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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 18, 1962

Page

23

Sunshine School Tour Delights North Halton Parents

Parents gathered at the Sunshine School for Retarded Children on Sev enth Line Hornby for an opening tour despite bad weather. G G Addison outlined costs totaling about 47 48 thousand dollars with one third funded by Education Department and the rest by public subscriptions.

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

Auction Boosts Rotary's Funds

Rotary Club raised 207 at a dinner dance at Halton Golf and Country Club with items from clubs worldwide including a mug from Italy for over 20 and a Puerto Rican vase for 17.50. Auctioneer Jack Elliott led the sale as funds support a building for overseas University of Toronto students.

Kevon Rothier University of Toronto Rotary Tom Shields Brian Moore Paul Neilsen Bill Pendleton Rotary Club Halton Golf and Country Club Rotary Clubs Italy Jack Elliott Paul Nielsen

Eight Beginners Learn to Too in Acton Band News

Acton Citizens' Band reports 1.56 members and eight new beginners aged 12 and up. New players include Jack Bullough trombone Gord Thompson trumpet John McGeachie trumpet Paul Coles of Guelph trumpet George Dridall clarinet Jim Wilkin Guelph tenor sax Don Long clarinet and John McNabb clarinet. New instruments and music arrive with Charlie Kingsmill on sousaphone Bernice Freuler on baritone horn Gord Gibbons on piccolo. A concert and Little School may be planned soon.

Acton Acton Citizens’ Band Jack Bullough Gord Thompson John McGeachie Paul Coles Guelph George Dridall F Jim Wilkin Don Long John McNabb

Scouts Euchre and Penny Sale Winners Listed

The Scout and Guide Mothers euchre and penny sale at the Scout Hall on Friday October 12 drew strong crowds. Ten euchre tables produced prize winners across categories including Ladies first Joan Taylor and Men's first Fred McCutcheon, with numerous penny sale prize recipients such as Mrs Harold DeForest Sr and Judy Halladay.

Joan Taylor Mary Osborne Pat Blundell Fred McCutcheon Eileen Taylor Harold DeForest Mr. DeForest Judy Halladay P. Jones Bill Taylor Tom Cooke Edith Jennings Rhona Thornhill Stan Foley Harold DeForest Sr Janet Robinson Bertha Keniner Judy Hair Kay Dills Mildred Kelly Grice Irene Douglas Woods W. P. Brian Sarnia LaVerne McEachern George Renby Alex Frank Supparence Regnvalson Bert Rennick Jessie Coles

Halton Co-operative Medical Bursary Offered

Halton Cooperative Medical Services contributes to a $2000 bursary offered by the Cooperative Medical Services Federation of Ontario to a medical student this term. Eligibility requires membership in a medical cooperative or department and completion of pre medical training. Selection will weigh academic standing and need with four $500 installments.

lAss - In Halton Co-operative Medical Services Co-operative Medical Services Federation of Ontario

Industrial Diner at Knox Tonight

The Acton Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual industrial dinner this evening at Knox church. D. M. Harvey of Douglas Metals Inc and H. R. Force Jr of Force Electric Products will share insights from the recent trade mission overseas. Town assessor William Erskine attends to meet members as they consider petition to change store closing hours.

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

New County Rule Aims at County Board Financial Oversight

Halton County council members on Tuesday began first reading of a lengthy by law to control actions of all standing and special committees and boards that receive county council funds. The by law would set a limit of 308 and requires third readings after further discussion.

Halton

County seeks funding to expand clerical services

An unclear excerpt mentions expenditures and a plan to establish a county office to group equipment stationery and related items. It notes needs for clerical work, suggesting funding would support items and services to improve county operations.

Y's Men Hear Talk On Service To Others

Good Y's Man subject speaks at local club meeting. Emphasized belief in Y'sdom and backing projects as service to the less fortunate. Doberthein introduced him. Fred Koch treasurer. Bob Currie attended with 21 members. UNICEF drive planned with Walter Dubuis and Don Copeland assisting for Halloween. Joint meeting with Lions Club set for November 12.

Governaentn Wileon Reursiyy Y'sdom Doberthein Fred Koch Bob Currie World Outlook Nounced Walter Dubuis Don Copeland Unicef Hallowe’en Harry Arble Tilms Lions Club

Parking Lot Crew Marks Arrows at Mill and Main Intersection

Workmen from a parking lot construction company busy this morning mark directional arrows at the intersection of Mill Street and Main Street on a Thursday.

Parking Lot Construction Co Markin Ceoeavealht Mill

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