Farm truck fire injures two backfield disposal efforts
A farm truck owned by Sam Liebovici and used to haul garbage caught fire while burning excelsior filled cartons near the Wolfe farm west of town. Don Oakley was inside the house when notified, crews chased the fire from First Line and No.7 Highway to Rosana farm, but the truck stalled and both rear tires were ruined as paint scorched.
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Excelsior
Don Oakley
Sam Liebovici
Rosana Food Ee
Wolfe
Acton
No.7
Crewson
Rosana Farm
Mick Holmes
James
Home economist Beth Gilroy to lead Legion Hall cooking school
A Nova Scotian from Wolfville, 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 broad home economics experience from Acadia University, Ontario Hydro, and the Provincial Government. Beth is skilled in swimming, tennis, skating, handicrafts, and piano.
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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
Ontario
Beth
Ambulance operator Vern Bogue dies at 52
Vern Bogue, ambulance service operator for Acton and Guelph area, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Guelph at age 52. His company Vern e Enterprises Ltd jointly owned with his agent operated services citywide and in surrounding areas. The Acton contract, renewed since six years ago, runs until December 1967. Funeral floral tributes included a bouquet from Acton council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Bogue
Acton
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Via Verne Enterprises Ltd
Pert dances teacher Carol Wharton to sing on Music Hop
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 sang on Elwood Glover radio and runs regular dance classes in Acton with about 60 students.
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Carol Wharton
Channel 6
CBC TV
Petula Clark
Elwood Glover
Acton
Rockwood
Guelph
Sing.ing
Work in India told to U C W by guest speaker
Mrs. F. Eaton spoke at Unit 3 of United Church Women in Trinity United Church about India. She described her son Bruce Eaton’s missionary work, her six month visit with him and his family, and shared items from India while detailing life, child brides, marriage customs, food and living conditions.
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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
In 1965 Canada recorded 10 979 accidental deaths both on and off the job, far exceeding US Vietnam casualties to date. J Wilson Haugh of Toronto opened the October safety campaign for the Industrial Accident Prevention Association, noting progress but urging ongoing efforts. The LA.P.A. marks 50 years since its federated associations and promotes the Stop, Look, and Lessen Accidents slogan. Allan Lauder of Beardmore and Co. serves a second term as Guelph section chair.
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Canada
J. Wilson Haugh
Toronto
Industrial Accident Prevention Associations
La.p.a
Haugh
Ontario
Girls at the Bank ofMontreal wear camel hair uniforms
Bank of Montreal girls debut new weeklong attire featuring matching camel hair skirts and jackets. Jackets display a crest on the pocket with the initials MB, representing My Bank.
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Bank of Montreal
Bank
Notable residents and visitors frequent local towns
Sree Press notes visits and health updates across Ontario and beyond. Harvey Walters in St Josephs Hospital Guelph, Ruby Clarke and Dolly Robinson traveling, Mrs. Jean Van Fiset convalescing, Clara Brown visiting family after arriving from Victoria. Barry Stewart family trip to England and back. Henry Deveau attends St Josephs High School graduation. E. J. Hassard relatives visit. 90th birthday for Fred Wringlesworth with events in Georgetown and Hornby Tower Golf Course. Indians Miss Rod Chen and Miss Suzie Chen relocate to Guelph. Acton parish members attend diocese dinner celebrating Bishop Reding. William J. Hampshire, 94, reflects on longevity and past public life in Speyside.
District governor outlines Lions year at Acton meeting
District Governor Jim Snow of Oakville visited Acton Lions at the Station Hotel noting aims for the year ahead with emphasis on international president E Lindsay. He urged growing the club by at least five members, following Lionism principles, and visiting other clubs to broaden vision.
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Jim Snow
Oakville
Acton Lions
Station Hotel
E. Lindsay
Acton
Peter Papillon
Lion Jim
Davey Hunter
Lion Pete
Hartley Coles
Acton Club
Art Gordon
Vic Bristow
Murray Harrison
al Lauder
Tannery Sets New Work Hours Effective Monday
The tannery will adjust official hours to 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. starting Monday. Whistles signal start at 7.55 and 8.00 a.m. and end at 4.55 and 5.00 p.m.
