Ken Dick Addresses Rotary Club About Liberal Growth
Ken Dick, Liberal candidate, spoke to the Rotary Club of Act on Tuesday evening. He linked immigration-driven growth to a booming economy, cited St Lawrence Seaway and the pipelines as Liberal progress markers, and contrasted Liberal policies with Tory opposition. Dick highlighted municipal and county service and said he has prepared for national administration.
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Ken Dick
Rotary Club of
Act
Canada
British Columbia
Liberal Party
St Lawrence
Deck
Halton Manor Toerd
Mitten
Counettana
Heretii
Acton Y Mens Club Discusses Education and Park Plans
Acton Y Mens Club members addressed the growth of Canadiana and emphasized the importance of education. A committee was named to pursue swimming program plans and Acton park development with the Park Board and town council. The group noted the International Y Men's Conference in Toronto in July and Acton's participation with other Ontario clubs.
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May Beet
Ince
Acton
Thuraiay
Halton
Pontingeut
Canada
Mahaet? Nelli
Acton Park
Wea
Parka Board
Toronto
Acton Club
Ontaro Clube
Obituary for Mrs Wm B Royce of Rockwood
Mrs. William B. Royce a lifelong Rockwood native died in Guelph General Hospital last Friday. Born 188% to George Dalton and Mary Ann Young, she married William J D Royce 47 years ago in Rockwood. Survived by husband son Clarence of Willowdale brother George Bolton and sister Mrs. Fred Osburn of Fergus. Funeral Monday at Rumley Funeral Home Acton conducted by Rev. John Ward with pallbearers Earl Bolton Elwood Bolton Herb Bolton Roy Osburn George Osburn Basil Parr. Burial at local cemetery.
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Wm. B. Royce
Rockwood
William B. Royce
Guelph General’ Hospital
George Dalton
Mary Ann Young
William JD Royce
Jennie Bolton
Clarence
Willowdale
George Bolton
Fred Osburn
Olives
Fergus
The
United Church
Rumley
Acton
John Ward
Intermental
Earl Bolton
Elwood Bolton
Herb Bolton
Roy Osburn
George Osburn
Basil Parr
Children Assist At Special Service And Community Events
A large congregation attends a day school service with junior choir music and an inspiring message by Mr Forsythe. The Ospringe Orchids 4-H club meets at Miss Doris Vines home with six members. cooks bake cheese fondue and share dishes. A surprise party honors Tinie Kiouster with amusing contests and a blanket presentation. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Fred Stad on their wedding and to Mr and Mrs Byron Bruce on the birth of a son. Various weekend and family visit notes follow including extended relatives in Guelph and Acton, and a miscellaneous bridal shower for Audrey Grandy.
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Forsythe
Ospringe Orchids
Doris Vines
Marguer Kiouster
Nancy Bulloch Felrd
Tinie
Fred Stad
Tinke Klonster
Christian Reform Church
Acton
Smithers
Byron Bruce
Guelph General Hospital
George DO
Wilfred Awrey
Shirley
Deru Fine
Audrey
A Hesney
Aorna
HO Clarkes
Mousses
Joan Aitken
Kay Johnstone
Moses Elizabeth
Katelle
Guelph
Mr C Ford
Samuel M Lasby Buried at Acton
Samuel Miles Lasby long time Acton resident and Brathom Hotel proprietor died Monday at age 52 years after a long service to Acton Council. Survived by wife Jennie Alberta and family of Toronto, Denver and St Catharines. Funeral held at Rumley Funeral Home with burial at Pashview cemetery Acton. Pallbearers listed.
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Nassageweya
Twennbip
Acton
Samuel Miles Lasby
Oliver Lasby
Wilbert Osbourne
Mary
Wire
Jack Precious
Jean
Arthur Nash
Elsie
Daniel Quin C Wills
Stuart
Torento
Jennie Alberta
Stewart
Denver
Colorado
Reabells Oram
St. Catharines
Slao
Lasby
Brathon Hotel
Acton Council
Hoy
Jonas
St Alban’s Church
Rumley Funers
Pashview Cemetery
Jack Alger
Fred Barter
Harold Bellamy
Sam Brunelle
Don Gunn
Art Nash
Hanovery
Tom Henne
Wm Chisholm
Hal Easby
al Lehman
Jack Deri
James Robertson
Acton Children Perform at Guelph
Mrs Huchnes visited Guelph on May 10 to showcase a children’s demonstration titled Mu ne and Movement at the Canadian Legion lounge. Acton participants included Helen Benton Bernie Benton Robbie Huckner Diane Iron wide Joanne Landsborough Ruthann Seutherland Maldie Long and others with assistance from Mrs Moran Mrs Raffan and Mr Alf Long.
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Huchnes
Guelph
Fiidey
Canadian Legion
Aricen Harmum
Moran
Acton
Mra Raffan
Alf Long
Hon Smith
Pricnasion
Helen and
Bernie Benton
Robbie Huckner
Thie Conterus
Karen Gervais
Qa Murat
Diane
Laurie Ironwide
Joanne Landsborough
Ruthann Seutherland
Maldie Long
Billy McKeown
Milary Pape
Sally Wilson
Paul and
Steven Wolfe
Acton Junior Farmers and Institute Hold Joint Meeting
The Acton Junior Farmers and Acton Junior Institute met at Charlie Thompson’s home to hear Ted Sutter of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority speak on land use forest and wildlife preservation. Slides illustrated conservation work across the watershed and the authority’s help for farm families. Plans were set for a Bob Marshall benefit on May 10 at the Town Hall and notices were given for the County field day at Lowville on May 11 and a church service in Grace Anglican Milton.
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Acton Junior Farmers
Acton Junior Institute
Charlie Thompson
Acton
Spekiae
Ted Sutter
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Brampton
Conservane
Sutter
Ctu
Tategeet
Credit Valley
Bob Marshall
Heminders
Lowville Merk
Grace Anglican Church
Milton
Veteran paddler Victoria passed away after long career
Dr Walter St Cenibert, a longtime teacher and noted paddler, died here. He paddled an estimated 5 009 miles in all weathers, including his journeys to the Rose of Georgia coast and De Fuca area each month except February.
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Victoria
Walter St Cenibert
Cntun
Georgia
Lorne Scots Brass Reed Band Ends Regimental Connection
The Lorne Scots Brass and Reed Band severed ties with the regiment after almost three years. Band president Bruce McKerr said members rejected regiment proposals for the band's future, though the group will continue with officers and reorganize as the Georgetown Brass and Reed Band. The band, led by Ao Perrott, has built a strong reputation with wins at Waterlooo Festival and the Canadian National Fair. McKerr hopes membership could reach 400, drawing players from Acton Malton Hamilton Georgetown.
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Georgetown
Bie Lorne Ferts
Heed Hand
Ao Perrott
Hes
Cegentations
Ue Waterlias
Vigardent McKerr
Acton
Malton
Heampton
Engagement Announcement for Shirley Anne Jean Carnahan
Hillsburgh Mr and Mrs John Carnahan announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Anne Jean to Thomas Melvin Lawrence Hemsley son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hemsley Ac ton The marriage will be on Saturday June 4 at 3 oclock in Matlaburgh Arched Church Halifax CP Atout 3500000 virus free strawberry plants available to Nova Scotia growers under a federal provincial agriculture scheme plants produced in 168 acre last year
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John Carnahan
Hillsburgh
Shirley Anne Jean
Thomas Melvin Lawrence Hemsley
Thomas Hemsley
Acton
Matlaburgh Arched Church
Halifax
Nova Scotia
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