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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 24, 1966

Page

19

Acton area residents host, visit, and move in social notices

Local families and travelers are mentioned in a flurry of personal items. Hier fires personals note visits by Mr and Mrs Gordon Sikcock and relatives in Monteith and Georgetown. Several residents plan moves to Acton area addresses or out of town including Toronto to Georgetown and Nelson Court, while others travel to Oakville, Sault Ste. Marie, and Michigan for events. Major moves include Dr Andrew Molozzi family leaving for California, Polyence Canada manager Ron Perrot boarding in Acton with a London area shop planned, and Roy Knapton family relocating to Nepton near Peterborough.

Andrew Molozzi Ottawa California Palo Alto Aoton Roy Knapton Wendy Jim Heather Anne Churchill Rd. S Nephton Peterborough Krapton Acton Limestone Quarries Industrial Minerals Ltd Roy United Church Choir Legion Choraliers Walker Lodge Betty U.C.W. and Assoc Brownies Explorers

Local Guelph Milton officials to two year terms

The issue notes elected officials in Guelph and Milton now serve two year terms. It mentions recent weather expectations and community events including high school attendance at the Royal Winter Fair, a Santa Claus parade in Toronto, and festive store decorations. The piece also covers local activities from Milton Figure Skating Club, a Confederation Caravan stop, and Acton December 3 events with Santa Claus in Acton.

Guelph and Milton Mary Jane Force) Robinson Milton Figure Skating Club Georgetown Confederation Guelph Canada

Brookville Public School adds classroom in Nassagaweya

Sealed tenders for a new classroom addition at Brookville Public School in Nassagaweya are due by 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 1966. Plans and specs are available to general contractors from Kruschen and Dailey, Waterloo, with bids for plumbing heating ventilating and electrical work due by November 30, 1966. A 5 percent bid bond or certified cheque is required with each tender.

Kruschen and Dailey Waterloo Square Waterloo Ontario Ditea Guelph

Travel News From Limehouse to Global Destinations

Florida and Africa are cited as travel destinations for locals. Mr and Mrs Glendon Scott attended a diamond wedding anniversary in Toronto. Dale Hayes flies to London before a Kenya visit. G Scholz returns from a Florida motor trip with guests from Germany and Hillmilton. Sympathy sent to John Crichton and family after his mother’s sudden Georgetown death.

Glendon Scott Cand Harry Tarnwell Toronto Dale Hayes Mahon London England Kenya Africa G. Scholz Florida Dittmann Karlsmuke Ger Hi

Arena booth access and first aid room plans discussed

Acton Recreation Committee tackled arena booth access, booth stock control, and proposed first aid room plus a portable upstairs option. Discussion covered curling club access, extra keys, and storing equipment. The group also heard about a two to three year roller skating contract idea and an educational grant for figure skaters.

Acton St. John Ampbulance Brigade Roy Goodwin Onc Goodwin Curling Club Lovell Hero Ritchie Ted Tyler Herb Ritchie Sug Phil Elliott Elliott Bob Hart George Hargrave St. John Ambulance Brigade Harold Townsley Hart St. John Corps Townsley

Ontario safety note on no stopping rules in cities

A historical snippet from the Ontario Safety League recalls ancient Nineveh where sacred roads had posts along a processional way with inscriptions promising death for anyone who parked a chariot or vehicle along the road. The creed stated such offenders would be slain and impaled before their house.

Ontario Safety League Nineveh Ron Lee

Heart Fund Campaign Highlights Comeback Stories

A Canadian Heart Fund appeal celebrates inspiring comebacks from heart disease and champions continued medical research and education. The message urges readers to donate to support lifesaving work and help individuals return to productive life after illness.

Hunters must match ammo to firearm for safety

Basic gun safety rules urge hunters to verify the correct ammunition with a sporting goods store when unsure. Once ammo is confirmed and the firearm is serviceable, follow safety guidelines: treat every gun as loaded, never point at people, and only shoot at clearly identified game.

The Ontario Safety League

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Hier Gordon Sikcock Monteith E. Frank Mis St Golden Age Club Zone Oakville George Campbell Georgetown District Hospital R. Sissons Longfield Road John E. Duncan Brigden John C. Dennis Dean Leslie Inlaw Warren Wood Steven St. Catharines Fred .Henderson Sam Holmes J. Boman Nelson Court Kitchener Mr. Boman Robert Algie Bower Ave Gordon ‘Algie Sault Ste. Marie Melvin Burns Dorothy Simmers Clifford Hall Lloyd Bartlett Port Colborne Norwood Bartlett Bowley Hamilton Fred Anderson Jack Frank Tom Kerr Williisville J. Galbraith Chesler Alex MacDonald Manitowaning R. Brown Owen Sound Kenneth Hardman Polypence (Canada) Limited Ron Perrot Lakeview Subdivision Tom Murphy Neil Bowles R. H., Elliott Brian McCristall Denis Gibbons U.S South Lansing Michigan Notre Dame L. Broostad Mr. Broostad Micro Plastics Robert Buckner Malton New York American Airlines Janet Buckner Meee Press Legion Acton V Humber Valley Acton Pairs and Santa Claus Mill Street United Church Women Chamber of Commerce Gerry Tighe Chicago Will McEachern Will Duvalts Mr. Tighe Youth Bowling Council Jackie Palmer Acton Free Press Pettit Soul Vow Evers Dills Don Hayward Miles Brookville Campbellville Limehouse Thompson Fuels Ltd Safeconsurance Denny’s Mill St. W Safeco Harold Mr. Goodwin Len Lovell Helen Otterbein Pearce Charles Leatherland Howard Pearce Leo Green Giant York Loin Billyandt Main St.n
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