Mission Circle Holds December Meeting and Plans
Ballinapad women gathered at Mrs. Robt Me Sargy and Frgay home for December session with 25 in attendance. Mrs. Emery chaired the candlelight ceremony and new officers were elected including president Mrs Shea and vice president Mrs PL Shartill. Final plans for a play were set and reports from nominating committee listed officers. Santa Claus appeared as the finale. Merry Christmas to the editor and Acton Free Press readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
Mars
Furndall
Shea
Swice
Shartil
Attrhe
Warne
Tors
Robt. McEnery
Wickweads
McCluskey
Norman Sinclair
Temperance
Hilts
Jesse McEnery
Mission Band
Flindall
Mission Circle
Fllindalls
Miss Dodd
Blue Mountain School
Woodside Senor
Ren Nice
Santa Claus
Lloyd McLean
Dampier
Farm Forum
Acton Free Press Rey
Frank Flindall
Smithfield
Christmas programs brighten term end at local school
Moffat students enjoyed a festive close to the term with No 3 presenting Bringing up Santa led by Mrs Walkinson and Mrs Clement. The community thanks teachers for their dedication and welcomes new residents Mr and Mrs Hi Hitchen and son Robert to the town.
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No. 3
Santa
Walkinson
Clement
Wehildren
Mro
Hi Hitchen
Nordspampstore
England
Robert
Mars
Hamilton
Guelph
USA
Aga
Mas
Peretty
CPE Seehansmen
Patheret
Charles Roberts
Wildnesdas
Covenime
Fas
Mr Roberts
Checkers Traced to Ancient Aeypts Fan Game
Researchers assert checkers originated from an ancient Aeypts inspired pastime played around 3500 years ago, evolving through civilizations into a strategic board game.
Christmas concert at R Bloomsbury School entertains crowd
Nassagaweya notes a Friday night Christmas program at R Bloomsbury School featuring enrols drills revitations dances dialogues and a decorated tree with Santa Claus gifts. Pupil training praised and God Save the King sung to close. Obituary reports Mrs George Gordon of Rockwood died suddenly. Nonination day set for December 29 for reeve councillors and school trustees.
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Bloomsbury School
S.S. No 9
Nassa- Koweya
J. van Goosen
Tantesa
Cand Tettier
Lydia Snow
de Mre.Clements
Nassagaweya
M . Wilson
Wi Mitten
Knatehteen
Nassagawey A S S No I Farm Forum News
Community notes report December Farm Forum meetings at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. David Henderson 26 members attended with cards and social time. December 15 event at Mr. and Mrs. William Service saw lower attendance due to weather. Presbyterian Church Sunday School concert featured Santa Claus, awards, and gifts. Busy Bees Women’s Institute held a December gathering at Mrs. Irwin Little’s. Peter McLean convalesced at his daughter’s home in Toronto. Christmas tree concert by Mrs. Paul and pupils included carols, plays, speeches. Wilfred Kennedy acted as area trustee. coffee and sweets served. Santa distributed gifts to children.
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Dan Heatley
Carney
Nassagaweyoa Presbyterian Church
Busy Bees Women's Institute
Irwin Little
Schioal
Corry Bry
Cerys
Christinans
Aise
Christmas Events At Town Hall Presbyterian Church
Last Thursday the Town Hall hosted Public Seches concert with Master David Benham opening. Santa distributed prizes as teachers and students took part. A church supper and a Christmas program at the Presbyterian Church followed, with Rev. John Ward officiating and Santa again appearing. A fall basement renovation at the church was completed by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hutchinson. Mrs. George Gordon died after a brief illness, funeral held at home and United Church with pastor Rev. John Ward.
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David Benham
The
Presbyterian Church
Qli-Present
Res
Fred Williamson
Phyllis-Gray
Max Milne
Santa
Claus
Sam Hutchinson
F Moore
C. BD Franks
A. Bo Root
Bo Hoskey
Messrs
Z. Henderson
L. Marden
PR Watson
C. Lashy
AL ML
Mc Wherson
L. Nuthtiate
Wilson
FooDay da
Litthe EL Boles
A. Elbett
Ned
Couch
HoBtass
Pekwood
Andersi
Stefan
Wa Black
Brice
Christmas meeting of the W. MAS at Mrs McPhedrans
Campbellville notes report a Thursday afternoon W. MAS meeting hosted by Mrs McPhedran with President present. Scripture read by Mrs Wallace, commentary on the last petition of the Lord s Prayer, and department reports shown. Janet McPhail received an Honorary Membership certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mas
R. J. Tenison
Misa Janet MecPhail
WMLS
Menzies
Women's Missionary Society
R. B. Elliot
Save the Children
Ladies’ Aid
Ontario November traffic deaths total 72 in province report
Ontario traffic accidents killed 72 people in November with 28 pedestrians 17 drivers 20 passengers and 7 other categories. The report notes higher risk for those over 65 and warns December is often deadlier. past Decembers show large yearly swings in toll.
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Ontario
George MT. Doucett
Highways Department
United States
Travel Boom Preserved Amid Higher Costs in 1947 California
An American Express survey notes a continuing travel boom into 1948 despite rising costs. California visitors rose 5.4 percent to 3,103,100 from 1946, yet total spending fell 8.4 percent to 167,000,900 with per capita winter spending at 202 and summer at 116. The era of easy spending is over as nine tourists now yield the same dollar value as eight previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express
All Year Club
Southern
Calfornia
Golden State
California
Rover Scouts Cycle World Tour Ends in Britain
Two South African Rover Scouts, Harry and Geoffery Cauldwell aged 21 and 22, completed a 7000 mile world tour. They have cycled about 75 miles daily on average during over six months of travel.
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Harry
Geoffery Cauldwell
Britain
Rainfall in Ontario crops season and long term comparison
Rain data shows April to September rainfall for Ontario crops with total inches and departures from the 65 year average. May exceeded normal by 0.53 inches and July lagged 0.93 inches, with one month above normal and five below. November 1946 to March 1947 totals 9.17 inches, 0.53 below four years average, and snowfall at 88.5 inches, 19.9 above normal.
Application for Social Service Worker at Children's Aid Society
Application received by The Children's Aid Society of Tide County of Walton Milton Ontario. Applicants must state qualifications obedience if any and salary expected. A 7.
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Children's Aid Society OF
Walton
Milton
Ontario
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