Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Royal Air Force Links
Personal notes detail Dean Lemon returning home from Belleville for Christmas, golf pro Larry Edwards wintering in Kingston Jamaica, Mrs. Ralph Price visiting Fonthill friends, and several local couples hosting or visiting others over the weekend. Spencer-Lee attends RCAF Wings of Georgetown and Kitchener dinner. Dominion president Air Vice-Marshal Brooks speaks on 88 Wings activities and reunites with former Royal Flying Corps members from World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Lemon
Belleville
Larry Edwards
North Halton Golf Club
Kingston
Jamaica
British Wes Indies
Ralph Price
Fonthill
Acton
C. Heller
Johnnie Krapek
Weston
Gordon Akitt
Hamilton
Spencer-Lee
Georgetown
Kitchener
Rcaf. Association
Royal Hotel
Guelph
Dominion
Brooks
Canada
Spencer- Lee
Royal Flying Corps
R.A.F
England
Acton ministers debate church league plans and moral issues
The Acton Ministerial Association discussed forming an inter church athletic league with YMCA support. Bob Brayshaw attended and agreed to aid church activities. A week of prayer January 3–7 will use Canadian Council of Churches sermons. Ray Costerus urged action on obscene periodicals. a report will be prepared for the next meeting. Christmas concerts are planned by multiple local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch Athletic League
Rob Brayshaw
YMCA
Acton Ministerial Associaton
Knox Manse
E. Curry
Canadian Council of Churches
Evan Jones
Tiuy Costerua
A Currey
Robert Armatrong
The
Bible Society
Ray Costerus
Atton Ymca
Bob Brayshaw
Baa Currey Shaw
Acton
Association
Home and School Association
United States
Cub Scout pack focuses on proficiency stars and Christmas party
At a recent Cub meeting leaders emphasized instruction periods and test passing to earn proficiency stars before year end. Of 36 boys, none have two stars, seven have one star, and the rest are tender pads. Four senior cubs near completion of second star. Christmas finish expected. Yellow Six maintains first in six competitions though most teams had absences. Brian Otterbein received a Pivot Star. a campfire closed with Christmas songs and news of a Cub Christmas party on December 23.
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Uher
Tard Merepert
Brian Otterbein
Don Hort
Murray Scayne
Akeua
Ballerina Guest Dances at St Alban’s Christmas Meeting
St Alban’s Music Study group held a Christmas event with guest of honor Mrs Georgima Galloway a Royal Academy of Ballet graduate. She performed Coquette and the Sugar Plum Fairy, accompanied by her mother Mrs J McKnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varney Ainne
St. Alban's Guild
St. Alban’s
Georgima Galloway
Royal Academy of Ballet
Bettina Byers
J McKnight
Galloway
Carol
Fern Brown
C. Heard
Ralph Price
Fonthill
A. Mercer
London
J. Dills
Milton J
Peter Smith
Acton
YMCA Children Review Progress Before Christmas Break
Members of the YMCA children classes spent the last two weeks before holidays reflecting on learning. Junior boys and girls showed notable gains in mat and horse work, with advanced movements mastered. Senior students improved in badminton deck tennis basketball and volleyball, while all ages anticipate a Christmas party with refreshments and entertainment.
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YMCA
Tadien Auxilary
Christmas parcel aid and village social notes in Fogland
W I members donate to a needy family for a Christmas parcel in Fogland last week. Birthday party for Clarke with a large gathering at her home. Various locals, including Mrs Brown, Sam Gisby, and Mr Ingham, visited kin and neighbors during the weekend. Welcome new residents Mr and Mrs N George and two youngsters to the village who moved into Mr Browns cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I
Fogland
Mali
Pnaes Geang W
Neilson
FT ©. Brown
Sam Gisby
Meldrim Stark
Newton
Barrie
Ivens
Ramblers tie Legion in cribbage league standings
The Ramblers draw level with the top Legion team in Cats vs Union cribbage after a 20 to 12 victory. Eden Mills and Town follow, each with 14 to 19 total points, while Tiger Cats, Union, and others trail with single digits.
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Ramblers
Legion
Cats
Union
Eden Mills
Town
Tows
Tiger Cats
Ede
Mills
League standings and awards from December community games
The report lists multiple league standings from December across clubs such as Major League, Acton Woodcraft, and Dominion Hotel, with scores for teams like Tiger Cats and Firemen A. It notes individual award winners including Lois Turkesz and Herb Dodds with recognitions from the LGA and McCutcheon haberdashery, plus teen awards for Lorne Roberts and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Lab
Lab
Acton Woodcraft
Tiger Cats
Firemen A
Dominion Hotel
Force Electric
Young
Walker Lodge Elects Officers for 1956
The annual election at Walker Lodge was held on Monday December 1. Officers named include GF Wingate WM, W Hire EOS, Cooper TPM, SF Snow S W, AC Patterson JW Ver, Wm Cooper Chaplain, ROW Flat Trewarer, HL Ritehie Secretary, N Bowles SD, LR Mew Kerme JD, Le Wo Lovell Daf C, JM Reid LG, SKr Joe LS, L BE Young LS, Mo Bauer Organist, John Lambert Tyler.
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Walker Loge
GF Wingate
Eos
Cooper
Tpm
Bro
Snow
S. W
AC Patterson
Trewarer
Ritehie
N. Bowles
Mew
Gifts For Children In Hospital Christmas Party
Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Fred Andersons home with large attendance. Mrs. Alex Mann led a Christmas worship service assisted by Miss Emma Cole and Mrs Meron Leishman. Mrs. Don Cook directed a program with a piano solo and readings. Mrs. Clarence Coles performed Echoes from the Church while Mrs Mann and Mrs Cook read stories and carols were sung with Mrs Coles at the piano. Mrs Sonny Jacque organized contests and games with awards to winners. Gifts were exchanged with Mrs Cameron Leishman giving presents. Books were collected to be given to children in hospital and a group was named to deliver Christmas cheer to shut-ins at various hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Alert
Fred Anderson
Alex Mann
Emma Cole
Meron Leishman
Don Cook
Clarence Coles
Mann
Cook
Carol
Coles
Sonny Jacque
Cameron Leishman
Santa Claus
Your Band Receives Support At Local Event
A community musical effort highlights pride in Acton and its performers. Shetta Paul earned honours at Guelph while George Eliot accompanied Tro, praised for dedication. Shown are families and children urged to attend, cheer, and back the band during practice and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Shetta Paul
Guelph
George Eliot
Tro
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Actoniana
Melvin H. Bridgman
Toronto
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Rockwood Fur
Montreal
Lee Ballentine
Exeter
Harvey Johnstone
Brockville
John Black
Jim Dills
Murray Leayne
Crewson’s Corners Hall
Rhythm Ramblers Orchestra
Don Nelson
Gants
Acton Citizen’s
Edwin Watson
Donna McMillan
Everybody Welcome
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Turkey
Swift's
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Presbyterian
Clarke
Wile
Welland
Actterson
Limethurst
Tarr
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Stewartlown
Smethur
Brampton
WM. C. Allan
Queen St. West
Tom Nicol
WW. H. Denny
State Farm
Commercial Industrial League
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Gay Cartage
Firemen
Ink Spots
Acton Ladice League
Democrats
Republicans
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Nara
Curry Rolling Room
Catty
Pete Mgr
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Hot Shots
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Legion Ladies League
Fireflies
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Doodle Hugs
Ladies’ Auxiliary League
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Y's
C's
M'n
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Bluebirds
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Alley’ Katz
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Weenies
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G. Wingate W.M
Walker Lodge
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