Dutch Grandfather of 30 Reaches Canada to Visit Sons
A 78 year old Hollander, Mr Viies, arrived in Canada to visit his two sons and families after a 10 year separation. He is father to seven and grandfather to 30, living with daughter Lietste Viigastra in Holland while his Canadian relatives plan a family celebration later. He impressed travelers with ship knowledge and won a doll in a speaking contest aboard the Rynd.
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Hollahder
Viies
Canada
Holkk
Gridt
Oeke
Akke
Benske
Wilhelmina
Holland
Can
Jewaaa
Aine
Arrain Acton
John Viestra
Rienk
Bob
John Je
Ralph
Otte
Reink
Winnie
Albert
John
Joanne
Peter
Cichk Viestra
Vuestra
Eno Tish
Canela
Canadar Hiesten
Sretste
Fobo
Hal
Rienk- Viestre
Acton
Lietste
Historical Keepsakes Bequeathed to Free Press
The Free Press received a bequest of old articles and historic photographs from the Tate estate. Contents include early Acton hockey and lacrosse team images from 1897 to 1902, featuring Fred Ryder Ed Ryder Bob Scott and Frank McIntosh among others.
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Free Press
Phe
Tate
Frank Mc Tntosh
Lins
Actan
Hoghken
Pred Rede
Bob Scott
Jit Smith
Kat Ryder
Joe Banal
Bert Smith
Thie Gattert
Frank Stointosh
Preson
Champonstip
Hal Redet
Steed E
Lake Avent
Fred Ryder
Ed Ryder
Fo McIntosh
Bill Garnes
Badd
Acton
Fo Mcintosh FE
Ryder
Neil McNabb
Holmes
Brigade Teaches Lifesaving Skills During Save-a-Lile Week
St John Ambulance Corps members will teach artificial respiration to the public during Save-wLile Week from May 16 to 21. Special groups will receive instruction and two public nights are planned at Robert Little school with sessions led by the brigade. No admission fee. organizers urge community attendance and lifesaving practice.
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Acton St. John Ambulance Brigade
Robert Little School
Holger-Neilsen
R. S. Hart
Morris Gordon
George Hargrave
St. John Ambulance Corps
Pan
Holger Nidsert
Guiding Reminders Mark Golden Anniversary
Girl Guides arrive as festivities begin for Guiding's gold anniversary. Daily reminders highlight the club's long history and the precious symbol of pure gold associated with fifty years of guiding.
Supplementary Grant Approved for Hardtop Roads
Council approves a $12,190.77 supplementary grant for hardtop surface work on Lakeview Mowbray and Churchill roads to Glenlea. Work includes grading gravelling and paving with a payment to Godson Construction Co for Glenlea subdivision. Authority granted to mayor and clerk to sign an amending agreement with CN R for culvert and manhole installation opposite Glenlea.
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Hardtop
Lakeview
Mowbray
Churchill Roads
Act On Council
Mowbray Place
Glenlea
Churchill Road
Department of Highways
Godson Construction Co
C.N.R
Calvert
Robert Little
Sewer and Water Committee
Bell
Church and
Elgin Street
Planing Board
Department of Planning and Development
Main Street
Vial
Urban Board Debates Set Up Regional Industrial Group
Acton and Georgetown representatives discuss forming a regional industrial commission at the North Halton Urban Board meeting. Topics include recreation commissions dog control parking and a sub regional planning board with planning department input. A proposed $2 per person address on industrial development and tentative dog control and parking arrangements are noted.
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Urban Board
Acton
Pungoitu Georgetown
North Halton
Department
John Ejffiot
Department of Planning and Development
Grattan Township
Georgetown
Milton
Mary
Petit
Millon
Erin Hyde l
Elliot
Robertson
Day Central
Await Trusses For New United Church Construction
Work on the United church has stalled as contractors await rout trusses. Manager Mikt Holmes of J. B. Mackenzie and Son Acton division said trusses are expected this week and immediate work will follow once they arrive.
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United Church
Mikt Holmes
Acton
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Worknger
Posture Week Crowns Acton High School Winners
Posture Week activities at Acton High School crowned Glo rae Latimer and Alan Hayward as top posturers after a day of posture judging. The event included a 4 PM dance with athletic association representation by Marra McKelvey and help from Mrs. J. Galloway and Mrs. D. A. Students were scored on erect walking and posture throughout the day.
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Glorae Latimer
Alan Hayward
Acton High School
Canada
Gus’ Athlene Society
Wiliners
Marra McKelvey
The
Athletic Association
Gloria
Alan
J. Galloway
D. A
Glenn Latimer
Moira McKelvey
D. A. Smith
Mist McKelvey
Athletic Society
Dante
Postponed stump pulling bee at Fairy Lake rescheduled
Parks board chairmen R R Parker reported Tuesday the stump pulling bee planned for Fairy Lake this Saturday is postponed due to wet weather. Volunteers are welcomed on Saturday May 28 for this project.
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Fairy Lake
Parks Board
R. R. Parker
Parker
Lions Club Charter Night Marks Start Of Acton Chapter
District Governor George Laughlin outlined the clubs birth at the Acton Legion hall with 200 attendees as officials from other clubs offered congratulations. Messages from International President Sturm and Mayor Gay conveyed best wishes while members were urged to pursue creative community projects and strengthen leadership with Lionism.
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Lions Club
Alex Johnson
Acton Club
George Laughlin
St. Catharines
Russ Vickers
International Lions
Burlington Club
Legion Auditorium
Cai
International
Cr. Sturm
Chicago
P, Ming
Hamilton Central
John Gay
George [Laughlin
District club founder history shared by speaker
The District Governor outlined the club history since 1917 and explained lymphoma? The excerpt notes Melville Jones of Chicago inspired service, with initial Wy 25 clubs expanding, followed by a continuation on Page Two.
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Melville Jones
Chicago
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