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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 17, 1959

Page

8

Nassagaweya council appoints district board members for 1960

Nassagaweya council finalized appointments to Acton and Milton high school district boards. Duncan Moffit will join Acton, Lennard Andrews will replace Carbett on Milton. Other business created conservation authority appointments and year-end financial actions.

Nassagaweya Lnassagaweya Council Tomeu Acton and Milton Stanley Norrish Ross Carberi Acton Normiah Duncan Moffit Lennard Andrews Campbellville Carbett Milton

Inspiring Christmas Program At Ebenezer WMS Auxiliaries

Ebenezer WMS and WA auxiliaries held their annual meeting at the church with K Griffiths presiding. Officers elected included President A Diamond and Vice President Mo Thomson, with a program led by K Griffiths titled Born to be Ring Christmas loved us so much that he felt everyone's pain. Christmas carols closed the event.

Ebenezer W.M.S W.A K. Griffiths Presdent A Diamond Mo Thomson W. Freeman John Henry Earl Ward FE Miller E. Watson Flower A Frank FE. Ward W. Early Mes W Darby G. Robertson Thomson S. Trousdale P. Ritehing HARE Ho Pree M A Frank HO Blythe al Diamond Gi Thomas WMS Mo Moffat Go Thomas K Griffiths Ring Chrett Matt Calvary Missionaries of the Cross

New Officers Named at St. Albans Woman's Auxiliary

St Albans Woman's Auxiliary elected Mrs G Fountain as president at the December 100 meeting in Luxton Memorial Hall. New officers include vice president Mrs F Kingsmill and treasurer Mrs W Denny. Education secretary post opened with Mrs Co Winn. reports praised by outgoing president Mrs Nellis and the Christmas bazaar noted as highly successful.

St. Alban W.A G. Fountain St. Albans W Denny Dorcas B Bayliss F Kingsmill Bo Bayliss Ian Somat S. Snow O Wns Co Winn Mex Nellis Denny Creasey Little Helpers St Alban's Church

WMS Meeting At Limehouse Home Sees Officers Reappointed

The WMS gathered at Mrs. A. W. Renton with 17 members. Mrs Nutma spoke encouragement, readings and carols preceded a candidating reappointment of 1960 officers led by President W. Mitchell. Lunch followed. congratulations paid to newlyweds Hert and Kirkpatrick. Communion and Christmas services planned.

Mroo Ifarold Hert Cee Dorothy Kirk- Patrick Port Credit

Supper and Christmas Visit at Presbyterian Church

The Friday evening church supper and concert ended with Santa Claus visiting the congregation. D MacDougall chaired. gifts were given to retiring officers Mrs Birtehy and Mrs Wright spoke for the group. A Merry Christmas salutation followed as attendees headed home.

The Presbyterian Church Santa Clau D. MacDougall Birteh R Wright Birtehy

Accident on new Highway 409 injures no one

No. 1 for 401 District OPP investigated the first accident on the new Highway 409 at 845 am Tuesday. The CSR stretch had been open 21 days 15 hours. John A. Clyde of Willowdale drove west hit ice skidded 100 feet rolled in north ditch causing $200 roof and tender damage. Driver unhurt. Regular mail deliveries continued despite Yuletide rush.

Csr Roux John A. Clyde Willowdale

Mrs E Smith New President Of Ys Menettes

Mrs J Bothwell hosted a Y’s Menette gathering on Tuesday with Christmas decorations and candlelight storytelling. Officers were announced including Mrs WD E Smith as president and Mrs G McKenzie and Mrs Lidken in key roles, followed by gifts and a festive lunch.

E. Smith Y’s Menettes J. Bothwell Bo Tidken GW McKenzie Chresty Lidken Shire of Officers WD. E Smith Co Valdson Brox Trea G Punchens Eo Lidken W. Dibute Armen G. W. McKenn Rognvaldsen Thei McK Bothwell

Gates At Rear Of Hinton Property Cause Parks Board Debate

Ratepayers attend a Parks Board meeting amid dispute over rear gates at the Hinton property. Some speakers insist gates aid safety and emergency access, while others argue doors create costs. Board considers installing a wire fence and charging residents for gate access, with five of eight nearby properties involved.

Park Board Adopts Fence Plan and Resignations

The board discussed adjoining the Hinton property with a fence to the present line and promised notice of a future meeting to finalize the fence. They approved notifying Acton town for labor costs of 274 dollars and considered an itemized account. G V Barbeau noted a motion restricting park gates to only the main gates. A resignation letter from Mr Barbent TM Whe was read due to election to municipal council. Mayor Cook thanked members and wished a Merry Christmas. Kilby and A Johnson were recommended for a three year board term.

Hinton Acton G. V. Barbeau Barbent Parks Board Parker Cook Christos Kilby and A. Johnson

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