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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

17

Halton County Holstein Breeders Mark 30th Anniversary

Halton County Holstein Breeders celebrated their 30th anniversary at Trafalgar Memorial Hall with over 200 members guests and friends. Victor J. Lapwrence offered reminiscences and nine charter members were named, highlighting 30 years of growth and activity under president ROC. Alexander. An illustrated address by HOR Hare of Whitby titled From the Garden of Eden to Jerusalem framed the program alongside lighter remarks from Jack Bennett of Carlisle. Committee efforts by ROC Alexander John W Puket A G Hunter EFC Ford WOH Bhiggar and WR Royle earned praise for the event.

Halton Club Trafalgar Memorial Hall Victor J. Lapwrence Thomas Bird Georgetown Roc. Alexander Ann Hor Hare Whitby Mr. Hare J KO Whitelock Walton Halton Hte Garden of Eden Jerusalem Frag Tran Jordan Ulmr Bla Jack Bennett Carliste Charzee Roc Alexander John W Puket A. G. Hunter Efc Ford Woh Bhiggar WR. Royle

Halton Debaters Win First Round in Inter-County Contest

Halton Junior Farmers' debating quartet won the first round of the 1956-57 inter-county Debating Competition. At Trafalgar Hall in Smithville they defeated Lincoln county on a unanimous panel decision by 80 to 72 on total score, advancing to the second round.

Halton Lincoln County Bertha Watson Jack Blick Smithville Tancom Oaflewine Muir Douglas Fretz Ontario Walter Gilmaster Vineland High School Warren Loan Pelham District George E. Elliott Q.C Milton Trafalgar Hall Lincoln Floyd Krick Phyllis Wismer Halter Bob Marshall Howson Ruddell Bruce Teasdale Port Credit Bob Wilcox Vineland Edwin Harrop

Manor Social Honors Nurse Bride to Be Rose White

A pleasant social at Halton Manor on Wednesday November 21 honored Rose White a nurse set to marry W Cross of Peterborough on December 4. The event featured a community sing along and Buzz game, with gifts presented by Miss Harriett Metcalfe and Miss Hild Mare. On November 25 Rev. Joel Graham newly inducted minister at St Pauls United Milton preached at the manor, recalling a Arctic Circle Naval Station sermon and stressing God’s universal love to Eskimo and Indian listeners.

Rose White Miss White W. Cross Peterborough Eric Clarke Harriett Metcalfe Hild Mare Graham Arctic Circle Anglian Aklavik

Quiet Club Forms At YMCA Chess Group

The YMCA starts a new chess club named Quiet Club with young members meeting at 6 30 each Tuesday evening. Adults join a separate session at 8 00.

Lakely YMCA Chess Club Evenine

Canadian Shorthorn Triumph at Chicago Exposition

Scotsdale Jupiter 520G Bennett of George Town won Brand champion and supreme champion shorthorn at the International Exposition in Chicago. Scotsdale Bombardier, also owned by Mr Bennett, became the second Canadian shorthorn to achieve a double win following 1948 success.

Canada Judwingg Chicapo Scotsdale Jupiter Bennett George Town Jupiter Warner Rexall Toronto Scotsdale Bombardier

Milton Acton Junior Hockey Match Ends in Penalized Win

John Wallmott scored three for Milton in a 6 1 junior game win over Acton at Malton arena. Graham Gillies added two as Charlie Gillies tallied Milton's other goal while Acton’s Ron Sinclair drew four penalties and Wilbert Peavey received a match misconduct. Referees Bill Boyd and Bruce Hood noted a rough match before Norval beat Palermo 5 4 with Dave Leslie scoring three of Norval’s goals.

John Wallmott Graham Gillies Jemi Milton Acton Farmer Hockey Desire Malton Arena Milton Charlie Gillies Bull Sonietvalle Fone Oak Ron Sinclair Wilbert Peavey Charlie Gilles Bill Boyd Bruce Hood Norval Palermo J. Cameron Dave Leslie D. Robinson Max Lang Bob Marshall Glen Richardson

Letter to the Editor on Suez Crisis Critique of British Action

Alan Needham argues the Suez invasion by Britain and France was morally unjustifiable and damaging to British prestige. He criticizes Eden and calls for recognizing world opinion and the consequences for East West relations. He urges opposing the aggression and questions any motive of gaining world power.

Acton Free Press Acton Suez Canal Middle East Ufe United Natons Alles Owas Anthony Eden Britain Egypt

Human Nature Never Changes

Editorial from The Grower of Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association discusses the Royal Winter Fair exhibit error with an extended fence, apples on display attracting casual raids, and questions why people seek free offerings. It argues human nature remains constant despite formal attire and property boundaries.

Ontario, Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association Royal Winter Paar

Farm Forum rally highlights three key needs for success

Mrs Kell said farm forum depends on people ideas and application as Halton members met at Fairview school in Lowville for the annual fall rally. Janet Hayward Arlene McArthur Audrey Brown Tom Hunter and J Whitelock spoke or performed while Jack Loos Paul May and others contributed to a varied program.

Farm Forum Ita Mra. R. Kell Churchil Halton Forum Fairview School Lowville Forum Jack Marchment Mra. Kell Coulter Speers Mr. Speers Janet Hayward Arlene McArthur Audrey Brown Tom Hunter Jack Loos Paul Ritchie Perth Scotland J. F. Whitelock Halton M. J. Brown

Acton Man Fined For Careless Driving

An Acton man was convicted of careless driving in Acton police court last week. He was fined $200 and assessed court costs.

Acton

Plan for YMCA Square Dance Groups Led by Toronto Leader

Sandy Sandford of Toronto agreed to lead YMCA square dance clubs here after success in Toronto and Windsor. His team won a Canadian championship three years ago and he has directed Peg Wee square dancers seen on King Ganam and Holiday Ranch TV. He will come up to lead the clubs, with separate groups for adults and other ages.

Y.m.ca Y.M.C Sandy Sandford Toronto Windsor Peg Wee Holiday Ranch Mr. Sandford

Acton Driver and Moffat Truck In Minor Ice Crash

Orrie Lamb of 30 Knox Ave Acton and Stanley Norrish of R R 1 Moffat collided at the intersection of No 25 sideroad and Highway 25. Icy roads blamed for the incident caused an estimated total damage of 200 dollars.

Orrie Lamb Knox Ave Acton Stanley Norrish R.R. 1 Moffat No. 25 Sideroad Highway 25

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