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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 19, 1963

Page

15

Erin Township crash leaves one dead and another injured

A two car collision in Erin Township Sunday left passenger Roszell dead at Joseph's hospital in Guelph. Driver Rotz died from injuries Sunday. Elora resident John Driscoll was uninjured. Wayne Hep's condition as of hospital reports was satisfactory. Rally Day at Presbyterian Church drew good attendance with multiple musical and teaching events. Rockwood church to hold first anniversary services next Sunday with Rev Maxwell as guest preacher. George Aitken appointed lecturer at Queen's University in electrical engineering.

Wayne Hep Yemee Edward Rot Yeyames Edward Acton Erin Township Mes Roszell Joseph's Hospital Guelph Rotz Sunany Yohn Driscoll Elora Wayne Presbyterian Church Aitken Eli Mimancel Bible Church J. Sidney Durose Ray Wikeman Rockwood Presbyterian Church T. R. Maxwell A. M.th Allan Powrie Harry Bonner Rockw Cho J. Freeman George Aitken Geo. Aitken Queen's University Kingston

Greenock Institute meeting recalls curtain care and plans

Mrs George Wallace chaired the Greenock Institute September meeting with ten members present. They discussed renewing CAC membership, setting a budget for October, and delegates attending the Guelph area convention. A Home Economics hint advised laundering nylon curtains by folding and rinsing with Epsom salts or skim milk for life to restore stiffness.

George Wallace Hos.tean Greenock Wat T. Hemsley G.allo CAC Chester Allan Pearen

Plan for Halton Manor residents bus tour and activities

Mrs Hatherley presided at the September meeting in the auditorium. Residents plan a Hallowe en party for October and a fall color bus tour. Handicraft Department members attend September work meetings to learn crafts for resident activities. Meetings are monthly on the first Wednesday at 2 p.m. Helpers are needed for visiting and games.

Auditocium Mrs. Childs Miss Hall

Labor Council Donates Funds to Party and Union Causes

The Oakville and District Labor Council delegates vote to donate 500 to party funds and 28 to cagecoly train workers. They plan a September banquet at St. Paul’s Church Hall Osbville and to participate in the Ontario Federation of Labour Convention at Niagara Falls on November 4 5 and 6.

Labor Council Oakville Hattan News Commentats Ontario ODEE Count Whatehearted Laba Club St. Paul's Church Hall Osbville Labor Mbly Ontane Federation of Labour Neagara Falls

Councillor Proposes End to Water Subsidy and Raises Questions

Councillor J. Bert Wood urged action to make the town water department self supporting and eliminate a two mill subsidy. He asked for more information and said auditors favored user borne costs. Council will seek committee input before a recommendation.

J. Bert Wood Wood Les Duby No. 7

Ladies Formed Six Years Boost Fall Fair Projects

The Acton Agricultural Society’s ladies formed a separate ladies division in 1958 to manage homecrafts and exhibit areas. With a long history of service, officers have been elected over the years, and the group has funded fashion shows, parades, banners, and prize revisions while improving the fair hall and exhibits.

Acton Agricultural Society Ladies of the Agricultural Society William Thomipson Charlotte —McCullough Ontario Ladies’ Agricultural Society R. L. McEnery William Thompson Fred Kentner Sr Owas Ralph Denny Willising Thompson Wilfred Waldie Don Matthews Ise Cameo Shop Ontario Agricultural Society Ladies’ Board ALD Acton Allamersars Goimpele Hive Adi

Churchill Community Mourns Deaths And Wedding News

The community expresses sympathy for Mildred Watson Bertha Watson and Erland Watson killed in a Winnipeg area car crash. Remains returned to Shelburne for service at Sand Hill cemetery with services on September 14. A wedding in Churchill saw Diane Cowley wed Garry Fleming with Rev Hill officiating.

Mildred Watson Ken Robinson Bertha Watson Erland Watson Winnipeg Shelburne Sand Hill Cemetery Churchill Church Diane Cowley Garry Fleming Rev. Hill of Hornby Mr. Fleming Ballinafad

Midway arrives from London fairs with rides and staff

The midway with ten rides and twelve games has come here from the London fairs. Some men stay in the trailers while others are at the hotel. Election results for Halton will be phoned from Oakville to the Free Press next Wednesday evening. Call 8822010 after nine for latest figures. Three modern stores topped by seven office suites will be built at the corner of Charles and Main in Milton. Purchasers are Mr and Mrs William Ollen, RR 4 Acton.

London Halton Oakville Free Press Charles Ied Sun Milton William Ollen RR. 4 Acton

Georgetown visitor Janet Melean hosts old neighbors

Last week Janet Melean of Georgetown visited with a few old neighbors on Sunday. Eddie Warren of London England was a guest for a week at Mr. and Mrs. Norman Turner. Warren is spending a month on holiday in Canada.

Tony Damm Georgetown Hospital Harold Griffin Guelph General Hospital C. Pallett Georgetown Charles Binnie Hillsburgh Janet Melean George Town Eddie Warren London England Norman Turner Warren Canada

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