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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 03, 1957

Page

8

Board Backs Public Talks on Eramosa School Plans

The board plans meetings across multiple schools in late October and November to discuss modernization and expansion to handle rising enrollment. Two options are studied, one modernizing eight old schools and adding four rooms, the other centralizing schools with larger facilities and staffed programs. Cost figures range from about 230 600 up to 990 000 for the first option and higher for the second, with bus costs included. voting is set for December 2.

Eramosa Tober Town Hall Eramosa School Board Oe Wnsuey Ontario

Local residents hosted by families across the area

A string of weekend and recent visits ties together residents from Mishaweke, Guelph, London, Hamilton, Rexdale, Clarkson and Toronto. Guests included Joyce Robertson, Jean Petty, James Frawkins, Joan Aitken, Harold Aitken, Jack Sim, Andy Johnstone, D G Robertson, Ken Robertson and Rob Ellis family joining relatives at church christenings and gatherings.

Carman Griffin Mishaweke 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

Appeal to Parents for School Panel Questions in Acton

Acton Home and School Association asks parents to submit questions for a public discussion on October 31 1857 in the Hobet Litte auditorium. Children will relay questions via teachers to administrators for panel members.

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Radar and Helicopters Shelve Small Craft

In Port La Tour Nova Scotia radar and airborne patrols change coast defense. A village lifeboat long retired from duty is phased out as the safer modern systems take prominence. The piece notes the shift in coastal safety measures and the fate of the small craft.

Port LA Tour N.S

Knox Heather Club Plans Future Work

September meeting at Lois Mackenzie home on Lake Avenue set the agenda. President Renee Watson led the business session. Rev. A McKenzie announced a congregational dinner in October and a November fowl supper. Members priced Hobby Show items for the bazaar on Saturday. Hostess committee served lunch.

Knox Heather Club Lois Mackensie Lake Ave Renee Watson A. McKenzie Hosteea

Recent Visitors In Local Homes

Local households note Sunday visits from the McCutcheons Spence Aitken and others. Mrs Hartop attended a funeral in Hamilton for Mrs Munro. Ida Tharp funeral held in Guelph with Everton Cemetery interment. Households list more visiting relatives and friends from Brantford Rockwood Cleveland and Toronto area. A winter tip suggests connecting a summer garden hose to 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 Irs Roy Fuller Crisp Tornato Albert Alton Ian

District Lodge Service Posts Weekend Events and Wedding

District Lodge notes a Sunday service and community events including a wedding at Pil jaan-Cartes church in York Men. Prominent attendees include Marilyn Pallee and Me Metbert Linehan with family ties to Hannitan and Masaday.

Walker Masten Acton Alen Calite Jax Noble Cdanis Marilyn Pallee Dooy Metbert Linehan Hannitan George St Callaitee Min Bo Sanford Isi Mowhanfort York Oneal Wevleye Wood Lia West Jo Brown St Joseph's Haspalaal

Y M C A Activities Kick Off for Juniors and Girls

The YMCA reports junior referees training led by Mrs Carpenter and J Carpenter Watson and notes strong turnout. Badminton sessions with Mr Buckland and Miss Stone showcase skills. Junior girls gym classes continue under Ante Daintith and Verna Church.

Tadminton Menibeas J. Carpenter Ashe Unc J Buckland Jo Backland J Stone Guelph Ag Ante Daintith Verna Church

District W I Members Attend Convention

District W I members attended the two day Arc a Convention at the O A C in Guelph Bre Wm Ballentine provincial board member Mrs G Somerville district president Halton county Mrs George Robertson from Dublin Institute Mrs Clinton Taylor and Mrs Dee Maller Acton Institute and Mrs Calvin Aitken and Mrs Ralph McKeown from Greenock Institute.

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

Former Teacher Becomes Bride in Catholic Wedding

A former teacher wed in a Catholic ceremony at Pwd church followed by a reception at a local hall. The couple, both active in the village, celebrated with breakfast at a nearby venue. Community sympathy flowed after the death of Mary Batons Scott in Hamilton, with funeral arrangements at McTatye Wend Wilkie Fuser Cemetery.

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Walton Manor Hobby Class Plans Thanksgiving Exhibit

The Walton Manor Hobby Class met on Wednesday September 28 with 3% members present. Mrs Lockie led as chairman and Mrs Laure Smith gave a weekly thought on friendship. Members discussed knitting for the Red Cross and displaying items at the Milton Fall Fair, and outlined plans for the October meeting around Thanksgiving.

Hakon Manor Lockie Laure Smith Campbelville Norman Viggere Min Landoe Mie Kaakwe Mes Allet Hie Masel

Danger of refueling near burning aloves and lanterns

A damaged and fragmented notice warns that fueling a power lawn mower while its motor is hot can ignite gasoline and cause an explosion. The text cites a hypothetical scenario where one gallon of gas could explode like 63 pounds of dynamite.

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