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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 10, 1953

Page

5

Toronto Alumnae Dinner Hosts Miss Gibbons

Miss M Gibbons attend St Michael's hospital alumnae dinner in Toronto on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Perry Bowker of Grimsby visit with Miss M Z Bennett over the weekend. Mrs Howard Allison Mrs Thetford and Miss Littie Moore attend Will Bayley funeral in Milton Tuesday.

Miss M. Gibbons St. Michael's Hospital Toronto Mrs. Perry Bowker Grimsby M. Z. Bennett Howard Allison Thetford Littie Moore Milton Will Bayley

Public Meeting Draws Large Attendance in Local Area

Saturday evening a public meeting for ov sand township elections drew a large crowd hosted by the Women's Institute and Community Club U.LA Supper followed with a town hall gathering of games and social time. Local church events included a Veteran tract supper at the Presbyterian basement and a United church bazaar with afternoon tea at the town hall. Notable local news covers Rev RoE Price at St John’s church recovering parishioners’ goodwill, and residents Joseph Murphy and John Lloyd returning home after hospital stays.

U.la Guelph Presbyterian Church Dich Darsar WA of the United Church Roe Price St John’s Church Joseph Murphy St Joseph's Hospital John Lloyd Bessie Gardiner Norwich Frances Jolliffe, RN Welland

Milton, Palermo Victorious Teams Clash In Junior Farmer Hockey

Milton defeated Acton 9 to 3 in Milton arena in the first Junior Farmer hockey game of the evening. Doug LeRiche led Milton with four goals. fellow scorers included Graham Gillies Jim Gillies Charlie Gillies Grant Dev Hin and Clarence McLean. Assists were credited to Gilles Gil lies, LeRiche, and Curries. Acton pitchers BA Somerville Don Currie, Leonard Thompson and Fred Currie scored for Acton. Palermo sides saw Don Vivian Richardson and Don Smith score. Norval leads the league with Milton and Palermo tied for second.

Milton Acton Farmer Milton Arena Doug LeRiche Graham Gillies Jim Gillies Charlie Gillies Grant Dev Hin Clarence McLean Graham Gilles Doug le Riche BA Somerville Ac‘ton Don Currie Leonard Thompson Fred Currie Palermo Don Vivian Richardson Don Smith Valley Village Norval

Four to Represent Township Schools in Public Speaking Contest

Four students were chosen to represent Nassagaweya and Nassagaweya townships in the county public speaking contest. Claude Johnston and Marguerite Small were selected in Nassagawega with judges Ester Goldstraw and Ramos voting. Joanne Henry of Kilbride and Elizabeth Dreger of Bells were picked in Nelson rural schools with judges Mayes and Cockburn of Burlington.

Nasan Joanne Henry Nelson Elizabeth Dreger Claude Johnston Nassagaweya Marguerite Small Reembee Brookville Hall Nassagawega Ester- Goldstraw Ramos Nelson Rural Nelson Hall Mayes Cockburn Burlington Thy Kilbride Bells Nelson Townships

Moffat and Acton Tie In Dying Minutes

In the Rural Industrial Hockey league Moffat and Acton fought to a 5-5 tie at Milton Arena on Tuesday. Acton scored a tying goal with 1:45 left as Acton played their first game against a short Milton Moffat lineup. Only one penalty was called, for interference. In the nightcap Milton Milling defeated Hornby 5-1 with Hornby taking the game’s only penalty for tripping.

Moffat Acton Milton Arena Milton Milling Hornby

Ottawa Wedding Unites Ethel Holmes and Cecil Davidson

Acton United church hosted a candle light wedding on November 28 uniting Ethel Ray June Holmes of Ottawa and Cecil Robert Davidson of Petawawa. They will live in Ottawa after a wedding trip to the northern United States.

Acton United Church E. A. Currey Ethel Ray June Holmes Ottawa S. J. Holmes Acton Cecil Robert Davidson D. Davidson Mr. Davidson Petawawa Cranston Griese Janet J. McAuley Chicoutimi F Quebec Cpl Rey Davidson Donald Davidson Garson Chirke Holmes Quebec Niagara Falls Beachbore Baden Smith's Falls United States

Young actor lands role in new play after long wait

A walk on actor tells his father he finally has a job in a new play and notes his 20 years of marriage. The father praises the start and jokes about a future speaking part. The report also notes Newfoundland lies on a parallel with France.

Farmers reminded to return Dominion farm survey forms

The Dominion Bureau of Statistics distributes a December 1 stock crop and farm labor survey to Canadian farmers. Each farm holds Confidential status and helps form national agricultural condition statistics used for internal analysis and international comparisons. Canadian weather observers reside at Alert on Ellesmere Island near the North Pole.

Dominion Bureau of Statistics Canada Alert Ellesmere Island North Pole

Holy Name Society Meeting at Acton and Georgetown

The Holy Name Society of Holy Cross Church Acton and the Holy Name Society of Holy Cross Georgetown met on Sunday November 29. Rev Father Sullivan of Brampton spoke as special guest and E Marks of the Acton group offered thanks for the visitors.

Holy Cross Holy Name Society of the Holy J. Joseph's Acton

Fragmentary Thought on Life and Fear

A brief fragment speaks of thinking that drains energy from feet to head and questions about life and fear. The lines imply inner struggle and a sense of urgency about existence.

Johnny Confused Lesson Ends in Frustrated Exchange

A garbled classroom moment shows Johnny confused as a teacher prompts for thinking and knowledge, while unclear dialogue suggests frustration and miscommunication in the dialogue.

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