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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 13, 1966

Page

4

Halton County nurses press for bargaining unit recognition

Halton County Health Unit nurses led by Mrs Flora Hesson threaten to march on the October 18 county council meeting. The 22 Talton Connellth Unit nurses resigned four weeks ago after failed attempts to gain a bargaining unit. They seek voluntary recognition and support from Ontario nurse associations as Ontario public health nurses consider collective bargaining.

Halton County Council Toronto Registered Nurses Association of Ontario Flora Hesson Tralfon Connealth Hesson Nurses’ Association Halton County Health Unit Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario Ontario Stormont Dundag Glengarry R.N.A.O A. F. Bull Hatton Hatton County Health R.nvaol

Churchill UCW Meeting Notes and Local News

The Churchill UCW met at the McCullochs on October 5 with four fair attendees. President Mrs. Thompson led prayers and devotion on healing. Hallowe en party planned. guests shared Norfolk news and England treasures. Local families hosted gatherings, travels, and a recovery from tonsil surgery. Rolland McCulloch suffered a fractured ankle playing football and returned to school in a cast. several visitors and exhibits were noted at the fair and 4-H events.

Churchill U.C.W Alfred Winter Hallowe'en Thompson John Thompson Frank Thompson Leroy MacArthur Sharon Fred MacArthur Huxley Valley Barrie Rolland ‘McCulloch

Nelson Anderson Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Rockwood

Ebenezer news notes Nelson Anderson's eightieth birthday celebrated Sunday at his daughter Marion Diamond's home in Rockwood with family and 70 friends. On Monday neighbors visited his son Douglas in Acton to extend birthday wishes. October U C W met in Sunday school room with a Brazil film shown. Ebenezer ladies joined Nassagawena Church Thanksgiving service with Rev Lawson as speaker.

Nelson Anderson Marion Art Diamond Diamond R.A. 2 Rockwood Catherine Walter Freeman Douglas Anderson Mrnderson Acton Mr. Anderson U.C.W Dunbar George Robertson Birth Brazil Ebenezer Nassagaweva Presbyterian Church Lawson

Shultis Couple Mark 47th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations extend to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shultis as they celebrate their forty seventh wedding anniversary with best wishes and warm regard from family and friends.

Rockwood Albert Shultis

Weekend Visitors and Local News From Ospringe

Many readers visited Ospringe over the weekend while Mrs Archibald hosted. Notices extend sympathy to Mr E Archibald on the sudden death of his brother in Toronto. Local families from Toronto, Fergus, Guelph and London spent the holiday at farms and homes on Second Line and nearby. The Women's Institute met with Mrs Archibald presiding. plans for a couch purchase for the teachers room were discussed along with institute history and current events notes.

E. Archibald Toronto Golding Aleck Stewart William Manno Ken Smith Fergus Min Norman McKenzie Walter Craik Shoemaker George Fitaner F. Baptie Guelph M. Jackson Greg Millson Bonna Alma College St. Thomas Gail Fuller Sandra McEwan University of Guelph Barry Bruce Western University London Brian Robertson Institue of Technology Paramilton Beverly Bruce Morse-In Training Western Hospital Byron Bruce Arnold Sunter Niapaca Falls G. Sunter Garnet Bruce Ward Bruce Women’s Institute Doris Fines G.fuller Greenock Mimosa F C. Storey North West Institute W. Milton G. Aitken H. R. Howard Wm. Milton Ino

Rockwood Public School tender approved for new build

The Eramosa Township School Board accepted the lowest bid from West York Construction of Toronto at 335 773 dollars for the Rockwood Public School. The total project cost with fees is 305 992 dollars and construction is to begin immediately for occupancy in September 1967. The school will have 13 classrooms a large multi purpose room 40 by 60 feet 18 foot stage and staff spaces with oil fired heating. site lies between Fall Mary and Pasmore Streets Rockwood. Board names current officers chairman Murray Smeltzer vice chairman Dr R J Hilton and trustees Ross McDougall Douglas Buttenham and Liovad Waddell.

Eramosa Township Rockwood West York Construction Toronto Burton Hill Edgar Harris Fall, Mary Pasmore Streets

Obituary: Janet Sword Esquesing of White Rock passes at 84

Mrs Janet Sword Esquesing a native of Esquesing township born September 1 1882 died aged 84 Funeral service was held at White Rock BC Interment at Valley View Memorial Gardens Donations to St John s Presbyterian Church White Rock accepted in lieu of flowers

White Rock Janet Sword ITI Stayte Road Esquesing Township Walter Sword Omega Valley View Memorial Gardens St. John’s Presbyterian Church

Newlyweds Honored at No 8 Centre in Community Event

A large crowd gathered at the No 8 Community Centre to honor three newly wedded couples. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ritchie received a wall mirror and floral centre piece while Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McEachern and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wilson were given card tables with chair sets. Mrs. Wilson is the former Margaret Guthrie.

Rockwood No. 8 Community Centre Gary Ritchie Clarence McEachern Wayne Wilson Wilson Margaret Guthrie

Student Honored At Shower For Schol arship win and further study

Rockwood Sharon Smith granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Cyril Tit was honored at a personal shower at No 8 Community Centre after passing grade 13 exams and winning an Ontario Scholarship. She will pursue studies at Wellington College University of Guelph.

Rockwood Sharon Smith Cyril Tit

Visiting relatives in Rockwood with Milne family

Visitors Rockwood visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. McNabb and other relatives include Mrs. Carriek Milne of Saginaw Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. W. Alcorn plus Mr. and Mrs. Ned Milne.

Rockwood D. McNabb Carriek Milne Saginaw, Mich W. Alcorn Ned Milne

Artistic Talent Showcase At Rockwood United Church

Mrs Ena Petty hosted a 16 member meeting at Rockwood United Church with Lois McRae in charge. Prayers readings from Saint and Romans, poem Counting Your Blessings, hymn, and a talk by Mary Cutting of Guelph on Artex Paint Embroidery followed. Participants tested artistic ability during social time with hostess duty by Ena Petty.

Rockwood Ena Petty Rockwood United Church Praeters Honessey Unit Teader Lois McRae Lois Tash Mary Cutting Guelph Lanph

Fire damages cottage as Eden Mills blaze erupts

A fire of unknown origin broke out in the garage of Mrs. Jackson in Eden Mills last Friday evening. Rockwood firemen responded and prevented spread while flames climbed over the trees, leaving an empty nearby summer cottage badly charred on one side.

Limehouse Annual Meet and Visiting Notes

The notice summarizes a series of social visits and events in Limehouse and nearby areas. Families such as Noble, Bourne, Bowne, McDonald, Scott, Bento, Greenlees, Kellar, and Kirkpatrick are mentioned with travels to Petawawa Toronto Windsor and Upper Canada villages. Social engagements include a wedding reception at Rockwood and church anniversary services.

Walter Noble Childeen Tharidian Mer. c Janes Noble St. Davie’s Bence Kellar Childern Toronto W.L

District Fire Destroys Abandoned House. Residents Saved

Firefighters battled a Monday morning blaze at an abandoned house on Lot 14 Concession 2 RUR 2 Rockwood, property of Miss Muggle Irving. The Milton Brigade saved a couple nearby as water supply ran low, forcing a refill trip to Campbellville.

Rockwood

Thanksgiving Visit At Landsboro Bakers Report

Children and Mas anel Miers and John Baker visited the Baker family at Landsboro for Thanksgiving.

Mas Anel Miers John Baker Baker Landsboro

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