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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

13

United Church Women Meeting Promoted for December 28

The church announces a gathering of United Church women on December 28 at 8 pm. Rev D Me will preside and discuss the new organization for United Church women. Mrs Ker reports 18 senior citizen calls and 4 member visits, with baskets prepared for the sick.

The United Church Mrx C. Pickett W. 3 Ficuty Organization For United Church Women Ker

WA Hostess Event At United Church Seeks Candle Light Service

Worded notes describe an informal gathering with Mrs. Srey and other ladies at the United Church WA. The event mentions a candle light service on December 8 and a planned church meeting with a social lunch enjoyed by attendees.

United Church Partor Chetatinas Mix

Newlyweds 4H Members Receive Awards in Davenport

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis of Milton received a presentation and gifts at Ligny School Friday night. Joyce orchestra provided music and Ey Wilson of Milton led the event. Nancy Kiwanis du received three books. Bob Merry and Jack Robertson won 4H scholarships. Esquesing area regulations welcomed Mr. Currie and family to a new home. 4H Night Queens party with 15 girls featured night garments and December plans. English visitors Mr. and Mrs. Eric Fanton joined Mrs. Brown and Esquesing Federation members at Lowville banquet.

Davenport Robert Davis Milton Ligny School Ing Joyce Orchestra Sap Ey Wilson Old Mill Kingsway Kivanis Nancy Y Kiwanis Bob Merry Halton Beef Club Jack Robertson Halton Tractor Club J. Brown Inlay Currie EB. Melmer Toronto Ed Davenport French Queens Winnifred Marshall Faye Graham England S. J. Brown Eric Fanton Leicestershire Mr. Fanton Mrs. Brown Marygan Esquesing Federation of Agriculture Lowville

Election and Community Meetings In Eden Mills Area

Reports on local election results at the Eramosa school board and council level show Peter Ortlieb leading with Douglas Beattie and Herb Gilbertson tied for second, both first-time candidates. The annual Community Club meeting elected officers for another year and prize winners were named, with several local residents attending various events and services at Eden Mills and surrounding areas.

Coun L Peter , Ortlieb Douglas Beattie Herb Gilbertson Ben Hoskins William Hindley Eramosa Kaye Stevenson J. Gilbertson H. Barden E. Perry Ross Campbell Harvey Tulin

Funeral services held for Ralph Pallant in Toronto

Four Acton merchants attended the funeral for Ralph Pallant who was killed in a car accident the previous Tuesday. Pallant active in merchants associations and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. His shop at Mill and Willow Streets is open again this week.

Ralph’ Pallant Acton Ralph Pallant Park Memorial Chapel Toronto Bill Benson Paul Nielsen Ben Rachlin J. Bert Wood Pallant Merchants’ Orizations Amber of Commerce Mills and Willow Sts

Sees Dog Swerves CPs Car Collision Report

North Halton OPP investigated a minor crash where a vehicle swerved to avoid a dog. Gord Tarvin drove the car in Campbellville and caused about $100 damage to another vehicle. Rosell of Toronto sustained a forehead laceration.

Cps Willin Bennell North Halton

Neighbours Aid After Barn Fire Gift For Newlyweds

Neighbors gave aid and a cash gift to newlyweds Jerry Fincher and his wife after a barn fire at their home near Lakeshore. The event followed a sequence of community gatherings including a Mothers Club meeting and various local visits as families supported the affected pair.

Acho Jerry Fincher Kin de Jong Glen Jackson Don Archibald Jerry

Exchange of Gifts Concludes Acton Wisconsin Christmas Party

The Acton Wil Chemin held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Fred Anderson’s Brock Ave home with a large attendance. Members sang carols, shared readings, and a Christmas contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Hector Lambert and Mrs. Earl Lambert. A $5 donation to the TB fund was approved and plans were made to remember local hospitals and nursing homes.

G. MacDougall W.A E. Perry K. Stevenson Acton Wil Mra Fred Anderson Brock Ave Institute Grace M. MacAway F. Anderson Bart Lambert Ing James Bradshaw Plano Fryer Hector Lambert Earl Lambert George Hargrave T.B. Fund George Fryer G. Lirontiy Guelph Milton Tucemly Christy Cares A. Buchanan Hargrave James Buckland Fred Kingsmill

North Halton O.P.P. expands to eleven officers

The North Halton O.P.P. detachment on Bronte Street Milton grew to 11 constables last week with three new hires Tom Dube and Carmen Wright from Milton Q.P.P. and Larry Kneale from Oakville O.P.P. Also notes Duke’s eight year coast including Georgetown and Oakville assignments.

North Halton

Local Police Transfer Details In Milton

The report notes an officer moving on to a new post after service in Milton and Waterdown. It lists county force members Corporal Charles Wilkinson and constables Dave Hardy Bill Bennett Ron Stratton Al Miles Walter Jordan Dave Richardson and Joe Feldcamp among the ranks.

Milton Const. Wright Waterdown County Aee Charles Wilkinson Dave Hardy Bill Bennett Ron Stratton al Miles Walter Jordan Dave Richardson Joe Feldcamp

Campbellville woman asks value of rare 1954 one dollar bill

Odd Buck reports that Lois Thompkins of Campbellville R R 2 has a 1954 one dollar note with blue on one side and green on the other and seeks its collector value. The note’s unusual two tone coloring is noted as the key feature prompting inquiry.

Odd Buck Lois Thompkins R.R. 2 Campbellville

Fire Destroys Home. Five Burned Including Family

A morning district fire badly damaged a residence as five people perished, including a waiter Mans W. Retrdeder and his family. A neighbor reported smoke and a kitchen stove was suspected as the blaze started. Fire officials, police, and local workers coordinated rescue efforts while relatives sought shelter.

Mans W. Retrdeder Spm Kelly Aricke Fini MIE

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