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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 01, 1966

Page

4

Silverwood Women’s Institute Sale At Georgetown Sales Arena

Mrs Clare Wilson Mrs Dun can and sons Mrs Bert Craig and Miss Joan Craig spent two weeks at Washga Beach. Silverwood Women’s Institute catered at the sale at Georgetown Sales Area on Friday August 26. Mr and Mrs J J Deurkop of Chicago were recent visitors with Mr and Mrs Harry Scott.

Clare Wilson Duncan Bert Craig Joan Craig Washga Beach Silverwood Women’s Institute Georgetown J. J. Deurkop Chicago Harry Scott

Several accidents no personal injury reported

On Sunday August 2 two-vehicle crashes occurred on Main Street and No 28 highway near Guelph with no injuries. George Greenwood and Arwen Rode Burns were among drivers, total damage about $200. On Monday August 22 a collision in front of Watson's Restaurant involving Ron Butler and Dorothy Robinson caused about $75 in damage.

Mill and Main Sivcon Monin Haress Acton Opp Idvertiqatat Roepper Arwen Burns Peterborough George Greenwood Acton Simday Peter “Camp Main St Murray Avanbaushene Main St. N James Feenstra Rockwood Guelph Harness Watson's Ron Butler Mill Dorothy Robinson

New golf course under construction near Acton

Progress on a new nine to eighteen hole golf course two and a half miles north of Acton continues. Six partners led by George Gibson and Pete Tizzard report fairways near seeding greens ready for planting and artificial ponds forming hazards. Plans include a clubhouse dining area pro shop and a future nine more holes near the Mio and Mrs Tony Shields site in Erie Township.

Acton George Gibson Islington Helen Hambleton Snelgrove Pete Tizzard George Reeves Brampton Jerry Pridmore Waterdown George McGowan Dixie McGowan Fac Mio Tony Shields Eri Tizzard

Readers Write on Closed Meetings and Quarry Issue

W A Johnson critiques Reeve Coulter and council tactics over private discussions of quarry and gravel pit matters. He accuses bias due to Councillor Mahon's ownership and notes a bid to bar Mahon from voting. Johnson questions fairness and predicts an uphill battle for Councillor MacArthur.

Bill Coulter Nassagaweva Mahon Reeve Coulter Coupeillor Mahon MacArthur W. A. Johnson

Taxpayers Bear Burden Over Mohawk Race Track Costs

Nassagaweva residents object to subsidizing Mohawk Race Track with hydro fees and tax exemptions. William A. Johnson of Rockwood criticizes bylaw favors to the track and urges withholding taxes until the situation changes. A second note thanks Acton locals for a pleasant vacation and kind treatment.

Jockey Club Nassagaweva Nassagaweya Campbellville Road Mohawk Hydro Coren Tam William A. Johnson R.R Rockwood

Nassipawesa Woren's Institute District Meeting Held in Guelph

August gathering at Mrs. Ivan Richardson’s home in Guelph convened by vice president Mrs. David De Blauw. Nine members answered roll call. business discussed. convention announced for September in Guelph with voting delegate named. Mrs. We. Webbs, district president, spoke on institute activities and services. gift presented. hospitality by hostesses with coffee ice cream and cake.

Nassipawesa Woren's Institute Ivan Richardson Guelph Fred Ridwarrds David de Blauw Wheeling Mary Stewart Milton Base Institute We. Webbs Mutlen

Welcome from Belfast wife expresses thanks for kindness

Mrs Margaret Irvine, 272 Donegal Ave Belfast 12 N Ireland, sends warm thanks for hospitality during a two month stay and hopes the host’s son Toadim will never forget the welcome.

Allen Toadims Margaret Irvine Donegal Ave Belfast N. Ireland

Tractor Safety and Seasonal Reflections

A summary noting tractors as essential farm power and danger when misused. It states nine of ten tractor accidents are human-caused and preventable, urging safe operation. The piece also offers seasonal commentary on falling branches and a melancholy fall mood after a good summer.

Ballinafad Graduates Stand Out At Picnic Service

Congratulations flow to Ballinafad high school graduates Allen Jamieson Donam Sheet Belén Sinecliir Garety Brown Davie Nielsen and Carolyn Mebaery as they plan culinary studies for September. Mrs R Shortie visited sister Jane Dawkes recovering from a broken hip at Pol dcrest Convalescent Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clements of Toronto visited Pattersons, while old-timers roamed W McDonalds picnic grounds for a Sunday corn roast. Mrs Ted Nighen and Susan vacation in Nova Scotia as Dryden Ontario couple Mr and Mrs Toole visitHilts relatives.

Tdents Allen Jamieson Donam Sheet Belen Sinecliir Garety Brown Davie Nielsen Carolyvn R. Shortie Jane Dawkes Poldcrest Convalescent Hospital Spe Clements Toronto Patterson W. ‘McDonald

Church Service Led by Women Members at Local UMW

Sunday service was conducted by the United Methodist Women with Mrs Jamie Wek presiding and Mrs Jesse McAnery assisting. Mrs Hawcett Eaton of Acton delivered the sermon as part of the church program. Ontario Heart Foundation urges guardians to protect their child's heart health.

UMW Jamietsh Jesse McAnery Hawcett-Eaton Acton Ontario Heart Foundation

District duck and goose hunting season opened Oct 1

The open season for hunting ducks geese and woodcocks in this district runs from noon October 1 to December 15.

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