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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 20, 1968

Page

11

Acton Curling Club Weights in Second Draw Entries

Blurting Cups by Rev A H McKenzie lists rinks and personnel for Acton Curling Club second series mixed and men's draws. Details include Mon and Tue sessions with players across Rink Nos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 9 10, noting about 120 participants, 26 new members, and a weekly 30 minute instruction session starting next Tuesday evening.

Acton Curling Club Pam Vic Patrick Delores Jordan Ted Hansen Marilyn McArthur Pill Toth Gwen Tyler Max Storey Jackie Bowman Len Lovell Phyllis Patrick Mary Storey Bette Footitt Marg Toth Rae Honeen Norma Robinson Bruce McArthur Chester Anderson Mary Marks Harry Otterbein Ann Sutherland Me! Jordan Ernie McKim

Latimer Named Halton Crown Attorney in Georgetown

Douglas V Latimer a Georgetown lawyer has been named the new crown attorney for Halton County after Ron Thomas resigned. Latimer 39 a Navy reserve veteran and longtime Halton legal figure will assume duties at month end following a career with the Halton Law Association Legal Aid and various community committees. He studied at Georgetown schools the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall and is active in St Johns United Church and local service groups.

Douglas V. Latimer Georgetown Halton County Ron Thomas Peter McWilliams Thomas Mr. Latimer Georgetown Public School Georgetown High School University of Toronto Osgoode Hall Law School McLatimer Halton Regressive Conservative Association The Halton Law Association Legal Aid Committee Halton Ontario Crown Attorney's Association Me. Latimer Royal Canadian Navy Royal Canadian Military Institute Royal Canadian Legion Latimer St. John's United Church

Churchill area news highlights weddings and church events

U N Assembly attendees and local weddings mark a busy weekend. Garry Pobbie and Acton students joined the Port Credit Secondary gathering. Elsie Gallas wed Roy McArthur in Erin United Church with a reception. Bake sale and bazaar planned at Churchill Community Church.

Garry Pobbie Acton U. N. Assembly Port Credit Secondary School Verna Stephen John Gill Port Credit Erica Elizabeth Stroker Churchill Community Church Denton McCarl Collingwood Bob Kerr Ward Hamilton Paul Debbie Elsie Gallas Roy McArthur Erin United Church Simpsons Seays

Safety Patrols Urge Parents to Teach Street Safety

OPP report lists one personal injury and four property damage accidents, five collisions, totaling 2010 dollars in damage with one minor injury. Acton Detachment logged 16 charges and one warning for 578 miles patrolled during Nov 10–16. Seven criminal occurrences, incl indecent exposure and assault, were recorded. Patrol captains received plaques at two local schools, praising safety patrols for another accident free year. Parents urged to ensure children obey patrols and Khmer Safety Rules. TALK SAFETY.

Acton Acton O.P.P Safety Patrol

Halton Ys Men view Halton industrial film The Man and the Boys

J T Hurst spoke to the Ys Men and guests showing the Halton industrial film The Man and the Boys. He recalled memories with Acton Ys Men and urged keeping past wisdom for the future as Rob Roughley Jim Lee and Hill Spehar from Acton High were named among Leadership Award recipients. Plans were set for Christmas tree sale turkey tickets Christos bingo and a party December 7 at the Music Centre with District Governor to assist in new member induction.

J.T. Hurst Y's Halton Mr. Hurst Acton Y's Men's Club Halton County Rob Roughley Jim Lee Hill Spehar Acton High School Cruce Andrews Music Centre Y's Men Gary Dateman

Brampton Hosts Zone 13 Senior Citizens Rally

More than 300 members from 10 clubs attended the sixth annual Zone Rally of United Senior Citizens of Ontario in Brampton's Legion Hall on Thursday November 14. The event featured welcome remarks by Willian Fellowes, entertainment from Acton Golden Age Club Rhythm Band, and gifts for retiring Zone president Tom Bradley and secretary Mrs. Jim Bradley.

Zone 13 United Senior Citizens of Ontario, Inc Legion Hall Brampton Acton Willian Fellowes R. L. Davidson

Parked Vehicle Struck In Acton Parking Lot

A car driven by Marcus Hewitt of Rexdale backed out of the Canadian Tire lot and hit a parked vehicle owned by Lorne Walters on Poplar Ave Acton. Walters vehicle sustained 75 dollars damage to the left rear fender and door while Hewitt’s S10 suffered damage. Const Farion investigated the accident at some point on Saturday November 10.

Marcus Hewitt Rexdale Canadian Tire Lorne Walters Poplar Ave Acton Walters Cons Farion Pom

First Christmas Meetings Begin Ahead of Holiday Rush

Some of the initial Christmas gatherings start early as communities plan events before the holiday rush. Local groups announce schedules for parties and seasonal meetings through the month.

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