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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 01, 1962

Page

5

Hydro Interruptions As Workmen Repair Station

Hydro service at the Valley Road station will be interrupted as workmen enlarge transformer capacity to raise voltage from 2000 to 8000 volts. Preparations include enlarging the steel framework to support more transformers for Rockwood and nearby communities. Sympathy is extended to Mr John Leighton Jr of Fergus, formerly of Rockwood, on the death of his father at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. Funeral held at St James Anglican Fergus with interment in Rockwood Cemetery.

Valley Road Main’ St Rockwood John Leighton Jr Fergus R.R. 5 John Leighton Groves Mc*ria Community Hospital St. James‘ Anglican Church Rockwood Cemetery Badminton Club St. John’s Church Tay Parted Hall Hallowe'en Presbyterian Church George Aitken Eden John Barlow Roy Young Marathon Ontario E. Carton

Personal Notes From Acton Visitors Highlight Local Events

Acton residents note visitors and illnesses among friends. Mr Stewart Russell’s eye operation prompts prayers for recovery while Maxter Wade Knight undergoes surgery in Guelph General Hospital. Acton guests include Gordon Rognvaldson and Clarence Rogrvakison. Hamilton hosts a banquet for R W Collins and R W Elmer Wood, with other dignitaries attending.

Stewart Russell Maxter Wade Knight Bill Knight Guelph General Hospital Hamilton R. W. Harry Collins Woodstock Royal Black Preceptory Ontario West R. W Elmer Wood

Judge Costumes At Pack's Party

Brownie Pack held a Halloween party at the scout hall with dress up judging by Sea Rangers Pat Blundell. Prizes went to Judy Nicolak Manriarne Coley and Irene DeVries for the best dressed. Refreshments were served.

Pack Gin Brownie Pack Judy Nicolak Manriarne Coley Irene DeVries Pat Blundell The Sea Rangers

District Governor Visits Rotarians in Acton

Oshawa Governor Edward Stake paid his annual visit to Acton's Rotary club this Tuesday and urged members to kindle the spark within. He called Rotary a power station of action, not a sanctuary of fellowship, and emphasized active committee work as the club's strength. He spoke of international service and world fellowship, urging members to embody service above self.

Bastrict Edward Stake Oshawa Acton Suchinet Ansiwers Rotary Retan Halt Prote Edward G. Storie Acton Rotarians Tom Shields Bill Pendleton

Prize Winners at Cooking Demonstration Announced

Miss Hurst of Ortawa Hydro led a cooking demo on Quick Tri AL at Trival apptan ial Hall. Prizes from Ontario Hydro went to Mrs Hahn, Mr Shields, and Mrs Heisler. A chowder dish stocky number was shared, with other treats by Mrs Fryer and Mrs Turner. Sympathy extended to the Coupagne family for a death in a Christmas accident. Visitors from Guelph, Galt, Kitchener, and Georgetown joined local residents for the event and gatherings.

Ontario Hydro Hahn Mex Heisler Shields E. Beeney Ralph Turner Osburn Watter Coupagne Coupagne Jack Rennes Callen Guelph Simmons Little Son Galt Mie Tridcher Chihé Veen Kitchener Wallie Simmons We Stringer Georgetown Meredith Do Stewart Baldwin Ancaster King Duncan

Cars Collide in Snowstorm at Village Intersection

Reported snowstorm contributed to a crash on Highway 24 at the Seventh Line in the Village. Cars driven by Mrs Dorothy Stathers of Hanuser and David Warren Johnson Rockwood collided. No injuries but heavy damage to a vehicle. Nearby social notes recount visits in Santa Monica Northville and Guelph along with Ospringe 4H club meetings and recipe demonstrations.

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Y's Menettes Plan Spring Father Son and Daughter Banquet

The Ys Menettes met Tuesday at Mr Mansell Nel's home. They bought a gift for her and planned their meeting for the annual Father Son and Daughter banquet and spring sale supporting the Y's Men organization.

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