. Milian Georgetown and Acton contributed roughly $2,000 $1,000 and total optimism rests on Ontario Unit’s pledge to push North Hatton past the target. A dairy farmer questions prospects of hunting for hires amid the fundraiser confusion.
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North Halton
Canadian Cancer Society
el Dulguan
Milian
Georgetown
Acton
Stilln Adler
Dulg- Aan
Ontario
North Hatton
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Acton Brigade
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Jack Lemon
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Yves Montand
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Glenn Ford
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Anne Baxter
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Acton's Best
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