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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

3

United Church Women Plan December Meeting and Outreach

Mrs. Deeediber notes a gathering inviting all ladies of the congregation to attend a December 28 meeting near the United Church. Mrs. W. B. Fleury will witness the new Organization for United Church. Reports include senior citizen calls and 46 member visits. Christ cheer baskets will be packed for the sick.

Gi Regen Deeediber Ohio Pootinig Staney Rev United Church Mra W. B. Fleury Organization For Ker Baskets of Christ

Newlyweds 4H Machars Receive Awards

Newlyweds Mr and Mrs C E Davenport along with Mr and Mrs Robert Davis of Milton received a presentation Friday night at Ligny school with gifts including a raising chair floor polisher and a combination night lamp. The Joyce orchestra provided music. Wey Wilson served as chairman. Honor 4H members received awards at a Monday luncheon at the Old Mill presented by Ringway Kiwanis club. Nancy wed three books Home Decoratif Gardening and New Cook book by Better Homes and Gardens. Bob Merry Halton Beef Club received a 4H scholarship and Jack Robertson Halton Tractor Club received a 441 scholarship. Brown was elected to Esquesing area school relations. Mr and Mrs C E Melmer of Toronto spent Sunday with Ed Davenport. Mrs French hosted the 4H Nighty Queens on Saturday with 15 girls working on night garments. Christmas party planned December 15 at Faye Graham's. Visit from England Mr and Mrs S J Brown hosted Mr and Mrs Eric Fanton of Leicestershire England, Mrs Brown's nephew, with Esquesing Federation of Agriculture members attending the meeting and banquet at Lowville.

C. E. Davenport Robert Davis Milton Ligny School Joyce Orchestra Sap Wey Wilson Old Mill Ringway Kiwanis Club Nancy Better Homes and Gardens Bob Merry Halton Beef Club Jack Robertson Halton Tractor Club Brown Inlay Currie C. EB. Melmer Toronto Ed Davenport French Winnifred Marshals Faye Graham

Everts of Claude Brinklow mourns father Charles Brinklow’s death

Election coverage notes Keen interest at Monday county vote. Peter Ortlieb leads with Beattie and Gilbertson tied for second. Ben Hoskins and William Hindley named Eramosa school trustees. Annual Community Club meeting re elected officers. Wedding party honored by Eden Mills church ladies. Candlelight Helping Hands service ends with church funds shifted to Sunday school.

Everts Claude Brinklow Eden Mills Charles Brinklow Kingston Hospital Trent Valley Cemetery Hastings George McAlpine Lottie Hefvik Ted Barden Dunne Gemmelt William Mino Nelson Mino Brooklin Sid Barnes Counci Peter Ortlieb Douglas Beattie Herb Gilbertson Ben Hoskins William Hindley Eramosa Stevenson J. Gilbertson H. Barden E. Perry Ed Campbell Harvey Tule Ladies’ Aid Eden Mills Presbyterian Church Francis Smith

Four Acton Merchants Attend Ralph Pallant Service

Four Acton merchants attended the general service for the late Ralph Pallant in Park Memorial Chapel Toronto. Pallant, killed in a Tuesday car accident, was active in merchants organizations 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 Nielse Nielsen Ben Rachlin Jan Spatlent Merchants’ Orizations Amber of Commerce Mill and Willow Sts

Accident Leaves Passenger Injured After Swerving to Avoid Dog

A driver swerved to avoid a dog on a road near North Halton OPP detachment causing minor damage to a new model car. A passenger from Toronto sustained head lacerations while a bystander from Guelph reported damage to their vehicle. Police investigate the incident and record the costs at $100.

Wil Inn Bennett North Halton Opp Gordaris Guelph Camphetlville Conte Cuaine Ie Rosell Toronto

Neighbours Aid After Barn Fire Gift For Newlyweds

Neighbours raised funds after a barn fire and presented newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fisher with money at a gathering. Peter Lafleur’s home hosted the gift event while other residents helped and shared refreshments.

Acton Wl Christmas Party Ends With Gift Exchange

The Acton WL meeting at Mrs. Fred Anderson’s Brock Ave home drew a large turnout. Members sang carols and shared gifts, with prizes awarded in a Christmas contest and reports from Mrs. George Fryer on recent meetings. A $5 donation to the TB fund was voted, and plans were made to remember sanatoriums and nursing homes.

Bart Lambert James Bradshaw Fryer Hector Lambert Earl Lambert Yale George Hargrave T.B. Fund Christman Mapleaden George Fryer Pryer K. Dodds Mien Marjorie Huil G. Lazenby Guelph Milton A. Buchanan Hargrave James Buckland Fred Kingsmill

North Helton O P P Expands to Eleven Constables

The North Helton O P P detachment on Bronte Street Milton grew to 11 officers last week with three new constables. Tom Dube and Carmen Wright joined from Milton O P P before its withdrawal, while Larry Kneale from Oakville O P P was also transferred. Dube has three years Georgetown and two Oakville service.

North Helton

County Police Add Three New Members At Milton Posts

Constable Wright moves from Waterdown to Milton as part of a three officer expansion. He previously spent two years in Waterdown and three in Milton. Other officers on the county force include Corporal Charles Wilkinson and Constables Dave Hardy Bill Bennett Ron Stratton Al Miles Walter Jordan Dave Richardson and Joe Feldcamp.

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

Unusual 1954 One Dollar Bill Offered for Value

Odd Buck Mrs. Lois Thompkins of Campbellville seeks value for a 1954 one dollar note blue on one side and green on the reverse. A potential collector item, details limited.

Odd Buck Lois Thompkins R.R. 2 Campbellville

Family of Five Perishes in Home Fire at Deke Farm

A Hornby district family of five is found dead after a Saturday afternoon fire at their Homy Deke Farm home. Neighbors aided the surviving child, while investigators suspect a kitchen stove might have caused the blaze. Chief A B Clement notes funds hinder investigation. one loan unavailable.

Pam Hamea A. EB. Clement Neighborn Schroedere

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