High school tests and icy mornings prompt brisk week
High school students write tests this week amid ice on puddles and windshields Tuesday morning. The Fire Prevention Week mats are distributed by Halton County firemen as a special paper placemat. Rockwood correspondent Harris is away. a friend writes his column. Community notices mention a Milton shopping plaza plan with Loblaw and ten stores opening by spring. United Church Sunday school teachers begin an eight week training course, taught by G. W. McKenzie.
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Halton
Jais
Milton
Loblaw
United Church Sun- Hay School
G. W. McKenzie
Scavenger hunt and auction amid town events
A Sunday scavenger hunt for items from a purple button to an empty bean and a later organ dismantling by George Elliott drew crowds. An auction of cats furniture and effects drew a very large attendance, with items like a grand clock and delicate dishes sold. A Georgetown subscriber notes delayed Free Press deliverySaturday afternoon, blaming Thursday plant schedule and printer rubber type issues.
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United Church
George Elliott
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Georgetown
Hallowe'en
Unicef
Dance Club Outlines Yearly Program in Acton
Acton Scotts Dance Club executive sets regular dances at the YMCA on the second and fourth Saturdays with family nights, social parties, and a Burns Supper in Guelph. A Spring Frolic, Teenagers Choice dances, Ceilidh in April, and instruction from Jack McG and Jim Donnelly are planned. Members voted to join Saltire Society in Edinburgh and to send instructors to a Royal Scottish Country Dance Society weekend. membership is $1 per person.
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Acton Free Press
Acton Scotts Dance Club
Y.m.ca
Guelph
Jack McG
Jim Donnelly
Dave Tratt
Tratt
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Hamilton
Ontari
R. Buckner
Saltire Society
Edinburgh
Milton Home Welcomes Knox Ladies Aid Plan Fowl Dinner
Knox Ladies Aid members visited Milton to hold a meeting with Mrs. George Lantz, sharing autumn scenes and a plan to host a fowl dinner in November. The event included worship led by Mrs. C. G. Jones and prayers of thanks for blessings and a couple’s 50th wedding anniversary.
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Milton Home
Knox
Milton
George Lantz
Ross. Robertson
Robertson
Heslop Rd
AJ M. McPherson
C. G. Jones
A. 3. Buchanan
Ting Will Bey
Trond Mro
A. 3
Murray
Wats
Sev Meiner
Fred Cole
J. Dennis
Fred Anderson
McPherson
Go Somerville
Cog. Jones
H. L. Benfig
Santa
TV Take Offs Highlight of Ladies Meet in Acton
Bronze Legion staged a 90 minute program of skits and TV clips at Acton Legion Hall drawing guests from Streetville Oakville and Brampton. Bronte ladies received curtain calls while prizes were awarded in lunch time draws to Acton Brampton and Bronte attendees.
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Acton Legion Hall
Bronze Legion
Jack Parr
Jackie Gleason
Je Pields
Sophie Tucker
Bronte
Streetville
Oakville
Brampton
Acton Legion
Acton Gasil Tay
Robert Angell
Acton Organization
Bronte Badies
Wo Finles
Acton
Tproveties
Shidles Fen
Lb. Ditterwh
Betts Young
Mess
Surprise 50th Anniversary Party Held For Morrison Family
A Bulger wearing and vty setting hosted a surprise party Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Jian Morrison at the Nellis home in Acton. About 40 relatives and friends from Georgetown Belfountain Guelph and district attended. The hosts were Mr and Mrs George Barnes Mr and Mrs William Morrison and family Mr and Mrs Bill Nelles Mr and Mrs Bob Heatley and others. The couple, retired farmers, married in Alton about 300 years ago and moved to Acton Belfountain long ago.
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Bulger
Jian Morrison
George Barnes
William Morrison
Acton
Bill Nelles
RRJ
Georgetown
Belfountain
Guelph
Morrison
Big Class At St Alban’s Sees 45 Attendees For Confession
An unusually large class of about 45 confirms at St Alban’s Church draws many adults. The group attends two sessions weekly, with the confirmation ceremony planned for October 30.
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St Alban’s Church
Chamber of Commerce debate sparks talk on town projects
The St Albans chamber gathering led by Ted Tyter Sr discussed chamber use, park changes, fair displays, and attracting new industry. Members debated council roles, election timing, publicity, and how to better serve businessmen. Nina Braida urged using advertising space, while Toronta industry prospects and fair preparations drew focus.
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Chamber of Commerce
St Alban
Ted Tyter Sr
Nora Braida
Charlicg Watson
Rar.t
Braidat
Bil Borsen
Bill McKay
Tone
Jobin Guy
Comneibail
Actau
Paul Neilsen
Acton
Braid
Chamber
Nina Braida
Paul Nielsen
Jack Newton
Calgary
Bert Hinton
Vicky Newton Wins Draw at Dilly Stationery Store
Vicky Newton of Acton won a record player in Dilly Stationery store's Friday draw. Donald Olan of Campbellville won a ring binder, Ron Henry of 19 Main St S won a briefcase, and Harold Denny of Ho Elizabeth Drive won a pen. Coupons were given with purchases.
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Vicky Newton
Vicky Newtatt
Acton
Dilly
Donald Olan
Campbellville
Ron Henry
Main St S
Harold Denny
Elizabeth
Communion Service Trip Visits in News
Communion service held at Churchill Church with Rev. Brook of Acton. Four joined the church by letter, including Mr. and Mrs. Damm Karen and Mes Ted Freeman, Mr. Joshua Thompson, and Mr. Robert Linham. England-bound Mr. and Mrs Ralph Denny and others attended weddings and visits followed by local notices of residents’ illness and new neighbors.
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Churchill Church
Brook
Acton
Damm
Karen
Ted Freeman
Joshua Thompson
Robert Linham
England
Ike
Ralph Denny
Clarence
Denny
Waterlog
Arg Chatch
Waterloo
Arthur Swackhamter
Mese
Besche Swackhuner
Kimils
Dirk van Goozen
Guelph
Sandy McKavy
Silver Creek
Wood
Ralph McKeown
Election Campaigns Begin at High School Dance
A high school dance Friday evening featured campaign posters and student chants for candidate platforms. Skits with a beatnik theme drew interest as platform speeches circulated. results were due today with announcements planned. Nearby, Mrs. Walter Cale is ill but improving, and Mr. and Mrs. T Williamson have moved into a new home on Third Line.
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Siedelt Councte Ciechon
Tanier Pee
Walter Cale
T. Williamson
Fanily
Juhi
Hattie
Shelburne
Ruben Evans
K Kathleen Taylor
de Janerat
Oscar Hedge
Anglican Church In Sector Plan For Ud campaign
The St. Alban's the Martyr parish joins the Ud sector plan for a second year spiritual campaign with missionary effort. Regular training and dinner meetings are held shared by about 15 percent of local churches in Guelph. Leadership includes Bill Sproston general chair, Ken Knux cochair, Reo Blow program chair, Arnold Denny associate chair, George Haggett visitation chair, and Mrs Arthen Johnson materials chair. Visitation Sunday is November 1.
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Guelph
Bill Sproston
Ken Knux
Reo Blow
Arnold Denny
George Haggett
Arthen Johnson
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