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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1967

Page

19

Return to Dieppe on 25th anniversary of raid

On August 17 and 18, 1967, Dieppe hosted veterans from Canada Britain and France to mark the raid’s 25th anniversary. Surviving regiments paraded on the Esplanade in heavy rain while crowds cheered despite the downpour. Veterans visited Puys and Dieppe sites, attended cenotaph services, and shared meals with locals who offered hospitality and shown respect for the fallen. The ceremonies ended with fireworks and personal reunions with old friends and French hosts.

Dieppe New Haven France Royal Regi Ment Canada Puys Hotel de L'Universe Tihe Royal Marines R.H.L.1 P.P.C. L.I Europe Royal Marine Band Royal Manais Royal Air Forces Mewin le Regiment Royale Brunet Brothers Paul Pays C.Q Catto Royal Regt Mills la Maison Blanche White House Hotel Des Ormes Faromers Douglas Madame Brunet Stewart Royals Payl S.s.r.’S Paulville R.h.l.l’s Georgette Brunet

Hillsburgh falls 1 0 in fastball semis to Glen Williams

In Intercounty semi finals Hillsburgh lost 1 0 as pitcher Russ Spicer struck out 18 and allowed two hits before Darmy Archie scored on Ron Richies single for the win. Hillsburgh later won 4 3 at Glen in Sunday action with Ron Little starting and Spicer aiding a three run fifth. Orangeville votes show dining lounges win 951 yes 415 no 69 of 1 46 voters participated. Mayor advocates long range road plan after Fergus News-Record criticisms. Blondie the school mouse goes missing presumed dead at P W Merry School, owner Nancy Peacock reports.

Hillsburgh Glen Williams Russ Spicer Darmy Archie Ron Orangeville Hubert Rennie Rockwood Fergus Ethe Shand Dam Pete Mulders Guelph Rennie Fergus Hospital John Campbell Fergus Council Fergus News-Record Blondie P. W. Merry School Nancy Peacock

Bomb Damages Oakville Home of Counselling Director

A bomb shattered the Oakville residence of Rennie Vivian, director of a family counselling service, causing about 2000 dollars in damage to drapes carpet and a Chesterfield. The family escaped unharmed and notified neighbours after extinguishing a small blaze. Fire officials called it a deliberate attempt to burn the house down, aided by heavy drapes that impeded the blast. Vivian suspects an foe unhappy with his work.

Jears Halton County Family Counselling Service Rennie Vivian Mr. Rennie Richmond Rd Oakville Vivians Vivian

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