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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 17, 1959

Page

7

Acton Midgets Fall 5-4 to Oakville in Narrow Finish

Acton midget hockey team pressured Oakville with late rallies but fell 5-4 in Oakville Monday. Ron Melton and Mellon combined on several plays, Pete Marks and Brian McCristall scored, and penalties mounted as Oakville sealed the win in the dying minutes.

Oakville Acton Oaks Ron Melton Pete Marks Pers Ernie Marks Ben Bayliss Acton Lads Denis Gibbons Rott Mellon Mighty Oaks Secon Pepu Mellon Malcolm Mellor Brian McCristall Te Fame Ben Marcol

Origin of Dance In Disapproval Of English Rule

A lively Acton Scottish Dancy Chuir held at Luxtun Memorial Hall drew guests from Clark son and Georgetown despite bad weather. Teens learned dance steps from John Donnelly while the program included a Jacobite era theme and expressions of disapproval toward English rule.

Acton Luxtun Memorial Hall Clarkson Georgetown Jack McChwathie Jom Donnelly Dasong

Scottish Dane club reviews Burns Supper planning in Guelph

At the Scottish Dane club home of Mr and Mrs Jack McGeachie in Guelph a meeting reviewed the St Andrews Night dance and set corrections for future events. Jack McGeachie discussed clerical help for the secretary while Bot Fores offered assistance. The Burns Supper preparations for the fourth year in Guelph were outlined with publicity duties assigned and a family night program proposed to involve all members.

Mro Jack McGeach St Andres Jack MacGeashie Teeven Ang UN Successan Guelph Connal Don Diggie Andrew Harn Iso Diggie Misner Fay Acton Jamar Muse Hanks Howe

Gifts Distributed To Mission Circle At December Meeting

The December Mission Circle meeting and Christmas party were hosted at Mes G. Ralaton’s home in Mowbr. President Mrs. Co Landis borough opened with prayer and a Christmastide poem. Santa distributed gifts during social hour before tea.

Mission Circle Wamens Muissies Mes G. Ralaton Co Landisborough Gratt Landsborough India Bulmer Angela Baile Bolivia Helwig Heme

Wet brakes warning for riding in rain and splashes

After a rainstorm or splash through a puddle, apply brakes lightly for a few seconds to generate heat dry the brakes and restore efficiency.

No Fuel Like This Fuel Pyrofax Gas Ad

An old advertisement touts Pyrofax Gas as exceptionally pure for clean blue flames with no soot. It emphasizes quality, economy, and dependability and urges readers to call for the product from Pywells Gas Corporation.

Pyreice Boraghewed Pywells Gas Corporation

Spiritual Aspects Of Season Stressed At Ospringe Ladies Aids Meet

The December Ospringe Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs Byron Bruce's home featured devotional The First Christmas Morning led by Mrs McEwan and hymns. Plans were made for a Sunday school concert and nominating committee. readings, a solo Silent Night, and a Christmas mood tied to spiritual rather than material aspects.

Ospringe Ladies’ Aid Byron Bruce UA Hades McEwan Howard Christina Sunter B. Bruce A. Boom McKenzie Aitken

Brave Ice Storm Delays but Christmas Concert Goes On

Snow and power outages fail to dampen a community Christmas program. Despite ice storms, crowds gather for the annual concert with choirs, narrators, and local children performing sections of Joy to the World and Santa’s arrival.

Warente Childrens Nike Kno Bari Foe Carola

Supper and Concert Friday Event Noted by Town

Friday evening featured a supper and concert with the Kunday achosl augper and Chioletinas. Attendees enjoyed performances by Twa Bima and Mant, with gifts distributed for the Deceenter Weebag of the WA. The program included a Lord a Prayer reading and a roll call as guests arrived, ending with a noted gesture toward the hostess and assistants. A later item mentions a golf caddy praised as a model boy.

Hella

Santa Stages Charitable Show At St Josephs Party

A Sunday afternoon in the town centers on St Joseph's party and a local show. Attendees include Pate Clee mane and crew. Father Margen thanks Holy Name Society for organizing a successful Chillenge party and a theater venue nearby.

Santa St. Joseph's Party S. Aemaph Marne Ova Cobleke Guegn Woo Father Margen Holy Name Society Fat Ogeork Paen

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