Acton News Highlights From November 1964 Community
Local notes report a sign on a United Church site and a new Bell Telephone dial tone project in Feegus. The article covers a film by Luxton Young People at the church, voters list appeals due November 1, MB McKeown as Freshmen king at Georgetown High, a flagpole at the new post office, the county administration building opening November 7, and civic calls to public involvement amid local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxton
See of
Canterbury
Bell Telephone Dial
Ram
Eachange
Feegus
Acton
Banquet Tonight At YMCA Features Noted Panel
Bob Bann Maple Leaf defenseman tops sports experts at the YMCA Sons and Daughters banquet tonight. Panel includes Elizabeth Force Hartley Coles Jim Casburn with Doug Copeland as chair Rev Dwight Engel will give Grace. About 200 expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bann
Maple Leaf
Parker
Y Board
Two Acton Crashes Cause $600 In Damages
Two single car accidents on Sunday and Monday caused about $600 in damage. One car struck a stump and landed on its side north of 18 Sideroad in Esquesing. the other involved James Bolyor of Acton and Occurred on Highways 28 and 28 Sideroad. OPP investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
David Norton
Brock St
Nassagaweva
North Halton
James Bo Tylor
Award $3 650 Prize Money At Fair Secretary Reports
The Acton Agricultural Society held its final meeting of the year at the Community Centre. Directors reported on committees including light and heavy horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, grain, and poultry with prize money totals and strong exhibits. Financial notes showed gate income up, donations to the band and ambulance, and plans for the Community tent and annual dinner. President Nina Brad chaired the session with Mrs Swackhamer handling duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Agricultural Society
Digiturs
Smuth
Guilin
Aitken
Don Mathews
Hette
Chas Thompson
Davide
IgereLan
CW Swackhamer
St John
Ubis
Mans Macual
Forntise Pamed
Teacher Injured In HS Skirmish After Door Refusal
In Acton a high school disturbance led to injuries when a 20 year old, Bill Churchill, attempted to push past door staff after being refused entry. Teachers Oscar Dripher and Riss Fambourn intervened as a skirmish began near the auditorium. Constable Storkes and local authorities investigated the incident at the front entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brads
Acton South
Bill Churchill
Oscar Dripher
Riss
Acton
PRG
Storkes
Aston
Valle
Township Boards Attend Convention
Township boards gather for an annual convention amid scattered notes and unclear proceedings. Fragments mention attendees and discussions on governance, with local officials and reorganizational topics implied.
Public School Board Budgets Under Review Amid Leaks Inquiry
The Public School Board discusses roof leaks at two schools and the proposed guarantees on bent roof supports. Secretaries obstruct the architect review before a debian range measurement and a five year cap on costs is considered. Capital expenditures of about 5,000 dollars and accounts totaling 8,600 dollars are approved for the burning program and passmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apcusseu Sae Pobhon
Se Yen Il
Centatne
BOI
Foam Town
Tessys
St Alban's Guild Bazaar Attracts Crowd To Parish Hall
St Alban's Guild Bazaar and tea drew a large parish turnout with a Christmas motif replaced by a bouquet themed display. Mrs Chertes Ebomipson led arrangements, with Mrs J Creases Jr and Mrs Co Nel Vin coordinating. tea service featured Mrs Harold Denis and a team of volunteers serving guests. Local helpers, tables, bake sale, calendars, and small gifts highlighted the lively parish event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s
St. Albato
Gail
Chertes Ebomipson
Bishop Confirms Ten at Church of St Atha
