Larger Farms Foreseen From Rising Costs At Dublin Institute
Allen Francis agricultural representative of Halton County spoke at Dublin Women's Institute meeting in Nassagaweya. He said farming is becoming more mechanized and specialized, predicting larger farms and greater production due to higher operating costs. The session included reports, auction preparations, and a charity drive for cancer dressings. The next meeting is December 10 at Mrs. Somerville, with an exchange of Christmas gifts and grocery items for hampers.
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Allen Francis
Halton
Dublin Women's Institute
Lindsay Ferguson
Mr. Francis
C. Britton
Ferguson
Duncan Maffat
Alex Near
Ed Wilson
Institute
Branc
Everton Guests List From District Homes Sunday
Sunday visitors reported at district homes including Mr and Mrs Ted Jestin Patsy Nancy Mts Lloyd Hunter Brantford Mr and Mrs Max Mint Rockwood Mr and Mrs Gordon Harrison and Brian Guelph Mrs TOD McCutcheon and Mrs Harvey visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Robert McCutcheon and Dianne Kitchener Means Black and Mrs Lae Man Suter Elora Me Chiff Talbot Mr and Mrs Akin Talbot Oakville were recent visitors with Mrs Roy Hund He Mr and Mrs Harvey Jin and Mrs TOD McCutcheon visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Stanley McKay and Mrs B McCuen of Recent with Mrs John Denne Towel Ha Walliams Mr and Mrs Mbwt Alton and Mr and Mrs Robert Patten Dianne Kenny Guetpty
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Ted Jestin
Patsy
Nancy
Vis Mts
Lloyd Hunter
Brantford
Max Mint
Rockwood
Gordon Harrison
Brian
Guelph
Tod. McCutcheon
Harvey Destin
Robert Mc
Utunegmn
Dianne
Kitchener
Man Suter
Elora
Chiff Talbot
Akin ‘Talbot
Oakvil
St Andrews Night Dance Festively Binds Kilts and Community
The Acton Scottish Dance Club held a successful St Andrew's Night dance at Legion 1 on Friday November 20. Dr Robert Buckner greeted guests and recalled the spirit of freedom from Scotland's history as kilts and clan tartans set the scene. Performers from Guelph and local clubs showcased Scottish dances, while proceeds from a white elephant sale and a bring and buy event benefited 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
Robert Buckner
St. Andrew
Scotland
Aia 1
Europe
Buckner
Arbroath
Winor
John Barber
Pot
Phyllis Komotos
Frank Vigor
Eamon Arthur
Bill Wilson
MLC
Mr. Waterhouse
Milton and District Association
Acton Scottish
Bob Fugers
20 Swimmers Present For Sealion Section Tests
The Sealion section of the Acton Swimming Club held tests at the Guelph pool with 20 swimmers present under Class instructor Jim Buckland. Pre beginners Lynda Cooper Jean Sproston Leslie Carnachan and Byron Walker completed a 20 foot deep water swim while beginners Cathy Kral Mae received praise for a 50 foot deep water swim.
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Sealion
Acton Swimming Club
Guelph Pool
Jim Buckland
Lynda
Cooper
Jean Sproston
Leslie Carnachan
Byron Walker
Cathy Kral
Mae
Retarded Children's Campaign Postponed Until February
A fund raising drive for retarded children has been postponed to February after Rotary and local groups struggled to enlist help during the Christmas season. The Milton and District Association for Retarded Children plans to reorganize in January for a February blitz as Norris Halle canvass returns grow.
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Chile
North Hatten
Milton and Distret Association
Rotary
North Halton
Fran Acton
Norris Halle
Club expands weekly as members pass tests for first star
Joneuske, Gay White and Sharon White congratulate Danny Almond who passed tests to receive his first star. The club is expanding weekly with growing interest from participants attending Guelph.
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Joneuske
Gay White
Sharon ‘White
Danny Almond
Guelph
Dublin School Rummage and Bake Sale Draws Crowds
Schoolchildren and mothers organized a rummage and bake sale at Dublin School with Mrs G Rognvaldson and a teacher presenting. a fish pond proved a popular highlight and contributed to a very successful event.
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Dublin
Acton Chamber Funds Santa Visit and Christmas Light Plans
The Acton Chamber of Commerce raised about 600 for the Santa Claus visit and Christmas street lighting extensions. Santa arrives by helicopter on Saturday December 12 to distribute candy. a letter of thanks to UC hydro department will be sent. Ladies' night was postponed to January. Civic Night proposed. A special guest speaker is set for January 13 at the next general meeting.
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Chamber
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Acton
Santa
Hydro Department
Post Office Sets Yule Mailing Dates by Region
The post office lists Christmas mailing deadlines by region to ensure customs and delivery. United States distant destinations require earlier sending, with Newfoundland and remote points advised to consult local posts or deadlines. Canada regions including British Columbia Newfoundland and Saskatchewan have deadlines from December 1 to December 14, with Manitoba and Quebec noting December 14 as a cut-off for delivery.
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United States
Newfoundland
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Canadian Cancer Society
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Esqueling
St.Andrew’s
Jack ‘McGenchie
Bob Foyers
Jim Donnelly
Merv Tolton
Orchia
H. 5
Holden
Optometrist
DougLas St. Guelph
Taylor
Ledger
Acton Park
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Manning Electric
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Berks
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Maritimes
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Quebec
Degen
J. J. Stewart
Tommy
Frank Prouse
Oldsmobile
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Ontario
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