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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 07, 1963

Page

5

Fire escape plan changes and student support updates at school

District discussions covered fire escape alterations and minor office changes to add a guidance room. Fire Chief Holsen reported a recent school fire dealt with housekeeping and extinguishers. Interim reports to parents were sent in October with a night for parents scheduled. Christmas exams run Nov 25 to Dec 3. RCAL will host a student concert November 22 at 2 pm. Accounts totaling 14,957.06 were approved for payment.

Distaict Michael ‘Béviin Mick Holsen BE. A. Hansen Wase Rcal. T

Mrs. W. G. Gamble 90 in Acton after long illness

Mary Elizabeth Johnston Gamble dies at home of her son Albert E Gamble in Acton age 90 after a long illness. She married William G Gamble in Erin Township, lived in Bramosa and Acton, was a church member, and funeral services were held with interment in Fairview cemetery. Survived by two sons, eight children total, and several siblings.

W. G. Gamble Aronghlness Mary Elizabeth Johnston Gamble Albert BE. Gamble Hespeler William G. Gamble Park Ave Acton Bramosa Township Gamble Stone Church Bramosa Trinity United Church Dwight Engel Eddy Ramsey-Shoemaker Hams Fairview Cemetery Pallbrarery Orwell Johnston Gordon Johnston William Johnston Edgar Johnston Elwood Johnston Ernest Near Robert Johnston Mirth Lestie Erin Township Erin AE Gamble IL Park Ave Albert E. Gamble Hey Speler BE. Ho Neat Toronto Heriles Margaret Victoria B.C Melissa Johnston James Reed Lydia Smith Nebbes Gulia Richard Johnston Charles Johnston Fréderick Johnston Basil Johnston

Canadian Holsteins Sent to Munich for Bavarian Breeding

A trial shipment of Canadian Holsteins flown to Munich, Germany, includes females and eight bulls. Richard Seller of Jerseyville ships the cattle to Cremona breeders, led by Tom Hays of Okville, aiming to boost dairy stock in Upper Bavaria. The purchaser, Louis St Paul Seeshaupt, was impressed by size and udders during a visit and bought well-bred cows from Mrs Lehtemsner for introduction in Bavaria.

Munich Germany Richard Seller Iner Jerseyville Tom Hays Okville Cremona Tals Annadian Tuly Sears Germain Louis St Paul Seeshaupt Upper Bavaria Canarks Bavaria Lehtemsner Orsenied

Children Tote UNICEF Boxes on Hallowe'en Night

Children collected 138 dollars for UNICEF overseas during a rainy Halloween for a local drive run by the YM YWCA and Men's Club. Students from Bennett and Robert Totte schools participated with prizes for best costumes while volunteers counted returns at a gas station depot and school crossings supervised by local helpers.

Unicef Ligt Maddleton Grepous Lawler Michael Pape MZ. Bennett School Erber Piper Harring McRkenoies Robert Totte Priva Neal Sandra Patterson John Vien der Raoy Cappeal Frest Mnerbers Ot Ieehole Kiddies Walter Dubois Wo McAkensaie Clarence Ropiwaldson Don Copelind Nels” Edwards Garey Bateman Torey Arbre Jota Davidson Glenn Banks John Weldon Ed Footitt Earl Maswdes Bulb Marnprize Mansell Nebbs Wellin Mackay Sid Switz J Arace Glevilea Grass Leomake Centaan Toaud Henabels Hall Leth Steel Bara Wildren

Scarborough Students Reportedly Arrive in Acton Field Trip

A Midland Secondary School group from Scarborough traveled to Acton on a geography field trip. The small party included about 80 students and adults who gathered and studied locally, sharing observations despite partial OCR text.

Scarborough Acton Midland Secondary School

Funeral Held For John E. Stewart In Acton

Funeral services were held Monday for John E. Stewart who died at home in Acton. He was born in Acton and lived in Rochester and St Petersburg earlier. He is survived by his wife and several children and siblings. The obituary notes ties to local families and mentions a family trip by students to Acton.

John E. Stewart John BE. Stewart St. Petersburg Fla Albert Stewart Owas Actan Dublin Stewart Acton Reachester St Petersburg Josephine Roost St. Louis Gicarpe Rochester Grace Bo Dono Webster Edwin Ro Athinta Georg Tames Eatonton Attia Ruddick Holton Edgar Carlthorton Robert

Halloween Prank Night Damage Leads to Fire and Vandalism

A Halloween incident seeps into a dawn blaze after pranksters start a fire in a barn. Fire crews suppress flames aided by water from a booster and a portable pump. Police report minor property damage citywide with broken windows, damaged mailboxes, and scattered trash as guards boost patrols.

Coment Mick Holmes Stepcots

Our Readers Write SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

Dewar Sir Hatton Commis thanks you for voting ideas for Space Gi you newspaper meeting Hatton County and public attention to its Yeoto at the World Playwanp Meteri ty Caledon Ontario Your participation and cooperation affected the project’s success James Andrews Deputy Clerk

Dublin Women’s Club Sale and Draw Winners

A successful baking sale and bazaar at the YMCA was held on Saturday afternoon under the Ladies of the Hittite Women’s Tratitite sponsorship. Winners included Miss Walter Linbam in the men’s drawing and Mrs Clare Wilson in the ladies’ event. other prizes went to Mrs Go S. Mattheus and Miss R Chark. A side draw completed the sale with some Dublin women’s club members winning prizes.

Meldrum Stark Dublin

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