The bishop will administer the confirmation rite at the Church of St Atha on the main Sunday afternoon to two dozen candidates including five men five boys one woman and 12 girls. Certificates will be framed afterward and presented to the new communicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bk Bagnall
Dienese Ool Nitgara
Church of
Sto Atha
Ceaianinan
Baptism ceremony at St Albany Church noted
Sunday service at St Albany Church baptized Stephen David and Shert Aansen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brie Johnstan, with infant baptism details appearing in local church notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Mehegary Plywood Teapre First Prize Draw
Groups of people gathered Saturday at Teapre store in Mal Stavet North to witness the prize draw. Shaky details mention HUI Shackleton and Guelph radio Slaton, with several named locals among participants and attendees. The scene centered on hoping for a prize and the crowd formed outside the parking lot as the event unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenpro Distributors
CJOY
Guelph
Main Street
Louis Bennette
Bill Shackleton
Mrslea Marchment
Chris
Teapre
Suthuture
Mal Stavet North
Covey
Hui Shackleton
Guelph Radio Slaton
Brock
Winnet
Dork Townsley
Lowe
Mahogany
Alain Womr
Beak McCarcon
Acton
Thie
Anwar
Psa Waa Gieen
Jean Masa
Achar
Mrs Celandys
Georgeten Rey
Aston Will Mauer Baarton
Tyre
Deiat
Aston
Graham Acin
Abepison
Gasiph
Dow Wilds
Mias Haresen
Acton Fony Pan Reserd
Albus
Athens
Aes
Donations Assist Community Centre Receives Small Grants
The Community Centre board records donations totaling funds for a Goat Trek project at the Ley center and a grant toward staff salaries. A brief note mentions a $388 expense for a coat rack from Shortt Sheet Metal and a three day Peterborough conference for staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayton Parks
Acton WI
Pirchase
Acton
Payient
Pauldown Ray
Community Pregeriors
Peterborough
Beutonimy
UNICEF Hallowe'en Parties Raise Forty-Seven Dollars
Local Halloween events raised forty seven dollars for UNICEF as communities across Valles Road and Fall Street joined youth groups, church clubs, and school activities. A community dinner and costume parade featured at St Andrews Church, with volunteers and clergymen coordinating games, decorations, and a head table, while proceeds supported UNICEF relief efforts.
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Valles Road
Fall St Fe
Hallie
Ruskwoodt
Elon Aoik Scion
Tnicte
Tigre
Salah al Real
White Stone
Presbyterian
Sian
Gagiph
St Andrews Presbyterian Chonth
Clare Radsdbee
St Andrews
Patlow
Raed Ater
Uris
Mi Met Lab
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Acton Free Press
Thankiay
United Church
C.nlib
Tom Shields
BM McKeown
Glen Williams
Georgetown High School
Ralph McKeown
Frank Toth
Malion
Jack Marsthel
Msurane
Knox
MacPherson
SRN
Ohana
Mes
Bert Beaton
Smiter Thrvaih
Mins Fia van Arkel
Goo Newrtl
Nilan
Mex
Ward Brace
Ospringe
Minster
Marilyn
Elliott
Arthur
Custom Cleaners
Saars ST. NN
Waitesney
Suisse
Public School Board
Conte
Root
LP New
Mrs J Creases Jr
Mrs. Co Nel Vin
Harold Denis
Cine Gandiys
Mis J Cigses Sr
Aectors
Denny Presdoor
Frank Nan
Walhahoms Yeaty
Mas RoAndersen
F Oakes
Charles Deatherfoad
Brank Hedley
Mity Rewdes
Bill Bones
Mery Bet
Mandl Maries
Hill Deny
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
Cork
Taylor
GIVE
Acton Legion Auditorium
Mehegary
Unicef Hallowe'en
Tabig
Alby Onstatlaben
Campbellville
Chama
D. Arthur
St Andrew’s Church
Guelphy
Entis i
Ralsdale
Chad Galt
Rey Deween
Vy TE Ranier
Pree Prieta
Apisetette
Troat National Gaul Bs
Peank Whitsmith
SMO
Font Living
St Andrew's
Rey Tor Wea
Calvin Presley
Torenheh
Cale Annl
Minnie Sr
Estonia
Vaatt
Mis Mane
Munganes
Sokont
Hooker Pointe Rota West
Ober
Spokane, Wah
Don Timmings
Hwy
East
ACT ON Legion Auditorium
Ube
Richard's
Bcc
Georgetown
Coop — Choice
van Camp
Campbell
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