Acton Golden Age Club Feasts and Plans for Christmas
Sixty eight Acton Golden Age Club members gathered for a sociable event with a meal of stew baked beans and pie. Mrs Davidson turned in twelve dollars to the Centennial Fund. An invitation from the Baptist church was noted for December eleventh, and plans were set for a December fifteenth Christmas dinner with turkeys and sides. Debra and Diane Bousfield entertained on piano and vocals, with others providing music. A film was shown after a projector hiccup, and Clark's Foods receipts were highlighted with several members winning canned goods. The host club discussed a zone rally to Oakville and transportation needs.
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Acton
Golden Age Club
Rénilat
Clark
Dod
Davidson
Oakville
Community Services Committee
J. Creasey
Debra Bousfield
Diane
Mrs. Moore
Mr. Rocher
Kennedy
Cutts
Warne
Robinson
Herrington
Miller
Graham
Healey
Winton
Allen
Hogan
Coronation oak plaque moved to Speyside school
Mrs Alf Winters hosted the Greenock Women’s Institute November meeting with president Mrs Gordon Leslie presiding. Members shared an area convention report, displayed artifacts, and discussed a Brock Monument history. A plaque commemorating the Coronation oak at Speyside School was described. Lunch was hosted by Mrs T Hemsley and Mrs C Aitken.
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Speyside School
Alf Winters
Greenock Women's Institute
Gordon Leslie
Mary Stewart
E. Johnston
J. McCulloch
Mental Health Association
George Wallace
Speyside
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Dublin
Wallace
Young
Aith
Canada
Grace
T. Hemsley
C. Aitken
C.aitken
Rededication service planned at Balbinefad United Church
The UC IW November meeting was at Mrs. Shortitt’s home with remarks by Mrs. Laur and scripture by Mrs. Jamieson on Armistice Day. Lavettes and quilts donated for Korea were shown. A rededication service is set for Sunday November 27 at 12 15 at Balbinefad United Church after redecorating. Turkey supper follows Tuesday night. Local visits and health news noted.
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U.ciw
F. J. Shortitt
Laur
Les Jamieson
D. A. Russell
Korea
Ernie McEnery
Coulter
Campbellville
Lloyd McLean
T. Given
Ray Swindlehurst
Ess
Balbinefad United Church
Robert McEnery
Lang
Orangeville
C. E. Snow
Jessie McEnery
John Pearson
Tara
Women and Smoking Health Risks Highlighted
Smoking increases heart attack risk and lung disease for women, with higher rates of chronic bronchitis and emphysema compared to non smokers. Pregnant smokers raise the chance of premature births.
Pictures of plastics factory shown to Dublin WI members
Dublin Women's Institute members met last Thursday evening hosted by Mrs. William Frank. President Mrs. C Britton led opening exercises as minutes and roll call were read. A talk on Canadian industries featured pictures of a local plastics plant with employees at work and product samples.
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Dublin
William ‘Frank
Guelph Road
Nassagaweya
Dublin Women’s Institute
C. Britton
E. Norton
Treasury
G. Robertson
M. Nellis
Duncan Moffat
Milton
J. O’gorman
E.norton
C. MclIntyre
Frank
C. Thomson
Jessie McGregor
Shirley Frank
J. C. Dennis
Knox church marks 121st anniversary with services
Rev. Donald C. McDonald, former Synod moderator, preached at Knox Presbyterian Church to mark the 121st anniversary. Special music featured Norman Elliott, with solos in the morning and choir selections at the evening service. Afternoon youth gathering drew attendees from Acton Milton Campbellville. A 20 minute film The Uncommitted and a post discussion were among highlights. Smorgasbord dinner followed.
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Synod of
Hamilton
London
Donald C. McDonald
Knox Presbyterian Church
Norman Eliott
McDonald
Jesus
Norman Elliott
Miss
Sober Anderson
Knox Choir
Acton
Milton
Campbellville
McKenzie
J. K. L. McGown
David Nicholson
Simcoe
Open Conservation meetings to press
Halton Region Conservation Authority will open all meetings to press and public after controversy over land purchases. At the November meeting a motion to open meetings was approved. The authority also granted Boy Scouts of Ontario permission for a 1968 Kelso area jamboree and approved farm improvements in the north Burlington area related to the Indian Creek flood control program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Boy Scouts of Ontario
Kelso
North
Burlington
Indian Creek
Reader thanks Free Press for fire prevention support
Roy E. Downs of Halton County Fire Prevention Bureau thanks The Free Press for yearlong coverage and assistance. He reports completion of a 158 page scrapbook detailing bureau activities from the past year, including meetings, press releases, photos, literature, and 352 clippings.
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Free Press
Halton County
Acton
National Fire Protection Association
Boston
Mass
Roy E. Downs
1 600 000 reasons for Safe Driving Week
A Canadian Highway Safety Council report warns that 1 600 000 of Canada's 7 500 000 licensed drivers are in crashes yearly. Collisions stem from familiar driving tasks at intersections, behind another vehicle, or when passing. The article notes driving times and safety risks amid routine commutes.
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Canadian Highway Safety Council
Canada
Mail Early for Christmas Says Acton Post Office
Acton postmaster G McKeown and staff urge early mailing for Christmas deliveries. Deadlines span parcels to Britain and Europe by Nov 24, surface letters by Dec 7, airmail parcels by Dec 8, air letters by Dec 12, and Canadian US points by Dec 8. Canada and nearby US cards by Dec 13, local delivery by Dec 17. Card rates are three cents for up to five greeting words unsealed, four cents to other countries.
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Postal Department
Britain
Europe
U.S
Canada
North America
Us.a
South America
Central America
West Indies
Spain
Nassagaweva Township Issues 12 Building Permits in October
Twelve building permits valued at about 78300 dollars were issued in Nassagaweva Township in October. The month included five house permits, three additions, a tool shed, a garage, a QV storage building and renovations to a residence.
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Nassagaweva
Turning 21 Ends Parent Coverage for Hospital Insurance
When you reach age 21 you lose your parents hospital insurance. To stay insured you must take out an individual membership within 30 days. Obtain the application form at a bank a hospital or from the Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
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A. Gates
FE. Pearen
Kurt Eckerich
Brock Monument
Queenston Heights
Ballinafad
Knox Church
A. HI. McKenzie
St. Paul's Church
A. TH. McKenzie
Howard Coles
Wilf McEachern
Yale
Etta Itt
Ste Freuter
Manning Electric
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G. McKeown
Big Building Month
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O.B.P.A
Hinton
Cork St. East Guelph
Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan
Ontario Hospital Services Commission
Toronto 7
Ontacio
Wood
Frank Carney. & Sons Ltd
Rockwood
Oyean
I!diomatic OF Canada Limited
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