Visit Of Santa Claus Supper At Baptist Church
A family evening at the Baptist church included supper and a program in the basement for about 80 attendees. Pastor Ray Costerus led carols, with recitations by Joanne Landsborough Judy Gordon Paul Dunk and others. Santa Claus distributed candy fruit and gifts to about 35 children.
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the Baptist Church
Santa Claus
Ray Costerus
Joanne Landsborough
Judy Gordon
Paul Dunk
Ruthie Costerus
Linda Gordon
Jean Bulmer
Billy Landsborough
Joan Gordon
Gordon
Morris
Fay Garner
Explorers
Bethlehem
John Tripp
Lewis Redner
Ruth Landsborough
Margie Sunter
Betty Garner
Brenda Cripps
Susan Cohen
Shirley Cohen
Charles Sunter
Roy Dunk
Reg Dunk
Ralph Tripp
Dorothea Grodde
John Chapman
Warren Wagner
Bob Landsborough
Christmas parties unite local Cubs and Scouts
Do Your I CouB and SCOUT groups held Christmas events this week. Cub packs hosted a Tuesday meeting and a Thursday party with gift exchanges for Sick Children's Hospital Toronto. Games included gift unwrapping, a relay, and a card scramble. Scouts from First Acton Troop gathered Monday for stunts and snacks, with Wayne Currie presenting to the scoutmaster Hartley Coles, Henry de Vries, Roy Kirkness, and David Dills.
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Toronto
Acton
Hartley Coles
Henry de Vries
Roy Kirkness
David Dills
Wayne Currie
Gifts From Santa At Legion Party Celebrates 350 Kids
Altogether 350 youngsters crowded the town hall for a Santa visit at the annual Legion Christmas party. Joe Hurst led the program with piano by George Gala and a singalong led by John McHugh. Santa handed out individually wrapped parcels to each child.
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Santa
Legion
Joe Hurst
George Gala Aid
John McHugh
Santa Claus
Pot Luck Supper Benefits World Service Work
The Xo Ladies Auxiliary met at the YMCA on Monday with 16 members. A pot luck supper was served and enjoyed, followed by gift exchange and games. Bob Brayshaw attended and conducted a Chinese auction that raised 4.60 for World Service work.
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Y/M.C.A
Bob Brayshaw
Eden Mills School Annual Christmas Concert
The Eden Mills School No 11 in Eramosa presented a Christmas program at Eden Mills town hall last Friday. Teacher E Kirkland with Mrs Alma MacDonald and Mrs Jessie Holton led 23 numbers including singing plays comedy and recitations with Scotch tartan outfits Irish costumes and paper props. The children from first to last performed well and created a festive evening.
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Eden
Mills School
Eramosa
Eden Mills Town Hall
E. Kirkland
Alma MacDonald
Jessie Holton
Juniors Promising In Milton Match
Acton's new Junior D hockey team looked strong in a practice and exhibition with Burlington at Milton arena. After 120 minutes of continuous play Acton led 7 3 and played three men short. Marshall guarded the goal, Nic Marzo coached, and Acton plans to begin practices soon as ice becomes available.
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Acton
Burlington
Milton Arena
Marshall
Nic Marzo
Wildlife officials survey caribou and beaver numbers
Two provincial wildlife officers Harry Walters and Douglas Pimiott conduct an aerial survey of caribou and beaver populations. Caribou declines have been reported and steps may be taken to improve the situation.
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Frand Falls
Mld
Harry Walters
Douglas Pimiott
Two Low Teams Battle as Junior Farmer Hockey Tests Milton
In Milton arena two low ranked Junior Farmer league teams faced top opposition in two tight games. Milton beat Norval 8 to 6 with Milton’s goals by J Willmott E McDowell and G Gillies, while Norval’s markers came from E Wilson and K Richardson. A surprise 5–5 tie saw Acton and Palermo with late drama as D McKenzie struck for Acton with five seconds left after Jack Marshall was pulled.
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Junior Farmer League
Milton Arena
Milton
Norval
Acton
Palermo
J. Willmott
G. Gillies
E. McDowell
Norvall
Earl Wilson
B. Wilson
Ross Cunningham
H. Wilson
R. Cunningham
K. Richardson
Jo Wilmott
Richardson
J. Cunningham
R. Richardson
E. Wilson
R. Cunning
Jnningham
C. McCann
A. Howden
Girls Meet At Leader's Home In Christmas Gathering
The Knox CGILT girls met Monday evening at Mrs. Roy Kirkness home. Ruth Spielvoge conducted the worship and read a Christmas story. Mary Hunter led prayer, they sang carols, held a brief business session, and gifts were exchanged followed by lunch.
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Knox CG
Roy Kirkness
Ruth Spielvoge
Jesus
Mary Hunter
Ella Jang
Katharine Kirkness
Christmas Parties and Dance Happenings in Milton and Surrounds
Christmas Eve and holiday season socials fill Milton Ontario area with events. Stewarttown Hall hosts a Christmas party with cards and door prize 50c admission. Georgetown Arena features Bev Hussey and Enchanted Strings at 10.30 and admission 1.50. Rainbow Gardens Elora offers dancing Fridays and Saturdays with multiple acts and New Year’s Eve reservations at 18 Elora. other venues list Christmas Eve no dancing, New Year’s Eve Debonnaires dance 8.30 to 12.00, admission 3.00 per couple.
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Stewarttown Hall
Ballina
W.I
Doris Hull
Georgetown Arena
Modernaires
Bev Hussey
Enchanted Strings
Canada
U.S
Rainbow Gardens
Elora
Johnny Siska
Westernaires
Debonnaires
Births and Deaths in Guelph Area Notices
A series of 1955 birth notices from Guelph and area including a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Dan Hindley at Guelph General hospital on December 14 and a Sharon Bernice born to HANCOCKs in Galt. Hardie funeral for Thomas Edward Hardie stated at Guelph General Hospital with interment at Mimosa Disciple cemetery.
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Dan Hindley
Guelph General Hospital
Hancock
Ted and
Gladys
Sharon Bernice
South Waterloo Memorial Hospital
Galt
Kidd
Dan
Jeanne Kidd
Acton
Susan
Jimmie
Hardie
Thomas Edward Hardie
Campbellville
Hazel Matthews
John
David
Corwhin
DeImer
Russell
June
Harvey Hodgins
Vera
Guelph
George Edward
Mimosa’ Disciple
Mimosa. B
Family thanks friends for kind hospital support
Russel Archie and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for inquiries cards and other kindnesses while he was in hospital.
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Russel Archie
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FR. R
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Halton
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Norfolk Apartments
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P.Q
Gibbons’ Meat Market
Frank Gibbons
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Oma Leh
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