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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

22

Dozen Halton Junior Farmers Make TV Debut on Christmas Day

The Halton Junior Farmers executive and members appear on CBC Country Calendar at 1:30 p.m. Christmas Day from Toronto CBC studios. Six girls and six boys, led by Jean Peterson and John Pickett, will be interviewed and perform a Christmas party segment with stunts and songs. A radio recording will air Saturday at 12 15 p.m. as part of the group’s first TV appearance.

Fiatton CBC Toronto Jean Peterson Joan Wrigglesworth Wilma Sinclair Alma ‘Bradley Milton Junior Institute Pat Flippance Milton Palermo Institutes Donna McMillan John’ Pickett Earl Wikbson Roy Ford Pat’ Fippanons Ey Dirsetor Howsan Ruddell David Pelletterio Art Bennett Flippance George Atkins CBC Farm Ontario Quedge Bronte Mr. Bennett Nora Garriock Halton John Ikelt Mac Sprow

Salvation Army ladies host Christmas program at Manor

The Home League of Oakville Salvation Army presents a Christies program for Manor residents on Monday evening. Mrs Clarke welcomed guests and Mrs Qates chaired. Mrs Castle sang, residents joined in carols, and Mr Leggatt thanked the visitors as fruit and candy gifts were given to each resident.

Home League Oakville Corps Salvation Army Clarke Qates League Waller Developinia Castle Leggatt Oakville Salvation Army Badies Thes Manor Saan A OP Brown Whittaker Attompany Paul Johnson St. Matthew Chagole Arene McQudlan Ann Jasper McQuillan Martel Thompson Taorne Park College

Manor residents host college and CGIT youths at Christmas events

After months gap, Lome Park College students visited the Manor on December 13 for Christmas readings, songs, and a Nativity slide presentation led by Miss Whittaker. On December 15 Knox Presbyterian CGIT girls from Burlington joined for a youth centered service with carols, Nativity readings, slides, and gifts for residents.

Lome Park College Bort Credit Miss Whittaker CGIT Knox Presbyterian Church Burlington Douglas Taylor A. T. Brown C.g.lt Canada St Joseph

Limehouse Church and School Concerts Highlight Advent

Limehouse Memorial Hall hosted a Saturday evening program featuring recitations, tableaux, and Christmas readings led by Mrs Roughley and Mr Gisby with young performers and a layette drive for Hatten Children. Reverend Powell delivered an Advent message about Christ’s coming and spiritual preparation for Christmas.

Limehouse Memorial Hall Teddy Brown Bobby Roughley Muriel Thompson D A. Powell Powell Mr. Powell John the Baptist

Notice for weekly news copy and ad submissions

Correspondents urged to send in copy for next week as the paper closes all day Monday. Seasonal post office delays may slow news. Advertisers contacted Monday or Tuesday will not be called next week. Ads should be sent by Friday or Tuesday at latest.

Cayl Ilue

Birthday gathering at the Ware home with many visitors

A community birthday event at Albert Ware and Mrs Ware's home drew numerous guests including Mrs Betts Hhaavilten and Anna Cogot. The article notes serving, music, and a festive atmosphere as attendees greet family, friends, and neighbors.

Albert Ware Ware Betts Hhaavilten Jamie Ware Laure Moonrise Dude Miro Mas Jobu Denna Boxeli Mal Gendt Hugert Phattera Cua Furnery Albert Alton Dan Giuelph Steffi Wand

Ballinafad Christmas Program At W A Meeting

W A members held December meeting at Mrs Robert McEnery home with president presiding. Plans to help the sick and a Christmas basket for Townsend family were made. A nominating report announced officers. Christmas readings and carols followed a lunch. A candlelight church service occurred Sunday led by Miss Hills. The Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs Norman Sinclair’s home as flu illness hit the community. Merry Christmas to the editor and readers.

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

Awards Presented At Rockwood Church Sunday School

The Rockwood Church School held worship followed by hymns and prayers. Evelyn Hamen led invocaton, Mr Freeman led the Lord's Prayer, Shirley Dyer gave a Thanksgiving prayer, and Alex Mc Nab offered the offertory prayer. SS children received year pins for their work.

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

Notable Names at Community Service

The service featured Bryan, Betty, Evelyn Hammond, Susie Kelso Wilbert Freeman, and George Clark. G Mr. Black led construction of the service, followed by a prayer and closing hymn with benediction.

Bryan Betty Evelyn Hammond Susie Kelso Wilbert Freeman George Clark Mr. Black

Top Jrs Teams Retain Firm Grip In Two Matches

Top junior teams win both matches after postponements due to arena issues. Palermo defeats Milton 12 55 and Norval beats Acton 82 4 40 minutes into play with heavy scoring. Spike Scott returns for Acton and totals contribute for his team.

Jrs Eriggy Arena Duma Farmer Palermo Milton Norval Acton Narval Spike Scott D. Mackenzie Oan Footitt Dreathers J Cunningham ID Mackenzie Do Smith Padevave Malten Milton Prowls Ro Pasker Tiem M Wowden Gillies Soltisan Catlies J Willmott EO MeEbewett PD Jobin Jobwsen Tom AL Darwin Porere Petaltiuers

Yule Supper and Concert At Local Presbyterian Church

Large crowd attends a Christmas supper and concert at the Presby terian church. Pupils perform under superintendent Mrs Ward Bruce who chairs the event. Mr Byron Bruce as Sarita Claus distributed gifts and candy from a well laden tree.

Phar West Jaesteroawa

Eramosa elects J Oakes reeve and Benham deputy

In Eramosa township J Oakes elected reeve against Fred L Cox by 432 to 367 votes while E Benham wins deputy reeve over D H Storey 443 to 339. Three trustees W Obkes G Lush and C McDougall return unopposed from four candidates. E Alexander loses. Retiring Reeve Dave Gray plans to step down after 20 years in office. A quiet election noted by Returning Officer S S Royce.

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

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