Free Press Personal Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Newcomers
The Free Press lists residents and guests in Lakeview and nearby towns. Names span Lana Mareo, Paul Lawson, Ted, Gordon Turner, Fawcett Eaton, Charles Landsborough, Ralph, Mac Sinclair, L. B. Shorey, Napance, R. D. Buckner, Bernard Bober, Sarah Jane, Janet Bucke, Ernest Noar, Ina Noar, Fred West, Arnold Weaver, Susan Weaver, Patrick Flynn, Gordon Rawn, J. Townsend, E. Phillips, George Hargrave, and many move-ins to Lakeview including families from Toronto Scarborough Montreal and Hamilton. It notes hospital plans for George Hargrave and a 50th wedding anniversaries, with Peter Lawson finishing Recreation Management at Centennial College and planning university. New residents join from Montreal, Scarborough, Toronto, and other towns, many settling at Lakeview addresses.
Travelling salesmen students bring paintings to library
Two psychology students from the University of Waterloo tour Ontario selling paintings by local artists on a commission basis. Brian Elliot and Bruce Hunsberger push a traveling exhibit, expect to show about 60 pictures in Acton and have already visited Wingham, Ingersoll, Oakville, and Orangeville with Georgetown planned. Prices range 35 to 125 dollars for landscapes from Haliburton and Muskoka, Atlantic seascapes, abstracts, and still lifes. Pete Snyder and Michael Roth, fellow Waterloo painters, supply many works and leave advertising to the students.
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University of Waterloo
Waterloo
Ontario
Brian Elliot
Bruce Hunsberger
Acton
Thebrary
Wingham
Ingersoll
Oakville
Orangeville
Georgetown
Pete Snyder
Michael Roth
Myr. Roth
Europa
Haliburton
Muskoks
Ufes
Flowers of Hope campaign reaches about 1800 in donations
Approximately 1800 has been raised to date in the North Halton Association for the Mentally Retarded Flowers of Hope campaign, campaign chairman F. W. Cannon of Milton announced on Monday. With six captains still unheard from, the drive is at about the same stage as last year as government moves to run the school from January 1, enabling funds to support H.O.P.E. workshop and an adult residence.
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North Halton Association
Flowers of Hope
F. W. Cannon
Milton
Halton County boards to run schools for trainable retarded children
Ontario legislation proposes placing three Halton County schools for trainable retarded children under the new divisional boards of education starting January 1, 1969. The Sunshine School in Hornby and facilities in Oakville and Burlington will be integrated with broader public and high school education, with advisory committees and expanded psychological and special education resources to support program development.
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Halton County
Rign
Oaklineard
Burlington
Ontario
Davie
Jose
Association of Aggradations
Ontario Association For
Federation of Retarded Children’s Education Authorities of
Minister of Education
Isidhe
Boards of Education
Board of Education
Bobby the bison dad welcomes three new calves at park
At Rattlesnake Point Park a buffalo and elk compound reports three new calves born last week. A fourth calf is due soon. The first calf is named Burlington with Burly as a nickname, while two more calves await names. Officials hope at least one male calves survives to carry on the herd.
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Rattlesnake Point Park
Buffalo and Elk
Bilson
Bobby
Peter
Hme
Halt
Burlington
Bureington
Donna Bateman Heads Y's Menettes Meeting
Donna Bateman was elected president of the Y's Menettes with Adale Cleland as vice-president Kate Elliott as secretary and Sally Wilson as treasurer At the May 14 meeting at Mrs G Bateman's home they planned to assist the Y's Men's auction and rummage sale this Saturday A kitchen shower delivered tea towels soap and dishcloths for the Y's Men project
Award trophy at last euchre
Latest list of winners at the euchre at L O L hall Crewson's Corners ladies high Bea Anderson ladies low Mrs Storey men’s high C Moc Donald men’s low Ken McDonald lone hands prize Bea Anderson door prize Willard Britton Next week will be the final euchre for the time being A draw for several prizes plus a penny sale A trophy will be awarded to the player with the most lone hands over the season
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L.O.L. Hall
Sprine king clothes and water temperature note
Lukewarm water is recommended for Sprine King clothes as it penetrates fabric more evenly than cold water. This guidance focuses on achieving uniform cleaning while preserving garment integrity.
