Acton Chamber backs University of Guelph growth effort
At the Chamber of Commerce annual industrial dinner 47 members heard Ronald Ritchie of Toronto champion the University of Guelph development campaign. The group endorsed the campaign with plans for local canvassing and fundraising to support a Guelph campus expansion benefiting Acton students and local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Tech
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Acton Chamber of Commerce
University of Guelph
Guelph
Chamber
Iskely
Fund
Knox Presbyterian Church Chamber
A McKenzie
Chamber of Commerce
Warden Hinton
Fryer
Murray Smith
Vic Bristow
Cyril Bishop
Orval Chapman
Fred Wright
Beardmore and Co
A. P. Green Co
Micro Plastics
H. K. Porter Co
Mason Knitting Co
Dills Printing and
Bill Hall
Guelph Labor Council
Williams
Brakely & Co. Lttd
Toronto
Paul Nielsen
Industrial Committee
The
Nassagaweya Council Briefs for December Meeting
Nassagaweya Township councillors discussed fire safety measures at the dump site including fencing tree trimming and a gate. A model parking by law will be studied though enforcement may be difficult without a township police force. A second township dump was praised but needs Health Unit and Ontario Water Resources Commission approval. Councillors asked for opinions on Plunkett needs and eight reference points to be submitted by December 12. A rezoning suggestion for commercial lands and zoning by law referrals were noted. Road accounts totaling 9249.78 and a 1967 inaugural meeting date of January 4 were approved. Grants were explored for space in the Township Administration Building used by the School Board secretary-treasurer.
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Halton County Health Unit
Ontario Water Resources ‘Commission
Halton
Garfield Brown
Plunkett
Puslinch
Planning Board
Acton W.I. meeting full of
Mrs William Denny hosted the November Acton W I meeting with poems and reminiscences. Fifteen members recalled school days and a dog story. Minutes and treasurer reports were read. Plans included a penny sale on Feb 10 and a centennial fund for Wellington College. Donation letters from Runnymede hospital were read. A quilting display and old time cookies were planned for the district annual.
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William Denny
Acton W.I
Lindsay
Ode
Mary Stewart
Anderson
Runnymede Hospital
Dodds
Wellington College
Guelph
Costume winners highlight Ballinafad Hallowe'en party WI meet
The Ballinafad Women’s Institute November meeting announced costume prize winners from the Hallowe'en party for 8 and under 9 to 14 and adult categories. Awards were given to Ronnie McLean Laurie Greygoose Marion Jamieson Judy Canfield Leany Clark Kathy Given Bonnie Kirkwood Susan Jamieson Ricky Hembruff Lisa Wood Earl McLean and Earl McLean. Mr Dick Shortill reported selling his oxen team. meeting at Mrs William McLean’s hosted roll call and business notes. Kathryn Sinclair earned a proficiency scholarship and Murray Jamieson a certificate and ring for perfect attendance at Acton High School. The 4-H Girls discussed handbags and Blue Bonnets hats. upcoming work meetings planned.
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Ballinafad Hallowe'en Party
Ronnie’ McLean
Laurie Greygoose
Marion Jamieson
Judy Canfield
Leany Clark
Kathy ‘Given
Bonnie Kirkwood
Susan Jamieson
Ricky Hembruff
Lisa Wood
Mark Shortill
Earl McLean
Dick Shortill
Ballinafad WT
William McLean
Smith
Mary Stewart
Wood
Robinson
Toronto
Kathryn Sinclair
Murray Jamieson
Acton High School
Ballinafad
Social curling season opens with two early draws
Two social evenings on Monday and Tuesday invite curlers to limber up unused muscles renew old acquaintances and make new friends. Teams and positions were drawn for with two four end games per draw. Regular curling begins next Monday and Tuesday.
Acton Golden Age Club Enjoys Afternoon Meet
About 45 members and a visitor enjoyed a jolly regular afternoon meeting. Tickets were on hand for the Ice Capades performance November 10. Plans were finalized for the Clark's Food dinner November 17. Crokinole and cuchre games awarded prizes to Annie Akins, Ed Healy, Mrs Jim Ralston, and Mrs Fred McCautcheon. Many members heard a uplifting music service at the Baptist church Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Golden Age Club
Clark’s
Annie Akins
Ed Healy
Jim Ralston
Fred McCautcheon
Baptist Church
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Acton Free Press
University Development Fund
1Éth University
Ontario
Ritchie
Labor Council
Hall
University
Mr. Ritchie
University of
Nassagaweya Council Briefs
Nassagaweya Township
G. M. Holmes
Acton and Area
H. Eichenberger
Grand River Conservation Authority
Acton Wii
Campbellville
Lambert
Davidson
Fonthill
Holmes
On Rock
Ontario Water Resources Commission
England
Paris
E. G. Tyler
Ted Tyler Jr
Merl Harris
Hobo
Maggie Given
National
Scotsman
Lil Given
Jeanette Hindley
Bud Snow
Floyd Shortill
Ernie ‘McEnery
N. Sinclair
W.E. Grace
Hilts
Kirk
Main Street N
Rockwood
Canada
Confederation
Centennial Commission
Ottawa
Jack Ridley Cartage
Ode Ek
Sterling
the Electra
Sheaffer
Ballpoint
Uy and Matherly
Oisson Hasti Notes
Dills Stationery
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