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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 17, 1959

Page

19

Midgets Fall 5-4 to Oakville in late minutes

Acton midget hockey team chased a league lead but faltered in Oakville Monday night. Oakville built a 2 0 deficit, Acton rallied with goals by Mellon and Marks, then Oakville sealed the win with a final goal as penalties mounted.

Acton Oakville Oaks Persis Ernie Marks Ben Bayliss Acton Lads Orkville Denis Gibbons Ron Mellon Mighty Oaks Qaks Mellon Malcolm Pete Marks Fron Mellon Brian McCristall

Origin of Dance In Disapproval Of English Rule

A lively regiar dance at the Adoh Scotish Dance Cluh in Luxtin Memorial Hall drew a fair crowd despite poor weather. Guests came from Clark son and Georgetown as Im Don nolly led a dozen dances and explained the Highland dress history tied to the Jacobite era.

Luxtin Memorial Hall Clarkson Georgetown Jack McChrahie Im Donnolly Caevager Anyinus

Arrangement of Assistance for Club Secretary Meeting Notes

An local Are y Scottish Dance club meeting at the McGeach home reviewed St Andrew Night rituals, pinpointed errors for revision and discussed clerical help for secretary treasurer Jack McGeachie. Mrs Faye offered assistance at Fourth Supper while Burns Supper planning and publicity duties in Guelph were outlined with Mrs Connal as convenor.

Ratenove Mro Jack McGeach St Andrew Firhare Revia Jack MecGeachie Bot Faye Pvencg Guelph Connal Don Diggie Andrew Harn Diggle Buckner Acton Jamar Sunshine Children Odetes

Gifts Distributed To Mission Circle At December Meeting

The Baptast womens aussie Corele held the December meeting at Mis Ralaton's home in Mowbray. President Mrs. Co Landis borough opened with prayer and a Christmas program followed by gifts distributed during social hour.

Mission Circle Corele Christa Mis . Ralaton Mowbray Co Landisborough G Tatt Landsborough India Bulmer Angeha Binlhe Boli+vet Helwig Armstrong Helway Hujcheen Young Lord of Heaven Massio Fryer

Wet Brakes After Rain Can Lead To Reduced Performance

After a rainstorm, brakes may become less efficient due to wet surfaces. Gently apply brakes for a few seconds to generate heat, dry the friction surfaces, and restore braking effectiveness.

Pyrofax Gas Promotes Purity and Dependability

An advertisement extols Pyrofax Gas as pure and scientifically tested, guaranteeing clean blue flames with no smoke. It emphasizes quality, economy, and reliability and invites readers to call for service.

Spiritual Observance Marks December Meeting of Onpringe Ladies Aid

The December Onpringe Ladies Aid meeting led by Mrs Byron Bruce featured devotional The First Chasings Morin, hymns O Come All Ye Faithful, and a plan for Christmas emphasis on spiritual aims. Mrs Howard prepared the program. readings by Mrs McEwan and Mrs Bruce, with a singing of Silent Night and a Christmas contest. Lunch hosted by Mrs Renee, Mrs Filis, and Mrs Fisher concluded the event.

Wits Byron Bruce Mekwan Plains Honkide Howard Sunter McEwan B. Bruce A. Boom McKenzie Aitken Bruce Renee Mra. Filis Mra Fisher

Brave Ice Storm Forces Power Break at Christmas Concert

Amid a brave ice storm and power outage a large crowd at a Christmas concert endured darkness to cheer performances. Names of students teachers and families appear in scattered fragments as the page notes holiday songs and community support.

Supper and Concert Friday Night Linked to School Aid

A Friday gathering featured a supper and concert with donations and a racial/records note. The event included readings, a Lord’s Prayer recitation, and a brief program. Proceeds benefited Cedarvaly School for Georgelian, with many attendees including Mia Sterteth and Mea McEnery assisting.

Mia Sterteth Gor Georgelian Sean Tee

Santa Stops the Show At St Josephs Party

The Saint Josephs parish children enjoyed a Sunday party with Father Burg en and the May Pole Name Society providing the event. Parents attended a few, and gifts were presented to Father Burg en as the group thanked the organizers for a successful gathering at the church hall.

St. Joseph's Party Colleke Guepn Woo Father Bmurgen Ane Moly Name Society

Bowl for Birds Bowling Event At Anton Bisone Lanes

A local bowling gathering at Anton Bisone Lanes featured teams including the Flyers and Battlers. Participants from Gainesville and nearby towns competed Monday aiming for top scores and prizes.

Phoyrre Anton Bisone Howe Anneal Choiste Tae Tag Bates Tearm Eam Guiness Otha Hope

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