Farm truck caught fire near Wolfe farm west of town
A farm truck used to haul garbage caught fire Tuesday afternoon. Driver Don Oakley tried to move it as flames spread from cartons of excelsior and turkey chick crates. The blaze damaged paint and both rear tires, with the truck stalled at the Rosana farm.
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Excelsior
Don Oakley
Sam Liebovici
Rosana Food Suitere
Wolfe Farm
Town
Acton
No. 7
Crewson
Rosana Farm
Mick Holmes
Nova Scotian Beth Gilroy to lead Legion Hall cooking school
A Wolfville native and Nova Scotian home economist Beth Gilroy will head the cooking school at the Legion Hall next Tuesday. Sponsored by Ontario Hydro and Lakeside Chapter T.O.D.E. she brings a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Acadia University and a broad range of experience from Ontario Hydro and the provincial Agriculture Department.
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A .Nova Scotian
Wolfville
Legion Hall
Ontario Hydro
Lakeside
T.O.D.E
Beth Gilroy
Acadia University
Home Service Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Kenora
Rainy River
Ontario
Beth
Ambulance Operator Vern Bogue Dies at 52
Vern Bogue, operator of the Acton ambulance service, died Sunday in St. Joseph’s hospital Guelph at age 52. His death is not expected to affect the current Acton ambulance contract which runs to December 1967. Bogue and his agate co owned Vern e Enterprises Ltd, operating in Guelph and surrounding areas. A basket from Acton was among floral tributes at his funeral.
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Vern Bogue
Acton
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Bogue
Mr. Bogue
Agite
Verne Enterprises Ltd
Pert dancing teacher to appear on Music Hop CBC TV
Pert dancing teacher and pop singer Carol Wharton will appear on Music Hop on Channel 6 CBC TV on Thursday October 6 to sing two Petula Clark numbers. She recently was interviewed on Elwood Glover radio, with her Acton classes resuming with about 60 students and a large roster across Acton Rockwood and Guelph. She prefers teaching to pursuing music and turns down singing offers to avoid disruptin g her schedule.
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Carol Wharton
Channel 6
CBC TV
Petula Clark
Elwood Glover
Acton
Rockwood
Guelph
Work in India told to U C W
Guest speaker Mrs. F Eaton shared insights on India at United Church Women Unit 3 first fall meeting in Trinity United Church. She discussed her son Bruce Eaton a missionary and teacher in India, their six month visit with Bruce Jean and four grandchildren, and items she brought. Mrs Eaton described child brides, arranged marriages, food and living conditions, and Indian life customs.
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F. Eaton
India
Unit 3
United Church Women
Trinity United Church
Eaton
Bruce
Fawcett Eaton
Acton
Jean
Bruce Eaton
H. Patterson
D. Engel
S. Reed
H. Elliott
L. Youngblut
Ellen DeFores
Safety Month in October 1965 Canada exposes high accident deaths
In October safety campaign remarks J Wilson Haugh of Toronto cites 10 979 deaths in 1965 from accidents both on and off the job. He compares this to US Vietnam era battle casualties and notes progress over 50 years including reduced industrial infections. The campaign slogan is Stop Look and Lessen Accidents with Alan Lauder named Guelph section chairman.
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Canada
J. Wilson Haugh
Toronto
Industrial Accident Prevention Associations
La.p.al
Haugh
Ontario
La.p.a
Alan Lauder
Beardmore and Co
Guelph
Industrial Accident. Prevention Association
Girls at the Bank of Montreal sport camel hair uniforms
Girls at the Bank of Montreal are wearing new outfits this week. Matching camel hair skirts and jackets feature a crest on the pocket with the initials MB for My Bank.
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Bank of Montreal
Bank
Aims for Lions' year outlined by district governor Jim Snow
District Governor Jim Snow of Oakville visited Acton Lions at the Station Hotel to outline aims for the year. He stressed the role of international president E Lindsay and the peace essay contest for ages 14 to 22, urged members to grow club size, follow Lionism principles, and learn from other clubs. Gifts were exchanged, honors given for attendance, and reports praised the fair and fish pond efforts.
