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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 08, 1962

Page

14

Acton Curlers Face Week of Ice Prep and Plans

The Acton curling scene focuses on repainting lines and shaving the ice before resuming play. With the league in its third week, teams sharpen skills while Acton Intermediates prepare for Fergus game on February 3, and Gal Curlers form an afternoon league as rules reminders circulate.

Star Weekly Acton Fergus Curlers Greg W. MacKay C. Bradley A. Buchanan A. Zbeethoff J. Hibbitt J. Galloway Row B. Wood E. Jey D. VanWyck B. Hunter Zbeciwolf D. Ray J. Hibbitt Galloway B.mackay A. McKenzie T. E Holmes T. Holmes G. Couper H. Dumarsh C. Rognvaldson W. Dubois C. Anderson Holmes W D. Widdis G. Cooper A. McKiv M. Holm M. Duma W. Dubai E. Holmes H. Holmes Hibbitt Macks W. Dubuis M. Holmes D. Rowley

Mrs A Mowat Regent Of Duke Of Devonshire Chapter

The annual meeting of the Duke of Devonshire chapter 1 0 D E was held at Mrs H F Hollies Park Ave with good attendance. Mrs A E Newton conducted the meeting and reports covered empire world affairs education membership and social details. Several officers were appointed with Mrs Beatty Reg ent Mrs Bert Monsr and Mrs Newton named for roles while illness of members Bert Moyar and Mrs J Jang noted.

Duke of Devonshire D.E H. F. Hollies Park Ave A. E. Newton H.R. Force Elizabeth C. Heller Force McGeachie He Mawantize Thomas Mel Holmes New State de Bette Wees Beatty Bert Newton Secomt Mes H. Holmes W. McLeod Agar J Rent H. OR. Force M. Z. Bennett D. Leslie Mainprize Whitham Matthews G. A. Dills We Ma Kay G. Young Ave Np McLeod Bert Moyar J Jang Guckwh Hospital

Zone Head Visits Legion in Acton Meeting

Zone Commander Mir Masset praised achievements and outlined suggestions for the coming season during a monthly Acton Legion meeting. He was accompanied by zone secretary Jo Dike from Cookeville and local Legion officials.

Zong Hares Hassel Combswite Acton Legion Rbianeh Mevbng Monas Mir Masset Cookeville Legion Vmaire Jo

Halton Peel Trust Reports Profits Up Year

Halton and Peel Trust and Savings Company mails its annual shareholders report from Oakville Burlington and Brampton. Highlights include total assets 17 948 988 profits before tax 92 percent higher income taxes 62 000 dividends 47 026 savings and term deposits 15 618 084 first mortgages 11 509 918 bonds and stocks 9 505 499 estates trusts agencies 1 053 224. A new branch opens in Simcoe in March and the Brampton Burlington head office move is planned.

Halton Peel Trust Halton and Peel Trust and Savings Company Oakville Burlington Brampton O. E. Manning Simcoe Nye

Bennett School Operetta Cast Tackles Final Preparations

Tentative leads have been chosen for the Bennett school operetta Days of Kerry Dancing. Glean Banks handles singing with Mrs Norman Turner directing dialogue. Teachers have assignments, parents are making costumes, and rooms supply dances. Walter Dubsis leads props. Banks says nearly complete, though a horse scene remains uncertain.

Kerry Glean Banks Norman Turner Walter Dubsis Mr. Banks Prac

Four Names Remain on United Ballot for Church Name

Agrivanea Church members vote on a new church name with four top choices on the ballot. Next Sunday they will vote again on the top four, and the following Sunday on the top two, before a final decision. Acton United Church will keep its present name for now. The most popular themes center on St Pauls, St Stephens and Trinity.

Agrivanea Church Acton United Church Ute Pr St. Paul's St. Stephen’s Trinity

Plan Display Night Fashion Show At Night School

The night school committee met on Thursday evening at the high school to plan Display Night. The program includes demonstrations, a film showing, a fashion show by local clothing makers, and refreshments. The event is set for Saturday February 24.

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Day of Prayer Service Planned by Local Churches

Church leaders from several congregations meet to plan a day of prayer at Pres. Stern Church on Friday March 9. Sunday School children will prepare posters for store windows and their own churches.

Wotcies Weokiay Orerat Pres. Stern Dlifferent Phan Progr

Personal Notes From Acton Visitors and Local Friends

Acton residents share visits with relatives in town and out of town. Mrs. Clara Brown visits with daughter Mrs. Jack Dowding while families appeal for Mrs. Jeany as patient at Guelph General Hospital. Various locals recover from illness, attend church events, and host gatherings as winter social life continues.

Acton Lac Terry Bottomley Downsview Jeany Guelph General Clara Brown Jack Dowding Dowding Terry John Roseford Terrace Alex Leslie St Jossept's Hospital William Dobie Toronto Fred R. Pinder Berna Clark Guelph J.C. Dennis Katherine Bell R. M. MacDonald George Musselie Sr New United Church Women H.R. Force F. Anderson George Campbell Georgetown WH Kemmer Witty John Gow Bill Coon Mickey Holmes Bunk Holmes A. H. McKenzie Young People's Society of the Presbytery of West Toronto Knox Conagh Sted Lawrence Stareh Co Milton Don Griese Charlie Griese Banter Laboratories Lillian Fields

Weekend hill sledding and community notices mix in rural life

A scattered update shows residents enjoying skiing and hill activities after mild weather, with school and community notes. Mentions include interleague game attendance, local visitors to Brantford and Orangeville, Y shows, and plans for a Georgetown school addition amid Canada construction contracts.

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