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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
6
Georgetown Businessmen were defeated 3 to 1 by Baxter Labs at Georgetown arena. Acton Baxters tied for first with two goals by Somerville and one by Stewart, boosting both teams to the top of the league.
The district completes fire area arrangements showing farmer support for fire protection. Officials warn of indoor tree fire danger and wiring faults. Coal prices rise with nut and stove coal at 26 to 21 dollars per ton and coke at 21 50.
Acon High School notes festive assemblies with plans for an Eye-Opener edition sale next Friday and an At Home on January 16 in the Public School auditorium. A Christmas party with Santa is scheduled for Friday afternoon with gift drawings Monday morning during the assembly.
The Acton Baptist Church hosted a Christmas supper on December 15 directed by Mrs H Wig, with others assisting. Georgetown and local churches attended the program featuring a Christmas story dramatization, an original play No Room Today, songs, solos, and a Santa Claus visit.
Yorkshire children retain the milly box tradition with sugar and oranges and two figures for Our Lady and the Holy Child. The custom, linked to carol singing in northern England, derives from a corruption of My Lady and is also known as the bessel cup.
The YMCA boxing program under Don Clayton grows so large it splits into two groups with 27 attendees last Monday including nine high school students. A future show is planned with Y's Men sponsorship. About 90 participated in open house events at the Y last Saturday, including gymnastics and sports, while badminton turnout was strong.
A friend and his son built a full chimney for a summer cottage in under two hours. They set the chimney support, added the irons, flashed to the roof, and completed the installation quickly.
Manufacturers of high grade memorials offer detailed engraving services at 62 Water Street in North Galt. Local business promotes quality workmanship for monuments and plaques.
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