Acton Corn Competition Winners Named
Winners in the ensilage corn contest sponsored by the Acton Agricultural Society were announced this week by Board secretary Mrs. C. W. Swackhamer. Top contenders include D. C. McPhedran RR 4 Rockwood 95 points and R. M. Storey 93 points with Harvey Bayne Lloyd Marsden John Thompson and George Wallace also posting high scores. Judge was S. R. Lauglin of Guelph.
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Acton Agricultural Society
C. W. Swackhan
D.C. McPhedran
Rockwood
R. M. Storey
Harvey Bayne
Lloyd ‘Marsden
John Thompson
George C. Walllace
Melvin McCullough
MecEnery
Norman eRe Sie
Wallace Swackhamer
S. R. Lauglin
Guelph
St Johns Ambulance Course Set to Begin Soon
A St Johns Ambulance course is scheduled to begin soon. The program will cover lifesaving techniques and first aid skills, inviting community members to enroll and gain essential emergency response training.
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St. Johns
Y's Men Return for New Season in Action
Y's Men resumed activities after summer break with President Bil Nees presiding. John Weldon returned from leave of absence and Billy Wilson led the final period. District Governor Doug Copeland urged attendance at the Geneva Park regional convention. Members heard the financial report and gave thanks to officers for successful project work.
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Acton Y’s
Bil Nees
John Weldon
Billy Wilson
Doug Copeland
Geneva Park
Orillia
Ballinafad W1 Wins First at Milton Fair Display
Sympathy is extended to Mr. Eaves on his wife’s passing. Congratulations to Ballinafad W1 for taking first place at the Milton Fair display. Mr. Jesse McEnery and John Pearson visited relatives in Tara. A nine foot pole bean grows on a flagpole at Earl Lambert’s home on Bower Ave.
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Eaves
Alex Mitchell
Cam McEnery
Robert McKeenery
Bert Davidson
George Evans
Wingham
Ballinafnd W
Milton Fair
Jesse McEnery
John Pearson
David
Tara
Earl Lambert
Bower Ave
Community Services Council forms to survey Acton volunteers
The newly formed Community Services Council in Acton met in Toronto with Trevor Pierce of the Ontario Welfare Council. A name change from Women's Council to Community Services Council was approved to reflect male involvement. A survey of services offered and an evaluation of needs were proposed, with coordinators for emergency home help donations clothing depot transportation for therapy and companionship for shut-ins. A treasury received a substantial gift from St. Alban’s church and Associate Member Mrs. W. J. Finley will liaise with the Ontario Welfare Council. A volunteer drive and news sheet are planned, with ongoing contact through organizer Mrs. Bray. The CSC urges Acton citizens to join the St John Ambulance Brigade to sustain the work and provide first aid, babysitting, homemaking, and ambulance transport.
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Community Services Council
Toronto
C.S.C
Trevor Pierce
Ontario Welfare Council
Pierce
Ontario
Women's Council
Acton
Treasury
St. Alban’s Church
W. J. Finley
Wit
J. Bray
New MS Society Chapter Formed in Oakville Ontario
A new group A chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 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 seventh in Ontario.
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The
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Oakville
Col
J. M. Dunwoody
Ontario
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Mike
Stedul
Yugroshivia
Harvey Walters
St. Joseph’ S Chronic Hospital Guelph
Ruby Clarke
Brantford
Dolly Robinson
England
George Lawson
New Liskeard
R. M. MacDonald
Jean’ van Fiset
Clara Brown
Victoria
Jack Dowding
Mr. Dowding
Barry Stewart
Scott
Shaun
Daly City
U.S.A
Ken Hhalford
J. J. Stewart
Knox Church
Donna Riseborough
Bob Paul
Brampton
Henry Deveau
St. Joseph’s High School
Skyline Hotel
Malton
JoAnne Hirrop
Edward J. Hassard
Enniskillen
Ireland
E. J. Hassard
New York
Fred Wringlesworth
Fosquesing- Georgetown
Jim Carney
Georgetown
Hornby Tower
Rod Chen
Suzie Chen
A. H. McKenzie
Arlie White
John Tyers
Peter Marks
St. Joseph's
Sheraton- Connaught
Hamilton
Homor
P. L. Reding
William J. Hampshire
Speyside
Kelly Nursing Home
Town
Blatton County
Fergus
Lion George Lockerbie
Lion Murray Harrison
Lion al Lauder
Neil Mitler
Lion
Ford Thompson Motors
FORD
Philco
Ford — Fairlane
Falcon
Oshawa
Wwe
Peugeot
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Ballinafad
Hinton
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