Acton hosting 29 hour mighty muscle marathon derby
A 29 hour weekend endurance wheel event drew 42 entrants to Acton's community centre. Betty Rocker won the girls division posting 12 49 for first prize and 40 dollars while Dolores Jordan took second with 25 dollars. In the boys division Angelo Verdoni and Tony Verdoni tied for top prize 65 dollars, Wayne Deforest finished third.
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Acton
Betty Rocker
Kitcheney
Dolores Jordan
Fiona Gidmayn
Guelph
Angelo
Tony Verdoni
Wheeling
Wayne Deforest
SIS
Andre Conway
David Bittorf
Acton Curling Club plans and costs outlined
The article details projected building costs around 75 000 dollars for a complete curling facility to be built in Acton. It sets social membership at 25 dollars and aims for curling fees of 40 to 45 dollars for a single adult, with family options and youth exemptions to attract younger members. It notes plans for high school leagues and mixed curling while outlining a probation period before initiation certificates are required.
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Curling Club
Durham
Mount Forest
Paris
Shelburne
Stayner
Acton
Autumn car tips for safe autumn motoring
The Hamilton Automobile Club offers practical advice as leaves create slick roads. Improve tires and visibility with new wiper blades and clear dew from windows. Use short brake releases on leaf cluttered surfaces, waterproof electricals, treat the window washer, keep the battery charged, and allow the engine to warm up to prevent stalling.
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Hamilton Automobile Club
Letter to the editor clarifies county governance and aid appeals
A reader letter from Acton requests correction of a prior report on Nassugaweyi’s stance, endorses cautious support for a regional government shift, and urges informed funding through banks and Canadian aid organizations. The writer highlights local farm contributions and asks readers to support international relief efforts via specified agencies and addresses.
Nigeria/Biafra Relief Fund of Canada appeals for support
Dear Editor, Canada faces concern over deplorable conditions in Nigeria and the eastern region of Biafra. The Nigeria/Biafra Relief Fund of Canada notes growing public donations, but the executive committee reports many Canadians have yet to contribute.
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Canada
Nigeria
Biafra
Penrice Named Safety Officer for North Yalton OPP Detachment
Const. Thomas B R Penrice of Milton OPP has been appointed safety officer for the North Yalton detachment. He will run police safety campaigns in the district, give lectures to students at Nussagaweya and Baquesing Townships, and issue regular safety tips through this newspaper. He advises drivers to dim headlights and honk when roving cattle or a stray deer are encountered on rural roads at night to avoid blinding animals with bright lights.
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Thomas BR
Pearce
Milton O
North Yalton
Nussagaweya
Baquesing
Penrice
Hese
Inch wheel students visit Stratford to see Romeo and Juliet
A busload of Inch wheel students traveled Monday to Stratford to attend Romeo and Juliet. Flags around town flew at half mast in tribute to the late Premier Daniel Johnson of Quebec.
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Inch Wheel
Stratford
Daniel Johnson
Quebec
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Roy Goodwin
Margaret Hart
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Karen Townsley
Linda Perry
Bob Toth
Kevin Perkins
Steve McIntyre
Lindi Soper
Ray Stull
Margot Mafleson
Ken ‘Anderson
Jeanette Yateman
John Lamment
Gerry ‘Tuckman
Pred Lockerbie
Dennis Westfall
Ken Marshall
Ken Loutter
Pearl Carlson
Rod Green
Bran Lane
Bob Theal
Rosalind Nall
Jane Fabian
John Turner
Pete Vandham
Gary Edge
Roger Burt
Susan Marchment
John Wardlow
Tom Howart
Jordan
Dolores
Betty Kocher
Kitchener
Georgetown
Wayne
New Acton
O.P.P. Report
Milton Detachment
Ontario
Milton
Magistrate's Court
Chudleigh Bros
R.R
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Melantosh
Ders
Acton Free Press
Nassugaweyi
Nunagayeyi
Counly
Audh
Twa
Canadian Red Cross Society
Save
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Children Fynnds
Unicef ‘Committee
OXFAM
Wellesleyn Street East
Toronto
T. R. Penrice
Ontario Safety League
Imparia
Admiral
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