Maple Rock shooting range reports top scores and club formation
Best scores at Maple Rock Shooting Range include Wayne Leadston 19 19 Art Hawes 19 17 Ray Post 16 and Gerry Lamarche 15 Visitors this week included Roy Rozell Norm Smith John James and Fred Veri Ted Bluhm of the Halton Sportsmen’s Association attended and scored 21 of 25 Maple Rock Trap Team formed with Jim Coulson as president Wayne Leadston as vice president and Art Hawes as secretary treasurer The first meeting was held Tuesday with an upcoming draw to raise funds and a next meeting set for Monday October 17 at 7 30 p m The Ontario Department of Lands and Forests reports no pheasant stocking in Halton County for two years raising questions on hunting licence funds The weekend duck season opens with calls for safer hunting practices and courtesy among hunters Also noted is the November 4 high school commencement date and anticipation for 1967 car models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Hawes
Maple Rock
Wayne Leadston
Ray Post
Gerry Lamarche
Roy Rozell
Norm Smith
John James
Fred Veri
Ted’ Bluhm
Halton Sportsmen's Association
Halton Sportsmen’s Association
Maple Rock Shooting Range
Jim Coulson
Ontario Department of Lands and ‘Forests
Halton
Department of Lands and Forests
Home Improvement Contest draws reader concern on judging
An reader criticizes the Home Improvement Contest citing perceived bias as all three prize homes came from one newer area. They salute a specific neighbor who cleared cedar trees, created flower beds, laid a gravel drive with cement curbs, added steps and walk, raised the porch, painted the house, and refreshed the fence. The writer urges broader town recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Seek members for St. John Ambulance Branch Brigade Acton
The Branch Council of the St. John Ambulance Corps in Acton appeals for uniformed members to keep vital services available. It offers training in baby sitting homemaking and first aid and can provide ambulance transportation when called. Interested individuals should contact Robert Hart at 853-1527 or the Community Services Council at 853-2694 to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance Corps
Acton
St. John Ambulance
Rev McKenzie Named Moderator of Brampton Presbytery
At a Brampton Presbytery meeting in Erin on Tuesday last, Rev. A H McKenzie of Acton was elected moderator for a one year term. He succeeds Rev Robert G MacMillan of Oakville, presiding over about 30 congregations including Acton Milton and Brampton and will oversee inductions dedications and other acts of Presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Erin
A. H. McKenzie
Acton
Burts Presbyterian Church
Milton
Orangeville
Port Credit
Oakville
Georgetown
Campbellville
Hillsburg
Caledon
Clarkson
Erindale
Streetsville
McKenzie
Brampton Presbytery
Robert G. MacMillan
Nesbytery
Amalgamation Persists Through Recreation Debate
Councillors and boards debate joining Parks and Recreation under one administration. McBraida warns of year round duties. Mrs Go Fever asks about council representation. Secretary Cooper cites duplication. meeting lists attendees including E Masales W Williams and C Leatherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Municipal Affairs
Mc Braida
Joint Board
Metnbers
Parks Board
Go Fever
Cone
Braida
Lavell
Art. Cooper
McGeachie
E. Masales
W. Williams
Town taxi license deliberations and population update
Town office Depot sought a taxi license for his business. The 1955 car passed checks and insurance could be arranged. Councillors debated insurance costs and asked the committee to review the application again. Clerk Jack McGeachie reported 1966 census population 4395, up from 4144 in 1961, with 4353 from the assessor’s rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Fryer
Bull Williams
Jack McGeachie
Council
Federal Bureau of Statistics
Bureau
Eden Mills Local Women Meet and Act on Weddings
The Eden Mills Women’s Institute hosted a dessert party at Mrs. J. Gilbertson’s home with district secretary Mrs. Shoemaker delivering a message. Eden Mills Presbyterian Church members held WMS and Ladies’ Aid meetings with devotions, roll call gifts, and plans for a fall bazaar. Adele Dupuis and Barry Cleland wed at Knox Church Acton with a reception at Eden Mills Community Hall for about 100 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills Women’s Institute
J. Gilbertson
Shoemaker
West End Institute
Gilbertson
Knox Church
Acton
Adele Dupuis
Barry Cleland
Marrhage
Eden Mills
Nurses Meet Council in Happy Talks After Mass Resignation
Halton public health nurses and the county council special committee held their first talks after 22 of 24 nurses quit on Sept 12 over contract disputes. both sides reported satisfaction with progress and a follow up meeting was set for Friday to review staff by law and aim for an amicable settlement. Flora Hesson of Oakville said the nurses are very happy with the current situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
County Council
Haiton County Health Unit
Board of Health
R. R. Parker
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Charles Menery
Milton
Nurses’ Association
Flora Hesson
Oakville
Milton Newspaper Highlights Renovations and Ads
The Milton paper released a 40 page issue printed in Acton featuring fair reports a special tabloid section on renovations at the town hall and many new car advertisements across sections.
