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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
22
The notice highlights the upcoming first instalment of taxes due next Monday. It also mentions Mother's Day approaching and springtime activities such as tree trimming, school measles, and creek adventures. Community events include confirmations and CWOSSA sports in Guelph with students participating.
Acton Park will host a Scottish and Square dance on June 24 with Stan Hamilton and his Clansmen from London Ontario providing music. Proceeds benefit the retarded children’s building fund as attendees celebrate Scottish dance heritage and local club members’ efforts.
A mother thanks Mrs E Brown and Sunshine School staff for praising her five year old with a paper star for good behavior. She recalls how gentle teaching and a brighter classroom shape a child’s confidence and speech, urging better facilities than the cramped Milton building.
The Wo men s Institute held a Wednesday evening meeting with Mrs E Archibald presiding and Miss Doris Fines chosen to prepare a weed corsage for roll call. 4 H Club activities included awards at Guelph games with medals to Sandra Carolyn and Carolyn. a display of orgss and a tea at the school. a school reunion and dedication set for June 18. and a closing euchre. Local events cover baby arrivals, hospital visits, and community visits as well as a study class and Homemaking Club sewing sessions at the Acton school.
Erin township council accepts Cox Construction tender to supply 15 000 yards of gravel at 7 cents per yard with delivery in June or September. Three bids were received and road superintendent named a delegate to the Toronto road superintendent school on May 9. Auditor Morrison, Sanderson and Johnston to be paid 494.95. Fire accounts total 1100 and various residents and firms listed.
A chaotic OCR read summarizes the Cox Thompson wedding at Churchill Church on Friday with details of decor, attendees, and reception. It notes attire, family members, a signing, and a post ceremony trip, including mentions of relatives and a home reception.
Limehouse wedding and church events noted with mis spelled names. Photographs show Gibb wedding at St Andrews Prostytee and Chisset Port Craft with a reception at Surf Hotel. Waterloo Ontario arrival enhances Limehouse Presbyter gatherings and Taranta visit noted by Mrs Mitchell.
Walkerton council members and the public building committee visited Walkerton Monday afternoon to view the artificial ice installation and gather tips for the arena addition and ice plant. Mayor and committee chairman Johnny Goy Bi McLeod and Jack Mel Geachie led questions during the tour while a visiting salesman struggled to find contacts.
Donations in memory of loved ones fund cancer research and are issued official receipts by your local undertaker.
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