Acton School Board Receives Fire Damages Payment
The Acton Public School Board reports receipt of 31 197 43 for damages from a recent school fire and will apply the funds to reduce the debenture debt on the new M. Z. Bennett school. Principal McKenzie notes inadequate lighting in two rooms and committees will investigate improvements. Roy Kirkness welcomed to Legion Minor Sports League effort. Margaret Barber hired as grade five teacher replacing Mrs McQuay. Financial statement 2 097 60 presented and paid. January 3 1957 set for the new year inaugur al meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
M. Z. Bennett
G. W. McKenzie
Smith
Mattocks
Roy Kirkness
Middleton
Margaret Barber
McQuay
Home and School Association
Halton Manor Hosts Christmas Concert by South Peel Society
At Halton Manor on Monday December 3 about 36 members of the South Brothers orchestra and the South Peel Choral Society performed a warm Christmas program in the dining room. Mrs A Mole led the choir with Mr Salmers conducting the orchestra as residents enjoyed sacred and popular numbers and a Santa Claus interlude with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Manor
South Brothers’ Orchestra
South Peel Choral Society
Lakeview Choral Society
House Bros
A. Mole
Whea
Eric Clarke
Clarke
Neil Matheson
Miro Matheson
Matheson
Salmers
Luke
Chor
Chow
Steve House
Art Foster
Norman
Wiggers
Santa Claus
Wingers
Muriel Thompson
Wayne
Santa
Malton
Teeglone
Christmas Theme At Mission Circle
The Baptist Women's Mission Circle held its December meeting at Mrs Ho Cripps's home. A Christmas party began with hymn and prayer, devotionals by Mrs Tripp and Mrs Dunk, and a reading from Luke about the birth of Christ. Santa distributed wrapped parcels during tea as members enjoyed social hour and contests on Bible characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Women's Mission Circle
Ho Cripps
H. Helwig
J. Chapman
Decoration Contest For Homes In Burlington And Nelson
Burlington and Nelson townships launch the Chamber of Commerce home decoration contest. A $25 prize awaits the most attractive exterior decor as judging runs through December 20. A Chamber team of 10 will tour the area in four cars to select the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Nelson
Chamber of Commerce
Nelson Township
Chamber
Women Institute Hosts Meeting At Benton Home
The Women’s Institute met Thursday evening at Mrs. A W Benton’s home. Sam Gisby returned Sunday after ten days in Guelph General Hospital for neck gland infection. Norman Quibell family moved into Earl Scott’s house with his father. Price family celebrated Islington anniversary weekend. Sympathy extended to the Sinclair family after Mrs. Sinclair’s death at her daughter’s home. Mr A C Patterson flew to Houston with his mother Mrs. Robert Patterson to visit Mr and Mrs Arthur Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
A. W. Benton
Sam Gisby
Guelph General Hospital
Norman
Quibell
Earl Scotts House
Doe Scott
Thw
Price
Gordon ‘Price
Islington
Christmas Sunday School Program Prep Attention
The Churchill Sunday School has begun preparations for the Christmas program under Mrs Shirley Anderson and teachers. Congratulations go to Mr John Garall formerly of Churchill and others in the community for milestones and recent visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Shirley Anderson
John Garall
Jows
Phlaston Manon
Evans A
Underwood
Dirk van Goozen
Mary
John
Art Swackhouner
Les Swackhanies
Gallelply
Sundses
Rood
Davidson
Wo McArthur
Don Reveb Oat Kitchener
Eden Mills Supper and Concert At Presbyterian Church
The annual congregational supper and Christmas concert were held Friday evening. A bountiful turkey supper, an program of readings, and a toy distribution by Santa closed the event. Family members attended funeral services in Niagara Falls for Maio Milnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Santa Chas
