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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 06, 1962

Page

5

Candle Lighting Ceremony Highlights Eden Mills Party

Eden Crest and Eden Millson hosted a Christmas party with a candle lighting ceremony led by Mrs. Wacky Ku. Guests included Mrs. Roy and Mrs. Perry, with readings and a charity raffle won by Carol Powell. A buffet supper followed as members shared travel news and holiday cheer. Election results listed Eden Mills Village Trustees as Peter Ort Lieb, Herbert Gidertyan, and Hartsey Tulfin.

Eden Crest Eden Millson Bee 3. Hamer Wacky Ku. R. Roy E. Perry F. Beet Mn. J. Gilbertson E. Woodhouse T. Barden Eden Mills Peter Ort Lieb Herbert Gidertyan Hartsey Tulfin William Gilbert Lsen H. Gilleison J Aesty Stuart Muir

Arm injury at gravel crusher. George Lang hospitalized

George Lang suffered a right arm crush accident while preparing a gravel crusher. He was rushed to Guelph Hospital for surgery and is listed in good condition despite pain and blood loss. Martha Jackson celebrated a birthday on November 28 with congratulations from friends.

Ospringe George Lang Martha Jackson Guelph Hospital

Peter Dunham Leads Gigi as Acton Production Opens

Peter Dunham returns to the stage after six years to star as Gaston in Gigi at the Guelph group. Daphne Wynans plays Gigi with a seven-person cast in a three-night run December 12 to 14 at the OAC War Memorial Hall. An adjudicator will judge the finale for the Online Drama Festival with potential rejudging in London in March.

Gueion Life Theatre Gigi Acton Peter Dunham Mr. Dunham England Shakespeare Actun Gaston Co Ite Anita Loos Guelph London Daphne Wynans Sadlers Wells Ballet Sanpany Adonnins Dunham Guelph Group OAC

Gifts Presented Show Directors Musselle Lead Hite Night

The second year community show at the Robertite Vera Auditorium drew a packed audience Friday. Ruth and George Musselle directed the minstrels after hours of practice and planning. After the performance, gifts were given to the cast as Ruth Musselle, George Musselle, and pianist Dave Benham were honored. Phil Bethel praised all involved for the success.

Wack Muletrom Acton Ainliences Robertite Vera Auditativen Eselet Ruth George Musselle Dave Benham Phil Bethel

Weekend Visitors Of Local Interest

Weekend visitors and local social notes list people visiting relatives in Brantford Terra Cotta London Guelph Alliston and Toronto. Notable mentions include the Jestin and Hortop families and a successful sale at The Paulette shop with high weekend foot traffic.

Fatsy Nancy Brantford Lloyd Hunter Harry Hancock Charles Hamilton AH Couling Roy Hindley Dan Hillsburgh Harry Hartop Elizabeth Donna Bruce Toronto Harvey Dulmert Evelyn London Ronnie Dulmer Harry Hortop Bert Palframan W. H. Hortop Guelph Harvey Jestin Stanley McKay E. McCuen Ken Fountain Alliston Dick Grill Paulette

Limehouse School Opens as Community Attendance Grows

Illness and deaths disrupt Friday events as a large crowd gathers for the official opening of the new Limehouse school. Nearby residents visit with friends and families while condolences are offered to Mrs. John Glynn on her father J. W. Dalziel’s passing. Hospitalizations include Mr. Wm. Mitchell and Mrs. M. Bentall, with best wishes for their quick recovery. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford McDonald is discharged from Georgetown hospital.

Euchre Women’s Institute BE. Archibald Colin Parker Ed Stewart Donaldson Orton Joanne Smith Dunnville Russell Smith Litle Julie Archibald Fred Archibald Guelph Hospital Promeni Limehouse Wee Kebler Gueiot Jostine Pout Marjory Wall Acton Lane Everett Shapland Kenora Mewss Charles Batman Terry Webster Toronto Ross Moore Bill Sanford Sudbury Kirkpatrick Ralph Turner Carol M Donald Elmwood Glen Scott Hillsburgh John Glynn J. W. Dalziel Woodbridge Wm. Mitchell M. Bentall Georgetown Clifford McDonald

Liberals Postponed Meeting Amid Friday Fog

Libs in Halton and Oakville faced a fogbound Friday canceling their Milton Town Hall gathering. The annual Liberal meeting was rescheduled for Friday December 7 at 8 30 p m if fog clears. Drivers reported severe conditions as Toronto fog disrupted travel and even the Grey Cup coverage.

Halton Milton Town Hall Oakville Burtington Toronto

Eden Mills section reports local teen candidates in town race

Eden Mills notes list teen residents Peter Critich Herbert Gilbert and Harvey Tuflin running in a village election with Jesus from Eden Mills noted in the section alongside the show and teunteen comments.

Eden Mills Jesus Teunteen Peter Critich Herbert Gillbertwat Harvey Tuflin

Christmas lights brighten town on first day of December

December 1 brought festive displays as homes across town lit evergreens and porches. Subdivisions led in holiday readiness while older neighborhoods also wore bright decorations from the Chamber of Commerce display on main streets.

Cne Chamber of Commerce

Ontario Moves Up 1969 Vehicle Permit Date

Ontario plans to advance the opening date for 1969 Meonce vehicle permits and plates as part of a pact to streamline filings. The change tightens timelines for renewing registrations and aligns with broader regulatory updates in the province.

Ontario

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