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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 18, 1957

Page

3

Halton Presbyterial WMS Holds 28th Annual Meeting

The Halton Presbyterial WMS met at St John’s United Church Georgetown on April 10 with full attendance. President Mrs Arthur Harris opened the session. reports showed Halton exceeded its allocation by 2500.03 toward building a six girls high school. Highlights included memorial services, overseas relief discussion, a guest address on WMS work, and the installation of 1957 officers led by Mrs W Brownridge with Mrs Arthur Harris as president.

Mth Halton Presbyterial Wms St John's United Church Georgetown Mirc Arthur Harris Halton Kores Rushgrovenhmiliary Giacumion McKillop Dominion Board Ross Patterson Hamilton W. Fleury Halton Presbytery W.A M. G. MecVerlane Dorland Haight Wesley J. McKillop

Mrs Hazell Speaks at Knox Church WMS Easter Service

Mrs D F Hazell of Toronto addressed the gathering on He is Risen Go and Tell as convener of the WD Missionary Society. A Easter service featured Mrs L Bennie and others, with Mrs John David Bonson as soloist and Rev Andrew McKenzie delivering greetings.

Acton WMS Knox Church Thoradaey D F Hazell Toronto Risen Mimiona Women's Misionary Society Presbyterian Church In Canada Mra If L. Bennie Moe Andrew McKensie Hor Parker Mo Rom McDonald John David Bon Solent Mo MocCullough A J Buchanan Andreew McKenzie

Parents urged to join councils for cerebral palsy care

The Ontario Society for Crippled Children emphasizes early center training over home care for cerebral palsy. Mrs Gordon Richards says parents lack emotional equip ment to treat young children, so Parents' Councils push for swift placement in training centres like Wooacaen near London, funded by Easter Seals, with physiotherapy occupational therapy nursery school training and rehabilitation programs.

Easter Seal Society Ontario Society For Crippled Children Gordon Richards Ontarioga Wooacaen London

Knox CGLT Meeting Opens With Posture and Poise

On Monday April 15 Knox CGLT opened its meeting with a formal posture and poise led by Mrs Buckner. Dorothy Duffield and Jane McPhedren conducted business, 12 girls responded to roll call, minutes were read and adopted, and it was decided there would be no meeting next week due to Easter. Julie Holmes led worship and scripture, Betty Lemon shared a Jesus story, followed by prayer and offering, crafts were led by Mrs Hansen, and the gathering closed with taps.

Knox C.g.lt Buckner Dorothy Duffield Jane McPhedren Julie Holmes Betty Lemon Jesus Mre. Hansen

Poets Corner Verse On The Day’s Emotions

Anonymous in The Traveller presents a reflective piece about daily moods shaping the day. The poem asks if one person can influence happiness or sorrow through small acts, from smiles to kind words, guiding life’s path and even graves.

Emile Tess the Traveller

Auction sale of Murray Hayward furniture Milton

Public auction at 103 Victoria Street Milton on Saturday April 27 at 1 o clock features furniture including Chesterfield suite, dining room set, walnut bedroom suite, lounge chairs, cabinet radio, washing machine, stove, refrigerator, kitchen equipment, beds, chests, books, and lawn tools. Terms cash with settlement to clerk during sale. no reserve. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott. Clerk B Woudley.

Murray Hayward Victoria St. Milton Mohstr Chesterfield and Ronch Lorris Friedric Bummer Nou Hindley and Elliott A Woudley

Halton County Vehicles Trail Peel Registration Totals

Halton County with 10,008 residents records 16,188 cars and 3,408 trucks in 1958 while Peel reports 17,127 passenger vehicles and 4,000 trucks for its population of 87,084. Halton closes the gap on its neighbor in vehicle registrations.

Halton Peel

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Halton Presbyterial W.ms Lowville Evening Auxiliary Mre R. Patterson W. Brownridge Lloyd Leaver George Grey Jamee Kirkwood Filen Readhead J DD Mills Mra J. Oh Hunt Christian Stewardship Mra G World Friends GW Dick Chrristian Cittizenship Foo Calling Press George Foote Candlecosecretary Misa Alice B Manshard Ao Kerr EF Dieckarnd FE Wood Mia Fo Me Niven Rosas Segseworth D.F. Hazell W.ms Brampton Atock C. Allan Queen St. W Tom Nicol COLT Poet's Corner Thia Amile Marie Fraser Eueuj Daly Dairy Farmer ® OF Canada Huron Street B.N.S E. L. Buchner Optometrist Mill ST. E. Acton Sisman Benson’s Shoes Mill ST. Acton, Ont Nova Scotia Bank of Nova Scotia A. Woodburn Thompson Fuels Ltd Shiners Iellas Halton County. Tuberculosis Association Town Hall DIAL
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