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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1960

Page

10

Acton forms new North Halton Cancer Society branch

Ray Archie heads the Acton branch formed at Robert Little School auditorium with 35 participants. Ron McFarlane and Peter K. McWilliams attended, outlining services, fundraising, and education aims as the group pledges local dressings, visiting, transportation, and medical advisory support.

Ray Archie Cancer Society Acton North Hatton Canadia Cancer Societ Robert Little School North Halon Group Aldo Braida Rae West Women's Service Committee W.l's Ontario Bhae North Halton Ron McFarlane Ancaster Canadian Cancer Society Ray Arcie Hill Elliott Bill McKay A. J. Buchanan Harold Denny Educationalirmen West Alma Braida W. Coon George Fryer Ed Lidken Dr. Garrett Aldo Braid Women’s Services Cancer Services Milton

Racing Expert Details Bluebird Trials at Bonneville Flats

Andrew Brown, former Kendall Eng Rotary Club president and adviser to Sir Donald Campbell, spoke on the Bluebird trials at Bonneville Flats. He described the car's 400 mph run ending in a 60 second stop over six miles, and the design fixes like air brakes and nitrogen-filled tires.

Matt Acton Sir Donald Campbell Bonneville Salt Flats Andrew Brown St Donald Brown Fred Wright A. H. McKenzie Ron Lewis Rotary Club Kendall Eng Donald Campbell Bonneville Flats

Cruiser Car Crash Causes 220 Damage in Acton

A police cruiser and a private car collided at the Young Queen Street intersection on highway 7 in Acton. Constable Bruce Kressler investigated as damages were about $20 on the cruiser and $200 on the Jerome vehicle. The incident occurred Monday evening near Calamity Corners.

Acton Cansable J. Feldcamp North Hariton Jerome

First Service Honored With New Church Books

Attendance marked a milestone as the church opened its new structure on rally day. Sunday School scholars joined the adults to worship for the first time, with children receiving books and a junior choir presenting items.

George Elbeth Tans Tronside EB Lidkes Ralph McKeown Donk Tong Karen Perkins Diane Angell

Murray Couple Marks Golden Anniversary in Acton

Mr and Mrs Andy Murray celebrate 50 years of marriage on September 24 1910 with open house in their Garni home near Acton. Guests from Ospring Know Knox and Esquesiag Township attended a three tier cake and autumn flowers as the couple recalled farm life and budget farming through decades.

A. J. Murray Acton Rockwood Res. J Douglas Garni Reeve Camp Sinclar Esquesiag Township Stan Hall Wey Murray Hagel Gibbons Rhem Hummestead Bau Ospring Mur de Heston Know Presbyterian Church AG Tron Murras Bern Ente Knox Lad Tex Insignia Pune J. Murray R.R. 3

Acton looks to temporary ambulance drivers amid service doubts

Acton council considers urgent ambulance options as Guelph operator hints at service discontinuation. A fully equipped ambulance could be town owned if needed, with St John Ambulance Brigade unable to fill gaps. Residents and officials seek local drivers and temporary arrangements to ensure ongoing service.

Guelph Acton Les Dubyis Couneil Suve J. McGehie St John Ambulance Brigades Ul Ag Fors J. M. Greet Acton Arena John Gey Tedme Fl Lowe Council Senage

Stamp Pulling Operation Aims For Fairy Lake

Parks Board members anticipate a large turnout for the Saturday 8 am effort at Fairy Lake. Chairman R O R Parker said Beardmore will supply shot and lunch for workers at noon and all available equipment and gas will be appreciated to remove dangerous stumps and debris.

Fairy Lake cd Parks Board R. O R. Parker Beardmore and

Zoning By Law Review After Garage Debate

Acton Planning Board and Committee of Adjustment spent hours debating amendments to the zoning bylaw about garages. Twenty-two ratepayers submitting new plans were told to await guidance while discussions focused on fees and hearing procedures.

Acton Planning Board Coun Committee of Adjustment Joe Whither Bru Byans Planning Board Bente Geranges Igh Ken Thirdinag Edo Harum Abe Vivian Whithant Dhe

Teachers Skit Lifts Spirits At H and S Social Meeting

A school social event featured a humor filled teachers skit in a charity show. Performers actored in a staged charade and musical pieces while the audience laughed and applauded. New executive members were introduced and a discussion on future commitments followed, ending with group photographs for the paper.

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