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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 22, 1964

Page

21

Accident at New Liskeard Hospitalized District Man

Mr. Earle Ray involved in an accident near New Liskeard a week ago Saturday. He sustained severe cuts and loss of blood, hospitalized several days in the north, then brought home where he is improving. Roads in the district were treacherous with cars stranded. Sympathy extended to Mr. Albert Alcheon on the passing of his brother Stewart. William Wragg's condition improved after pneumonia treatment at Guelph Hospital. Various local residents and visitors noted, with 4H Homemaking Club meeting and institute activities described.

Earle Ray New Liskeard Albert Alchean Stewart William Wraggere Guelph Hospital A. Craig Linda Steven London H. BR. Howard Norman McKeon Peterborough Ottawa Gatineau Hills Ospringe Fashionettes Laurel Stubbington Mise Doris Fines C. Hurren Hosa Proce Hooneyrtitin Jr Ralph Sinclair Mildred Watson

Alcohol Problem And Teen Subculture Warn Of Moral Risk

A Toronto temperance speaker condemns youth drinking as a modern crisis. He cites Alcoholics Anonymous limits, parental failure, and pressures of teen subculture, urging abstinence and spiritual guidance. A Guelph Presbyterial baseball result and church notices follow, noting Alma Y.P.U. champions and a new baby girl.

Toronto Fife Jesus United Church Fraser Munro

Rabies Confirmed in Local Cow by Dominion Lab

A suspected rabies case in a local cow reported by Dr. F G Oakes has been confirmed by the Dominion Laboratory at Huth Quebec. No other rabies cases in the Acton area are reported. Farmers urged to isolate suspect animals and report immediately to the local veterinarian. Motchen's bakershop closed briefly for installation of a modern oven.

F. G. Oakes Dominion Huth Quebec Acton

Trips and Meetings Highlight Autumn Travel and Local Club

Readers recount travel to the Gaspe Peninsula Vermont New Hampshire and Ontario with side trips to Halifax Prince Edward Island and Ottawa and a few private journeys. Local notes mention a TV music contest at Rock Hill Park and the Salyer Belles Homemaking Club meeting to discuss whole wheat recipes and baking.

UNICEF Hallowe'en Drive Involves Local Principals And Y Club

Public school principals and Y's Men members organize UNICEF Hallowe'en collections as part of the World Outlook program. Bowes will be provided for children who aid the less fortunate. a children’s entertainment program follows their return with the Y. Archie Harris chairs the project. Norman Turner aided as session master while Guy Ross reports on Estes Park Colorado convention.

Unice Hallowe'en Bowes Acton Haris Archie Norman Turner Guy Ross Estes Park Colorado

District Teachers Meet Mon Day Mathematics Convention Theme

District teachers attended a Monday meeting focusing on mathematics education and the role of authority in home school and government. Dr Finlay Stewart of Kitchener urged awakening beliefs and concepts, while officers for 1965 were elected and demonstrations at Robert Little School followed.

Legion Hall Dr. Stewart Mary Harris Waterdown E.W. Foster Lef Milton Public Schools Keith Black Khairman

Award of $4,543,000 Contract For Deaf School Addition

Public Works Minister Ray Connell announced a $4,543,000 general trades contract to Fund Construction & Co. Hamilton for the Ontario School for the Deaf second stage at Milton. The project adds a senior academic school, vocational shop wing, two dormitories for 190 boys and 140 girls, a double gymnasium with pool, and landscaped courtyards. The work follows stage one completed at $3,817,000. total capacity will reach 1,. The site lies on Highway 28 east of Milton.

Public Works Miniter Ray Connell Tucuway Construction Co. Hamilton Ontario School For the Deaf Milton Connell Holler Accommtodate S40 Vocafonal

History of Women's Work In Church at Thankoffering

The Women’s Missionary Society held a Thankoffering meeting at Mrs Thames Appleyard’s venue on October 23. Mrs Go Booth read Scripture. Mesdames Roughley and Benton led prayers. Miss Thompson and Mrs Frank Wilson sang. Speakers Mrs Geggie and Mrs Young traced the history from the founding of the WMS to the present in Canada. Mrs Young described large meetings with up to 1,200 attendees. Attendees, thanks, and social hour followed. The Hen t ons visited relatives in New Ford and the Keiths aided with Sunday services at Limehouse. An anniversary at Georgetown drew a local group. Mr and Mrs Paul Spier returned from six weeks in Germany. Mrs Wometh Wheeler undergoes eye surgery at St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. best wishes sent.

WJ. Messing M. Jackson Women's Institute Doris Fines C. Starey Enno Wellington County Guelph University Ro Tavior FE. Archibald GG Grandy BE. Archibald George Grinds Agriculture Canadian Industiies Massey Harris Brantford Wibspreen Achibald Ro Howard C Stores Dog Robertson WMS Thames Appleyard Felliity Go Booth Mescimes Roughley and Benton Persnos Thompson Prank Wilson Bert Benton Geggie Mrv Young Gecggie Oun Canada Mrs Young Sanford Hentons Mix Gordon Quinton Clare Keith Seaforth Edward Hill Peny Hall Emily Donald Limehuue Longa Georgetown Paul Spier Germany St Machael’s Hospital Toronto

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