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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

8

Christmas Program At Knox Church Auxiliary Meeting

The Knox Church Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society met December 8 in a decorated classroom. Mrs Pearl Kennedy and committee organized the program with members participating. Mrs A J Buchanan presided and read Luke prophecies, Minnie Somerville read the Christmas story, and Mrs Kennedy led the songs. Rev R H A Armstrong conducted an installation service for officers of 1956.

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

Life Memberships Awarded At Campbellville Groups Meeting

Mrs. Gordon McPhail received a life membership in the Women's Missionary Society during the St. David’s church groups gathering hosted by Mrs. George Thomas. The afternoon program included reports, a Christmas talk on India, and a social hour.

George Thomas Women’s Missionary Society Ladies’ Aid St. David's Church Crawford Gordon McPhail Wallace King W.M.S Miss Simpson W.ms A. T. Moore Formosa Miss McPhail

Lucky escape near Victoria as hunter falls down icy slope

Eris Philbrook aged 48 slid 1 500 feet down a hill while hunting near Victoria. He escaped with only scratches and bruises after losing his footing on the icy slope. Local rescuers reached him and provided first aid. The incident occurred on a remote hillside, with Philbrook reported in stable condition.

Victoria Eris Philbrook

Bowling League Notes From December 12 Games and Standings

A long report covers multiple lanes and teams with scores, averages, and league standings. Notable leaders include Rolling Room Curry Upper Leather Chrome and Beamhouse with high triples and singles. Individual top scores feature Furkosz 755 and Townsley 635, with dense team tallies and year-end prize mentions.

Beardmore McGilloway Curry Upper Leather Cutsole Chrome Beamhouse A. Furkosz R. Hills G. Cunningham W. Allen G. Masales P. LéSueur J. Robson Rolling Room Mason Knit Krazy Katz Go-Fers D. Townsley D. Farle J. Masales Betty Dolphin Doris Townsley Bouncers Pink Toppers Ramblers Hot Shots Acton Shamrocks Pin Clippers High Rollers Tsme Dirty Skunks E. Melody Bil M. VanHemmen Ryan Charmed Circle League Terriers Thistles

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