Foreign students savor Canadian town life during weekend visits
Twenty five international students from Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Algeria and Switzerland spent a weekend in Acton homes under the United Church Women and the International Students Club. Hosts included families from McMaster, Guelph and Toronto linked via UCW president Mrs. G W McKenzie. Students toured farms, visited Rebel Farm, and attended a church service, sharing meals and viewpoints. some noted cows on Canadian farms, while hosts gained insight into Indian culture. The event, described as a mutual education, ended with a positive outlook for future such exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaysia
India
Pakistan
Algeria
Switzerland
Acton Homes
McMaster
Guelph
Toronto
United Church Women
International Students Club
Foreign Relations For
UCW
G. W. McKenzie
A. Long
T. Shields
Lfe
Denny
Dorothy Rognvaldson
Best Ever Spring Concert By Acton Band and Choraliers
The Acton Citizens Band and Choraliers performed a spirited spring program Sunday night in the high school auditorium. About 150 people enjoyed the concert as Bandmaster George Elliott introduced notes for each selection and an accordionist added a bright touch to the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
George Elliott
Seach
Joe Petrie
Gay Caballeros
Acton Legion Choraliers
Dreamland
Joshua
St. Marys
Tod Hansen
George Mussalie
Bill Buchanan
Dr. Elliott
Nell Anderson
Band Ladies’ Auxiliary
Rockwood board awards sidewalk contract to Marshall Bros
The Rockwood village board awarded Marshall Bros of Guelph a contract to build 486 feet of concrete sidewalk on Mary Street’s south side. Bids ranged from 1260 to over twice that amount. New hydro rates rise about 10 percent. home costs up 80 cents to $1 monthly. Township and village mill rates set for 1968 with Rockwood residents facing a 1.2 mill reduction due to paid town improvements. Next trustees meeting May 28 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Marshall Bros
Guelph
Mary St
Board of Trustees
Tough bananas Post Office misses hydro discount
Acton's Hydro Commission reports the Post Office failed to pay its hydro bill within the 10 day grace period, missing its discount for two months. The chair condemns the delay, while residents face delayed street lights and proposed underground work with a newly rented ditch witch to assist hydro projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hydro Commission
Commission
Manly
Audrey Urquhart
Elmore Drive
Orville’ Brown
Caroline Nursety Lg
Tyler
Herb Ritchie
Duby
Town council debates downtown mall plan and traffic reroute
Delegation from Acton proposes a temporary mall on Mill Street to attract shoppers. Reeve notes potential loss for through traffic while business owners praise downtown draw. Council votes to study off street parking and mall setup with highway department approval, amid mixed opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downstown
No. 2
Acton
Perry
Reeve
Mr. Tyler
Cell
Hinton
E Williams
Mill St
Department of Highways
Paul Nielsen
Fred Gordon
Tom Manos
Bil Wandel
Pat Street
Mac Symon
Mrs. Conoglio
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Patterson
C.L. Rognvaldson
Ralph Denny
Micro Plastics
Beardmore and Company
United Church Service
Viscount Nelson March
Henry Purcell
Laura Secords
Ted Tyler Sr
Doug Mason
Magonald
Nielsen
Chamie ‘Bor
Fual
Thompson Fuels Ltd
Young ST. Acton
Jon Hurst
Lorne Scots Military Band
Oakville Armouries
Ken Allen
Featuring
Campem
Mattreseas and
Queen St
Rediwhite
Schneider
Bologna
Lancia
van Camp
Swift's
Shirriff’s
Wieners
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!