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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
3
The Halton CCF Riding Association held its annual Christmas meeting in Burlington on December 4. Activities included card games and a brief business session. A report showed growth in Halton members, with plans for county wide literature distribution and fundraising in the new year.
The St Albans Anglican church held its annual candlelighting and carol service last Sunday Evening. Rector Rev Evan H Jones led the ceremony with the Christ candle. Acolytes W Bristow and L Duby assisted as light spread to pew standards. Choirs performed Silent Night and Nativity themed lessons and carols under Mrs F G Oakes.
A nostalgic Christmas column invites readers to share the season’s joy with family and friends. It recalls decorating, gifts, and memories, urging calm prep and recognizing those far away, while highlighting the comfort of a festive tree and shared tea.
Esquesing council members met at Stewarttown on December 15 with morning sessions, lunch hosted by retiring reeve Wilfrid Bird, and continued in the afternoon. A by law licensing lodging houses nursing homes and boarding schools was passed. G C Brown and Murray Coles were named township members of North Halton High School District. Per diem and expense items were approved including payments to multiple individuals for various services and administrative costs.
A small gathering at Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Ltd on Friday December 16 marked 35 years of service for L Wieck Jo Brydon and Mrs V Harris who joined in 1940. Vice-president K L Markon presented each employee with a gold watch as a memento of loyalty and long service.
Deputy agriculture minister William McGullivray says BC will cultivate about 2,000,000 acres over four centuries, mainly in the Peace River area. Expansion hinges on extending the Pacific Great Eastern Railway from Prince George. Currently 1,500,000 acres are under cultivation. Newfoundland is noted as the largest Atlantic province.
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