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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 16, 1954

Page

4

Church supper and meetings draw large attendance

The United Church Men's Club met last Wednesday with good turnout and open invitation to ladies. George Day opened with a Christmas hymn, Rev. John Dilts led prayer, and Martin Bauer Jr. performed vocal numbers. An address on telephone activities followed, praising Bell Tel and Bell Canada. The event included social time and an annual supper, plus a later church program and charity activities amid a festive mood.

United Church Men's Club George Day John Dilts Martin Bauer Jr Guelph Alexander Grahadt Bell Brantford Bauer

Life of St Francis inspires Knox Church service

Canadian Girls in Training led Knox Church evening service on Sunday built around the life of St Francis of Assisi. Mrs Douglas Davidson and June Watkins directed the program with narration by Ante Watkins. Betty Lemon and Faye Mel Dem served as head ushers with several girls singing and guiding duties.

Gilson’s Guelph Clare Manufacturing Co Preston Friends D Black Waterloo College Knox Church Canadian Council of Churches Francia of Assisi Douglas Davidson June Watkins Ante Watkins Couch Viesein Vuure Betty Lemon Faye Mel Dem Mijaret Armstrong

Accidents Spark Snowfall Woes And Local Events

First snowfall caused several minor accidents including a car overturning into a garden. no injuries reported. Farm Forum speaker Mr. Hetherington discussed health and school impact. Twelve Institute members toured Campbell Soup Factory in New Toronto and sampled soups. Two student teachers assist Miss Mo Shaw at Stone School. A Christmas weaving session featured crafts, demonstrations, and planned future programs. Oakville and Newmarket residents noted social visits, hospital stays, and Guild meetings with local officials and departments contributing ideas.

MC Va Hetherington Farm Forum Tnsutuse Campbell Soup Factory New Toronto Mo Shaw Stone School Pitthota Erte Uatkat Oakville Yasen Pew Ubread Minshall Meyer Chamterion Ar Dept OAC Guelph Hatcin Nortor LGA Bert MeMenemy Husp Bark Ro Corbett Newmarket Richard Corbett Huspeie

Acton Forms Teams for O M H A Entry

Acton Miner Sporty held a December meeting at Vic Masters home. Officers named include president Mike Bennett and secretary George Hollinger with others on the executive. A hockey team for the O M H A addition was approved to join the town league for eligible children. A future meeting for players was set for Wednesday night.

Acton Miner Vic Masters Mike Bennett George Hollinger Bb Woods Gord Cunningham Frank Holmes Erne Marks Quinnell Oakes Shve O Mha

Indian College staff member speaks at St Johns Unite church

A staff member from Kadere Christian University of Indus Professor John Halli addressed attendees at St Johns Unite church last Sunday. He discussed progress of Christians in India and hardships endured, noting a large population and an average of about three thousand persons per camp. Community events included a Christmas program, a roll call, and a donation meal hosted by Mrs Bi Halt. Sympathy extended for Nerina Turaee funeral attendance at Bethel Presbyterian church.

Wim We St Johns Unite John Halli Kadere Christian University of Indus University of Toronto Hatha Clirtaban India Wan Newb Pier Hat Sesoud Devils Eterelany Ao Blias Cheyor Anesenary Wenvener Win

Two men charged over deer shooting in Kentville case

A crown witness testified about the carcass temperature and timing of the deer shot, with conflicting statements about whether the shooting occurred Saturday or Sunday. The evidence centers on whether the event happened on Sunday and the conditions at the scene.

Kentville

Registry Office And Halton Manor In Building Plans

Registry Office and Halton Manor feature in local building plans amid a broad review of appointments, finances, and public works. Notable items include school board assignments, council discussions on county grants, and acknowledgments from officials for long service and recent retirements.

Registry Office Halton Manor

Mrs George Young Fellowship Hostess Service Notes

The Corisaan church division held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs George Young’s home. Women quilted and planned to seat Mr and Mrs Menryao at Kae kKabeha Falls while doing church work. Friends and families from Guelph and Harlington attended, with a wardens’ dinner at the Royal Hotel in Guelph.

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