Rev Dittrich Hunts in Fro Bisher Bay See History and Game
The Rev Douglas Dittrich of Fro bisher Bay joins a hunting party for a summer trek described from Ward Inlet to Loks Land. The voyage spans 200 miles with caribou, bearded seals, walrus, and polar bears, includes visits to historic sites linked to Frobisher and Hall, and notes strenuous days, weather, and church services amid Arctic scenery.
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Douglas Dittrich
Frobisher Bay
Acton
Frobisher
Hall Peninsula
Charles Francis Hall
Martin Frobisher
Davis Strait
Ward Inlet
Hudson's Bay
Simonee
Loks Land
The
Cathay Company
Michael Lok
Hall Island
Lupton Channel
Pangnirtung Pass
Ake
October meeting of Legion Auxiliary notes fund drives and events
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 197 held its October meeting in the Legion hall with vice president Alves Gordon presiding. Reports covered the Halton Community Service Council and future events including Halloween socials in Georgetown and Milton, a blood clinic, and a bazaar. Funds were approved for the building fund and a centennial goal, with plans for a dart tournament and other activities. One million square yards of turf and 10,000 trees are being readied for the Expo grounds.
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Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Alves Gordon
D. Rogers
William Anderson
W. M. Findlay
Halton Community Service Council
Legion Ladies
A. Ford
Georgetown
Milton
Legion
William Findley
Windsor
Robert Angell
Halton population climbs to 151 327 growth cited
Halton County's population rose by 9 218 to 151 327 amid continued expansion. Burlington gained 6 991 to 65 453, Oakville added 1 227 to 52 061, Milton up 170 to 6 620, Georgetown 200 to 1 665, Esquesing 436 to 7 599 and Nassagaweya 127 to 2 776. Fifteen residential subdivisions opened as the area’s growth outlook remains strong with planners predicting 1980 total near 314 500.
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Acton
Halton County
Burlington
Halton
Milton
Georgetown
Esquesing
Nassagaweya
Legion purchases win family TV set
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 197 Acton drew a TV set by chance when secretary Gord McCutcheon used a Pink family coupon during a cleanup. Harold Manes presented the set to the Pink family, who are clear the prize is theirs though members joke they may visit to watch programs.
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Royal Canadian Legion
Acton
IGA
Gord McCutcheon
Pink
Mr. Pink
Jack
Harold Manes
Six Township Six building permits issued in Nassapaweya
Six permits totaling 17 500 were issued in Nassapaweya Township during September. Through 1966, permits valued at 1 176 550 have been issued to date. September permits include a 10 000 residence, 1 000 Eden Mills Ball Park washroom facilities, a 3 000 summer cottage, a 1 000 dwelling addition, and two residential garages totaling 2 500.
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Nassapaweya Township
Eden Mills Ball Park
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Rev. Dittrich
Lake Harbour
Anakudluk
Newton Fiord
Fiord
Anakudlak
Countess of Warwick Sound
Countess of Warwick Island
Frobisher’s Island
Hadloona Island
White Man's Island
Canada
Hull
University of Chicago
Canadian Geographic Journal
Hudson's Bay Co
S Magazine
West
Brockley
Sir
Elizabeth the
Columbus
America
Hatt Island
Laks
Legion Auxiliary
Oakville
Win Family
A. L. Riemer Equipment Company
Cook St. Acton
Lovell Bros
Sandsome New Fleetside
Chevy
Chevrolet
Andrew Murray Motors Limited
Guelph Street
Cbg-Tv
Channel
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