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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 17, 1963

Page

13

Parliament Debates Social Credit Blockade and Pension Rise

The speaker notes Social Credit forces pressing for official party recognition while government bills face delay. Old Age Pension rises to 75 a month advance quickly after lengthy debate. Rural mail delivery authorization announced by Post Office Department.

Connie Oh Social House of Commons House Senate Canadian Labor Congress Haa Maritime Union Upper Middle Road Dundas Highway Post Office Department

Halton Council Briefs on Weed Poster Contest and Roads

Halton County Council approved a Weed Poster Contest across the county including Oakville public schools. It discussed renovations at the old courthouse and progress on partitions in the jail area. The administration building final payment of 950 to Tope Construction Co. Ltd was approved.

Halton County Council Oakville V. McArthur Agriculture and Reforestation Committee Old Court House Tope Construction Co. Ltd Department of Highways Milton Heights Kelso Board of Health

Birthday Cake Event Delights Local Residents

Page One report notes Gidlph and Mrs Ro Ro Barker enjoying the birthday gathering with many present. The event featured group participation and a notable practice by WY Tener members. A delicious ranch was served by the committee with several ladies in attendance.

Gidlph Ro Ro Barker Rares Banks John Moor E. J. Hassan Ann Somerville W Thompson

Nassagaweya Growth Prompts Rigid Township Review

Nassagaweya officials discuss rapid growth in assessment and population, noting a portal indication of township and county expansion. Reeve John Robertson cites near access to a major highway and new facilities, including the opened Mohawk Raceway, as signs of development.

Nassagaweya John Robertson Was Nawsagawesa Mohawk Raceway

Halton Conservation Committee Dissolved by County

Flatton County Council approved dissolution of the Halton Conservation Committee at a Wednesday meeting. The Halton Lepistation By lave Agriculture and Reforestation communes will continue land and farm policies as is. Discussions had considered Conservation Authorities handling Harry pond land eye issues. County noted acres under reforestation and agreed to retain some projects under a deed with Lands and Forests.

Halton Conservation Committee Flatton County Counsih Halton Harry Pond Department of Lands and Forests

Halton Manor Residents Attend Service and Autumn Outing

Church service on Sunday led by Christian Business Men's Committee of Oakville featured speaker J. Reimer citing Christ as a Rock. Halton Manor Women's Auxiliary organized a second annual autumn bay trip by bus to the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Wilson ending with ice cream treats.

Mariel Thompson Christian Business Men's Committee Oakville G. Browne W. Lane J. Reimer Halton Manor Auxiliary Rose Walker John McDonald Tilitary

Letter from Rudds Read at Meeting

The Marion Rudd Mission Circle met Monday evening in the church basement for their October meeting. After hymn and prayer, the 42nd Psalm was read in unison. minutes were read. Fall Thanksgiving plans were made for October 21 with Miss Monare from Tneia as speaker. A World Day of Prayer notice, Christmas parcel plan, and Bolivia missionary fund were discussed along with Thanksgiving and Alay services. The gathering closed with a prayer period and a vocal quartet. Refreshments were provided by several members.

Marion Rudd Be Tides G Ralston As Pilkington Ho Freules

Bolton Printing Revival At Free Press Site

The Bolton Enterprise resumed printing at the former Free Press building after a broken press delay. Editor Werden Leavens requested help. Bill Whitbread, ex Free Press linotype operator now with Bolton weekly, arrived with the forms.

Bolton Blues Free Press Bolton Enterprise Werden Leavens Shelp Bill Whitbread Ce Bolton Weekly

New Study Book on South Asia

At a Knox Alert Evening meeting at Mrs. Robert Turner home Mrs J0 Inglis convened and led worship. Mrs R Parker introduced the new study book The Christian Mission and Southern Asia with readings and prayers and plans for a bake sale on October were set.

South Asia

Eaton's Moves Pauls Expands AMN Store Space

Eaton's order office will acquire a larger store as Pauls Men's Wear takes over Eaton's for a womens and childrens wear section. The move aims for a November first start with renovations underway by Paul Larsen and space expansion after partition removal by Paul Nielsen. The Rachlin couple own both buildings.

AMN St Eaton's Order Paul's Men's Wear Eaton's Paul Larsen Eytoin’s Charles Davidson Douglas Price Paul Nielen B. D. Rachtin Rachlins

Our Blessings Reply To Group Roll Call

The October meeting of the Daughters of Knos was held in the church choir room with Mrs. W. Spichagel greeting guests. Reports were read and the call was answered by one blessing. A Thanksgiving worship service was led by Mrs. B. E. A. Hansen with assistance from several members. Judy and Joyee Blanchette sang two duets with personal accompaniment, a Benedict ion followed by a social in the basement featuring pie and tea.

The Daughters of Knos E A. Hansen BE. AL Hansen A. Holmes Ho Cdles BL van Fleet D. Cleland

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