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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 17, 1959

Page

3

Rockwood Teen Town Forms With Plans For Projects

Over 100 Rockwood area teenagers organized at the town hall forming Teen Town. Eric Hillson was elected president with Pat Vincent as vice president and Landa Thatcher as secretary. They plan winter sports, dance events, and a park pavilion project with membership at $10 yearly.

Rockwood Area Rockwood Town Hall Eric Hillson Eric Hilla Pat Vincent Landa Thatcher Jean Rackham Niles Toon Town Fay Marsden Brenda Wright Rob Gellatly Roy Thompson John Carney Kendfinston Edith Taylor Florence McDougall Mary Pasmore Jack Bolton Rockwood Linda Thatcher Eric Hills

Bible is Today reaches Hawa people with missions and mass readings

The article notes early Methodist missionary work among Hawa in the 500s era and the formation of Christian church membership within three years of arrival. It describes a Bible reading and sharing program guiding youth through Sermon on the Mount and a televised distribution of Scripture portions totaling over 3 000 pockets. It lists daily biblical readings from Acts 4:28-40 to Jude 1-25, with days Monday through Friday.

Hawa American Board of Commissioners For Christan Church Petesah A Youth Sun Rad Televison Statens Newspperted Ieather

Bannockburn Christmas Euchre Draw Winners

Bannockburn Wisconsin hosted a Christmas euchre and draw at Bannockburn School on Saturday evening. Six tables played with prizes awarded to Ladi frst Fath Thompson. ladies' second Alice Wilson. men's first Mrs. Wo J McDonald. men's second Mr. ROL Davidson. Door prize Mrs G il Somerville. raffle winners announced with a Christmas cake by Fox won by David Ekhamer. a prize by Mrs T O Rourke won by Alice Wilson. chicken dinner by Mrs T O Rourke won by Charlie Thompson.

Bannockburn WI Bannockburn Bannockburn School Ladi Fath Thompson Alice Wilson Wo J McDonald Rol. Davidson Doer G.il Somerville Poe Tun

Award Presentations Highlight Annual Crop Improvement Meet

The Holstein Breeders Club directors led by President Welham Tovell plan the January 14 program at the Palermo Community Hall. The meeting emphasizes farm management in Halton dairy and beef operations with speakers on economical management and pasture projects.

Holstein Breeders’ Club Welham Tovell Palermo AL Inp Anon Sam Thy [Ierning Halton Smashes Ena Oprnacsssa Halton Soland Crop Improvement Association

Vesper Service Observed By Mrs Greer Fe Lowing

Readings by Mrs Greer Fe Lowing opened the Vesper service as several girls crafted jewellery while others tended boxes for shutins. The gathering ended with taps as the speaker faced a moral test of pride.

Vesper Greer Fe Lowing

Knox Presbyterian CGIT Meeting Notes Recorded

On December 7 the CGIT association of Knox Presbyterian church opened with CGIT and hymn. The secretary read minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report was given. The basis taken by our secretary and attendance were noted. The parts we were to play are listed.

Cgit Areua Knox Presbyterian Church CGIT

Brownie enrollment marks Guiding sisterhood pledge

Saturday December 12 Brownie Packs met at the Scout Hall for enrollments into Guiding led by Mrs G Adams District Commissioner. Mothers watched as the Brownies took the Promise with Brown Owl Mrs J Pype and Mrs G Hargraves assisting. Carols, refreshments, and a candy filled stocking finale followed before a Tawny Owl’s Corsage was pinned. Next meeting January 9 1960 expecting new recruits. Girls enrolled include Sheila Jeffrey Patricia Lost Brenda Fryer Anne Mane Quinn Frances Higekins Zewily Armstrong Ann Watson Susan Atlan Carolyn Jerome Terry Dowding Wenly Masters.

Acton Guiding G. Adams Alee Mra Shiela Jeffrey Patricia Lost Brenda Fryer Anne Mane Quinn Frances Higekins Zewily Armateong Ann Watson Susan Atlan Carolyn Jerome Terry Dowding Wenly Masters

Junior Firemen Suggested for County Youth

Don Crooks of the Hamilton Fire Department proposes a Junior Volunteer Firemen program for Hatten County. The idea, backed by the Marion County Fire Prevention Bureau, aims to involve thousands of children and mirrors a successful project seen in another area.

Hatten County Don Crooks Hamilton Fire Department Marion County Fire Prevention Bureau Pam Parente Junior Fire Department

Project to be considered at January Fire Prevention Bureau meeting

The proposal will receive further consideration at the next Fire Prevention Bureau meeting to be held in January.

Fire Presention Bureau

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