Christmas and town notices highlight local events and trivia
Local notes report Kirkness winning a drawing, Christmas lights along main streets, high school Christmas treats, sewer work and tree trimming, "Vote Today" signs by Acton Chamber, Mrs. Perry Watson’s win in a handmade scene draw, and night school and carol events. A Guelph organ recital, spelling quirks for Stewarttown, and a History Association visit noting Wellington County Museum’s award absence are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association For State and Local History
Wellington County
Elora
Canada
U. S.A
Ada Currie
Guelph
Campbellville Women’s Auxiliary Plans Christmas Tea and Bazaar
Campbellville Community notes outline the Women’s Auxiliary meeting with Mrs. Walter Hambly presiding. Final plans for the December tea and bazaar at Masonic Hall are set, court whist prizes awarded, and a Christmas gift exchange held. Hospitalized residents in Milton District view speedy recoveries as Christmas nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hambly
Campbellville Baseball Club
Stanley Henderson
Jack
Milton District Hospital
James Roberts
Allan Mahon
Enna Black
Dutt Alexander
Robert Elliott
St. Joseph's
Hamilton
Grant McMillan
Guelph General Hospital
Legion Ladies Elect New Officers and Welcome New Members
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary held nominations in December at the Legion Auditorium. Mrs F Stuckey declined treasurer due to illness. Mrs J Bulough elected. Officers returning include Mrs R Angell president and others. new member Mrs H Fowler joined, transfers from Huntsville Mrs P Coker and Mrs A Schmidt. Branch 197 president Max Storey and VP Mel Jordan attended and accepted a $500 cheque. The ladies were approved to attend Branch 197 Acton Legion Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion Auditorium
F. Stuckey
J. Bulough
R. Angell
F. Coles
Dee
C. Shultis
J. Bradshaw
G. James
M . Ford
H. Fowler
Huntsville
P. Coker
A. Schmidt
Port Credit
Permits Totaled 12000 in Nassagiawega November
Nassagiawega Township issued 12000 in building permits during November including a 10000 house with garage and 1000 for an addition. The year’s total permits reach 308450 and home construction count rises to four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagiawega Township
Esquesing Council member elected in Monday vote
Saturday visitors with Me and Mrs. 2. P. Beal were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hye and family from Burlington. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Motref along with Ricky and Randy and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ricie of Guelph visited. Harvey Jestin visited Monday evening with Joe Plusha of Milton. J P Benham visited Sunday with Jack Maitland of Elora. Percy Peavey hosted Sim Mclean and Mrs Fletcher of Fergus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
P. Beal
Charles Hye
Burlington
Jack Motref
Ricky
Randy
Gordon Ricie
Guelph
Harvey Jestin
Joe Plusha
Milton
J.P Benham
Jack Maitland
Elora
Percy Peavey
Sim Mclean
Fletcher
Fergus
Santa Fashion Gifts For Women This Christmas
The piece highlights new lengths colors and designs in gloves costume jewelry scarves handkerchiefs and fur items as ideal fashion gifts for women. It emphasizes listening to hints from the recipient and tailoring gifts to her role whether teen or homemaker. It notes faux fur coats hats and accessories as practical glamorous options and suggests a mix of loungewear sleepwear and daywear.
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Santa
Bir
Wand Fashionab
Wile
Yuletide
Everton Weekend Visitors Mention Local Guests
Sunday visitors gathered with Mr and Mrs Albert Wa and with Mrs Dick Elliot and Mr Bailey of Toronto. The Hindleys hosted Mrs Roy Hindley and Mr Earl Hindley. Mrs Cutting visited with her son Lloyd and family. Mr and Mrs Ted Jestin Patsy and Nancy joined Mr and Mrs Max Milne for Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wa
Dick Elliot
Bailey
Toronto
Roy Hindley
Earl Hindley
Cutting
Lloyd
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Nancy
Max Milne
Safety rules for Christmas trees from Ontario association
The Industrial Accident Prevention Associations of Ontario list care tips to prevent fire risks from Christmas trees. Choose a fresh tree, avoid dried batches, stand in water or snow until use, bring indoors just before Christmas and remove promptly, size to fit, and cut the trunk at an angle above the original cut, then keep the water level above the cut while indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial
Ontario
merchants seek festive greeting ads for The Free Press
Local merchants and industries are invited to submit distinctive Christmas greeting advertisements for publication in The Free Press, offering a chance to reach patrons during the holiday season.
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al Kirkness
Citizens’ Band
Acton Chamber of Commettee
Perry Watson
George Elliott
United Church Organ
Thireby
Raecomber
Christian Reformed Church
United Church
C. H. Houthuyzen
Stewarttown
Campbellville
Vhvenuu
Murray McPhail
Ontario Feed Dealers
King Edward Hotel
Douglas Freeman
Murray
William
Edgar Cairns
U.S
Progressive Cochry
Helen Inglis
Catharine Curne
Archie Smith
Albert Stewart
Campbell Agaiw
Elmer Carton
Pol. Robertson
Hardy Purdy Sr
Harold Dennis
Elmer Dennis
Donald Small
Harold Soul
Mr. Weatherman
Batana Belt
St David's
Presby
Legion
Acton Lions Bingo
Acton Legion Hall
Esquesing Township
Walter Linkam
Esquesing Council
Cam Sinclair Reeve
George Leslie
Wilfred Leslie
Walter Liniam
Everton
Shirley Armstrong
Esqueling School Board
Acton
W. Denny
Xmas
Pacha
Sheatier
Dills Stationery
Mill St
C. R. Bishop
Halton’s
Turkey
Gord Lee
Hornby Corner
Sponsored By
Halton Sportsmen's Association
Frank Toth, Sr
EGG Producers Organizational Meeting
Nabha. Eet. OF Agriculture
MILTO
The
Halton County Federation of Agriculture
Texaco
OUR
Bill Bailey
Georgetown
Ram
Maxwell House Coffee
Crosse and Blackwell
Pinky
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