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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 17, 1959

Page

20

Nassagaweya council reshuffles district high school board seats

Nassagaweya council agreed to change appointments to the Acton and Milton district high school boards. Duncan Moffat fills Acton seat, Lennard Andrews takes Carbett's Milton post. Conservation appointments named to three authorities and all appointees are retirees. Reeve Milne praised leadership as 1959 ends and 1960 begins.

Nassagaweya Tole Acton and Milton Stanley Norrish Ross Carberi Acton Norrlah Duncan Moffat Lennard Andrews Campbellville Carbett Milton

Inspiring Christmas Program At Ebenezer WMS Meeting

Ebenezer W A S and W MS held no annual meeting as K Griffiths presided for officer elections. Officers include President A Diamond and Vice President M Thomson with mission bands led by FE Miller and E Watson. A post dinner program featured selections from Born to be King and carols emphasizing Christmas sacrifice.

Ebenezer W.M.S W.A K. Griffiths Presdent A Diamond Vce Mo Thomson W. Freeman John Henry Earl Ward Mission Band FE Miller E. Watson A Frank E. Ward W Darby G. Robertson Thomson S. Trousdale TP Rollehing HO Price M A Frank Mo Oblythe al Daanend G Thomas Mes G Thoras K Griffiths Christ Caly

New Officers Named at St Albans W A

St Albans Woman's Auxiliary votes in Luxten Memorial Hall. Mrs G Fountainn named president in the December 100 election. officers include Mrs F Kingsmill as vice president and Mrs J Rot as recording secretary. Treasurer Mrs Denny reports strong bazaar results and Little Helpers activities.

St. Alban W.A Denny Creasey Little Helpers St Alban’s Church

WMS Meeting At Limehouse Hears Christmas Notes

Mrs Nutma spoke at the Ae ton Christian Reformed guest visit with readings by Mrs Leferink and a candlelight ceremony led by Mrs Culprand and Mrs Sanford. Officers were unanimously reappointed for 1960 led by President Mrs W Mitchell and include Mrs Roughley and others as listed. Communion Sunday observed at Limehouse Church with Christmas services announced for next week.

Christmas Supper and Santa Visit at Presbyterian Church

The Sunday school supper and concert at the Presbyterian church featured recitations skits and carols followed by Santa’s visit. Gifts were given to retiring officers Mrs Birtheh and Mrs Wright hosted and guests wished a Merry Christmas.

MiLis SS

Accident on new Highway 401 injures none

No. 1 for 401 District OPP investigated their first accident on the new Highway 401 at 5 45 a.m. Tuesday. A Willowdale driver, John A. Clyde, veered near the Sixth Line underpass hitting a patch of ice and rolling into the ditch causing roof and fender damage but no injuries. Mail deliveries unaffected by Christmas rush.

District O.P.P John A. Clyde Willowdale Pass

Mrs E Smith New President Of Ys Menettes In Christmas Meeting

The Ys Menettes with Mrs E Tadkea and Mrs GW McKenzie presented the Christmas story and carols at the meeting held at Mee 1) Bothwell’s home. Mrs Lidken led the nomination committee as candidates for president were announced. Mrs W 1 E Smith was named president with officers listed. The group exchanged gifts, shared a lunch, and extended Christmas and New Year wishes.

W. Mitchell J Roughiey A. W."benton Alc. P. On Smethurst A. W Norton Girby Mitchell Mills Netten Aus Oord Gadh Gilbertson Gardiner J.D. Lawrie James Dantel Gins Toronto Walluen Lasby New McPhail Milton Elvanbeth Kennedy Eden Clark Murray Dyer Garry Guelph Free Press Reuters E. Smith Menettes Bothwell Tosday E. Tadkea GW McKenzie GW. McKensy Regn McK

Gate questions at park property fuel resident debate

Ratepayers at the Parks Board meeting questioned rear gates on the Minton property. Several residents argued for or against gates and the board discussed fencing as a solution to vandalism and park access costs. The board planned to address gate costs in the 1960 budget.

Minton

Parks Board Hints Fence Plan and Member Resignations

The board discussed adjoining the Hinton property with a fence from the current line to the end of the present fence and promised future notice of a final plan meeting. It approved notifying Acton town for a $274 park labor and equipment bill and to obtain a fully itemized account. Barbeau announced his resignation from the Parks Board after election to municipal council. Mayor Cook thanked the board and wished a Merry Christmas as the council was asked to appoint Kilby and Johnson to three year terms.

Hinton Heck Acton Barbeau Barbet Parker Cook Council I Kilby A. Johnson

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