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Jim Snow
Oakville
Acton Lions
Station Hotel
E. Lindsay
Acton
Tannery Sets New Daily Hours Starting Monday
The tannery will adopt new official work hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily beginning Monday. The morning whistle will blow at 7:55 to 8:00 a.m. and the closing whistle at 4:55 to 5:00 p.m.
Corn ensilage contest winners named by Acton Society
Winners in the ensilage corn competition sponsored by the Acton Agricultural Society were announced this week by Board secretary Mrs C W Swackhamer. Top contenders include D C McPhedran 95 points R M Storey 93 Harvey Bayne 87 Lloyd Marsden 86 John Thompson 85 George Wallace Melvin McCullough 82 McEnery 80 Norman Hale 80 Wallace Swackhamer 80 with judge S S R Lauglin of Guelph.
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Acton Agricultural Society
C. W. Swackhamer
D.C. McPhedran
R.R
Rockwood
R. M Storey
Harvey Bayne
Lloyd ‘Marsden
John Thompson
George C. Walllace
Ambulance Course To Begin Soon At St John Aid Society
St John ambulance officials announce a new first aid training course starting soon. Classes will cover basic life support, CPR, and emergency response. Participants will receive certification and practical instructions for community service.
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St. John Ambulance
Y's Men Return for Hew Season
Y's Men gathered for a new year of service as they resumed after summer break. President Bil Notes led the meeting with a welcome of John Weldon returning from leave, and Bill Wilson presided over the final period. District Governor Doug Copeland urged attendance at the Geneva Park convention this weekend. The club approved the financial report and offered thanks to officers for successful project work.
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Acton Y’s
Bil Notes
John Weldon
Bill Wilson
Doug Copeland
Geneva Park
Orillia
Ballinafad Wins First at Milton Fair Display
Sympathy is extended to Mr. Eaves on the passing of his wife and to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mitchell and family in the loss of their daughter. Congratulations to Ballina and W J on winning first place for their display at Milton Fair. A nine foot pole bean grows on a flagpole at Earl Lambert’s home.
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Eaves
Alex Mitchell
Cam McEnery
Robert McEnery
Bert Davidson
Mar
Earl Lambert
Bower Ave
Community Services Council forms to survey Acton services
The Acton Community Services Council held a meeting in Toronto with Trevor Pierce of the Ontario Welfare Council. They approved the name change from Women’s Council to reflect male involvement and planned a survey of local services. A treasury donation from St Alban’s church supported the group.
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Community Services Council
Toronto
C.S.C
Trevor Pierce
Ontario Welfare Council
Pierce
Ontario
Women's Council
Amttén
Acton
Treasury
St. Alban’s Church
W. J. Finley
Wit Act Asiaison
Acton C.S.C
J. Kamminga
New MS Society of Canada group formed in Oakville
A new group A chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada was formed last week in Oakville with about 40 attendees. Col. J. M. Dunwoody, president of the Ontario division, hosted the meeting at his home. The chapter is the seventeenth in Ontario.
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The
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Oakville
Col
J. M. Dunwoody
Ontario
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Burley Clarke
Brantford
Dolly Robinson
England
George Lawson
New Liskeard
R. M. MacDonald
Jean’ van Fiffet
Clara Brown
Victoria
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Barry Stewart
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J. J. Stewart
Port Colbourne
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Brampton
Henry Deveau
St. Joseph’s High School
Skyline Hotel
Malton
JoAnne Hirrop
Edward J. Hassard
Enniskillen
Ireland
E. J. Tmassard
E. J. Hassard
New York
Fred Wringlesworth
Fesquesing- Georgetown
Jim Carney
Georgetown
Hornby Tower
Rex Chen
Suzie Chen
A. H. McKenzie
Arlie White
John Tyers
Peter Marks
St. Joseph's
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Hamilton
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William J. Hampshire
Speyside
Kelly
Bratton County
Fergus
Lion Jim
Lion Peter Papillon
Lion Fit
Bian-Wite
Dave Hunter
Lion Pete
Hartley Coles
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Vic Bristow
Murray Harrison
al Lauder
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Lion Murray Harrison
Lion al Lauder
Neil Miter
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Oshawa
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