Larger Farms Foreseen From Rising Costs At Dublin Meeting
Allen Francis agricultural representative of Halton County spoke at Dublin Women's Institute meeting on November 18 at Mrs Lindsay Ferguson’s Nassagawa home. He said farming is becoming more mechanized and specialized. larger farms will form due to higher operating costs, with increased production expected. The session included reports, a roll call, a Canadian Cancer Society appeal, and a successful auction raising funds for the branch. The group plans correspondence with a church in England and will meet again December 10 at Mrs G R Somerville’s home with a Christmas gift exchange and hampers for needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Francis
of Halton
Dublin Women's Institute
M's
Mr. Francis
Alex Near
Robertson
C. Britton
Everton District Hosts Brantford and Guelph Visitors
Sunday guests called at district homes including Mr. and Mrs Ted Jestin Patsy and Nancy Mrs Lloyd Hunter and family from Brantford and Mr and Mrs Max Mint of Rockwood. Also seen were Mr and Mrs Gordon Harrison and Brian of Guelph and Mrs TOD McCutcheon with Mrs Harvey Jestin and Mr and Mrs Robert McCutcheon and Dunne of Kitchener. Additional visitors included Mrs aus Black and Mrs Kit Hat Suteref Blora Me Chiff Talbot, Mr and Mrs Rhi Talbot and family Oaksville with Mr and Mrs Roy Hadless and Mr and Mrs Harver JQqua and Mrs TOD McCutcheon visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs Stanley McKay and Mrs B McCown of Revent. Mouse note unclear portions.
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Ted Jestin
Patsy
Nancy
Lloyd Hunter
Brantford
Max
Mint
Rockwood
Gordon Harrison
Brian
Guelph
Tod. McCutcheon
Harvey Jestin
Robert McCutcheon
Dunne
Kitchener
Aus Black
Kit Hat Suteref Blora
Chiff Talbot
Rhi ‘Talbot
Oaksille
Kilts and Tartans Warm Acton St Andrew Night Dance
Acton Scottish Dance Club held a successful St Andrew's Night dance at the Legion 1 auditorium on Friday November 27 featuring kilts and clan tartans. Dr Robert Buckner spoke on freedom and heritage, with mentions of Arbroath and John Barbour, as well as Scotland's history and ongoing pride. The event included modern, square, and Scottish dances, with performances by local groups and a hand bag auction that proceeds go to the Milton and District Association for Retarded Children. the evening closed with Auld Lang Syne.
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Acton
St. Andrew’s
Legion 1
Sis
Robert Buckner
St Andrew
Scotland
Aia
Europe
Buckner
Arbroath
Winor
John Barber
Phyllis Komotos
Frank Vigor
Eamon Arthur
Bill Wilson
MLC
Mr. Waterhouse
Milton and District Association
Acton Scottish
Bob Fagers
Sealion section at Acton Swimming Club draws 20 swimmers
The Sealion section at Acton Swimming Club held a Friday session at the Guelph pool with 20 swimmers. Jim Buckland supervised tests as pre beginners Lynda, Cooper, Jean Sproston, Leslie Carnachan and Byron Walker achieved a 20 foot deep-water swim. Beginners class members completed a 50 foot deep-water swim with praise for Cathy Kru and Mae, among others.
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Sealion
Acton Swimming Club
Guelph Pool
Jim Buckland
Lynda
Cooper
Jean Sproston
Leslie Carnachan
Byron Walker
Gaudidites
Tram
Cathy Kru
Mae
Retarded Children's Campaign Postponed Until February
A local fundraising drive for retarded children has been postponed to February. The Milton and District Association for Retarded Children plans a January reorganization and February blitz, citing busy groups and pre Christmas season. Returns from North Halton suggest enough funds to support a new building project next year.
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Chile
North Hatten
Milton and
Dister
Rotary
Cour
North Halton
Acton
North Halles
Club expands as Danny Almond earns first star
Lor Reanrke Gay White and Sharon White are noted. Passing tests to receive his first star, Danny Almond was presented with the award after all tests. The club is expanding weekly with growing interest from participants heading to Guelph.
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Lor Reanrke
Gay White
Sharon White
Danny Almond
Guelph
School rummage and bake sale raises funds at Dublin
Dublin school children and their teacher Mrs G Rognvaldson along with several mothers organized a successful rummage and bake sale at the school on Saturday. A fish pond drew many visitors and added to the event’s appeal.
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Dublin
Acton Chamber Plans Santa Claus Visit and Street Lighting
The Acton Chamber of Commerce board set plans for the annual Santa Claus visit with an estimated 600 dollars for the event and Christmas street lighting extensions. Santos will arrive by helicopter Saturday, December 12 to hand out candy. A letter of thanks will be sent to UC hydro department for lighting cooperation. Ladies' night is postponed to late January and Civic Night proposed for the new year. A guest speaker will address civic and municipal interests at the January 13 meeting.
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Chamber
Act N Chamber of Commerce
Acton
Santos
Hydro Department
Post Office Lists Yule Mailing Dates
The post office announces holiday mailing deadlines for international and domestic destinations. Notable cutoffs include December 1 for some distant states, December 12 for Newfoundland and remote areas, December 14 for Maritimes, and December 15 for Quebec and Ontario. Final delivery schedules apply.
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United States
Newfoundland
Her
British Columbia
Sheebs Hefors
Monteira Do Saskatichewan
Onare
Quebec
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Bob Fogers
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Orchta
Nancy Frowns
Bridge of Nairn
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Jack Crosbie
Pat Arnold
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Optometrist
DougLas St. Guelph
Taylor
Ledger
Santa
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J. J. Stewart
Tommy
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Frank Prouse
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