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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

8

A Christmas Greeting Emphasizing Family and Kindness

The writer shares personal musings on what makes a happy Christmas, with responses from Mrs X and a farmer. The piece stresses family gatherings, spiritual church visits, and the joy of unexpected kindness. It laments wasteful gifts and urges heart over cost, wishing readers happiness with loved ones.

Mrs. X Asaya Joseph Mary Jesus Happin Mabel Isabel Santa Claus

Acton Knox Church WMS Holds Christmas Meeting 1983

Mrs E Hassard presides at Knox Church Acton WMS meeting in the manse with readings and carols. A tribute for Mrs Wallace Lasby is observed. Officers for 1983 are installed by Rev R Armstrong and a Christmas lunch follows. Modern youth customs noted.

W.mls Knox Church Acton E. Smith John Davidson A. Young R. M. McDonald Wallace Lasby Mfe Do. W. McDonald Wetty Lowrie Toronto Kingston H. L. Bennie Mra. F. Anderson A. G.low I. Ritchie W. Masnales R. C. Clark McKnight A. Smith H. Allison

Seasonal Meeting of Greenock W I

The Greenock Women's Institute held a Christmas themed meeting at Mar Elwood Johnston's home with a good turnout. Vice president Mrs Elliott Patterson chaired in the president's absence and Christmas carols, readings, a quiz, and a children’s reading took place. The group planned an Institute booth at J L Allan’s and a January demonstration. gifts were exchanged and a Christmas lunch concluded the afternoon.

Chelatmns Greenock Women's Institute Mar. Elwood Johnston Elliott Patterson Institute J. L. Allan Ralph_McKeown Hemaley Robt. Allan Hugh Reid Ralph McKeown Calvin Aitken Douglas Cook

Daredevil Bride and Groom Exchange Bold Vows

The bride quips that marriage proved daring as she recalls their bold vows. The groom counters with a wry jest asking to name one person who wasn't daring, underscoring a lighthearted exchange at their wedding.

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