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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

20

Christmas Meeting Of Knox Church Auxiliary

The Knox Church Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women’s Missionary Society held a Christmas program December 8 in a decorated church classroom. Mrs Pearl Kennedy led the program with committee help, Mrs A J Buchanan presiding and reading scriptures, Miss Minnie Somerville reading the Luke gospel story, and special music by Mrs Moran. Rev R H Armstrong conducted an installation service for 1956 officers.

Knox Church Women's Missionary Society Pearl Kennedy A. J. Buchanan Minnie Somerville

Life Memberships Presented At St. Davids Church Meetings

Mrs. Gordon McPhail received a life membership from the Women's Missionary Society and Ladies' Aid of St. David's church during Christmas meetings led by Mrs. George Thomas. The afternoon program included a study, Christmas play, and prayers. Mrs. Hambly and others received life memberships in separate events, with reports, presentations, and a social close.

George Thomas Women’s Missionary Society Ladies’ Aid St. David's Church Crawford Gordon McPhail Wallace King India Formosa Miss McPhail Miss Simpson

Lucky escape on icy hill hunt near Victoria

Eris Philbrook, 48, suffered only scratches and bruises after losing footing and sliding 1,500 feet down an icy hill while hunting near Victoria. He was rescued unharmed, with authorities noting a lucky outcome from the fall.

Victoria Eris Philbrook

Bowling league chaos and top scores across clubs

The report details multiple bowling match results across leagues on December 12 to 17. Notable figures include E McGilloway and Curry leading with high tricounts, George Oakes posting 674, and Betty Dolphin while teams like Rolling Room, Half Wits, Krazy Katz and Eskimos vie for top standings.

G. Cunningham W. Allen G. Masales P. LéSueur J. Robson Rolling Room Curry Upper Leather Chrome Beamhouse Cutsele Mason Knit Krazy Katz Go-Fers D. Townsley D. Earle J. Mosales Betty Dolphin Doris Townsley Bouncers Go-Fets Pin Toppers Ramblers Hot Shots Acton Shamrocks Pin Clippers High Rollers High Rollers Handed Out the Same Business To Dirty Skunks E. Melody M. van Hemmen Ryan Charmed Circle League Terriers Thistles Dirty Skunks

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