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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 17, 1966

Page

5

Supreme Court judge visits Halton County Council

Justice Morand attended Halton County Council on Tuesday marking his first citation to a county council. He praised youths learning government and justice, warned a 21 year old could sit on a murder trial, and commended local justice facilities. I.C.C.E. groups from Burlington and Oakville joined part of the session.

Supreme Court Morand Halton Justice Morand 1.C.C.E Burlington Oakville

Acton Women's Institute Visits Halton Manor WA

Halton Centennial Manor hosts the Acton Women’s Institute visit on Monday evening. Mrs G Fryer chairs in lieu of president Mrs Lindsay. Members and pupils perform dances and song, with Brenda Denny playing accordions. Mr and Mrs Harry Main prize present Hawaii pictures as commentator. A luncheon followed and thanks offered by Mrs Orr.

Acton Women's Institute Halton Centennial Manor G. Fryer Lindsay Jack Carpenter Karen Ashley Kathy Ashley John Ashley Bonnie Bristow Lynn Nielsen Mary Lou Pendleton Marianne Coles Kim Kressler Brenda Denny Harry Mainprize Hawaii

Awrey Black nuptial vows at St. David’s Campbellville

Joan Merilyn Black of Campbellville married Ralph Michael Awrey of Hamilton in a candlelit ceremony at St. David’s Presbyterian Church Campbellville on Friday September 23. Rev. G Allen Logan presided with Rev. D R Nicholson assisting. Bell music by Ronald Allen. Couples’ families and friends from Toronto Burlington Hamilton Brussels Dundas Milton attended. They plan a Muskoka honeymoon and reside in Hamilton.

St. David's Presbyterian Church Campbellville Joan Merilyn Black Ralph Michael Awrey Hamilton G. Allen Logan Hamilton Civic Hospitals D. R. Nicholson St. David's Ronald Allen George Black Hamilton Civic Hospital Hamilton Board of Education George Margaret Ann Black Max Weteenerants Toronto George Bickers Milton Herbert Awrey

Employment conditions in Guelph Labour market report

The Guelph office reports a tight labor market in October with strong demand across many occupations from managerial to unskilled and a shortage of qualified service workers. Housing shortages and limited low cost housing hinder new arrivals. 407 males and 389 females registered at the Canada Manpower Centre, with 218 men and 89 women placed in jobs across manufacturing foods textiles and clothing iron and steel products electrical apparatus construction retail finance government and personal services.

Guelph Canada Protective Service Guelph Canada Manpower Centre

Anniversary notes and church functions at St David's Parish

Mrs Reginald Austen and assistants report a local Blind Canvass totaling 284.24 last week. St David's Presbyterian Women hosted a soup lunch November 10 at the church, close to 170 from baking and cookbooks. November meeting led by Mrs A T Moore. Ms Laura Black led devotion. reports from Mrs Wallace King and Mrs Kenneth Moore. A $25 gift to Women Missionary Society life membership and church gift purchases planned. December meeting to be joint with Missionary Society at Mrs Lloyd Crawford's home. Mr and Mrs Murray McPhail celebrated 25th wedding anniversary with a Parkview Motel dinner in Guelph, hosting 17 guests and gifts.

Reginald Austen Women’s Association of St. David's Presbyterian Church St. David's Presbyterian Women's Association A. T. Moore Laura Black Women’s Missionary Society Lloyd Crawford Murray McPhail Larry Margaret McPhail Parkview Guelph May Warden John McPhail Campbellville James Robertson William McPhail Clarence Wilson Hamilton Elizabeth Kennedy Margaret, McPhail Robert Payne Ottawa Catharine Currie R.R Joseph Brant Hospital Burlington Harris Stationery Store Milton Fabian Eccles Mary Burk Rita Quinn Detroit Frank Quinlan Frank Wheelihan John Wheelihan Blind Association Acton United Church Acton Wallace King Walter Fielding Waterdown Stanley Switzer Binbrook Robert Thompson Caledonia Carl A. Staats Stoney Creek Frank. Wheelihan Port Credit Mary Helen Wheelihan Margaret Wheelihan Don Mills George Robinson Richmond Hill Brookville Hall Musig Dapcing Millers Orchestra Brian Cargill

Students win contest awards from Educational ABCs

Two Robert Little school students Debbie McGilloway and Patty Dunne won prizes in last year’s Educational ABCs of Industry contest. Debbie wrote on steel earning 1 prize dollar. Patty wrote on silver receiving a set of four Community silver coffee spoons.

Robert Little School Debbie McGilloway Patty Dunne Educational Abc of Industry Debbie Patty

Junior Farmers Plan Big 1967 Reunion

The Norval Juniors monthly meeting at Ruth and Wilma Mason's home outlined a 1967 reunion open to all former Junior Farmers. Minutes read by Don Hamilton noted blood donation by Juniors and parents to be recorded for next year. A March 1967 Drama Festival is planned, plus Christmas dinner and gifts to a needy family. Mr Turner arranged flowers auctioned at meeting close, with lunch served.

Norval Ruth Wilma Mason Don Hamilton Turner

Halton Nurses Back, County Considers Health Unit Consultants

Health unit nurses returned to work last week after resigning Sept. 12 to support recognition as a bargaining unit. A county personnel committee on Nov. 8 recommended hiring independent consultants to analyze the unit’s program, operations, staff, and employment practices, with a final report and recommendations. A joint county council committee met first evening after return. next meeting set for Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Halton Neve Feith Special County Council County Council County Eeptil

Halton council seeks two month Plunkett extension

Halton County Council will ask the Minister of Municipal Affairs for a two month extension on submitting comments about the Plunkett Report. An amendment to limit the extension to permit 1967 councils to comment passed 20 to 12, while some urged no extension and maintaining the 1966 deadline.

Halton County Minister of Municipal Affairs Plunkett Acton R. R. Parker Milton C. Menery Council Reeve W. Coulter Nuassagaweya

Century old almanac cures for rheumatism and corns

Simple home remedies are described for rheumatism using bones from an old horse pounded, boiled, and rubbed on. Jaundice is addressed with chimney soot simmered in water. Corns are treated by soaking three cents in strong vinegar, soaking a rag, and applying it to the affected area repeatedly.

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