Tonrine
Mioo
Jom Miunne
Maio Milnes
George Mo Anderson
Niagtara Falls
Mer Anderson
District Elections Of Interest Locally
Georgetown Council results list six elected with votes for Garfield Mc Gilvray Walter Jay Tingry Hale Alfred Sykes and others. Puslinch reeve James McCay led with 522 votes while council races across districts chose multiple officials. Adopt ward system vote split 478 yes 91 no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Council
Garfield McGilvray
Walter Jay
BRS
Tingry Hale
Alfred Sykes
Fred Harrison
Ernest Hyede
oJohn Eliott
Sam Reid
Sidney Hardie
Arena
Yes
Streetaville
Frank Dowderigs
Arnold Bartram
Joy
Counenl Co
Wo J Gurnell
William Innes
Willis
Angus Livingstone
Vo C Johnson
Damiel Richmond
George Parker
Aluminum foil protects 60 000 ton carrier during build
The U S Navy used household aluminum foil to cover wooden test blocks for the U S S Ranger during its 18 month construction to prevent moisture damage. The tactic reflects widespread use of corrosion resistant aluminum in ship components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Ranger
Navy
Ospringe Pot Luck Supper Concert and Christmas Meeting
The Ospringe community held a Friday pot luck supper and a Christmas concert at the local church. The Nativity Scene featured readers and a junior choir, with Santa Claus distributing gifts from a decorated tree. The Christus Women’s Institute met to discuss customs from several countries and heard health and home economics talks. A craft exhibition, candy auction, and carol music capped the event, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Bruce
Byron Bruce
Santa Claus
Women's Institute
K. Klooster
Res
Birthday gathering noted among Levert residents
In Levert a Saturday evening gathering honored Mr. Jim Mooney’s birthday. Nearby visits included Rockwood residents the Hortops with Max Milne and Doyona Milne meeting Jestins and Fryers. Guelph visitors Currie and Alf Winters group. and Shanilton visits by the Jestins and Cutting family with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Lillie
Jim Mooney
Elizabeth
Nancy Hortop
Clarence Hortop
Rockwood
Max Milne
Doyona Milne
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Nancy
Norman Fryer
Acton
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Fred Johnson
Andy Graham
Milton
Canadian Legion
A Clement and
Harold Coulson
Orsborn
Christ
Orsbern
Mission Circle
Landsborough
Lo Garner
Arizona
Tripp
Dunk
Limehouse
A. W. Benton Institute
Preparing Christmas
S.S. Entertainment
Eden Mills
Giis
Douglas Black Weis Chavaman
Ren Wolkon
Alberta
Bininmedon Anderson
Cauedph
Hirdland Lake
Delice Sagant
James McCay
Peter CC. McLean
Ralph Sherwood
Scott Freter
Douglas McNally
Henry Erhardt
Aluminum Company OF Canada, Ltd
ALCAN
Ospringe
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
England
Scotland
Misa Doris Fines
C. Miller
Wellngton County
George Young
E. Fisher
Wilfred Awrey
Teni
Wilma Klooster
Young
Woowsey
Mins Doris Fines
Mrack Fisher
Borden Wheelers
Erin
Ma Wheeler
Phe Pila
Issederas
Ana
Joan Atthena
Arnolds Suntes
Garls
Niagara Falla
Mas Gr Sunter
Eman Baldie
Jicrnes Howie
Guelph
Santone
Inquires
Halton & Peel
Colborne St. E
Oakville
Queen St. E
Brampton
Leverton
Duncan Kingsbury
Catherine
Brucedale
Mrs. Marvey
Jeslin
Bobby
Harry Northp
Ada Currie
Errett Currie
Alf Winters
Oqustie
Mez
Migs. McKee
Mey
Murui
Miora
Jand
Tom Cutting
Mrs. Norton
Tommy
Shanilton
T. D. McCutcheon
Clarence Young
Baxter
Bill
Goodwill
Franklin
Prouse Motors
General Motors
Pontiac-Buick
Franklin Prouse Motors
Pontiac Pathfinder
BUICK
Pontiac
Wd Tines Eee
Plymouth
Uwher
Veearsscocdater
Fea Creshegpe Cone Cater
Excellient Tires
Fduatk Sttmee
Nash Rambler
Tiadhie Dperty
Uwe Lonegett Law
Prevteat
Cal
G.M.C. Panel
DODGE
Franklin Prouse
Ont
Georgetown
Roetis
Dacron
Eisen
Kaas
Don S. Bexton
Your
Watchmaker
Mill ST
Beaver
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