Leaves staff member reassigned. board seeks new assistant librarian
Mrs. George Williams resigns as assistant librarian and the board advertises this week for a replacement. The move shifts staffing for library services as the search begins.
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George Williams
Lbrarian
Modern Mother in Solitude and Memory
A mournful meditation on aging and loss as a mother longs for her old rocking chair amid a dismantled home. The poem, voiced by Isabel Anderson, contrasts comfortable present life with cherished memories of family, love, and the past.
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John
Mary
Renaissance in leather men’s wear trend spreads
The Financial Post notes a spring revival in leather men’s fashion led by Canadian tanners and prominent wearers. Leather coats and hats gain prestige, with office and airport style touting feathered trims, airplane-inspired lines, and rich finishes as men embrace leather outfits from head to toe.
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Trideau
Financial Post
Jean Denard
Carrigatt
Banka
Vanicouvar
Status of Women View Skit Topic Dominates USC W meeting
A USC W evening unit meeting featured a skit on the status of women as the high point. Participants included Dorothy Allen Ruth Migselle Barbare Trotter and Lorraine Shields. Glorie Coals led devotions and a June joint USC W meeting along with a July wedding catering plan were discussed.
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Usc.w
Wkit
Dorothy Allen
Don’t throw away an old oil cloth tablecloth
A practical note advises using plancing shears to cut a number of place mats from an old oil cloth tablecloth. The instruction emphasizes repurposing rather than discarding worn material.
Catholic Women's League Convention in Brantford
The 48th annual Catholic Women's League convention in the Diocese of Hamilton gathers in Brantford from May 31 to June 2. National president Mrs H T Donshee speaks at a banquet. St. Plug Parish hosts. Mrs D O McKinley is convener. Officers and conveners report on 15,000 members with resolutions to be discussed, and officer elections to close the three day meeting.
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Hamilton
Brantford
Catholic Women's League
Trom
Mra. H. T. Donshee
St. Plug
T. McKinley
Huddrens Somslona
Mra
H. R. Harper
Pyoaidont
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Micro Plastics
Yovetto Office
Alt
Ann Nelles
Toronto
Free Press
Lana Mareo
Milwaukee
Paul Lawson
Ted
Gordon Turner
Fawcett Eaton
Halton
Mr. and
Mire
Charles Landseborough
Ralph
Mac Sinclair
Kingston
L. B. Shorey
Napance
Lake Ave
R. D. Buckner
New York
Bernard Bober
Sarah Jane
Robers
Janet Bucke
Mrg
Ernest Woar
Peter, Paul , and
Michael
Migs Ina Noar
Ernest Noar
Fred West
Arnold Weaver
Migs Susan Weaver
Patrick Flynn
Gordon Rawn
J. Townsend
Montreal
E. Phillips
Frederick St
George Hargrave
Guelph General Hospital
Hargrave
Bast
St. John
James Rolston
Mr. Roleston
Percy Waledrill
South River
Waldrill
James
Waledrill
Peter Lawson
Centennial College
Scarborough
Lawson
Sault Ste. Marie
Chicago
Lake~ View
P. McGronere
Elizabeth Dr
Toroonto
Bramalea
J. McVeigh
Nelson Court
Ontario Hydro
W. Sheldon
Lakeview Ave
Kirkeland Lake
Milton Quarries
A. E. Backstrom
Cookeville
Elmore Dr
Brampton
J. Petgold
Elmore
Etobicoke
G. Strongstharm
Department of Transport
G. Monday
Cobblehill Rd
Boardmore and Co
Monday
Port Colborne
Lakeview Subdivision
H. Dawson
St. Catharines
H.O.P.E
Hree Press
Atlamani Ta
County Board of Education
Donna Bateman
David J. Hardie
Family Dentistry
Martin St., Milton
Oadiw Ina
Tsabel Anderson
Hinton’s
Thompson Fuels Ltd
Young SY
Bill Yandt
Mcameras
Cwy Te
Carol Wharton
Acton High School
Roxy Theatre
Sidney Portier
Matinee
Hangman’s Tree
Jack Lord
FBI
Elvis Presley
Dana Andrews
Jeannie Crain
Peter O'Toole
Omar Sharif
Tom Courtenay
George Maharis
Katy Jurado
Earl Holliman
Luis
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