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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
15
Members of Knox church choir enjoyed their annual dinner and social evening. The Ladies Aid catered the meal and Ted Hansen and Miss Inez Mc Lellan directed the program. Harry Otterbein showed colored slides of autumn scenery around Acton. An exchange of gifts concluded the evening.
The Eden Mills town hall hosted a December 7 health clinic for young children led by Dr. Archie Bull Halton Medical Health Officer. Attendance was good but lower than the November session, with mothers seeking guidance on child care and well child examinations backed by Eden Crest and Eden Mills Women’s Institute sponsorship.
The Eden Mills United Church Ladies Aid held a most successful bazaar Wednesday evening in the church Christian Education Room. Many hand made articles were attractively displayed including aprons pot holders and home made baked goods.
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE held its December meeting at Mrs. H Mainprize home with Christmas decor. A two minutes' silence honored the late Mrs. Peter A Smith. Mrs W Wolfe led World Affairs in Mrs Knox absence and Palestine topic. Donations supported Order projects and a Christmas lunch followed.
In Kaitaia northern New Zealand church leaders urged a return to Christ in Christmas cards. Priests and vicars promoted cards with religious messages, triggering nationwide demand and repeat orders. Local printers rushed to meet the surge as firms struggle to supply fresh batches.
J E Nephew of Woodstock and president of United Co-operatives of Ontario announced at the annual meeting on December 12 13 at the Royal York Hotel Toronto that the 60 000 former member organization had netted half a million dollars.
In 1956 John Ostler general manager of the firm says moving operations should finish by month end. He notes many employees will commute daily from Hamilton for an indefinite period and about seven families have already relocated to Milton.
Halton Centennial Manor hosted a December 8 program by 25 Lakeview musicians and local residents. Santa Claus returned December 10 with gifts while Knox Presbyterian Church performers offered a pre Christmas service.
Eden Mills defeated Union 21 to 11 in the final cribbage round. Also results showed Tiger Cats 16, Legion 16, Station Hotel 19, Ramblers 13 with Tom Bennett and Ted Elliott each recording seven wins. Euchre results credited Turkesz Patrick and Neville. Norm Morton won the booby.
The Y’s Men hosted a Thursday night Ladies’ Night at the Y.M.C.A. A turkey dinner was catered by the Y Ladies' Auxiliary. Elmer Smith presided, Charles Leatherland was fines master, Rev. Gordon Adams spoke, and G. W. McKenzie introduced him with thanks from Bill Wilson. Mrs Adams attended, a sing song was led by Charles Kirkness with Ralph McKeown at the piano, and dancing followed to Les Duby, Mrs Turner, and Rino Braida.
The article details a large scale plum pudding recipe by Canadian National Railways chefs for 21 000 servings, using soaked fruits, spices, and 30 pounds beef suet to make two tons of pudding for dining cars. It also lists a home scaled version with exact measures and method. Federal taxes on new car sales collected at the factory totalled $127,989,563 in the first eight months of the year.
The Alert Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs. Cameron Leishman’s home on December 7 for a pre Christmas party. Mrs. Inglis led a brief business session while Miss Emma Cole reported a strong year financially.
The Women's Mission Circle of the Baptist church held its December gathering at Mrs. Cripps’s home 119 Mill St. It featured a Christmas program with prayers, a reading Where Love Reigns, Bible character contest, carol singing, a solo O Holy Night by Faye Garner, and gift distribution by Mrs. Helwig acting as Santa. Tea hosts were Mrs. Costenus and Mrs. McCutcheon.
Police report three minor crashes caused by skid on icy roads. Russall Elliott of Campbellville lost control on the Guelph Line, $250 damage. John Karavos of Milton skidded on No. 25 near Speyside, $400 damage after hitting guard rails. Stan Punter of Downsview veered into a ditch near Ontario Street.
At the 1950 census, about one million people born in Canada resided in the United States. The figure underscores cross border movement and Canadian diaspora within American population counts.
Personal notes report Mr. Russell Archie hospitalized in Toronto. Acton visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. Greer and others. Naval men Bill McHugh John Hufnagel and George Ware return home from sea, with Magnificent deployments and planned future postings.
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