Free Press Captures Two National Awards in Vancouver
The Acton Free Press won the Charles Clark Cup for best all round weekly in the 1000 to 2000 circulation class and the James Memorial Shield for best front page at the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention in Vancouver. Editor G A Dills accepted the prizes, noting the paper has earned 13 awards since 1940.
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Acton Free Press
Vancouver
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Free Press
G A. Dills
C.W.N.A
Dills
Charles Clark
Acton
Canada
Free-Press
Clinton News-Record
Renfrew
Ladner
B.C
Ladner Optimist
Clinton News Record
High River
Alta
Port Elgin Times
Renfrew Advance
The
C.W.N.A. Better Newspapers
Hugh Sav
Hugh Savage
Surprise 25th Wedding Anniversary for McLaughlins
Mr. and Mrs. John McLaughlin of R.A. 1 Limehouse observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday September 6. About 50 friends and neighbors from Acton Georgetown and Limehouse attended a surprise celebration with singing and refreshments. Mrs Stan Matthews read an address and Kathleen Timbers and Joan Knight presented a set of steel cooking ware.
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John McLaughlin
R.A. 1
Limehouse
Acton
Georgetown
Stan Matthews
McLaughlin
Kathleen Timbers
Joan Knight
So-Ed Plans Outlined by Committee Meeting Discussed
So-Ed sessions see confirmed speakers including Mr Frank Cook and Mr Cohen for women styles. Mr Dick, former Acton resident and comptroller at Tip Top Tailors, described as related to Mrs Hotchen. Plans cover groups on general interest current events square dancing home making photography do it yourself and entertainment. So-Ed group will meet on Tuesdays in October and November.
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Frank Cook
Cohen
Hotchen
Acton
Tip Top Tailors
Chapter Recalls Former Fashions At Lakeside Meeting
The Lakeside chapter held a September meeting in the Legion Hall with a fashion show of vintage garments. Mrs. Rae West narrated details about each outfit ranging from 50 year old black gowns to 1920s flapper styles. A 100 year old French marionette doll owned by Mary Lea Creighton also drew admiration.
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Lakeside
D.E
Legion Hall
Rae West
Mary Lea Creighton
Norton
Usu
George Wallace
Segislature
George Drew Sends Congratulatory Telegram to Editor
The Free Press received a telegram from Hon. George Drew congratulating Editor G. A. Dills on winning the 1955 C W N A top award. Drew praised the newspaper’s recognition and noted his heartiest congratulations.
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The
Free Press
C.W.N.A
G. A Dills
George Drew
Urban Board Urges Study Of Three North H S Areas
The North Halton Urban Board asks Milton Acton and Georgetown to back resolutions to County Council for a fact finding committee to study forming three high school areas instead of the single North Halton High School Board. The move aims to reveal economic factors and logistics for possible three boards, with two years before action.
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North Halton
Georgetown
Milton
Tyler
Acton
Armstrong
Steiner Glen Williams
Norval
Nassagaweya
Equesing
Glenlea Residents Hold Wiener Roast
Genlea subdivision residents gathered for a corn and wiener roast on Saturday evening. Despite heavy rain the outdoor event at Bob and Laceby’s new home drew about 30 families.
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Genlea
Bob Laceby
Night School Exhibit Plans for Fall Fair
Night School committee outlines winter courses at the high school with several teachers secured. Attendees from past courses will distribute information and application forms at the fair. Display items from last year include projects. courses include painting, typing, clothing, leather work, millinery, ceramics, English, and upholstery, with registrations determining class holding.
Five Poliomyelitis Cases Reported In Burlington And Milton
Five poliomyelitis cases have been reported so far with three in Burlington and two in Milton. All patients are young adults and no paralysis has occurred. No cases have appeared in children who received the polio vaccine, says Dr. A F Ball Medical Officer of Health.
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Burlington
Milton
A. F. Ball
Acton Fall Fair Promises Record Attendance And Prizes
The Acton fall fair anticipates its highest attendance ever with record prize money and the most entries and displays. The event features heavy judging, new exhibitors, decorated floats, a parade, entertainment both days, and extensive preparations led by secretary Irene Swackhamer. Forecasted weather hopeful for two days, meteorological society entry awaited.
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Acton
School for Retarded Children Sets Opening Date
At a September 8 meeting the Milton and District Association for Retarded Children set the school opening for September 21 in the town hall firemen’s room. Only two students enrolled. more expected. Oakville opened a school with two students last year and 12 this year. A prize will be awarded for the best school name. Mrs Buckner of Acton will teach musical therapy. Education committee members elected: Mrs Galloway, H Willis, P McWilliams, Mrs W R Johnson. L Skuce and Mrs Brant are ex officio. A $200 town council grant and $23 from Lime stone farm forum were noted.
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Milton and District Association For
Oakville
Buckner
Acton
Galloway
H. Willis
P. McWilliams
W. R. Johnson
L. Skuce
Brant
Acton Institute Health Meeting Highlights Community Plans
The September Acton Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Earl Lambert’s Brock Avenue home with Mrs. George Fryer presiding. They discussed a bus tour and fair displays, voted a donation to the Diabetic Fund, and heard TB and rehabilitation talks. Mrs. Gambly entertained with music. Dick Bean spoke on TB work and showed a rehabilitation film.
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Acton
Earl Lambert
Brock Ave
George Fryer
O.A C
Sam Holmes
H. L. Bennie
Gambly
Dick Bean
Fryer
TB Association
Problems Vary For Distant Race Last Saturday
In Dundas the 15 mile road race faced extreme heat of 90 degrees. About 30 started and few finished as Eddi McHugh dropped after 10 gruelling miles. Brownie Ross, defending champion, won with a time about 10 minutes slower than last year, while Lorne White of Guelph placed second.
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Dundas
Ough
Eddi McHugh
Acton
Brownie Ross
Lorne White
Guelph
Move to New Wing Delayed at Local High School
Work on the nearly finished high school wing continues with terrazzo doors unfinished and hall lighting absent. Classrooms are still being painted lockers not installed and side blackboards awaiting trim as announcements postpone moving plans.
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John W. Edy
Audit Bureau of Circulations
James
Sori
George
Tyler's
Guy Tranport
Thompson Motors
Jeeve Norton
Tri-Town Board
M Iss
J. McGeachie
Glenlea
Fair Board
Irene Swackhamer
Stan Hall
Fion
Gray Club
Y.M.C.A. World Service
Agried
Acton Fair
Meteorological Society
Ellenton
Limestone Farm Forum
Muckers
minor_loag Minor Sports Association
Canadian Legion
Don Lindsay
Wayne
Ridley
Dale Woodburn
Don ‘Timson
Terry
Acton Institute
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