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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
7
A guide to safe indoor and outdoor Christmas lighting with a step by step top down tree trimming method and a pole of tips on arranging lights. It covers using water in tree stands, avoiding overloading circuits, inspecting cords, and decorating windows mantels stairs and exteriors with safety in mind.
The Acton Women’s Institute held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Fred Anderson’s home with President Mrs. Geo. Fryce presiding. The event featured readings, carols, gifts for Hatton Children's Aid Society, a visit by Santa, and a Christmas lunch.
The notice explains a revised publishing schedule with papers moved to Wednesday of next week and the following two weeks. It lists submission deadlines for advertising and correspondents, and states offices stay open until 1 pm Saturday.
The White Gift Service at Rockwood United Church Sunday featured a Nativity themed program with children bringing food for Cedarville School in Georgetown. Superintendent Robert Lawke thanked participants as the event substituted for the usual Sunday School lesson.
The bulletin lists elected officials across multiple towns with names such as Mayer Meyers Armstrong Sargent and Reeves Gray and Wilde. It notes deputy reeves and ward results including figures like Garfield McGilveay Hyde Curry and Murray McDonald, along with several commission and township postings awaiting final confirmation.
Lorraine Co reports Acton High School hosts Christmas examinations with 360 students seated in alternating grade pairs to prevent cheating. The Acton Public Utilities Commission may face a rise in electrical consumption as classrooms stay lit during tests and teachers oversee the process.
Pupils plan a Christmas party next Friday before classes. An exchange of gifts and carol singing is planned. Teachers note new work will begin soon and students look forward to the event. The Students Council may organize activities in the street.
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