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Milton
Acton
Town Hall
Misreadings in Paper Note Personal Mentions
A typesetting error in an issue caused confusion over names and roles. The notice clarifies that Meyred Clow and Mr Cleave were involved, with corrections about their correct identities and positions.
Gifts Given at Acton Fair Contests Honor Local Donors
The 1966 Acton Fair awarded gifts to fair contestants including Mins Acton Pair, Margaret Given of Erin Township, and runners-up Barbara McFachern and Denise Parker. Gifts were donated by numerous local merchants such as Gordon's Hardware, Russ Mac Beauty Salon, Acton Pharmacy, Morris Pharmacy, Jewellers Cameco Shop, Acton Auto Body, Earle Bakery, Canadian Tire, Simpson Sears, and Wiles Bus Depot. The queen’s attendants received gifts at a later date, provided by the same community sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins Acton
Margaret Given
Erin’ Township
Barbara McFachern
Denise Parker
Gordon's — Hardware
Russ Mac
Acton Pharmacy
Acton Home Furnishings
Morris Pharmacy
B.D. Rachlin
Jewellers
Cameco
Beardmore and Co. Ltd
Acton Auto Body
Hotchen's Bakery
Earl's Bakery
Denny’s Insurance
Dis Statlinery
Sydney K. Lamb
Mcleod Purniture
Glenlea
Elizabeth Lo
Ron Holloway
Barber’s
Hinton’s
HL K. Dodds Delivery
Watson’s Restaurant
Canadian Tire
Mansell Nellis Construction
Paul Neilsen
Sports Corner
G. Alec Johnson
A&b
Simpson Sears
Guelph
Acton Jersey Dairy
Caroline Nurseries
Wiles Bus Depot
Miss Acton Fair Committee
Gideon Bibles Presented to Local Grade Five Classes
Gold colored Gideon Bibles were given to grade five pupils at Acton Public Schools and Speyside School on Wednesday. George Harrap Dr. Craig Hutchison and Murray Coles presented the New Testaments as part of the annual gift. This year's edition bears the Canadian Centennial engraving 1967 and a color page with the new Canadian flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon
Acton
Speyside
George Harrap
Craig Hutchison
Murray Coles
Program Launches Y mapped activities for MissMeu
The Y program in Pridsayva maps sports nights for youths, detailing fundaments of various sports and activities. Coaches Lawson and Cooper will lead evening sessions while Chidbonroacs and Pete Tate are hired to run programs with university volunteers from Guelph. A survey of grades four to eight drew 1200 suggestions, showing camping, swimming, hockey, baseball, basketball and darts as top interests, with drama among mixed group activities and girls favoring cooking while boys favor model aircraft and boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meu
Pridsayva
Hove
Hataurday
Daeve Foeke
Pete
Lawson Wall
Thelmin Cooper
Gir
Howard Pearce
Carl” Chidbonroacs
Pete Tatearre
Aire
Uniheart
Guelph
Sharon Thurston
Anniversary and church events in Limehouse area
Miss Kay Noble of Hamilton visited sister Mrs. Piehl over the weekend. Communion at Limehouse Presbyterian next Sunday October 2 at 2:30 pm. Fall and winter afternoon services and Sunday School at 1:30 pm. One hundred and fifth anniversary events noted. Rev William Wier of Stratton was guest speaker, two sermons well received. Choir directed by Mrs Bert Benton with organ by Mrs Roughbeve. duets by Mrs No Turner and Mrs E Anderson. Light lunch after evening service. Mr and Mrs Alfred Marshall and Miss Eileen Marshall of Toronto visited Mrs Osborne. Mr and Mrs Gordon Grieg and Miss W Ivens of Brantford visited the AC Pattersons. Miss Ivens remained several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Noble
Hamilton
Piehl
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Ian Church
William Wier
BOD
Stratton
Bert Benton
Roughbeve
No Turner
E. Anderson
Alfred Marshall
Eileen Marshall
Toronto
Osborne
Gordon Grieg
W. Ivens
Brantford
AC. Pattersons
Ivens
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Holland Marsh
Nottawasaga River
Canada
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Roy Gordon
W.M.S
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H. Gilbertson
Wallace Lasby
Kaye Stevenson
Beryi Wright
Rich
Beryl Weight
Evelyn
Barden
Mrs
Norm Marshall Srop
George McAlpine
Mrs. R. Wright
Port Arthur
Elliott Lake
Muskoka
Lorna McLean
Rtoft
Brian Otterbeing
David Lee
Minor Hockey Association
Tri-County
Don Ford
Georgetown Girls
Gideon Bibles
Halton Co-Operative Medical Care Plan
Halton Co-Op Medical Services
Main Street
Dial
Beaumont
Speer
Pontiac
Pete Masson
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