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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 03, 1957

Page

19

Public discussions set on Eramosa School upgrades

The Eramosa school board plans meetings at multiple school sites in late October and November to discuss two modernization proposals. One option modernizes existing buildings to add space. the other centralizes schools with eight reasons favoring it, including graded classes and lower long term costs. Voting is scheduled for December 2.

Eramosa Tober Town Hall Eramosa School Board Ontario Lsan

Local Residents Welcome Guests Across Town

Many visitors stop at area homes including Mr and Mrs Carman Griffin of Mishaweks Indiana Mrs Joyce Robertson of Kitchener Miss Jean Petty of Guelph and Mr Andy Johnstone recently discharged from RCA. Others host or visit relatives in Rexdale Clarkson and Hamilton with church events noted.

Carman Griffin Mishaweks Indiana Joyce Robertson Kitchener George D. Robertson Jean Petty Guelph James Frawkins G. Sunter KE. Baldie Andy Johnstone Reecenty RCA Vernon Stewart Joan Aitken London Gordon Aitken Harold Aitken Hamilton Jeck Sim Toronto David Stewart D. G. Robertson Ken Robertson Rexdale Robert Ellis Clarkson United Church Patricia Stephen Catherine

Acton Parents Asked to Submit Questions for Panel

Acton Home and School Association urges parents to submit questions for a panel discussion on “Discipline Control” scheduled October 31 in the Hobert Little auditorium. Questions should be folded into the school paper and passed up the chain via students to the principal for delivery.

Acton Ont Acton Free Press Ontario Hobet Litte Nes Mir HL Freuler Acton Home and School Assoc

Radar and Helicopters Change Safe Coast Lifeboat

In PORT LA TOUR Nova Scotia a village lifeboat retires as radar and aerial rescue tools modernize coastal safety. The old craft, long inactive, signals a shift from traditional small boats to new protection methods.

Port LA Tour N.S

Knox Heather Club Plans Future Work

The September Knox Heather Club meeting at Mrs. Lois Mackenzie home Lake Ave was led by president Hence Watson. Rev A McKenzie discussed October congregational dinner and November fowl supper plans. Members priced Hobby Show items for the bazar on Saturday and a lunch was served.

Knox Heather Club Lois Mackenzie Lake Ave Watson A. McKenzie

Recent Visitors In Local Homes

Local households report visitors over Sunday with McCutcheon Spence Aitken and relations in Harriton. Mrs Spence joined Wm Smith and others. several attended funerals of Mrs Munro and Mrs Tharp in Hamilton and Guelph. Winter tip suggests using the summer garden hose on a basement tap for fire emergencies.

T. D. McCutcheon A. J. Spence T. G Aitken Harriton Spence Wm. Smith Harry Hartop John Munro Hamilton Ida Tharp Guelph Everton Cemetrey D. T Meegall Elton John Alton Jennie Tovell Roy Fuller Crisp Tornato Albert Alton Ian

District Lodge Service and Weekend Socials Report

The district lodge held a Sunday service and a weekend gathering with several attendees including Marilyn Palteeson, Joy Datlee, Linehan, and others visiting local sites such as the Vattersears residence. Events included a wedding at the Presbyterian Church and related celebrations, with notes of church activities and community visits in September.

Walker Stesetme Masten Acton Alen Calite Jax Noble Wvanvitees Cdanis Ing Het Atone Duneb Marilyn Palteeson Rachwind ‘Boent Joy Datlee Metbert Linehan Hamidi Vattersears Manda Tus Fat Georgetowi Callitie Uiogs

YMCA Activities Highlight Junior Cher Com reform

The YMCA showcases youth programs led by Mrs J Carpenter and Miss D Watson including badminton drills and diving coaching. The Junior boys and girls participate in dry land exercises and swimming instruction at the Guelph pool with coaches Buckland Stone and others guiding handicapped children.

Tadminton Club Menbeas J. Carpenter J Buckland Jo Backland J Stone Guelph Wondershipe Ag Ante Daintith Verna Church

District WI Members Attend Arca Convention at OAC Guelph

District W I members attended the two day Arca Convention at the OAC in Guelph with visitors Dire Wm Ballentine provincial board member Mrs G Somerville district president Halton county Mrs George Robertson from Dublin Institute Mee Clinton Taylor and Mrs Dee Maller Acton Institute and Mrs Calvin Aitken and Mrs Ralph McKeown from Greenock Institute.

Ashe Actonana Arca OAC Guelph Weph Dire Wm. Ballentine Mre G Somerville Halton County George Robertson Dublin Institute Clinton Taylor Dee. Maller Acton Institute Calvin Aitken Ralph McKeown Greenock Institute

Former Teacher Becomes Bride At Catholic Church Ceremony

Local report notes the wedding of a former teacher at a Catholic church in Cayetal Beweh followed by a reception. Guests and family offered congratulations as the couple began their life together.

Pwd Muale Min KO Oh Min Jom Cockburn Guelph Mary Batons Scott Damillon Punerab Per jNate Wills Mervace McTatyie Wilkie Funers Vanaterete Goetph Mille Cotuelery

Harmony Hobby Class Sees September Meeting

Walton Manor Hobby Class held its fourth meeting on September 28 with Mrs. Lockie as chair. Three members attended as plans for a Thanksgiving exhibit and Crossed knitting for the Red Cross were discussed, along with a musical program and prize awards for handiwork at Milton Fall Fair.

Halon Manor Lockie Laure Smith Campbellville Womens Inaite Vle Uhal Milton Norman Viggere Min Landoe Atraia Mie Kaa We Mes Allet Hie Hasel

Dangers Highlighted in Fire and Gas Handling Message

A cautionary note warns against fueling a lawn mower with a hot engine and stresses the risk of fire and explosions from gasoline. The article notes that one gallon of gas can cause a large blast comparable to dynamite.

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