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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

4

Halton County Intermediate Baseball League 1960 Schedule Released

The Halton County Intermediate Baseball League announced the 1960 schedule for all seven teams. Key matchups include Bronte hosting Acton on May 21 and Oakville visiting Campbellville on May 23, with numerous games through June and July featuring Acton, Milton, Brampton, Dundas, Campbellville, Oakville, Bronte, and Hamilton.

Halton County Westnonlay Fats Bronte Acton Campbellville Milton Dundas Brampton Oakville Branypion Dindas Jung Acton Campbell Ile Watney Milton A Okrae Dulas H—Branptan Danas Camptellville Rampton Miltton Mb—Acton Gronte Dunit Dallas Brampti Dandas Thunalay Avon Matton Dunidas Pat_Acton Thuratay Gabyille Saninay Impbell Ile Milton Bronte

Hection Presentation Highlights W I Meet

The annual Silver Wood Institute meeting hosted at the president's home, W R Norton, with 14 members present. New officers were elected led by George Henderson as chair. W R Rowen president. C Wilson first vice president. E Miller second vice president. G Burt secretary treasurer. H Scott district director. several branch directors and program conveners named. The business session praised the rug demonstration by Mrs Scott and noted fundraising for the children’s school fund plus an accident survey. Mr B Jones was presented a silver maple leaf pin before a social lunch.

Gamrenacd Silver Wood Preadent W R Norton Convoners George Henderson WR. Rowen Vce C Wilson E. Miller G. Burt Mew H. Scott H. Marchington F. Campbell H. Lindaver G. Sivell D. Lindsay R Miller H. Scott Ian Carmichael Marchington W. Earle D. Peck Lindauer Wilson D. Williamson Roll Call K. C. Lindsay Scott Children’s School Fund B. Jones Servi England K.C. Lindsay

Front Hall Kitchen Tiling Group Project

April meeting of the Scout and Guide Mothers with 13 members present. President Bert Newton opened with the Lord's Prayer. Minutes read and approved. Treasurer's report adopted. Tile Floors VI to cover frost hall and kitchen tiling costs. $25 donated to Georgetown Hospital Fund. $75 approved to the Boy Scouts for camp. New reps to attend Georgetown District Hospital meeting at the Legion.

Scout and Guide Mothers Bert Newton Frost Hall Georgetown Hospital Boy Scouts Georgetown District Legion

Lawn Bowlers Return Slate For Annual Meeting

Lawn Bowling Club held its annual meeting at the clubhouse on Monday April 11 with 87 of 21 members present. Harn Rogers was re elected president John Buckman vice president Jack Wood treasurer and Mrs Near secretary. The club plans to grow next season and expects more afternoon bowling plus teams entering county competition. A presentation was made to Dorothy Cooper who was being managed and cards were played.

Harn Rogers John Buckman Jack Wood Doreth Cooper

Night Clock Change Causes Sunday Confusion

A New Time Clock shift on Saturday night and Sunday morning set clocks to Daylight Saving Time. One churchgoer arrived an hour late, realized the change, and turned around to go home. The lighthearted incident highlights how easily DST adjustments can disrupt routines and punctuality.

Seal Receipts Under Average Seal Receipts Under Average

Rotary Club of Avian hosted a Tooley event where Walter Woodburte reported campaign receipts. The meeting highlighted overall fundraising and noted several donors and attendees, with names including Lewis, Pris, Shoemaker, and Chen.

Walter Woodburte Avian Tooley Alighaly Chyhlien Rent Lewis Pepsilent Rank Pris Teal Darisen EL preKeuste Hue Pordletn Anton Shoemaker Tian Niitehdy Adl Guelph

Baptist Group Elects New Officers at April Meeting

The Baptist mission circle held its regular meeting Monday evening at Mrs Landsborough's home. Elections elected Mrs Landsborough as president, Mrs Helwig as 1st vice president, Mrs Bulmer as 2nd vice president, Mrs Bat uy as treasurer, with a social hour and thanks to the host.

Me Chapman Altice Pitking Ron L. McCutcheon

Easter Visitors In Community Homes

A local look at Easter visitors and extended family in community homes. Names of residents, guests, travels, and visits across towns including Guelph, Milton, Oakville, Burlington, and Rockwood are listed among social notes. The column ends with a tongue in cheek remark on how history repeats while gossip runs ahead.

Everton Arbore Wiss Mra William Hrace Dong Bow Tandon Nitaediy Jainow Chvanel Minne Paty Nancy Tapent Ant Dianne Tamdiay de MeChit Hervey Jentier Bobby Harry Hantop Ruchowter Prey Meavoy David Pavel Connie Fas Shacan Hepburs Milton Mis Joly Alton Mis Harvey Jeattin Stittey McKay May Fea McCoen Guelph Jimes f1Nie Avton Mia Wesley Lillie Rohwer Elizabeth Nancy Harlap Clarence Wartop Rockwood J.P. Bephimn Larry Jennie Burlington Roy Hindley Alfred Talbor Dan Hindley Hillyburg Harold Wright Clillard Walshot Alan Ti Oakville

Spring Thankoffering Meeting Draws 65 to United Church

Ineumbca Church Women’s Missionary Society hosted the Spring Thankoffering gathering at United Church on Tuesday April 1 with 65 in attendance. Mrs. Force presided as president. The program included worship, a gospel reading, and a responsive litany. Films on Africa Angola Awakes and Everyday Life in Africa were shown, aiding understanding of conditions. Mrs. Heller played a piano solo. The meeting closed with a hymn and benediction. Flowers complemented the decor as members assisted with hosting and clean up.

Ineumbca Church Women's Missionary Society Acton RB. Force Forces O Pickett D. Simmons B.veldhuis Rugeed Cross sWo Fims Don Africa W.M.S Angola F. Heller A. Shoemaker R. Brook CL. Poole

Local Church Notes Spread Of Tea Euchre And Anniversary Events

A weekly church report details a Tea euchre and anniversary gathering with Mrs Ward Brine presiding and Mrs T Hawken conducting worship. Notable performances include a solo by Mrs Byron Brave and Ave Maria by Gordon Althenanil. The event features home baking, table sales, and a charity sale, with various prizes awarded at the Women’s Club gathering and a church anniversary noted for Mr and Mrs Klouster. The piece also lists many attendees and related community activities across the village and surrounding towns.

Ward Brine Guinea Gordon Althenanil Norman McKendle Kewire RO Ellin Min Seatin S. Matthews K. Stubbington

Obituary notice from Sault Ste. Marie area farm family

Mrs Douglin Robertkon and family report the death of a farmer near Sault Ste. Marie after years on The McCutchean farm. The deceased resided with daughter Cronap Mere in Redingnd near Hull Ste Marie. Interment held at Evergreen cemetery.

Hix Wtigek Pleurhiy Mre Douglin Robertkon Shaeton Mureau Darlene Guelph Meo Ruler Pan Sault Ste. Mark Perwan Mes Dave McCutchean McCutchean W. IL Me Cronap Mere Ste Marie Everien Cemetery

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