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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

10

Dozen Halton Juniors Feature on CBC Country Calendar

The Halton Junior Farmers executive and members appear on CBC Country Calendar Christmas Day at 1:30 pm on channels 9 and 13 in Toronto. Six girls and six boys rehearse interviews, stunts, and a Christmas party directed by George Atkins with TV tips from CBC, while a related radio recording will air Saturday at 12 15 pm.

Flatton CBC QBC Toronto Jean Peterson Joan Wrigglesworth Wilma Sinclair Alma ‘Bradley Milton Junior Institute Pat Flippance Milton Palermo Institutes Donna McMillan John’ Pickett Earl Wikison Roy Ford Pat’ Pippaners Pateee Taree Flippance George Atkins CBC Farm Ontario Quedge Bronte Mr. Bennett Nora Garriock Halton John Ickett Mac Sprow Halton Dozen

Salvation Army Ladies Present Christmas Program at Manor

On Monday evening December 12 Oakville Salvation Army Home League members performed a Christones program for Manor residents. Mrs Clarke and Mrs Qates welcomed guests while Laesut Waller led prayers and played piano. Residents and visitors sang carols and shared fruit and candy bags after the program.

Home League Oakville Corps Salvation Army Clarke Qates League Waller Jesus Castle Leggatt

Manor residents host students from Lorne Park College

Meetings resumed after months as four borrowers visited the Manor on December 13. Miss Whittaker led a Christmas program with songs and a reading from St Matthew. On December 15 Knox Presbyterian CGIT girls from Burlington held a youth service with carols, Nativity readings, slides, and gifts for residents.

Lome Park College Bort Credit Tiun Mie Miss Whittaker Ome mMup A P Brown Clarke Paul Johnacom St. Matthew Cchagole Arene McQuillan Ann Jasper McQuillan Thompson Lorne Park College Knox Presbyterian Church Burlington Douglas Taylor A. T. Brown C.g.lt Canada St Joseph CGIT

Limehouse church and school stage Christmas program

Limehouse Memorial Hall hosted a Saturday evening program featuring the Presbyterian Sunday school, recitations, carols, tableaux, and a closing verse by Bobby Roughley. Gifts were distributed and a Layette drive gathered items for Hatten Childrens Aid.

Limehouse Memorial Hall Teddy Brown Bobby Roughley

Notice for early copy submission before short week

Correspondents are urged to send copy for next week's issue as early as possible due to a newspaper closure on Monday and post office delays. Advertisers contacted Monday or Tuesday will not be called next week because stores will be closed those days. Ads for next week's issue should be sent by Friday or Tuesday at the latest.

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Everton Birthday Visit Noted At Home Of Albert Wise

Sunday visitors gathered at the home of Meow Min Albert Wise and Mrs Ware. Names include Jamiin Ware, Dante street Deendie Daatiar, Mas Won Psraece, Cieorpe, Mirai Mas Steva Cadtioy, neto Maou Me Dak Mestrell, and other local residents. The correspondent notes the social gathering and thanks readers for their attention.

Albert Wise Ware Mroo Mas Betts Hbagsvilters Deca Cinedpl Pharfiance Ania Cupot Dante Street Deendie Daatiar Ceted Mas Won Psraece Cieorpe Sutadas Une Ted Desstraa Anid Nanes Steva Cadtioyeed John Demme Boxeli Albert Alton and Tan Guelph Moiter

Ballinafad Christmas Program At W A Meeting

The W A held its December meeting at Mrs Robert McEnery's home with the president presiding. Plans were made to remember the sick and prepare a Christmas basket for Mr and Mrs Townsend. A nominating report was presented and a candlelight service held later.

W. A Robert McEnery Townsend Smith George Edmunds Alvin Starrett F Smith F. W. Shortal J. Snow de McLean James Kirkwood Lloyd Marshall Kirkwood Snow McLean Miss Hills Norman Sinclair the Free Press

Awards Presented At Rockwood Church SS

The Rockwood Church School held a Sunday worship service with hymns and prayers. Evelyn Hamen and Mr Freeman led prayers, Shirley Dyer offered Thanksgiving, and Alex Mc Nab announced the offertory. SS children received year pins for their work.

Church School Rockwood Byterian Evelyn Hamen Freeman Shirley Dyer Black Alex McNab

Service Led by Mr Black Ends with Benediction

George Clark attends a ceremony where the service was conducted by Mr Black followed by a prayer and closing hymn with benediction.

George Clark Mr. Black

Top Jrs. Teams Win Pair In Two Matches

Top junior teams Clinch two league wins as Palermo defeats Milton 12 55 and Norval beats Acton 82 in a pair of postponed junior farmer hockey games. Scoring was heavy in the third period with Norval pulling clear after 40 minutes. Penalties marked the action with several players cited.

Jrs Lunior Arena Palermo Milton Norval Acton Spike Dr. Mackenzie Oan Footitt J Cunningham DD Mackenzie Do Smith Ko Bardstind

Yule Supper and Concert At OSPRINGE Presbyterian Church

Large crowd attends a Christmas supper and concert at the OSPRINGE Presbyterian Church. Mrs Ward Bruce chairs the event and Byron Bruce plays Santa distributing gifts from a well laden tree. attendees include local families and relatives from Toronto and Kitchener. The correspondent extends season greetings to the Free Press staff and readers.

Presbyterian Church Ward Bruce Santa Claus Byron Bruce EO Fisher Suumaford A’ Bulloch Toronto Ken Robertson Lynda 2D. G. Robertson Chester Allan Johnston Doris Fines Jin Kitchener William Smith Everton Fred Baptie Beast The Free Press

Eramosa elects J Oakes reeve and E Benham deputy

J Oakes councilor with two years' experience was elected Reeve of Eramosa Township defeating Fred L. Cox in a straight two candidate race. E Benham won the deputy reeve post over D H Storey. Reeve vote 432 to 367. deputy vote 443 to 339. Other contests included three school trustees with W Obkes G Lush and C McDougall returned. Retiring Reeve Dave Gray signaled possible retirement.

J. Oakes Eramosa Fred L. Cox E . Benham D. H. Storgy Reeve Oakes Cox Benham Storey Agil CA. McNabb Max Storey F Armstrong S.S Royce Schonpl W Obkes G Lush C. McDougall E. Alexander Royce Dave Gray Gray Rockwood Town Hall

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