Acton Free Press Wins Top Award At 1955 CWNA
The Acton Free Press earned the Charles Clark Cup as best all round Canadian weekly in the 1000 to 2000 circulation class at the CWNA convention in Vancouver. Editor G A Dills accepted the prize along with the James Memorial Shield for best front page, boosting the paper’s total awards to 13 since 1940.
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Acton Free Press
Vancouver
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Free Press
Charles Clark
Acton’s
Free ‘Press
Canada
Clinton News-Record
Renfrew
Ladner
B.C
Ladner Optimist
Clinton News Record
High River
Alta
Port Elgin Times
Renfrew Advance
John W. Edy
Hugh Savage
The
Surprise 25th Anniversary Celebration Report
Mr and Mrs John McLaughlin of R R J Limehouse observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday September 6. About 50 friends and neighbors from Acton Georgetown and Limehouse gathered for a surprise celebration in the evening. After cards and singing refreshments were served. Mrs Stan Matthews read the address and Kathleen Timbers and Joan Knight presented a set of steel cooking ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLaughlin
R.R. J. Limehouse
Acton
Georgetown
Limehouse
Stan Matthews
McLaughlin
Kathleen Timbers
Joan Knight
So-Ed Plans Outlined by Committee
Plans for the So-Ed sessions were reviewed at Tuesday’s Y meeting. Speakers already secured include Frank Cook and Mr. Cowen for the women’s styles talk. Cook is a Tip Top Tailors controller and brother of Mrs. Hotchen. Groups will cover general interest current events square dancing home making photography do it yourself and entertainment. The So-Ed group will meet Tuesdays in October and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cook
Cowen
Cook
Hotchen
Acton
Tip Top Tailors
Cohen
Chapter Recalls Former Fashions
Lakeside chapter of 10.D.E. held a September meeting in the Legion Hall. A fashion show featured dresses capes bathing-suits hats nightgowns and old high-button shoes. Mrs Rae West narrated facts about each outfit and a French marionette doll over 100 years old drew admiration.
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Lakeside
D.E
Legion Hall
Rae West
Mary Lou Creighton
Norton
George Wallace
George Drew Sends Congratulations on News Win
Telegram from Hon. George Drew to Editor G. A Dillig praises the Free Press for its 1955 C W N A victory and top prize recognition. The message lauds the paper and notes no other publication has reached such a level of achievement.
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The
Free Press
C.W.N.A
G. A Dillig
George Drew
Urban Board Urges Study Of Three North H.S. Areas
The North Halton Urban Board will seek resolutions from Milton Acton and Georgetown to form a county committee to study creating three high school areas instead of one. The move aims to clarify economic and logistical factors, with two years before action possible.
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North Halton
Scouts and CIBs Gather Record Waste Paper Haul
Scouts and cibs collected nine tons nine hundred pounds of waste paper last Saturday loading it on a large truck bound for Guelph. The effort used trucks from Tyler's Gay Transport Thompson Motors and Dills'.
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Cibs
Guelph
Tyler's
Gay Transport
Thompson Motors
Dills
Glenlea Residents Hold Wiener Roast
Genlea subdivision residents gathered for a corn, wiener and marshmallow roast on Saturday under a car port near Bob and Mrs Laceby’s new home. Despite heavy rain the outdoor event drew about 30 new families and offered new neighbors a chance to meet.
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Genlea Subdivision
Bob Laceby
Night School Plans Exhibit at Fall Fair
Night School committee outlined winter courses at the high school and planned to display items from last year at the fall fair. Teachers are secured or contacted and past students will hand out information and forms. Courses include sho work oil painting typewriting clothing leather crafts millinery ceramics English grammar and literature. Class holding depends on advance registration.
Five Poliomyelitis Cases Reported in Local Areas
Five polio cases have been reported to date with three in Burlington and two in Milton. All affected are young adults and none show paralysis. No cases in children who had the polio vaccine. Doctor A F Ball, Medical Officer of Health, says the number is well below expectations.
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Burlington
Milton
A. F. Ball
Acton Fall Fair Aims For Record Attendance And Prizes
Enthusiasm rises as prize money and entries reach new highs for Acton Fall Fair with forecasts of perfect weather. Local officials report heavy entries, notable displays, and multiple events from Friday to Saturday led by Stan Hall MP. notables include Mrs Irene Swackhamer and guests Blinkum the Clown Mrs Lightle with pony Nicklin Bros. entertainers and a wide array of exhibits and booths ready for the two day event.
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Fair Board
Irene Swackhamer
Opening date set for Milton district school for retarded children
At a September 8 meeting the Milton and District Association for Retarded Children set Wednesday September 21 as the school opening. Only two students enrolled. more expected. The school will meet in the firemen’s room of the town hall. A prize will be offered for the best name. Mrs Buckner of Acton volunteers to teach musical therapy. Education committee members were elected: Mrs Galloway H Willis P Mc Williams and Mrs W R Johnson. L Skuce and Mrs Brant are ex officio. Town council grant of 206 and Limestone Farm Forum gift of 23 noted with appreciation.
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Milton and District Association For
Oakville
Buckner
Acton
Galloway
H. Willis
P. McWilliams
W. R. Johnson
L. Skuce
Brant
Ellenton
Limestone Farm Forum
Health Event At Acton Institute Meeting Host
The Acton Women’s Institute at Mrs Earl Lamberts Brock Avenue home hosted members and visitors. Activities included a bus tour plan a fair display a Diabetic Fund donation and a TB Association film on rehabilitation along with vocal numbers and refreshments. Mrs Sam Holmes was named delegate for an Area Convention and Mrs H L Bennie presented a health motto.
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Acton
Sam Holmes
H. L. Bennie
Gambly
Dick Bean
Fryer
Tin Tegard
TB Association
Dundas Race Tests Swimmers and Runners in Heat
In near 90 degree heat at Dundas a 15 mile road race challenged entrants while distance swimmers faced problems. About 30 started and few finished as Eddi McHugh of Acton dropped after 10 gruelling miles. Brownie Ross, last year’s winner, again took first with a time slower by ten minutes. Lorne White of Guelph finished second.
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Yast
Dundas
Ough
Eddi McHugh
Acton
Brownie Ross
Lorne White
Guelph
Postpone Plans For High School Move To New Wing
Readable notes show the move to a new school wing postponed due to unfinished items. Terrazzo edges, unpainted rooms, incomplete lighting, missing side blackboards, and missing lockers delay the transfer. Parking cases cordon off the corridor as crews work on painting, trim, and installations.
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C.W.N.A. Better Newspapers
Hugh Sav
Audit Bureau of Circulations
James
George
Tyler
Armstrong
Stewepotts
Glen Williams
Norval
Nassagaweya
Equesing
Jeeve Norton
Tri-Town
J. McGeachie
Glenlea
Stan Hall
Gion
Gra Y Club
Y.M.C.A. World Service
Acton Fair
Meteorological Society
Muckers
Adenah
Wayne
Ridley
Dale Woodburn
Don ‘Tilson
Terry Waterhouse
Gary Walker
Wayne Marshall
Peter Lawson
Bob Coxe
Bill Waterhouse
Jim Ond
Bob Marshall
Sey. Graham
Acton Institute
H.S
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