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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 15, 1966

Page

10

Crafts display draws 2500 to Hoey farm sale

On a perfect September afternoon crafts displayed at Elm Tree Farm Nassagaweva by Mr and Mrs W A N Hoey. About 2,500 visitors browsed booths from silkscreen art leather jewellery batiks pottery enamel jewellery and more. Elizabeth Hoey Daphne Lingwood Joan Alexander and others showcased work while St Johns Anglican Church provided lunch to attendees with parking for about 1,200 cars.

W. A. N. Hoey Nassagaweva Elizabeth Hoey Daphne Lingwood Joan Alexander Jack Lorraine Herman Hoeys Beth McLaughlin Arthur Brecken Marie Harney Mabel Fells Hoey Martha Carolyn St. John’s Rockwood

Mass nurse walkout hits Halton Health Unit

Twenty two of the Halton Health Unit's 26 public health nurses quit work and refused to return, threatening a broader disruption to home visiting prenatal classes and child health services. The Board of Health declined to appoint a negotiating agent, grey listed the unit to bar new hires, and supervisory staff remained at work as talks were to resume.

Tyesong Hatton County Board of Health Deput Reeve R. Ro Parker Sai Acton Lloyn B. Sharpe AQ Oandchas Ontario Labor Relations’ Board Myr. Parker Halton Moh A. FL Bull Oge RNAO Halton Cornwall Parker

Area News Highlights From Ospringe Graduates to Local Events

Area news notes Ospringe graduates, corn roasts, hay rides and visits from residents and relatives. Local students and families are listed with attendances at universities and events in Guelph Toronto London and Hamilton, plus a large community corn roast with a bonfire and wagon rides drawing about 28 children. Sympathy extended for Mrs. Harold Clarkson’s death and numerous visitors at Grundy Homes and nearby farms.

Limehouse 239 register at school and fall reopen

Limehouse school re opened for the fall term with 239 enrolled about 20 more than expected. Over 40 were beginners. News covers local schooling, birthdays, and community notices including travels, hospital stays, and church events.

William Cohoon Western Hospital Tor‘Orrto David Roughley Ryersond Betty’ Ann” Brown Carol Lawson Lakeshore Teachers’ College Peter Scholz Western University Peter Glynn University of Waterloo Europe Shelbourne Terra Cotta John Scott Fred Shelborne Milton Cohoon

Dogs kill twenty eight sheep in Ballinafad incident

Allan Jamie son found two marauding dogs at the Reid cottage near Bellwood on Monday night, fatally injuring twenty eight sheep. Some were destroyed and others sent to market. The event marks a second prior attack on the flock, with calls for owners to contain their dogs. The Ballinafad WoT met at Miss Jesse Meiners for a dessert luncheon, heard reports, and visited Morette’s Furniture Factory in Hillsburg. Also noted were congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Smith on their 25th wedding anniversary and a few social updates.

Dr. Reid Mrs. Reid Bellwood Allan Jamieson Jook Ballinafad Jesse Meiners Ernie MacEnery Richard Shortill Srr Frank Snaith Mary Stewart Lo Mmembays Mamie Canada R. B. Kirkwood Illsburg Morette Eddie Smith Arnold McEnery Herousin Ed Adair Blenheim

Retired Teacher Miss Jean Barber Keeps Substituting

A retired high school teacher Miss Jean Barber continues to substitute since the term began, covering for Mars. Medichi who has returned and Ron McCallum who is in hospital convalescing from an appendectomy.

Gordon Harris Erin District Frances Elliott Toronto Acton Beverley Bruce Byron Brintee Tororiss Western Hospital Gail Fuller Stan Fullers Earok University of Ballelph Erin Discried Sande Mebavan University of Guelph Brian Robertson Hamilton Institute of Technology R. Ellis Milly Sturgeon Bay Jean+ Barber Mars Medichi Ron McCallum

St Alban’s Church Picnic At Kelso Park Delights Local Children

About 80 people attended St Alban’s annual picnic at Kelso Conservation area after the 10 o’clock service. Ernest Coker and Rev R McMurray led with many parishioners helping. Races and contests followed a lunch, with winners in multiple age groups including Barbara Turkosz, Janice Ellerby, Robin Kingscote, Sandy Pratt, Jamie Ellerby, Michael McMurray, and others. A candy scramble closed the event before the group returned by bus.

St. Alban’s Kelso Ernest Coker R. McMurray Barbara Turkosz Janice Ellerby Robin Kingscote Michael McMurray Susan Shall Lyan Mellor Purst Sandy Pratt Jamie Ellerby Michael Mitchell Dianne Bueckran Phoebe Kingscote Barbra Turkesz Wikle Reeen Barbara Turkesz Sharon Creasey Dianne Buckimithy Peanut Sandra Denny Bonnie Bristow Peter Hargrave Laurie Mellor Barnoir Pratt Ros‘lind Hall Brenda — Lee Susan Drysdale Robert Ellerby Brenda Denny Randy Coker

Legion Ladies mystery trip to Toronto

Legion Ladies Auxiliary members enjoyed a mystery trip to Toronto last Saturday. They were greeted with corsages on the bus and had coffee at the Yellow Briar. The day included a tour of the new city, shopping, a steak dinner at the Golden Horseshoe, and an evening at the Grand Old Opry featuring Hugh Lewis. Mrs C Shultis and Mrs Po Turkosz received thanks for organizing the trip.

Legion Ladies Toronto Golden Horseshoe Oprey Blue Valley Boys Hugh Lewis C. Shultis Po Turkosz

Silverwood W I Opens Fall Season Meeting

The Silverwood Women’s Institute held its first fall meeting on Thursday September 8 at Mrs. Corbett’s home with 13 members and three guests attending. President Mrs. Henderson presided and the roll call featured a joke about wise shopping. A local guest spoke on department store operations over coffee and cake.

Silverwood W.I

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