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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 03, 1959

Page

20

E Davenport New President Esquesing Agriculture Federation

At the Esquesing Agriculture Federation annual meeting held in Stewarttown on November 28, E Davenport was elected president. The event featured remarks by zone director AL HL Word of Perth, and included the election of district directors and ten delegates for the December 11 meeting at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto.

Onto Milk Producers District No Figatesing Downship Stewarttown Allan Likhman Toronto Milk Producers’ Association Jack Powley Fred Harrison Toronto Milk Producers’ Co-operative W. McCorquedole J. A. Francia Kyle Bingham Don McKersie Ioc Bell Jim Thompson Dhin Carney Messrs Lashman and Pawleys Great Britain Hugh! ‘Beaty John Bard Eal Wavenport Esquestig Federation of Agriculture Nnld Pega Mac Sprowt Zone Shrector AL HL Perth County Tn Lig Federation of Agriculture Addiiion Jon Wilson Narva Ed Davenport Cand Mra Mod Brown

Individual Can Prevent Death On Highway Safety Campaign

The Canadian Highway Safety Council stresses individual effort during Safe-Driving Week December 1 to 7. CHSC chairman Needles says the citizen must accept responsibility, drive and walk carefully, and influence others to do the same to prevent traffic deaths.

Canadian Highway Safety Council CHSC Cizen

Welp Driver Advice Warns Against Waving Cars By

Driving guidance stresses letting faster drivers pass to maintain safety. Do not routinely invite others to pass. improper gestures may cause accidents and potential legal liability.

Bennett Herd Dominates Royal Winter Fair Shorthorn Show

S G Bennetts Scotsdale herd from Georgetown captured senior and grand champion belts at the Royal Winter Fair. Winners included mature champion Rodiney Junneler and senior yearling Bennett entries Scotsdale Moteur and Scotsdale Planet. Bennett earned premier breeder and exhibitor titles as Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Manitoba and Alberta exhibitors compete.

S. G. Bennett Bennett Scotsdale Planet Malton ROW Gardhause Reseree Essex Packers Rthouse Aberfeldy Haery Hendershort Mileton Merry and Son Mitton Moftar the Royal Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Manitoba Altera

Complete Plans for General Meeting

A meeting at Mrs J Munds Barhington's home discussed future activities for the Registered Nurses Association of Omtare. Attendees included Mrs Gwen Corr, Me Mabel Garmin, Mr C SNale, and Miss Sheila Hartey. Plans called for a general meeting in nine days with two events to be held.

Registered Nurses Association of Omtare J Munds Barhington Gwen Corr Mabel Garmin C Snale Sheila Hartey

Halton Branch Moves to Milton Building for Extension

The Ontane Department of Agriculture relocates the Halton County extension branch to the Milton office on Main Street effective December 1. The new site, at the Milton building, enables closer coordination with agricultural services and the Agricultural Representative Mary Fomin. Open house planned Wednesday January 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. to view the new location. Staff includes Miss M. Dewna, secretary. Be F Mu, fruit and vegetable specialist. D. F E. Jackson, assistant agricultural representative. J A. Francis, agricultural representative. Miss Frances Lampran from Home Economies and a senior agricultural engineer advisor.

Halton Milton Tee Ontane Department of Agriculture Halon County Milton Offies Tooth Coote Mian St Milton Ayadden Gbd Mary FoMine Fet M. Dewna F Mu D. F E. Jackson J A. Francis Frances Lampran Home Economies Servicer We Kricultural Engine Clulist Multan

New Members For Y's Men Inducted At Regular Meeting

New members Hob Young Jock Tant Bob Fayers and Dave Dodson were inducted at the Y's Men regular meeting last Thursday. District Governor Carl Riddell delivered greetings from the International executive and urged continued youth programs. Plans were finalized for the Christmas party and the December 11 Turkey drawing. Also noted was a beef price report and a tax-related iron sale in Canada.

Teimal Distret Carl Ride Dolls Brantherdhe Hob Young Jock Tant Bob Fayers Dave Dodson Carl Riddells International

Legion News sets council meeting and dance plans

The Legion calls a Sunday general meeting to elect officers for the coming year and promotes a New Year's Eve dance in the auditorium with tickets urged early due to a fine. The weekly darts, cuchre, and ping pong activity continues as members plan for the Tagion Minor Sports club draw won by Ted Hansen.

