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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 22, 1964

Page

7

Accident at New Liskeard Hospitalized District Man

Mr Earle Ray was involved in a trick accident near New Liskeard a week ago Saturday and sustained severe cuts and heavy blood loss. He was hospitalized for a few days in the north, then brought home this week where he is much improved. Roads were treacherous after snowfall with cars stranded districtwide. Sympathy extended to Mr Albert Alchean on the passing of his brother Stewart.

Earle Ray New Liskeard Albert Alchean Stewart William Wragg Merv A. Bulloch Willy Reg Georgetown Nancy Guelph Kearney Snd Paul Phelan Fred Archibald

Alcohol Problem and Teen Subculture Highlight 1964 Guelph Talk

A Toronto temperance speaker urges restraint as alcohol issues span generations and Teen World subculture grows. He cites Alcoholics Anonymous impact but notes only 74 percent reach, urges parental "No" and abstinence learned from Christ. Alma YP win Guelph Presbyterial baseball title. new baby joins Mrs Dutfield. Nassagawesa presbyterian bake sale invite.

Toronto Fife Alcoholica Anonymous Jesus United Church Fraser Munro

Rabies Confirmed in Cow by Local Lab Report

A suspected rabies case in a local cow, reported by Dr. F G Oakes, was confirmed by Berminion Labormor oat Huth Quebec. No other rabies cases reported in Acton. Farmers urged to watch for abnormal animal behavior and report suspected cases to their veterinarians. Motchen’s bakershop was closed for a new oven installation.

F. G. Oakes Berminion Labormor Oat Huth Quebec Acton

Trips and Meetings Across Regions and Contests

Mr. Ben Case and Mr. Stuart Scat toured the Gaspe peninsula and north shore of Lake Superior visiting Espanola and Saskatchewan then returned via Manitoba. Mrs. Gordon Smith and others traveled through Halifax and New Hampshire to Ottawa and North Bay before home. Amateurs contest at Rack Hall Park yielded cash prizes for songs Molly Darling and Old Rocking Chair. The Salyer Homemaking Club met October 17 with a wheat themed bake, planning muffins and next gathering on October 24.

Ben Case Stuart Scat Gaspe Penninsula Vermont New Hampshore Lake Superor Caw Kinver Lake Supenorand Manitoba Saskatchewan Espanola Goondon Smith Uip Gaspe Peninsula Halifax Prince Edward Island New Mampshire New York Ottawa North Bay George Coyne Toronto George Tenverson Burt Rack Hall Park

UNICEF Hallowe'en Drive Headlined by School Principals

Public school principals and US Men’s clubs members organize UNICEF Hallowe'en collections under the World Outlook program. Bowes will provide for children aiding the less fortunate, with an entertainment program upon return to the Y. The Y’s Men begin fall meetings with strong attendance and three guests and aim for at least 38 members. Acton leads stamp collections valued at $450. Norman Turner is Lines Master. Guy Ross, president, notes Estes Park visit and the international convention.

Unice Hallowe'en Bowes Gt Ywood Acton Harts Archie Norman Turner Guy Ross Estes Park Colorado

District Teachers Meet Focuses on Mathematics and Values

A Monday session of the District Teachers meet featured Grade seven and eight discussions on numbers and bases, a noon Legion Hall luncheon, and Dr. Finlay Stewart urging authority in home school and government. Officers for 1965 were elected, including D. Wildie as president and E. Smith as vice president.

Legion Hall The Canadian Legion Finlay Stewart Kitchener Presbyterian Church Dr. Stewart Mary Harris Waterdown Ef.w. Fowler Lef Milton Public Schools Keith Black Khairman D. Wildie E. Smith Acton P. Howe Milton K. Alger RB Johnston East Flamborough S. Keyes D. Waldie Robert Lit He School Leisona GM. Evans Oakville Evans FE Smith Lillian Gordon Lakeshore Miss Gordon Ro Long Mal Tear W. J Claw M. Glover G. Reed de Wal

Award of $4,543,000 for Milton Deaf School second stage

Public Works Minister Ray Connell announced a $4,543,000 contract to Fund Construction Co. for the second stage of the Milton Deaf School on Highway 28. The project adds academic and vocational wings, two residence blocks, a gym, pool, clock tower, and extensive landscaping, with completion expected to raise total capacity to about 40. The first stage cost $3,817,000 and was finished last year.

Public Works Miniter Ray Connell Tueway Construction Co. Hamilton Oatario School For the Milton Highway Connell

History of Women's Work In Church at Thankoffering

The Women's Missionary Society meeting at Min Pham on the evening of October TS featured scripture by Mrs Go Basth and Mesdatece Roughley and Benton leading prayers. Mrs Peaneis Thomson and Mrs Frank Wilson sang two songs, while Mrs Bert Benton introduced speakers. Mrs Geggie and Mrs Young traced the WMS history from founding to present in Canada, noting 1,200 attendees at some meetings.

WI. Messing M. Jackson Women’s Institute Doris Fines Shasen Guelph University Roo Tayior Jeader E. Archibald GG Grundy B. Archibald George Grinds Agriculture Massey Harris Brantford Tecene Ro Howard C. Stores WMS Min Pham Appleyard Go Basth Mesdatece Roughley Benton Peaneis Thomson Frank Wilson Bert Benton Geggie Young Montreal Canada Sanford

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