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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
3
The Acton Free Press issue from Thursday December 20, 1954 reports local news and community notices. It highlights regional events, society notes, and brief updates characteristic of a mid century local paper.
The Church of Christ Disciples held a Christmas supper and concert Friday evening with Santa distributing gifts and candy. A sacred concert is planned for Sunday December 23. Local residents and visitors are noted among guests and birthday wishes were exchanged for Mrs Albert Ware.
St John’s church held a Christmas party in the basement with a seven o’clock turkey supper for over 100. After films and carols led by Mrs. Wilfred Till and Mrs. Bert Weeks, four games and diploma presentations followed before Santa signaled the close.
Memorial Trail in British Columbia dedicated to local men who died in two world wars. The $1,500,000 recreational centre commemorates their sacrifice and serves the community with new facilities.
The piece reflects on Christmas preparation beyond our busy doing, citing Isaiah and Luke to show that God planned the Messiah from creation. It urges readers to mirror divine preperation in their own season, noting the prophecy of the child born and the government upon his shoulder.
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