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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
9
A reading of Halton farming discussions shows concern over land prices, with forums agreeing prices are prohibitive for younger entrants. Participants call for cooperative action and access to equipment and shared resources to foster upland farming efforts.
The notice sends best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mr Aanott MiKoery in Ciuelph Geargal hospital and to Mb Ruax’s mother. It also mentions improving health for Uwe aberadh and Mex Cath eren McEnery, and extends merry greetings to editor staff and readers of the Acton Free Pre.
The Ebenezer United church ladies held their annual meeting and pol-luck dinner in the basement. WMS life membership was awarded to Mrs S Trousdale. Officers were elected with Mrs M Wilson as president and Mr S Trousdale as WA past president.
Former Acton resident Gertrude Ramshaw dies in Toronto at 87 or 88. Daughter of John Brant Chisholm and Mary Craddock, she lived in Churchill then Toronto. Survived by daughter Mrs Frank Manton and sisters Mrs Ada Johnson and Mrs Altice Ryder. Funeral in Acton, interment at Fairview Cemetery beside late husband and sons.
Wayne Currie presented scouts with trophies including the Donat abate Vina and the Dawid Dula Trophy while Wayne Currie also honored Scouter Dills. The troop praised a skit and songs as Hartley Coles led a supper sing along with hot dogs and plenty of food for all.
The Prebyterian congregations of Caryhotville and Naaragaway issued a call to Reverend G S Baulch amid local church matters. Officials report resumed talks on pastoral leadership and future services as community clergy weigh options.
Mrs B D Young hosted the Nasneeya Women's Institute Christmas gathering. Mrs Robert son and Mrs BO Wilson organized a program of carols and gifts, with demonstrations on making Christmas cookies and a piano piece. Donations to Salvation Army and Save the Chicken Pond were collected. A dance at Brookville Hall was planned for January. Lunch was served.
In the atomic age many new openings daily for capable men and women. School graduates of today can look forward with confidence, for the graduate of 1954 need fear nothing ahead. Hanna Alta Herald notes the hopeful outlook.
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