Phin Ted Hansen Planto

W.A. Bazaar Attracts Crowd At St Johns Rockwood

The annual bazaar and tea of W.A. Bazaar at St. John's Anglican Church Rockwood drew a good crowd despite cold wind. Kenneth Waller greeted guests at the door while Mrs Waller announced winners and Mrs Hell supervised tea service in the hall.

Mewel Mack St. John’s Anglican Church Rockwood Paull Franck Kenneth Waller St. John's Anglican Church Parksh Mien al Pri

Bible Home in Lahore Draws Muslim Visitor

A visiting Muslim at the Bible Home in Lahore discusses the Bible with officials, noting perceived ties between religious texts and differences with the Koran. He cites a passage about loving enemies and questions how to love those who are still considered enemies. The exchange touches on how the Bible may influence young people.

Bible Lahore Pakaustan Patter I Loeking Patrick No Loshua Luistance Imiprache Medesha

Oakville Resident Backs Park Bench at Pine and Reynolds

Mrs Jeni Steen of 42 Pine Ave in Oakville requested a bus stop seat after prior travel delays. Oakville Parks Board approved installing a beach style bench at the Pine Reynolds corner to provide seating while waiting for the bus.

Oakville Jeni Steen Pine Ave Pine Reynolds Steenanna ‘Teter

County Council Visits Manor for Dinner and Tour

Halton County Council members toured the Manor on a November evening, toured the new addition, and were treated to a turkey dinner by staff. Mr Stanley Allen introduced Oakville Reeve Mr Wor Cid, and council members learned about staff and programs during the visit.

County Council Halfon

Engagement for Jen Therese McCrea to Henry Gebertein

Mr and Mrs Wm Chas McCrea of Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Jen Therese to Henry John Gebertein son of Mr and Mrs Max Gebertein of West Germany. The wedding is set for January 2 1980 at 21 1030 at St Josephs Human Catholic Church.

Wm Chas. McCrea Acton Jen Therese Henry John Gebertein Max Geber Ini West Germany St. Joseph’s Human Cathode Church

Halton honors fire poster winners in county schools

The Halton Fire Prevention Bureau awarded two pupils for top posters in a county contest held in Millon and Oakville. John Gates from Namayaweya School won the boys trophy and Queen Popplewell of Oakwood School won the girls trophy, each receiving desk keepsakes. Judges included Chief Ken Putnam and Doug Wilson, with supporters from local agencies. Previous winners and organizers are noted, as is a brief public safety message on night driving dangers.

Halton County Millon Halton County Mutual Fire Prevention Buryat John Gates Namayaweya Halton Farmers Mutual Wate Insurance Co Queen Popplewell Oakwond School Oakville Woc Reed BE Ford Maurinve Company Ken Putnant Kitchener Fire Department Doug Wilson Halton Bureau William O'Sullivan Five Maratalls V Office Halton Warren John A! Milne Milton Firemen

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E. Davenport Esquesing Agriculture Federation Welp J. Bert Wood Mille EL Ric Ie Insurance Agency Hasang Ca Vo E. G. Tyler Legion News W.A. Bazaar Paul Franck Mrs Waller E Bible Frank Carney Mayers Murray Smith Halton Manor Khiven Meimiers Halton Mater Army Wede Desday Lockie Mex Allen Elikd Oaksille Whiteosks Hiton Manor Alten Kawinus Wio Keith Warren St John's Unie Church Warren Mr Tyre Tyre Nicholson Allen Suchdlaun Burdie Mr. Norhulson Wiggers Clare Hope W. Tyre Colin Nicholson Ken Allen Nichols Benlor Gord McCutcheon Opyretes Pyreie Gel Corporation Rockwood, Ont Wm. J. Mclod Halton Fire Prevention Bureau Nicholas Richthofen AA. A Nasengaweya Linda Walten B.S 10 Mmi Richard Perry Georgetown Carroll Marchiment Jen Wallians Srampton WM. C. Allan Queen SF. W Tom Nichol Brampton Esquising Township Public School R. J. Cunningham Acton Legion Legion Hall Benson
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