Readers Write recalls a Calgary Free Press past in Churchill
A lengthy letter recalls visits to the Free Press in Calgary and memories of old staff and friends. The writer notes travels through Ontario and Alberta, mentions Rev J R Bouengo and Rev H Castle, and reflects on church history and progress from horse drawn travel to jets as a sign of change. The piece ends with questions about progress in the Churchill United Church and hopes for continued success of the Free Press.
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Acontast
Courbs
St. Whard
Victor Coleman
Charlie Matthews
Earl Vincott
Bill Kenney
Ernie’ Brown
Arlof Dilig
Vic
Free Press
J. Ralston Bounego
A. T. Brown
R. N. Brown
Churchill Rd
Alberta
United Church
Turner Valley
Guelph
Cal~ Tihs
Edmonton
Lydia Co. J. Kerr
Churchill United Church
H. Castle
Ontario
Ford
Caldwell
Christ
Georgetown woman identifies king s orderlies father in photo
Mrs Marion Brochu of Georgetown called the Free Press to identify her father William James as one of the unknown members of the Kings Orderlies Bible Class pictured in last week s paper. She filled in further blanks noting Austin Cutting Ed Gear Jim Holloway William James Fred Masalos Nelson Lambert in specific row positions.
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Marion Brochu
Georgetown
The
Free Press
King’s Orderlies Bible
William James
Austin Cutting
Ed Gear
Jim Holloway
Fred Masalos
Nelson Lambert
Construction bid for Chicopee Hills small dam approved
Five bids, led by a low bid of 91 590, were received by the Grand River Conservation Authority for a Chicopee Hills dam. Highest bid reached 126 135. Award depends on bid review and Department of Energy and Resources approval. Work to start by May end, complete by mid September. Dam to be 30 feet high and 400 feet long, creating about eight acres with a five foot depth. Earthfill slopes will use impervious synthetic rubber liner. About 20 000 square feet of material to be installed upstream, capped with fill and riprap. Rubber liner cited as innovative but untested on a full dam.
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Chicopee
Enumeration Completion Report in Acton District
Enumeration was completed Friday in Acton with Friday's submission to the district director. Enumerators listed include Harriet Hotwig, Ley Bratda, Jean Kilby, Alma Timbers, MacInt Marsh, Myrtle Lambert, Jeah Barber, June McHugh, Ahcy Waldie, and Gorla Coats.
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Acton
Harriet Hotwig
Oeley Bratda
Jean Kilby
Alma Timbers
Mac.intmarsh
Myrtle Lambert
Mias Jéah ‘Barber
June McHugh
Ahcy Waldie
Gorla Coats
Bridge defense decisions in Lets Play Bridge by Bill Coats
In this analysis of a bridge deal the defense must coordinate plans while declarer follows a route. West and East assess the hand, consider heart and club layouts, and decide on defensive tricks. The article closes with last week’s Acton Bridge Club results: Jack and Mrs. Coats first, Clayton Barbour second, Steve Coles and Bill Coats third.
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South
West
Declarer
Acton Bridge Club
Mra
Jack Coats
Clayton Barbour
Steve Coles
Bill Coats
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