Anniversary celebrants mark Griffin 50 years of marriage
Attendants and relatives gathered October 11 at Arthur and Rose Griffin’s A. B. R. 2 Acton home for open house in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple, married October 12, 1909, received guests with a gold and white floral theme, a three tiered wedding cake, and gifts from family and friends across Ontario including John Diefenbaker.
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Arthur Griffin
A. BR
Acton
Wm. Thompson
Erin
G. O. Black
Erin Township
Win Thompson
Carmen Griffin
Howard McArthur
Fibble McKinnon
Robert Burt
Mex Griffin
John Diefenbaker
Leslie
Felin Root M
Ind
Ontaro
Ottawa
Felina
Collingwood
Barne
Reamswiire
Grimsby
Kenth Tapdon
Kilchenor
Breslau
Klora
Guelph
Arthur
Cheltenham
Rockwood
Hornby
Horsburgh
Cedar Valley
Limehe Hallinatad
Ospringe Avion
Brin
Fel
Late Night School Registrations Cause Class Split
Night school starts next Monday and Tuesday, with enrolment pressure splitting classes. Some courses are canceled or divided for low or high turnout, while others expand offerings to accommodate more residents and preserve weekly schedules.
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Inter
Handaman
Cours Wood
Mukaery
Georgetown
County Council backs new admin building at Victoria Park
County Building Council on Tuesday approved plans for a new administration building in Milton's Victoria Park and directed solicitor Doug McConachie to file for rezoning with Milton Phinning Board.
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County Council
Milton
Victoria Park
Doug McConachie
Milton Phinning Board
Rezoning Motions Focus Manor Park Board Clash
A contentious Manor zoning proposal dominates the meeting as residents argue over transferring jurisdiction to the county and shifting a park building to county control. By law changes and bylaw committee study are ordered while a hospital bond issue and school debt offerings are reviewed by the board.
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Reeve Ball Card
of Manor
Isayer
Civic Arena
Milton
Earliy
Reeve Card
Bold Bell
Gouinlock and
Cer
Molton
North Walton High School
Cauneil
Fim
Girl Guide News Report On New Patrol Leckes
Several Sean and others attended updated Girl Guide activities with three new Patrol Leckes added under Mrs Watson Moo Hast Mi. Campfire and testing led by leaders included group tasks and a focus on community service.
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Sean
YMCA Program Hits Stride As Members Crowd Classes
YMCA winter season gains momentum as secretary Sid Sait and a few leaders organize a full schedule for members from Public School children to parents. The Keep Fit class led by Mrs. R. Buckner has about 25 active members with another class on Wednesday evening. Abba Vanderwil assists and brings a background in dancing and physical culture to the program, which is drawing increasing attendance.
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YMCA
Sid Sait
R. Buckner
Faithe
Abba Vanderwil
Holtland
Vanderwil
Acton Women's Institute Sponsors Manor Entertainment Night
The Acton Women's Institute sponsored a 1948 1960 season opener at Jalton Manor on October 13 with Mrs James Statshaw and Mrs George Fryer presenting a varied program. Rev G Holmes delivered a comforting address, and performances by the Pipe Band and local performers entertained rapt audiences alongside displays by Mrs Buchanan and others highlighting international travels and health beauty topics.
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Acton
Manor
Acton Women's Institute
Audienc
James Statshaw
St. 'Mary
Gieorge Fryer
G. Holmes
Acton Baptist Church
Holm
Park Board Receipts and Projects. Budget Balance Cited
Board President Mrs G Fryer disclosed receipts totalled 94000.00 including 3150.00 from town on the hatt mili levy. Expenditures to date 3222.00 leaving a balance of 1674.00. Board reviewed improvements and deferred beach ground work until spring. Herb Fryer retained as park caretaker weekly until completion. Fryer outlined problems and made recommendations. By law regulating camping and trailer use passed. Reimbursed Minor Sports Association 26.00 for park rental. Agreed to purchase stationery with Parks imprint. Planned fencing of track end and a parking lot. Solicitor Alda bill for professional services 60. Made another attempt to order a stamp pulling from Faury.
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G. Fryer
Herb Fryer
Fryer
Minor Sports Association
I. Kilby
E. Pope
Board of Parks
Corporation
Alda Bill
Quebec Reaches Eastward Along St Lawrence Shore
Along the north shore of the St Lawrence Quebec extends nearly as far east as St John s Newfoundland making Newfoundland the eastern extremity except for the province of Quebec whose eastern reach approaches the Newfoundland capital s longitude.
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Newfoundland
Canada
Quebec
St. Lawrence
St. John's
Town council votes on by law extension and grants
Councillors approved a by law extending the United Gas mains service area to reach Georg town curling club and prohibited dumping on unused sites. Grants totaling 175 to Esquesing and Acton agricultural societies, 50 to Halton, 15 to the poppy fund. A petition to the Department of Highways seeks 7000 for 1958 road work, including 4000 for sanitary construction north of town.
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United Gas Mains
New Georgtown Curling Club
Esquesing
Acton Agricultural Societies
Halton Agricultural Society
Department of Highways
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Ed Smith
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Oakville
Fred Tilley
Milton Reeve
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Manning Electric
Jalton Manor
Aidans
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London
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Tarry Kirkness
Vas
Verna Churchall
St. John Ambulance Brigade
David Penon
Brampton
Brigade
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P Heady
St. George's Square
Lovell Bros
Pruiteer
Ontario
CRIA
Acton Legion
Acton Legion Auditorium
Fd Bush
Guelph Biltmores Jr
Ted Elmes
Ont
Tablerite
Ledger
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Coats
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May
Mendayton
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Peseine
After & P.m
Milton Representats
Earl Power
Mountain View
Roy’s Electric Service
Archie Ferrier
Milton Private
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Sydney K. Lamb
General Insurance
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