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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 08, 1962

Page

13

Many Winners at Euchre and Penny Sale at Acton Fall Fair

Saturday evening February 3 at Ban Twickburn School 25 euchre tables produced multiple winners. Lady’s first Mrs J A Van Fleet and second Mrs Doris Cooke. men’s first Alvin Fisher and second Cam Sinclair. Penny sale prizes included Cake Plate Nora Krantz Man’s Socks Carl Holme and many more. Willard Britton won door prize. Mrs William Thompson thanked supporters in the absence of president Mr Wo Waldfo.

Jonur Dale Doherty Sanual Goles Iene Acton Fall Fair Land Bantwickburn School J. A. van Fleet Doris Cooke Alvin Fisher Cam Sinclair Penny Lake Nora Krantz Carl Holme B. Leitch Mra Buckner Jack den Reyer Beth McEnery Gonton Leste Jack Mast Nix Ak Mitchell Ad Mebean J. A. Rubinson Ryka Fae Chuh Ed Nap Wo Waldfo Toy Cartier William Thompson Acton Fall Fair Boand

Acton District High School Board Adopts Salary Schedule Proposal

The Acton District High School Board unanimously approves a proposed salary schedule and benefits for teachers, with details on classifications and pay scales. Principal B. A. Hansen distributed copies, and the board discusses gratuity and sick leave provisions including a maximum of 100 days for retiring teachers.

Actan District of School Board B. AL Hansen Mt. Max Mua Promcine Chass Acton District High School Board

Den Mills Community Club Plans Hall Renovations

The Den Mills Community Club at Eaen mill held its monthly meeting at N Marshall Jr home with Mansel Lowrie presiding. Final plans were set for a village hall auction sale Saturday evening with many donated items including bantam chickens ducks clothing and baked goods to fund hall renovations. Seaman Bob Abram has returned to his ships at Cornwallis after a two week visit with his parents. North Halton OPP reported no accidents over the weekend.

Eaen Mill Community Grub N. Marshall Jr Mansel Lowrie Bob Abram Cornwallis Cliff Abram

Leaders Needed Mothers Learn at Scout Meeting

A Scout and Guide Mothers meeting on Tuesday January 30 reported a need for two Brownie leaders and Scout leaders. Fourteen members attended the session in the scout hall. A window repair was requested. Valerie Drinkwalter joined as a new member. A spring pot luck for me and daughters was planned along with a euchre and bake event.

Scout and Guide Mothers Valerie Drinkwalter Col Aishes Wiingwear Brovenies Oaks

25 Charter Members Readied for Ballinafad United Church

A historical note describes 25 charter members of Ballinafad United Church forming committees and planning a Soll fellowship for the women. It lists officers such as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, names several convener groups, and outlines work plans for church unity and community activity.

Nolet Matinelad Veneta Techoditt Lantos Ps Dytlawee Thane Cameron Mi Peon Angie Laws Clieenship Percy Filte Giese Mes Joba Wack Misa Beatrice Hilla Jamieson Iterator Mex Shortill Alex Himes Don Smith M. Norton Tom Given Veryshing Ballinafad

Films Create Interest In New Films At Acton United

New Life Mission Acton Ministerial Association promotes a film series from February 15 to March 4 aimed at boosting interest in the New Life Mission in Guelph. Participating ministers from United, Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian Religion, Pentecostal and Fellowship churches plan outreach across Guelph and nearby parishes. Rev Deighton Ford, the evangelist, will speak at chal United Church every weeknight and Sunday evening at the Physi Education Building at OAC.

Byny Granamuiti Oitypost Kaos Presbyter New Life Mission Acton Ministerial Association New Fe Guelph Participat United, Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian Relori Vd Pentecostal and Fellowship Ramtise Deighton Ford Thim Presbyterian Chal United Church Physi Education O.A.C

Mothers March for Dimes Campaign Net $142.63 in Rockwood

The Mothers of Rockwood conducted a village canvass for March of Dimes funds raising $142.63 for crippled and physically disabled adults. Campaign captain Mrs. Oscar Drysber praised volunteers who braved illness and two substitute boys, Bradfey TM and Alle Armstrong, joined in. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Ross Allen and others from Guelph Toronto Aldershot and nearby.

Mothers of Rockwood Oscar Drysber Bradfey Armstrong

Mrs Elsie Johnson Night's Big Winner at Ys Men Bingo

A small crowd attended the Ys Men bingo at Yoo gymnasium on Saturday night but players enjoyed generous prizes. Mrs Fish Johnson won the top full card special while 12 prizes of various values were awarded including four ten dollar prizes and a 30 dollar special. Harry Archie led the emcee duties with callers Lome Doberthein and Frank Ross and organizers Ted Blun Mansell Nellis.

Yoo Mrs. Fish] Johnson Harry Archie Lome Doberthein Frank Ross Ted Blun Mansell Nellis Earl Masales Bob Foyers Fred Koch A Clarence Ragnvaldson

Curling Club Faces March Meeting and Repairs

A local curling club plans a March meeting to discuss scheduling and rink repairs. Officials agree on building responsibility, restrict arena access to adults and accompanying children, repaint lines if needed, and host volunteers to assist. A separate agenda covers arena safety, storage, and cooperation with hockey and community programs.

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