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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1957
Page
15
Acton Park hosts Community Night with many entertainers led by the Scottish Country Dance Club. Performers include Maypole Dances and numerous named participants from Acton and nearby, plus Girl Guide dancers from Guelph and area. Also notes an auctioned bull in Vancouver with Frasca Holsteins. top bid $3,000.
Provincial Constable Hay Mare investigated a Friday night collision at the Seventh Line and No. 7 Highway involving two cars. Ivan Boudair of Georgetown and Laura Wiles of Acton, with Harold Wiles, collided as the Wiles vehicle swung wide on a curve. Estimated damage was $100 to Boudair’s car. Wiles’ vehicle damage was described as minor. No injuries were reported.
Campbelltville district school days return with AL SS No. 10 led by principal Mrs. Thompson. Junior teachers Miss Katharine Elliott and Miss Nelson noted. Community updates include hospital condolences for John Campbell of Milton and various local residents’ activities and education plans.
Margaret Foldsey of Guelph represented the Hungarian Folk Singers at the Scottish Country Dance Club evening in Acton Park last Saturday. Many countries were represented during the event and the proceeds benefited retarded children in Milton and Guelph.
The Scottish Country Dance Club held a charity event at Acton Park on Saturday evening. A varied program featured Highland and Maypole dances, singing, and demonstrations by Acton and Guelph groups. Acton Citizens Band and Garylph Pipe Band provided music, with thanks to organizers and participants for a successful, community-focused night.
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