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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 21, 1964

Page

6

Tory nomination set for October 23 in county

Halion's Conservatives move early for the next federal election naming Br C A Best of George Town as a potential candidate and noting Liberal MP Dr Harry Harley of Oakville won the last race. Other runs circulate but no formal declarations yet. Best says he may stand again if no other qualified candidates emerge.

Halion Pirsaidsnt Cardon Bealy Acian Halide Tories Br. C. A Bandy Best Ceorgetown M.P Harry Harley Oakville Bast

Graduation reception for nurse Jean Moffat attracts 60 guests

Over sixty guests attended a May 10 graduation reception for Jean Moffat at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Moffat in Rockwood. Honored guests included Mrs. Buchanan and Judge Elliot of Milton. Attendees traveled from Parlotte, Canada, Milton, Westional, Guelph, Hespler, and Campbellville to celebrate Jean’s nursing school completion.

Jean Moffat Duncan Moffat Ravkwood Jean St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph J. Buchanan Acton Jean's Jandpe Elliot Milton Ino Noble Joan Poroute Candan Mitton

Red Ensign Debate Looses Support in Halton County

Reeve Hinton failed to secure county council approval to endorse adopting the Red Ensign as Canada’s national flag. The move prompted talk of a May council meeting and drew pushback that the issue should be handled by federal representatives, leaving Hinton in isolation.

Gonlon Gallagher Burlington

Assistant to Rep Bruce Huff Arrives for Summer Duties

An Ontario Agricultural College student from Prince Edward County joins Milton as Bruce Huff's summer assistant for Halton County. He studies agriculture economics, just finished year three at Guelph, and will work with the mayor and junior farmer groups after Allen Francis resigns.

Bruce Huff Ontario Agricultural College Milton Halton County Bruce Guelph Prince Edward Conpuec Department of Agriculture Halton Mayo 1 Allen Francis Huff

Open letter from George A Ker on education funding

Mr K W McCauley of the North Halton Association for Retarded Children in Acton Ontario replies to my Queen's Park column about education funding for retarded children. The provincial regulation will cover school operating costs but sources for adult workshops preschool programs and related training will require public appeals and volunteer aid. I hope Acton Free Press publishes this to clarify points and prevent misunderstanding. George A Ker MPP.

K. W. McCauley North Teast Ely

Penny Sale Winners List Read At Event

The following were prize winners announced May Qo at the babies’ Penny Sale event. Winners include Cole, Elkan DeForest, Bitton, Vai Dain, Pope, Alteodorf, Elaine Meritck, Prizzeth De Givemeay, To Mialatves, Gloria Patines, Jones, Dela Rentaer, Darlene Vopy, Detanag, Crippen, Creasy, Vivaan, Powell, Walls, Sharad, Papillon, Brver, Thorohitl.

Follassong Priad Y Badies Wo Coles Elkan DePorest M Bitton Mis A Vai Dain M Pope Carl Alteodorf Elaine Meritck Gloria Patines Ge Jones Dela Rentaer Darlene Vopy Pilen Detanag Mo Crippen Revs Creasy Artes Vivaan Ken Powell Carol Walls Dick Sharad Papillon Mes George Taser Mrs G) Brver Lantee Thorohitl

Lawrence Duby to Graduate at Waterloo Lutheran University

Lawrence Duby will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Pre Theology program at the Spring Convocation of Waterloo Lutheran University on Saturday May 23. He will begin Divinity studies in the fall at Taincus College, University of Toronto, preparing for Anglican priesthood. He is the son of Maver and Mrs. Les Dubs. Crowds are flocking to the Kelso Dal area these nine weekends.

Lawrence Duby Waterloo Lutheran University Lati Taincus College University of Toronto Maver Les Dubs

Halton Council Briefs from May Meeting Activity

County and Oshawa visitors toured the Halton Administration Building on May 1. EMO committee eyed village Campbellville for communications and displays at the June 27 event. The Industrial Committee sought CNB and Royal Winter Fair space price details for a World Plowing Match style exhibit. Multiple tenders were approved for elevator, drapes, plywood, and repainting at local facilities. Parking plans and school use study requests were discussed, along with EMO matters and local committees restructuring.

Ontario Oshawa Halton County E.mo Campbellville EMO Counsil CNB Royal Winter Fair Manin William Anh and Son Bird Halton Centennial Manor Dante Pesidente Russell Mo Langdon Campbell’s of Milton Cott House

Shadowed Study at County HQ Sparks Public Concern

County officials moved to address a troubling condition at the county headquarters by approving a focused study. The project targets structural issues around the building’s front pylon and basement areas, with attention to entrances near the busted bank piston and lender offices.

Notte Pvban Dane Mattes Sehea Sage Et Ouegelye Comity Council Capiieve Smal Butlebay Huilding Basellaag Sss Hesse Peeetelyan Weber Aig de Lerpe Bank Piston Te Titel

Fragmented OCR phrase about a chapel and crushing some arms

Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions a chapel and crushing reference with unclear names. No verifiable event, date, or participants identifiable.

Graduate Takes Ottawa Path After Tech Institute Honors

James Falward Athen of Mao and Mas Calyto Athen received his Hamilton Institute diploma at Techialogs. He plans further studies at Horas Gelleyhate and Vocational Institute, supported by donors from the Plectronics Technology Council, Ottawa. He will join the Control Systeme Labor project after graduation.

James Falward Sen Mao Mas Calyto Hamalton Techialogs Ae Perseidaptess Ailton Woot Celt Feye

Speed limit debate slows traffic in Oakville area

County Council approved a 39 mile per hour speed limit along Ontario Line to Oakville Burlington town line. A local delegation urged action to stop erratic driving with nearby guard needed, as residents sought slower speeds.

Genu Parente Parviste Acthin Errath Ingrucke Guar Nee

Acton Free Press May 1964 Delays Support for Suffrance Warehouse

The Milton suffrance warehouse plan draws Chamber of Commerce backing. Helan Hest urges county assistance while Halton Industrial Communities weigh delegation to Bey meeting for further discussion. Local facilities and funding questions frame the campaign as communities push for needed storage and commerce support.

Milton Beral Miltton Chamber of Commerce Helan Hest Halton Comnsty T He County Atu Tobby Fo Mubtaas Halton

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