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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
13
The Women's Association celebrated a 30th anniversary with a three storey cake and a program at the church. Mrs McEmery presided, recalling founding members and reading minutes.
A Limehouse man was hospitalized after a barn fire that destroyed Fred Raddell's barn and livestock. Jimmie Raddell shows progress after an appendectomy at St Joseph's hospital and Fred is hoped to recover from a leg injury. Communion services at Limehouse church were well attended. Miss Margaret Law of Brampton sang during the offering. AC Patterson flew to Chicago to meet his mother who wintered in Texas.
Dick, a Milton resident for 46 years and longtime lawyer since 1937, seeks the Liberal nomination for Hatton County in the federal election. He served overseas in World War II and held local offices including Milton Town Council and Rotary Club president, with past roles on school board and council. He asks for votes on June 10.
Rockwood Home and School Association held its annual meeting with a spelling bee won by parents. Speakers included Marilyn Ostrander and Margaret Walinga. Officers elected for the year included Mrs Ed Pasmore as president in Mr Gelatly’s absence.
The Home and School Association held its meeting in the Public School auditorium on Monday April 14 with President H Freuler presiding. The eight grade presented Who fatally harmed Who, proceeds benefiting the Junior Red Cross, minutes read and accepted. RK Parker to preside over officer elections. nominating committee chaired by Joe Hurst with officers named H Freuler Ross Gorgon vice president Mrs J Wolfe secretary G Haggett treasurer and executive committee members Buckner Symon Alf Duby Hargrave. Ro Yfart chairs no executive member for each of three schools. Retiring officers thanked. Parker installed officers. panel moderated by Parker answered member questions on corporal punishment acceleration public school optional subjects teen life TV attendance and money matters. Mia Allen's class won attendance picture with 2 parents present.
Rotary Club held its annual Farmers' Night on Tuesday April 16 with guests from Guelph Milton and rural press. Milton Mayor Mike Ledwith shared Europe trip photos and insights. Erin Fire brigade discusses ambulance purchase while funeral directors drop ambulance service. Erin village ratepayers oppose district wide ambulance expense.
The passage notes that women are keen shoppers and are often on the lookout for bargains, suggesting many bus passengers are women who recognize travel bargains.
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