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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
20
Luxton youths entertained parents with a Friday program featuring refreshments and several games. At Saturday's Parents Night, the evening opened with a Holy Might, then contests like walk the pool and balloon blowing awarded prizes such as suckers, chocolates, and canes.
Nassagawes a Presbyterian Church prepares for its annual Christmas luncheon in the church school room after a program from Glad Tidings. Mrs Pyatt prepared the paper as the committee plans another event before Christmas with an old-time supper for Sunday school and congregational attendees. A candlelight service is also being organized. Seasonal decorations and lights brighten the district as Christmas nears.
Acton hosts a Church Ladies Christmas Party at Mrs Van Thompson's home with a carol sing at the outset. Mrs Waldiv chairs as guests enjoy games, solos, and an amateur program. Winners include Miss McCullough and Mrs Aitken. Santa Claus and gift exchange conclude the evening amid warm notes of holiday cheer. Local stores push Christmas shopping to support community efforts and profits.
Hatton Manor auxiliary reports December events including a social hour on December 6 and a Christmas party December 20 at 7 PM. A craft project and beauty shop purchase are noted, with progress updates and upcoming meetings and reports planned for January.
The Acton council announced appointments to the public school board Esquesing council Nassagaweya council and the board after resistance from Lou Bonnette. Emie Marks was added to fill a vacancy on the committee of adjustment. Plans to discuss Parks and Planning Board appointments next week and to engage Cooper Appraisal Co for the Community Centre assessment were noted. Drain cleanup on Poplar Avenue was completed as reported by J. Bert Wood. Councillors were hosted at Maver and Mrs John Goy’s home to conclude the meeting.
In Oakville arena on Thursday night November 29 members of Hilton's New Democratic Party met to nominate and elect their executive for the coming year. Patrick Clancy was named president, Dennis Clark vice president, Sheila Spies secretary, David Law treasurer, Bill Cumpsis organizer, with Michael Meas James Adams Murray Kernihan and Bi Gibbies as members at large. Carl Rouleau of Oakville was provincial delegate.
High School highlights recount a December calendar with a Christmas dance at Phtisias on December 12 featuring Little Caesar and the Consuls. The paper notes intramural volleyball and senior basketball plans, a museum visit for Grade Vs, and decorations led by Mr Patterson and Mrs Rogers. Admission is 28 cents per person, proceeds to Students' Council and Hove Artery Society, with a senior game against Parkdale and a Port Credit visit listed for December 4.
The Baptist Women's Day of Prayer was held at the Act in Baptist Chan om on Wednesday December. An annual event led by Baptist women worldwide, with the theme Looking Unto Jesus. Program led by Mr CC Landsborough and Mrs Chapman, with participants Mrs 8S Gammon, Mrs G Ralston, Mrs Ho Prenlor, and meeting chosen by Mr Gammon.
A garbled notice warns shoppers and residents to secure belongings as thieves target items like tree panels during the season. It advises vigilance, avoiding crowded hours, and keeping valuables out of sight while shopping. Officials urge quick reporting of suspicious activity.
Liberal supporters in Halton press a reform agenda while blasting Conservative policies. Speakers Richard Nixon and party leaders debate education funding, redistribution, and campaign organization, urging modernization and regional representation.
Mrs C E Davenport reports a list of visitors and relatives from Toronto Linden Dallas Burlington and Toronto weekend gatherings. The Gain forum grade topic Wheel war topmaker was discussed at the home of Mr and Mrs Citland Brags Monday night.
A vintage note explains the blood travels from the heart through the body and completes circulation in about 60 seconds. It mentions uncertainty and estimates about circulation speed and hints at data from Canada and other sources, suggesting measured rates varied by estimate.
The earliest flagship for England, the Great Harry, built in 14th century wartime ship era, marked a early phase in royal naval power and maritime ambition.
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