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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
11
A December 24 1964 Free Press item notes a carol sing event featuring Dave Manes. The short notice places the gathering in a local context with emphasis on community Christmas activities.
A joyful annual family gathering was held at the Davidson home on Sunday with many relatives from Erin Mont and Camp Harden present. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Busidoon Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McArthur and families Mr. and Mrs. Witham McArthur and family and Theodore Martius of Beans Sule and others. The candlelight service at Char pehdl church featured carols led by organist Mrs. Denny and the Churchill orchestra, with junior choir and nine Christmas lessons read by George Bates.
The dairy industry moves to fight mastitis as the Ontario Department of Agriculture launches a voluntary Mastitis Control Program. Enrollment costs 225 per cow for six months with herd tests every two weeks and milk sampling by veterinary staff across regions including Ridgetown Guelph and others. Pilots in Western Ontario showed potential reductions in mastitis and improved product quality and lower labor costs.
The Rockwood bowling club held its annual Turkey Roll week featuring top bowlers competing to beat averages. Prizes included ham, chocolates, and free passes for remaining teams, with member lists and prize recipients named. A one week break follows before the second half of the bowling season begins.
Agenda notes show the MZ Bennet Home and School Association planning a bake sale at Mes Bul Cous residence on December 16. The event aims to raise funds and proceeds will support local activities.
A community group meets at Rackwood Jubilee Hall to push for Rackwood Academy's centennial celebration project. Monty Root chairs the committee with interim officers named, planning for future action and outreach to the Ontario Teachers Federation and local figures.
The Womens Institute held a Christmas party on Saturday night in the fall with many families attending. Guests enjoyed a program of games before a turkey supper. A lovely Christmas service was conducted by Allan Sanday with Mlle Bates in the pulpit. A choir and organ provided carols as the gathering closed.
Local interest notices report Miss Marbara Thomas of Guelph wed Elgin Waite of Downsview Teaching Staff at St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Guelph. Mrs Henderson Sr and Mrs George Henderson attended showers and a tea prior to the December events. The Henderson family joined the reception as Professor Thomas, longtime staff at QAC, was honored.
The Acton Free Press urges readers to fill out a coupon and mail it to Circulation Dept. The notice requests subscribers to renew or start new subscriptions.
Kes FON Young conducted Christmas services and presented the organ on behalf of WA president Mes Fach Cetin. AC Palterson accepted for the congregation. The junior case and guests are noted with community greetings. Recov
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