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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

7

Halton County Holstein Breeders Mark 30th Anniversary

More than 200 Holstein breeders, partners, and friends gathered at Trafalgar Memorial Hall to celebrate 30 years of the Halton club. The event featured remarks by Victor J. Lawrence, remarks from past presidents, and an illustrated address by HOR Hare of Whitby, plus a humorous and engaging interlude by Jack Bennett of Carlisle.

Halton County Holstein Breeders Halton Club Trafalgar Memorial Hall Victor J. Latwrence Woo) Dennis Thomas Bird Georgetown Roc. Alexander Aan Hor Hare Whitby Hore J KK Whitelock Jin Walton Halton Garden of Eden Jerusalem Iraq Tran Jordan Usmr Rua Experit Tonea Jack Bennett Carlisle Charzee Roc Alexander John W Picket AG. Hunter Eofc Ford Woh Biggar WR. Royle

Halton Debaters Win First Round in Inter-County Meet

Halton Junior Farmers' debating quartet won the first round of the 1956 57 inter county Debating Competition. At Trafalgar Hall in Smithville the Halton affirmative team Bertha Watson and Jack Blick defeated Tancom negative partners Oaflewine Muir and Douglas Fretz by 80 point margin. The Lincoln affirmative Floyd Krack and Phyllis Wismer lost to Halton's negative BA Marshall and Howson Raddell by unanimous decision. Halton won on total score by 72 points and advances 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 Krack Phyllis Wismer Haltorm BA Marshall Howson Raddell Bruce ‘Teasdale Port Credit Bob > Wilcox Vineland Edwin Harrop

Halton Manor Social Honors Nurse Bride-To-Be Rose White

At Halton Manor on Wednesday November 21 residents and couples hosted Miss Rose White a nurse on the infirmary staff for a pre wedding celebration. Gifts were presented with Harriett Metcalfe reading the presentation address and Hilda Marey presenting a damask table cloth. The event closed with refreshments. On Sunday November 25 Rev Joel Graham new St Pauls United church Milton pastor led his first Manor service describing a Arctic Circle Navy visit and preaching on St John 3 16 to Eskimos and Indians among the audience.

Rose White Miss White W. Cross Peterborough Eric Clarke Harriett Metcalfe Hilda Marey White Joel Graham St. Paul's United Church Milton Graham Arctic Circle Anglian Aklavik Mr. Graham Manor

Quiet Club to Form Chess Club at YMCA

The Quiet Club at the YMCA announces formation of a new chess club. Young members will meet at 6 30 PM each Tuesday and six adults attend the sessions at 6 o'clock.

Lakely YMCA Chess Club

Canadian Shorthorn Wins Double at Chicago Exposition

Scotsdale Jupiter bred by Bennett of George Town was named Brand Champion and Staple Stream Champion Shorthorn at the International Exposition in Chicago. Scotsdale Bombardier, also owned by Bennett, became the second Canadian Shorthorn to achieve a double win following 1948.

Canada Chicago Scotsdale Jupiter Bennett George Town Jupiter Warner van Toronto Scotsdale Bombardier

Milton Acton junior hockey thriller ends in penalties

John Wallmott scored three points and Graham Gillies added two as Milton beat Acton in a rough game. Milton’s Charlie Gilles scored one. Acton racked up eight penalties, including misconduct to Wilbert Peavey and Charlie Gillies eject. Referees added a second game where Norval beat Palermo 5 4 with Dave Leslie netting three goals.

John Wallmott Graham Gillies

Letter to the Editor on Suez Crisis Critique

Alan Needham argues the British and French action over Suez was morally unjustifiable and violated United Nations treaties. He condemns Eden’s stance and warns the move damages Britain, widens East West divides, and mocks democratic principles.

Acton Free Press Acton Suez Canal Middle East United Natons Owas Anthonys Eden Britain Egypt France Suez Alan Needham

Human Nature Never Changes

An editorial in The Grower notes a Royal Winter Fair exhibit by the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association featuring apples canned fruits and vegetables and prepackaged produce. It discusses a fencing error that allowed gatecrashers to sample the display and questions why people seek free access to private property.

Ontario, Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association Ecounty Press Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association Dinappes

Farm Forum Rally Highlights Local Talents and Ideas

Mrs Kell urges farm forum potential and three essentials people ideas application at Halton zone three rally in Fairview school Lowville on November 19. Janet Hayward Arlene McArthur Audrey Brown Tom Hunter Jack Loos May Ritchie and others performed as J F Whitelock spoke on the forum’s role.

Farm Forum Ita Mra. R. Kell Churchill 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 Convicted in Careless Driving Case

An Acton man was convicted on a careless driving charge in Acton police court last week and fined 200 dollars plus court costs.

Acton

Plan to Start Square Dance Groups at YMCA

Sandy Sandford of Toronto to lead YMCA square dance clubs in town after directing successful teams in Toronto and Windsor. He led Peg Wee dancers on national TV and is considering relocating to manage sessions. multiple clubs planned for different age groups including adults.

YMCA Y.M.C. A Sandy Sandford Toronto Windsor Peg Wee Holiday Ranch Mr. Sandford

Icy roads blamed for collision at No. 25 sideroad intersection

A car driven by Orrie Lamb of 30 Knox Ave Acton and a truck driven by Stanley Norrish of R R 1 Moffat collided at the No 25 sideroad and Highway 25 intersection. Icy roads were blamed for the incident causing 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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