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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1958

Page

6

Halton Music Festivals plan across rural and urban areas

The Halton Music Festival Association announces the 27th annual events from April to May 22 with three sections rural and two urban zones. Preliminary rounds run April 20 23 at multiple township schools led by supervising adjudicators from Georgetown Oaksdale and Brantford. Rural finals May 2 at Trafalgar and North Halton urban finals date May 1 with adjudicators from Ontario Education and Brantford school systems.

Halton Wilac Halton Music Foot Val Association Lbnd Rives Halton Urban Hural Stewartstown Kenneth Harrion Mitaic Georgetown Public Schools Trafalgar Nelson Nasaaguweya Townships Crockvalle Hall Muaic Superview Trafalgar Pub Saiders Schol Trafalgar Township George Fox Peampton South Halton Linbrook School Linbrook Road Lloyd Quewn Ontario Department of Education North Halton Acton Georgetown Milton Campbellville Norval Glen Williams Robert Little Public School Fraokke Holton Muse Brantford

Music and Movement group shines on television

A Kitchener television appearance on Friday April 11 featured the Music and Movement group with Eileen Buckner, Elaine Cole, and several young performers from Guelph and Ospringe. Children presented Easter themed songs, dances, and recitations, including soloists and group pieces with movement, props, and backdrops.

Min Eileen Buckner Smatic Cho - Wo Kitchener Elaine Cole Acten Attene Bartan Guelph Progiarma Oon Jearnankg Cole ParnuncGuelpht Parmyard Cock Wally Bat Tare Snyder Jan Hirst Jesus Chiat Childern Jan Hurat Michael Wolfe Ehune Cole

Guelph Artist Mrs Stryk to Address Home and School

The Amalgae Watercolourists and Home and School Association in Guelph hold their April 1 meeting at Robert Tate School. Guest speaker Mrs Stryk of the Creative Art Society will discuss The Value of Art and Music in a Childs Life and demonstrate watercolour techniques with the Painters Group of Guelph.

F. Stryk Guelph Daltonal Society Amalgae Watred Robert Tate Mra Stryk The Creative Art Society Fo Siryk Georgetown Fergus Painters’ Group of

Springe Ladies Aid hears Mrs Snelgrove speak

Community Ladies' Aid at Springe heard Mrs. R Snelgrove speak on Easter and its significance. A luncheon with cake and ice cream followed. committee members hosted. Guests included Burns church Erin Everton Church of Christ Disciples.

Ladies’ Aid Mra E. Fisher Burns Church Erin and Everton Church of Christ Disciples Gordon Aitken Mra G Sunter Mreo SS. Fuller Afra Bert Smyth Yin W. Hruce

Scout Leader Praises Dads and Lads Banquet Support

Sheeeb AU, AvOUs Comn er for Wellington District urged character, health, skill and community spirit through Scouting at the Dads and Lads banquet. Ernest Atkin spoke of traits for youth, endurance, courage and service, tying them to Cubing and Scouts. The event closed with benediction and thanks to sponsors and hosts.

Sheeeb AU Avous Wellington Ernest Atkin Guelph Atkin Ubey Uneir Unis Aiatios Athi Seatute Athi Canada Les Duby Chastemoan Wallan Denny W Barrett Brotherhood of Anglican Peter Barrethacon Evan Jones

Ellen Anderson Girls Auxilary Easter Meeting at Kia Presbyterian

The Ellen Anderson Girls Auxiliary of Kia Presbyterian Church Acton met Monday April 14 at Mrs O Moran home. Mire A Buchanan guest speaker brought greetings from the Senior WOMS and spoke on Whitet Barstoc Means to Me. Lynda Mann conducted the meeting and Marilyn Young reported the treasury.

Knox Church Group Ellen Anderson Kia Presbyterian Church Acton O. Moran Mire A. Buchanan Lynda Mann Dusineas Marilyn Young Janet Buchner Christ Anne Watkins Shirley Mason Beth Ritchie Shiley Mason

Fines Paid At Acton Court Monday

Corporal HO Mason of the local OFP detachment reports 406 in fines and court costs at Acton Court. Twelve defendants appeared before the judge for charges including speeding and driving without proper ownership permits. Investigations continue into a break-in at Corona Shoe Industry Sunday night. Police also issued 14 speeding tickets after radar checks on Sunday.

HO Mason OFP Acton On Step Street Corona Dunny

Rockwood Men s Club wrap up includes images and prizes

The United Church Men s Club concluded monthly meetings with prayers, readings, and viewings of Eye Warneas and The World at Your Feet. Members exchanged souvenirs on Florida scenery, noted garden work, and honored Murray Taylor for winning the provincial public speaking contest in Toronto.

The United Church Gordon Wlarria Ross Gordon Lloyd Maraden Robert Leslie Alvin Hoot Warneas Guiden Isects Guiden Alvin Reot Florida Focal Tune Murray Taylor Toronto Murray Ferade Rochwood Pauline Johnson Fergus Guelph Netiben

Ballinafad Women’s Association Holds Home Meeting

The Ballinafad Women’s Association met at a member’s home on Tuesday afternoon with President Mix Edrounds presiding. The group discussed Easter message study, minutes were read, a garden hint answered, and plans were made for a June 10 bus trip. A comedy during lunch was staged, and local highway work along with a temporary bridge issue was noted. Holy Communion was observed at St Jubs Church on Sunday.

Robert Mcknery Womens Association Mix Edrounds Hailey Brady Uealfte St Jubs Church

Communion Service Held at Ballinafad United Church

Communion services were held in Ballinafad United Church with Herb Adams of Acton conducting. The community mourns the sudden death of William Holts of Toronto, survived by his wife, daughter Audrey, two grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements were set in Toronto. Mind Mow Wines bought Archie Lawns house and will move in shortly.

Ballinafad United Church Herb Adams Acton Chow Willian Holts Toronto Fin Pansies Audrey Dryden Ont Plenry Sintere Heatiine Ballinafad Robert Warne Mix Joe Allan Fain Win Kentner Moussevain Archie

Easter Visitors Travel to Visit Family in Montreal

Many travelers visit relatives across towns as Mr and Mrs Will Wilson fly from Malton to Montreal to see their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs W Burcombe. Toronto guests include Miss Grace Danis and Mr and Mrs James Daniel with others from Guelph and Blackwater joining in at the grandparents’ home.

Donna Hexdale DG Rabtron Will Wilson Malton Montreal W Burcombe Foster Mary Wnh Grace Danis Toronto Meo Maes WooLowrie James Daniel Mire EB South Baise Guelph Maco Harold Walken Blackwater Wall Wilson L Ballagh Afrwca Min WoLowre Mes Foentice Sancey

Local notes report weather and community actions

The week brings mixed weather and busy local activity. Residents at Crewe Corte Mormuss and the Dyomne of Mix Wo Dbalt Heck report public safety concerns while the Acton Chamber of Con Toe announces a community initiative to support residents near the Post Office.

Malt Foote Cathy Jolenette Bryan Dunn Acton Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Tony Lown Heck Joe Mulien Crewe

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