S. Claus Visits Baxter Laboratories Christmas Party
About 35 Baxter Laboratories employees attended the Legion Hall Christmas party with Santa Claus as guest. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary prepared a turkey dinner and hosted the program with Harold Kinrade as host. Gracy Newt Hurst emceed while Bill Mecall led a singing program. An employee orchestra performed with Mrs. Bradshaw at the piano and musicians Eddie Hufmagel Ted Freeman George Fricke and Jack Palma on instruments. Santa distributed gifts as usual and the event was planned by Mrs George Hollinger Mrs Ham Peal and Don McMulkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Laboratories
Claus
Legion Hall
Legion
Harold Kinread
Gracy Newt Hurst
Bill Mecall
Plant
Mrs. Bradshaw
Eddie Hufmagel
Ted Freeman
George Fricke
Jack Palma
Santa
Ken Mann
George Hollinger
Ham Peal
Don McMulkin
Brownie Packs Hold Induction in Acton
Twenty six Brownies pledged and twenty one earned golden bars at the Brownie induction in Acton United Church Sunday school marking the growth to two packs. Service stars honored perfect attendance while leaders Mrs. John Boardman and Mrs. Eileen Taylor led Pack One with assistance from Lester MacSwain and Mrs. Garnet McKenzie. District Commissioner Mrs. Gordon Adams attended and was thanked for enrollment help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Acton
John Boardman
Eileen Taylor
Brotherhood Holds Business Meeting
The Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen met in St. Alban's parish hall. Rev. E H Jones opened with prayer. President George Lee presided as topics included lapel buttons purchases and meeting notices. Committees were formed for constitution and membership with names Barbeau Barratt Lasby Bristow Slipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of
St. Alban’s Church
E. H. Jones
George Lee
George Barbeau
Bill Barratt
Elmer Lasby
Vic Bristow
Erhie Slipp
Miss M Z Bennett Reappointed President of WMS
The Woman s Missionary Society of the United Church met in the Sunday school room with Miss M Z Bennett presiding. Officers for 1957 were announced and new officers welcomed. The meeting discussed missions in North Korea New Guinea Malaya Burma Hong Kong and Canada with a prayer service and carols to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
M. Bennett
Bo Ligikeal
G Jotuisarn
G. Adams
HO R
United Church
North Korea
New Guinea
Malaya
Burma
Hong Kong
Canada
A Shoemaker
Bennett
Carlow
Christmas of 75 Years Ago Still Emphasized Family Life
A historical reflection compares Christmas celebrations from 1881 to the present, noting unchanged family gathering emphasis and the same spirit of unity. It contrasts travel methods, shopping bustle, and outdated fashion and prices with modern conveniences and enduring values in the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unis
Tal
Milady
Funeral of Fred Hunter Noted by Orange Lodge Members
Pallbearers and flower bearers at the late Fred Hunter’s funeral were all members of the Orange Lodge. From L.O.L. 467 Acton came P.M. Harry Gordon P. CM. John Fox Master Ralph Denny P.M. Jim Rolston P.M. Reg Wilson P.M. Archie Martin. Floral tributes were carried by members from Acton Georgetown Campbellvalle and others including PCM Howard Mosales and Bros. Green Ivan Martin Trueman Spence Jim Vickery Al Leishman Ed Mead Bob O’Hara Archie McDonald Huey Wilkinson Allan Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hunter
Orange Lodge
L.O.L
Acton
Harry Gordon
John Fox
Ralph Denny
Jim Rolston
Reg Wilson
P.M
Archie Martin
Acton Lodge
PCM
Howard Mosales
Bros. Green
Ivan Martin
Trueman Spence
Jim Vickery
al Leishman
Ed Mead
Bob O'Hara
Archie McDonald
Huey Wilkinson
Allan Gordon
Georgetown
Fred McNally
Ernie Rawson
P.C.M
Joe Hall Sr
Campbellvalle
Jam Stokes
George Collins
Bro
Findlay
Ste Hyacinthe Sees Building Permits At 1956 Value
In Ste Hyacinthe Quebec the value of issued building permits for the year is estimated at 2 683 450 dollars, compared with 2 398 600 dollars in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Hyacinthe
Que
Montreal
Painting by Gordon Smith Competes at Guggenheim Paris Show
A painting by West Vancouver artist Gordon Smith has been selected to compete in an international Guggenheim Foundation competition at a Paris exhibition. The event spotlights Canada and other nations showcasing contemporary works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Vancouver
B.C
Gordon Smith
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Paris
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The
Acton Free Press
Y‘s
Y.M.C.A
Pamela Puncheon
J. Puncheon
S. Claus
Baxter
Brotherhood
M. Z. Bennett
WMS
Mlz. Bennett
Hor Fores
Mo Meunprive
Bo Mowat
J Leambert
Jo CG Denny
Fe, Hawthorne
Mass EO Hawthorne
E Hawthorne
B. Veldhuis
Jo Lambert
D. Simmons
G. Johnson
Missionary Monthly
Fern Brown
R. R. Arnold
M. Main- Porter
F. Cleave
C. Henderson
C.G
Domm
Jean Rowe
A. Ironside
Board of Stewards
A. Shoemaker
H. R. Force
RR. Arnold
J. Lidken
Edmonton
Aklavik
N.W.T
Department of Northern Affairs
Maria
Maria Burgmueiller
SANYA
Toyland
Hinton's Basement Store
Lodge
Halton
Youth — For Christ
St. John’s United Church Hall
Georpgstown Pubblic
Achel Choir
Hey K Reid
Acton Pentecostal Church
the Municipal Office
Utilities Commission
Satur
NEL
Hotchen’s Bakery
Forsyth
S&e
Gord
McCutcheon
del Jordan
Dreetings
Rumley
Cdeain
Seal
Acton Motors
George and
Henry
Ont
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