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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
19
At St John’s, 32 year veteran Richard Harris was honored with a chairing and poem. A transmitter radio panel unveiled, and a social dance followed. Sunday Advent service included broadcast items and a church breakfast.
Young People's skating party held at Acton Arena last Saturday evening. Several local families, including Mr. and Mrs. Howard Graham and children, visited relatives nearby. A baby shower for little Mark Hamilton was hosted at Mel Brice McNical’s home with friends and relatives in attendance. Charles McAkeoch is hospitalized in Georgetown.
The Y's Menettes club sold attractive Christmas decorations knick knacks and baked goods from the Y foyer on Saturday afternoon. Eight members participated including Mrs Wo Dubos and Mrs Sik Saitz with Wal ter Dubois drawing for tur" wool blankets and the winners named as Mrs Mansell Neths and Mrs Bill Wilson.
Ladies from surrounding churches attended a Christmas tea at the Chest Disciples Church. Rev Wyn spoke on Revelation, with hymns led by Mrs. Sothys and Mrs. Patterson. Tables displayed decorated trees and candles as Christian fellowship and warm meals followed the service.
The report notes Limehouse Six entertaining a crowd in Toronto with performances and guest appearances. Details mention local personalities and theater activity surrounding a matinee and weekend show at a central venue.
Christmas parties unfold across Eden Mills with Cardettes and family gatherings. Attendees include Mrs Wo Mates Sewell and sisters Mroo and Mrs Herb Gilbertson hosting Saturday night events at Eanottville with church services and hospital visits for local residents.
Multiple callers from Columbus Obla and nearby towns visited Mrs. Thom Pines and others this week to extend birthday greetings to Mrs. Jackson on Thursday. Friends and relatives including Allan, Myra, Myra Pinie and many more sent best wishes and visited at various homes and community events.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a crash victim and related deaths with names and places scattered. Mentions hospital, a rural area, and possible investigations, with unclear dates or sequence of events.
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