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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 08, 1962

Page

3

Acton Fall Fair Euchre and Penny Sale Winners

Saturday February 3 a euchre and penny sale at Bar tockburn School drew a large crowd with 25 euchre tables. Winners included Mrs J A Van Fleet and Alvin Fisher in euchre, and many items won in the penny sale by Nora Krants Carl Volme and others. An afternoon of cooking prizes and baskets followed with thanks offered by Mrs Willian Thompson for the ladies directors and organizers.

Danual Euchre Airectors Af J. A. van Fleet Doris Cooke Fiat Alvin Fisher Cam Sinclair Nora Krants Carl Volme Mr. B. Levith Mra RD Buckner Jack ‘den Rever Beth McEnery Wo Waterhouse Gondon Lexie Jack Mast Nix Aloe Mitchell Mino Sraida Harold W. Waldie Cartion Willian Thompson Acton Fall Fall Boand

Acton District High School Board approves salary schedule

The Acton District High School Board approves a new salary schedule for teachers and outlines retirement gratuity, sick leave provisions, and supply teacher rates. Principal Hanson announced per iper day pay, with details on classification steps and seven-year increments. the plan aims to align pay with duties and tenure.

Agcllanis Actan Bo AL Hansson Eure Ralk Actan District High School Board

Den Mills Community Club Plans Hall Renovations

The Den Mills Community Club held its monthly meeting at N Marshall Jr s home with strong attendance. Final plans were made for a large auction in the village hall Saturday evening to fund hall renovations, with many items donated including farm animals, dishes, clothing and baking. Murray McPherson is hospitalized in Toronto awaiting surgery. Seaman Bob Abram has returned to his ship at Cornwallis after a two week visit with his parents. AIRLIFT HOLSTEINS Ward Brownridge contributed two head of Canadian Holsteins to a consignment airlifted to Argentina. six bulls and eight females were assembled at Hays Farms Oakville. North Halton 6 P.P. reported no weekend accidents.

Eaen Mills Ghuib N. Marshall Jr Mansel Lowrie Murray McPherson Toronto General Hospital W. McLear Sr Hamilton David McDonald Bob Abram Cornwallis Cliff Abram Ward Brownridge Georgetown Argentina Hays Farms Oakville

Leaders Needed for Scout and Brownie Groups

At the Scout and Guide Mothers meeting held Tuesday January 30 in the scout hall with 14 members present a critical need for a Brownie and Scout leaders was reported. The window repair was requested. Valerie Drinkwalter joined as a new member. A spring fundraiser sale and euchre event were planned with Corningware as the door prize.

Scout and Guide Mothers Valerie Drinkwalter Tee Euchre Beke Sa

55 Charter Members Readiness for United Church Group

United Church organization in Ballinafad announces 55 charter members ready for full fellowship. Leaders include Mis Pred J Shortill and Mis Michael Noein. plans include two monthly meetings and new unit divisions. Community members volunteer for roles in publicity, education, sewing, and stewardship as the group strengthens church work.

Uniteat Chup Maltinatad Chan B Atlee Dintian Ar Ct Beaton Hie Comaines Mis Fervaters Delon Ts Ladies LCA Mi Heaton Mose J. Shortill Sovith Jesse Me Enery Michael Noein Kelect foMlanfadhe Womet Grup Ak Vnatelbag Foch Ts Forlowe Tomar Mia Cameron Minnecy Preagian Mos Aabie Laws Civenship Percy Hte Beatrice Hilla Jamieson Iteratoe Mes Shartill Alex Himes Don Smith M. Norton Tom Given Powen Lordain Ballinafad

Films Create Interest In New Films At Local Churches

The Swoon by Granaman and The Re Iole Nutmaceape were shown Sunday evening at Kooy Presbyterian Church with attendees from other congregations. The New Life Mission Acton Ministerial Association hopes films spark deeper interest in the New Life Mission in Guelph from February to March 4. Ministers and representatives from United, Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian Reformed Pentecostal and other Fellowships attended. Reverend Peighton Ford, Graham’s brother, will evangelize in Guelph, coming from South America, with weekly evening talks at Chal United Church and the Physical Education Building at the OAC.

Granaman Citipost Bertin Kooy Presbyterian Charch Pi Atal A. H. McKenzie Acton New Life Mission Acton Ministerial Association Ufe Guelph America Chal United Church Iion OAC

Mothers March for Dimes Raises $142.63 in Rockwood

Mothers of Rockwood organized a March of Dimes canvass last Monday raising $142.63 for disabled adults. Campaign captain Saeed Drysber praised volunteers who braved illness and hard work, with two boys Bradley and Albert Armstrong stepping in for a fallen helper. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Ross Allen and others from Guelph Toronto and Aldershot as Mrs F Day joined them.

Mothers of Rockwood Saeedscar Drysber Caul Dur Bradley Kenneth Kay Guelph Roy Day Toronto Glen Greer Aldershot F. Day Milton Greer

Night's Big Winner in Yo gym bingo many prizes given

A disappointing crowd attended the Yo gymnasium Men's bingo event on Saturday night yet prizes were generous. Mrs Elsie Johnson won the $30 full card prize with multiple $4 and $10 awards also handed out. Harry Archie announced, while Lome Doberthein and Frank Ross served as callers and several Y's Men assisted with the Moor.

Elsh Johnson Harry Archie Lome Doberthein Frank Ross Ted Blun Mansell Nellis Earl Masales Bob Fogers Fred Koch A Clarence Ragnvaldson

Curling Club Discusses March Skating and Renovation Plans

The curling club met to review March skating fees and rink maintenance including center ice shaving and repainting lines. Volunteers offered to repaint lines after shaving, while the club sought unified responsibility for building duties and restricted access to adults and accompanied children.

Cnaned Ihe Casterde Jedges Ike Lce Curlers Alway Curling Club

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