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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 15, 1960

Page

15

W A Members Elect New Officers At Kenezer Church

The annual meeting of the W A of Kenezer elected a slate for 1961 led by president Mrs A Frank and including vice president Mrs M Howard secretary Mrs S Troundale and treasurer Mrs J Henry. A life membership was awarded to Mrs G Robertson. A Christmas film and story followed with preparations noted for White Gift Sunday and a Christmas event on December 22.

W.A Kenezer K Griffiths E. Ward A. Frank M. Howard S. Troundale J. Henry WMS H. Blyth G. Thomas E. Lard Mission Band W. Dunbar E. Watson JA. Diamond Liz Ferguson S. Trousdale Missionary Monthly W. Freeman W. Early Griffiths United Church Women Organization of A. Diamond Mr. Griffiths Meeting With Prayer Blyth Sandra Blyth

Annual Awards For Eramosa 4 H Clubs Recognized

The Eramosa Junior Farmers held a meeting at St John’s Church Parish Hall for their annual 4 H awards night. Ken Jessop led, with Prof Robertson of the O A C as guest speaker on Father and Son Partnership. Ron Storey won top calf club awards and received the Wilbert A Freeman showmanship trophy.

Eramosa St. John's Church Ken Jessop Robertson O.A.C Gordon Leslie Dave Freure Wowtee Wee John Benham Earl Osborne Ron Storey Ken Jessup Wilbert A. Freeman Withert A. Freeman George Leslie Clifford Allan Larry Dyer Brian Lowry Susan Peart John = Rutherford George Storey Don Carney

Advent and Christmas Services Across Town Churches

A mixed church calendar lists Advent and Christmas services at several acts churches. Activities include Holy Eucharist, choir is midnight Christmas Eve, and family Sunday School sessions. Other denominations in Acton offer morning worships, Sunday School, and Christmastide events with CGIT and youth services.

Air Layering To Help Old House Plants

A horticultural note from Ontario researchers explains air layering to root smaller stalks on erect foliage plants like philodendron rubber plant dracaena and dieffenbachia. The method wraps a wounded stem with root growth mix moss and plastic to form new roots before separating young plantlets.

Ontario Department of Agriculture

Mission Circle Christmas Party at Mrs Gordon’s Home

The Women’s Mission Circle of the Baptist church held a December meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. W Gordon’s Churchill Road home. Mrs. Landsborough opened with a Christmas poem, Joy to the World was sung, and Santa distributed gifts. Refreshments were served by Mrs Cohen and others, with thanks offered to Mrs Gordon for hosting.

Women’s Mission Circle of the Baptist Church L. Bulmer Elda Freer Ndt Cohen Dunk Helwig Pilkington McCutcheon Tisley Mrs. Gordon

Time Out Employer and Employee Dispute Over Whistling

A TIME OUT workplace dispute centers on an employee whistling during work. The employer claims distraction while the employee says they were not working but whistling. No further details given about outcomes or actions.

Get Six Good Weeks Out of Poinsettias

Ontario agricultural specialists advise bright sun and steady temperatures to extend poinsettia life to six weeks after Christmas. Maintain day temps near 70 F and nights 60–65 F, water when soil dries, avoid drafts, and feed biweekly after establishment. If leaves yellow and drop, causes include dry soil and temperature swings. After flowering, rest plants cool, trim back, and resume light, well watered care at 65–70 F.

Ontario Department of Agriculture

Fragmentary note hints at Christmas season actions

A partial text references Christmas preparations and poinsettias in uncertain terms. It mentions September and flowering, suggesting garden or floral activity but lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to specify.

Arisutton

Christmas event supports Children’s Aid and bursaries

Donations were allotted to various groups including the Children’s Aid and scholarships. Mrs. Whit led a carols and banjo singalong after Miss Daisy Forster and George Young hosted the Christmas event. The annual newsprint paper output to Canada exceeded $700 million.

Hame Daisy Forster George Young J. Whit Tieaf Te Canada

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