Acton News Roundup Highlights Visits and Local Events
Acton residents share weekend visits with families from Milton, Georgetown and Toronto. The Acton Citizens' Band joined Remembrance Day services in Erin while the Women’s Institute toured Halton Manor. Local hunters report a deer tally of nine with Angus Macfachern as top marksman. A Georges Town hospital tonsillectomy for Donna Darby and a Guelph Juvenile hockey game injury to Garry Waller are noted along with several weddings and anniversaries.
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Guelph
Garry Waller
Earl Waller
Moose
North Country
Angus McFachern
Doug Mason
Art Saunders
Vic
Ray Swindthurst
Sam, Elwood
Bud Snow
Tom Givens
Reg. French
Dick Shortill
Churchill U C W Members Plan Catering
The Churchill United Church Women held a November meeting at Mrs Bessie Swackhamer's home with good attendance. Reports and treasurer’s figures were reviewed while notes on a church supper were finalized. Messages of sympathy were extended to local families and local activity noted at Rumles Shoemaker Funeral Home.
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Churchill U.C.W
Bessie Swackhamer
W. Swackhamer
J. McCulloch
F. MacArthur
Presbyterian Church
W. Butler
F. Thompson
Fo Mae. Arthur
Stephens
Swackhamer
Athough
Leslie Swackhamer
Channel I
Bob McGuill
Millsburgh
Merl
Ross Saunders
Suma
Russell Johnson
Osersace
Oin Churchill
Nomination Night Looms for Acton Election Outlook
Nomination night advances next Thursday as Acton prepares for possible elections though full scope remains unclear. Rotary talk covered the Rotary Foundation aiding students, while others note autumn gardens still productive and homeowners decorating early for Christmas.
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Acton
North Halton OPP Reports October Accident Toll
The North Halton OPP investigated 33 accidents in October causing $28,348 in property damage. Fifteen people were injured and there were no deaths. Through ten months, 328 accidents caused six deaths and 140 injuries with $149,353 property damage. Federal employees numbered 344300 in November 1962, down 7,948 from a year earlier.
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North Halton O.P.P
North Halton Detachment
Harriston Drug Doctor Harry Thomas Dies at 61
Harriston adds to its loss with the death of Harry Thomas a longtime local pharmacist born in Montreal in 1887. He moved through Southampton and Acton before settling in Harriston in 1914 and running a drug business until partial retirement two years ago. He leaves wife Ely Mae Hull two daughters Ines and Kathleen three grandchildren and a sister Lillie. Burial followed at Harriston Cemetery after a service led by Rev Jo Lake.
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Osrruany
Harriston-Druggis
Harriston
Harry Thomas
Hom
Montreal
Henry James Frankym
Gertrude Butler
Southampton
Acton
A. T. Brown
Toronto College of Pharmacy
Mpc
A. Browne
Hay
Ely Mae Hull
Erin
Ines
Toronto
Kathleen
Hanover
Lillie
St Alban's Guild Bazaar and Tea Success on Saturday
St Alban's Guild held a successful bazaar and tea in the parish hall. Sandwiches and cakes sold quickly with prizes awarded for the doll door and cake, as Mrs Frank Oakes led the committee and Mrs Genie Gold oversaw the cake.
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St. Alban’s Guild
St. Alban's Guild
TY. Cuowke
Clayton Lindaly
Bukhig
Phunning Hoard Debates By Law Plan After Recess
After a summer recess the Phunning Hoard discussed a proposed by law and map plan. Both members will hold a session on the plan again tonight.
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Phunning
Bowth
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Thuc
Elia Jong
Princes Ken
James Orr
al Milverton
Acton Women's Institute
Halton Manor
Donna Darby
George Town Hospital
Bill McHugh
Ottawa
Ed McHugh
Listowel
al Langille
Retable Tax
Pictou, Nova Scotia
Earl Masales
Ray Everdell
St. Catharines
Frank Terry
Gwen Sound
Cam Leishman
Terry
Kevin McGrath
Marie
Kitchener
Ron Allen
McDonald
Hill Henry
Maltan Toe Moncton
Roger Lambert
Mac Sinchir
Downsview
Mro
Chas
Landsborough
Lake Ave
Walker Lodge
Af&am
Bob Marshall
Ballinatad Hall
Ballnatad
J. Bert Wood
Dave Manes
Leste Stewart
GG Somth
Flotreme
Dianne Smeth
Calvin Abthen
Names
Janet Aithen
Elva Peaten
Wayne Haven Son
Miros Berwen
Cornwallis NS
Nuys
Bes
Tottenbaan Weston
Tomonte
Terry Dowding
M.Z. Bennett School
Bill Duval Jr
Don Anderson
Fred Gordon
Archie
Theo Papillon
Herb Dodds
Grant Withers
Charlie Alen
Ken Papillon
Churchill
U.C.W
Raft Kee
Miracle Whip
Jor
Wagstappes Strawberry — Jam
Acton Creamery
Bain
Rmane
Alto
Rotary Club
A. H. McKenzie
Rotary Foundation
Georgetown
Sea Rangers
Dolly
Inter Lucy
Jim Casburn
Larry Tailleter
Mervin Thompson
Moffat
Pincay Oi
Consules
Dro
Commission On
Mitton
Ross Smith
Amlesw Drenters
Bete Hist Sear
Uber
Adoor
John McClure
Richmond Hill
J. J. Hurst
Mark Hurst
Newton. Hurst
Time Armaan
Minakos Art
T He Howe
Diulls Stationery
H. S. Holden Optometrist
Cork St. East
Taylor
F. & S. Moving & Storage
Cecil Nelle
Chtivensr
Frank Oakes
Claude Cook
T. Lynch
G. Holmes
Fish Pond
Jobin Creasey
Parcel Post
Stan Mapes
Mscetlaneais
Charles Holmes
Bart Te
Lovell Bros
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