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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 18, 1962

Page

10

Sunshine School Tour For Parents Opens In North Halton

Parents of North Halton’s mentally retarded children toured the new Sunshine School for Retarded Children on the Seventh Line at Hornby last week despite bad weather. G G Addison announced an official opening for November 3 and 4 with 16 pupils already enrolled. He outlined costs and the donation drive, stressing the home like atmosphere, the school’s aim, and parent-teacher collaboration.

North Hatton Sunshine School Hornby Velma Kennedy G. G. Addison North North Halton Addison Department of Education V. Kennedy R. P. E. Jeffares Jeffares

Auction Boosts Rotary's Funds

Rotary Club's dinner dance at Halton Golf and Country Club netted 207 for an overseas student building at the University of Toronto. World club items led bidding including an Italian mug over 20 dollars a tablecloth at 17 and a Puerto Rican vase at 17.50. Jack Elliott acted as auctioneer, Tom Shields welcomed guests, and Paul Nielsen explained the auction. The event featured corsages for attendees and dancing to The Manhattans.

Kevon Rotherbie Rotary Club Halton Golf and Country Club Italy Jack Elliott Tom Shields Paul Nielsen University of Toronto

Eight Beginners Learn to Too in Acton Band Expansion

Acton Citizens' Band grows to 56 members with eight beginners aged 12 and up. New players include Jack Bullough trombone Gord Thompson trumpet John McGeachie trumpet Paul Coles Guelph trumpet and more. Many have new instruments. potential concert at Robert Little school as soon as possible.

Acton Acton Citizens’ Band Jack Bullough Gord Thompson John McGeachie Paul Coles Guelph George Duidall F Jim Wilkin Don Long John Mc Nabb Charlie Kingsmill Bernie Freuler Gord Gibbons Robert Little School

Euchre and Penny Sale Winners at Scout Hall Event

The Scout and Guide Mothers euchre and penny sale on Friday October 12 at the Scout Hall drew ten euchre tables. Prize winners include Ladies: Joan Taylor, Mary Osborne, Pat Blundell. Men: Fred McCutcheon, Eileen Taylor, Harold DeForest. Penny sale prizes awarded to multiple winners such as DeForest, Judy Halladay, P Jones, Bill Taylor, Tom Cooke, Edith Jennings, Rhona Thornhill, Stan Foley, and others.

Euchre Penny Sale Ecuchre Joan Taylor Mary Osborne Pat Blundell Fred McCutcheon Eileen Taylor Harold DeForest DeForest Judy Halladay Miss P. Jones Bill Taylor Tom Cooke Edith Jennings Rhona Thornhill Stan Foley Harold DeForest Sr Janet Robinson Bertha i Kentner Judy Hair Kay Dills Mildred Kelly Grace ‘Clow Irene Douglas Mrs. Woods W. P. Brian Samia LaVerne McEachern George Zenbdy Alex Lay Larence Rognval Ee Bert Rennick Jessie Coles

Bursary Offered By Ontario Co-op Medical Services

Halton Co operative Medical Services contributed to a medical bursary to be offered by the Co operative Medical Services Federation of Ontario. The $2000 award will go to a medical student who is a member or department of a member co operative and has completed pre medical training. Selection basing on academic standing and need, with four installments of $500 each.

Tho ‘Halton Co-operative Medical Services Co-operative Medical Services Federation of Ontario

Dinner at Knox Tonight by Acton Chamber

The annual industrial dinner sponsored by Acton Chamber of Commerce is held this evening at Knox church. D. M. Harvey of Douglas Metals and H. R. Force Jr. of Force Electric Products will discuss the recent trade mission. William Erskine will attend to meet the chamber and a petition to change store closing hours is planned.

Acton Chamber of Commerce Knox Church D. M. Harvey Douglas Metals Inc Willowdale H.R. Force, Jr Force’ Electric Products Acton

New County Rule Clamp Down on County Boards

Halton County Council studies a proposed by law governing formation operation and expenditure of county aided boards and committees. The measure seeks to control actions of standing and special committees with a 300 dollar limit and calls for first reading with further discussion before third readings.

Halton County Council County Council

County officials plan merging offices for efficiency

Fragmentary remarks indicate Reeve Fl plans a county consolidation to reduce costs by combining development, stationery, and clerical work. The proposal aims to streamline expenditures though details and exact mechanisms remain unclear from the garbled text.

Reeve Fl

Y's Men Discuss Belief and Community Service

The Y's Men subject questioned why we are asked Y's Men govern. Wilson urged 100 percent commitment to Y'sdom and helping the less fortunate, calling projects a service not a chore. Doberthein introduced him. Fred Koch was fincemaster. Bob Currie attended with 21 members. Walter Dubuis and Don Copeland assist UNICEF planning for Halloween. Harry Arble spoke on the Bishop's Punch and Guy Rosas on Titans. A joint meeting with the Lions Club is planned for November 12.

Bn Wilson Loet Rhursday Y'sdom Doberthein Fred Koch Bob Currie World Outlook Nounced Walter Dubuis Don Copeland Unicef Hallowe’en Harry Arble Punch Guy Rosas Titans Lions Club

Parking Lot Crew Marks Crosswalks at Mill and Main

Workmen from Parking Lot Construction Co. work on crosswalks and turn arrows at the busy Mill and Main Streets intersection this Thursday morning, signaling ongoing changes to traffic flow.

Parking Lot Construction Co Markin Mill Main Streets

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