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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 03, 1959

Page

8

Esquesing Agriculture Federation elects officers

Annual meeting in Stewarttown elects E Davenport as president. Directors named for Esquesing township and surrounding townships with ten delegates chosen for December 11 meeting at the King Edward Hotel Toronto. Remarks on milk production in Great Britain accompany the session.

Ne ‘Ror Anto Milk Producers District No Stewarttown Allan Lieshman Toronto Milk Producers’ Association Jack Powley Fred Harrison Toronto Milk Producers’ Co-operative W. McCorquedole J. A. Francia Cliff May Roy Wilson Jack Jarvis Alfred Ford Wellington John Best Harry Moore Gordon Darby Jare Old Reed Ernie Denham Jack McDougall Association King Edward Hotel Toronto K. Bingham G Priletterio H. Beaty John Reid John Bird Fred Nuree Don McKersie TC Bell Jim Thompson Jam Carney Messrs Bashman and Pawley Hugh! ‘Beaty John Bard al Davenport Esquestag Federation of Agriculture Mac Sprowt Far AL Nord Perth County Day Nord Federation of Agricultre Addkdiben Uwe En Wilson Norval Ed Davenport Cand Mra Mod Brown

Individual Can Prevent Death On Highway Safety Drive

The Canadian Highway Safety Council urges personal responsibility during Safe Driving Week December 1–7. Centered on preventing traffic deaths one by one, CHSC chairman Needles stresses motorists and pedestrians must avoid accidents and persuade others to act safely, framing prevention as an individual duty.

Canadian Highway Safety Council Tra G Needles CH. S

Welp Driver Advice on Passing and Liability

Guidance warns drivers to help the vehicle behind when safe to pass and to slow if needed, but warns against routinely signaling to pass. It notes potential legal liability if an accident occurs from such actions.

S G Bennetts Herd Exhibits at Royal Water Fair Show

S G Bennett Georgetown showed Scotsdale herd with senior and grand champion Rouhney Jagiter and junior champion Scotsdale Planet. Naomi Rosebud reserve junior female champion. Premier breeder named. Gardhouse herd of Malton supplied champion Shorthorn steer sold to Essex Packers. Exhibitors from Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Manitoba Alberta compete.

S. G. Bennett Wellington Royal Water Fair Georgetown Rouhney Jagiter Ball Bennett Seouson Scotsdale Jupiter Scotsdale Planet Steele Naomi Rosebud Malton ROW Gardhouse Essex Packers Gardhouse Aberfeldy George Lo Lasby Guelph Lasly CNS Harey Hendershott Milten Woh Merry and Son Molton Tho Amos Moffat the Royal Nova Scota Quebec Ontario Manitoba Albertt

Meeting plans for Registered Nurses Association group

The general meeting of the program and public relations committee of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontare was held at Mrs Munds Barhington re home to discuss future activities. Present were Mrs Gwen Corr, Mre Mabel Gorman, Mrs Saloe, and Miss Sheila Hartey. Plans concluded with nine items to be completed for a future meeting.

Registered Nurses Association of Ontare 1 Munds Barhington Gwen Corr Mabel Gorman Saloe Sheila Hartey

Halton Branch Relocates to Milton Building

The Extension Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture for Halton County moves its Milton office on December 1 to the Centre Building on Main St Milton. The shift aims to improve service coordination with the Halton branch. An Open House is planned Wednesday January 6 at 7 pm to view the new location, with staff including Miss M Dewna, Ken Mur, D F E Jackson, J A Francis, plus Miss Frances Larupran and a farm machinery specialist, all joining Milton on a part time basis.

Halton Milton Ontane Department of Agriculture Halton County Main St Oakville Ineve Ex Wien Hallow County Spm Ed Pension Branch M. Dewna Ken Mur D. F E. Jackson J A. Francis Frances Larupran To Home Economies Service Agricultural Engine Clasist

New Members For Y's Men Inducted At Regular Meeting

New members Hob Young Jock Lant Bob Foyers and Dave Dodson were inducted at the Y's Men regular meeting held Thursday at the YMCA. District Governor Cant Ridgell delivered greetings from the Internal executive and urged support for youth work programs as plans for the Christmas party and turkey draw were discussed. US Loss From Cheese Purchase To Canada Declared By Vo Government To UK, Taxpayers Cover Difference.

YMCA Te Lanal Carol Hae Branthetd Hob Young Jock Lant Bob Foyers Dave Dodson Cant Riddells Breetings

Legion News Notes General Meeting and New Year Events

The legion urges members to attend Sunday’s general meeting to elect new officers for the year and promotes the New Year Eve dance in the auditorium with tickets selling fast. Ted Hansen won the Minor Sports 200 Club draw this week as darts, cuchre, and ping pong games continued among members.

Phin Legion Minor Ted Hansen Bays

W A Bazaar Attracts Crowd At St John’s Anglican Church

The WA parish held its annual bazaar and tea in Rockwood parish hall on a Wednesday last week. Despite cold winds a good crowd attended. Prizes were won by several guests including Mrs Hob Stokreef served tea in the afternoon. Kenneth Waller welcomed guests at the door and Paul Franck drew winning names from a container held by Mrs Waller at the close of the busy afternoon.

Herel Mack Women’s Auxiliary St. John’s Anglican Church Rockwood Paull Franck Kenneth Waller St. John's Anglican Church Pri Wo Guesang Raines Hob. Stokreef Paul Franck Waller

County Council Inspects Manor Additions and Dinners

Halton Manor hosts the Halton County Council for a tour on November 18. Residents and staff celebrate with a turkey dinner and discuss future class projects including stockings and quilts. Oakville visitors perform and square dancing entertains residents for the program.

County Council New Addition Newwe Hallon County Council Stanley Allen Chaiman War Card Hirout Oakwlle Card County Counacit Mea Allen

Bible and Quran Compared by Visiting Muslim Youth

A young Muslim visitor at Heusen Lahore in Pakistan discusses similarities and differences between the Bible and the Quran. He notes passages like loving enemies and asks how to apply such teachings amid danger, while a secretary explains the Bible’s ongoing influence on youth.

Heusen Lahore Puketan Patrick No Joshua Loxhag

Oakville resident thanks board for adding bench at Pine and Reynolds

Mrs Jeni Steen of 52 Pine Ave wrote to the Oakville Parks Board about a new park bench installed at the Pine and Reynolds corner. She previously waited on a tree stump for bus service and urged no further bench removals. Board members agreed the bench should stay.

Oakville Jeni Steen Pine Ave Pine and Reynolds Steen

Engagement notices announce Jean Therese Chow to Henry Geberlein

Mr and Mrs Wm Chow McCrea Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Therese to Henry John Geberlein son of Mr and Mrs Max Geberlen of West Germany The wedding is set for January 2 1980 at St Josephs Roman Catholic Church.

Wm Chow McCrea Acton Jean Therese Henry John Geberlein Max Geberlen West Germany St. Joseph’s

Halton Fire Poster Winners Named in Milton Ceremony

The Halton Fire Prevention Bureau honored top grade five poster artists from Halton County in Milton last week. John Gates from Namaguweya won the boys contest, while Queen Popplewell of Oakwood School, Oakville, won the girls contest, each receiving a bureau trophy and a desk set.

Halton Fire Prevention Bureau Halton County Milton Halton County Mutual Fire Prevention Bureau John Gates Namaguweya Hallow Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co Queen Popplewell Oakwood School Oakville

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