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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 22, 1962

Page

5

Bridge bidding lesson from a mastering partnership hand

This feature analyzes a bid sequence with Diane Rohr and Carolyn Cook facing East West players. It explains opening with two biddable suits, North’s 1NT reply, a jump shift to Diamonds, and a 4 Diamonds raise, leading to a 4 Spades contract. It highlights point counts, distribution, and declarer play with strategic bidding.

Diane Rohr Carolyn Cook Brian Otterbein Kathy Kirknexs North South South Wey West

Churchill First Crow Sighted Signals Spring in District

K Joshua Thompson saw the first crows in the district indicating spring near. Mr and Mrs Ward Hamilton took a trip toward the south. Church pew carpet work was done at Churchill United Church. Mr and Mrs George Stephens vacationing in Florida. Ed Storey family visited William McDonald for the work end. Wedding bells are ringing in the community.

K. Joshua Thompson Ward Hamilton Churchill United Church George Stephens Florida Ed. Storey William McDonald

Trinity Music Results For 20 District Pupils

Trinity College of Music Examinations results list pupils from Dorothy Richardson Scull and Barbara Champion groups across Grades 1 to 3. Names include Anvoe McFes Donna Harnden Brenda Wendy Wood Julie Smith Gail Barbou Anne Thompson and others, with first class honors and 100 percent scores noted for several pupils.

Trinity College of Music Aire Dorothy Richardson Anvoe McFes Donna Harnden Brenda Wendy Wood Julie Smith Gail Barbou Anne Thompson Ake Verl Mckee Susan Var Douglas Fowler Marlee McSwain Susan Robison Donald Royce Decil Cochrane Kathryn Sinclat Annie Shortill Barbara Champion Tyeirst Idndy Petherick Betty Champion Anne Stubbs Karen Coulter

Valentine Banquet At Acton Pentecostal Church

The Young People of the Acton Pentecostal Church held a Valentine banquet on February 15. After supper, served by the church ladies, they enjoyed games and a devotional. Fern Reid and Marilyn Lemon performed a duet, Sandra Binnie played a piano solo, and Joy Reid sang. A poem read by Mrs Hawes, a Valentine cake recipe by Mr Bailey, and a duet by Paine and Gail Stewart followed before prayers. Everyone had a wonderful time of fellowship.

Valentine Fern Reid Marilyn Lemon Pinson Sandra Binnie Acton

Rhona Diana McBacern to wed James Thornhill in March

Acton announces the engagement of Rhona Diana McBacern daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilfred McBac ern to James Franklin Thornhill son of Mrs and Mrs Harry Thornhill of Acton R A 3. The wedding is planned for March.

Wilfred McBac Acton Rhona Diana James Franklin Thornhill Harry Thornhill R. A

Valentine Exchange Devotional at Ladies Aid Meeting

The February Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. George Grundy's home drew 16 members. Devotional themes centered on brotherhood across races and the value of God as the foundation for future generations. Also noted were upcoming April 18 milestone tea and bazaar, honors in music, and local school and institute news.

Ladies’ Aid George Grundy Ward Bruce Betta McEwan Storey Plano Lindaguson Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto Goubie Rockwood N. Rathbun

Young Toronto Actor Leads Forest Hill Stage Weekend

Up the Ladder bred a flingers next gop as a director is a repeat of the Broad way success LB. Forest Hill Collegiate Institute in Toronto presents this weekend. The climber of success in the theatre is the son of Mrs Sophie Euringer of Acton and School here.

Forest Hill Toronto New York Sophie Euringer Actonanal

Acton Residents to Apply for Citizenship Papers

Judge to hear 27 new Canadians at the County Court House Milton on Thursday March 1. Acton residents among applicants include Mrs. Marion Rudd William Gost Spike Riemer and El Afriede Zeissig.

Acton Wo Cory County Court House Milton Marion Rudd William Qost Spike Riemer el Afriede Zeissig

New M Z Bennett Home and School Names New Officers

First meeting of the new M Z Bennett Home and School group was held on Thursday February 15 in the school. Officers were named and programs discussed with parents and teachers outlining grade by grade instruction and planned activities. A temporary executive was chosen from a previous meeting, and five committee chairs were elected. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month with coffee served after adjournment.

M. Z Ents Bennett Alger Shone Browne

Slavery Back este. PPh CELT Che Venere Game

A fragment recounts a project where slavery themes are discussed. It notes singers and attendees funding a mission and domestic labor effort with raised sums of 20 and 40, and describes how about 18 girls hired themselves for child care, cleaning, and general housework. The piece hints at reattempting the project.

Seven Out-of-Town Drivers Fined in Acton Police Court

Police court in Acton Tuesday fined seven defendants from out of town. Total fines reached 73 dollars with costs of 20 dollars. All defendants faced traffic charges and did not plead before deputy-mayor James R. Black.

Acton Milty Marty James R. Black

Two-Car Crash Causes Estimated $425 in Damages

A Tuesday collision on No 7 highway between Allan Gay aged 18 of R&R and Frederick Middleton left about $350 damage to the Gay car and $75 to Middleton's vehicle. Corporal Mason filed the report, noting the incident occurred south of Acton Boulevard and that charges are pending.

Allan Gay R&r

Acton Scottish Dance Club Hears Burns Supper Debrief

An executive meeting at Bill Wilken home discussed the Burns supper as successful and laid plans for the spring dance in the Legion Auditorium on Friday April 27. The Ceilidh closing the dance season moved from April 28 to May 12 due to the special event.

Bill Wilsons Acton Scottish Dance Club Bill Wilken Thee Legion Auditorium

It Isn’t Cricket to Work for a Man Day and Night

A cautious workplace proverb notes it isn’t proper to labor for a boss by day and oppose him by night, urging fair treatment and consistent conduct in labor relations.

Personal notes from Acton visitors and local events

A collage of local happenings in Acton includes visits by residents to out of town points, hospital patients in Guelph, a California trip, a studio sale of furnishings, a violin concert at Guelph Collegiate, and a pneumonia case at Guelph General Hospital. Notables travel from Calgary to Acton, a grandson born February 13 in Kitchener, and a large 65th Federated Women’s Institutes luncheon in Toronto with remarks by FWLO president Mrs. L G Lymburner.

New Life Mission Guelph E. Archibald Doris Fines Women’s Institute W. Awrey Queen Elizabeth Building Toronto Rabinell Jeads Flyrb Dodds Lireman Guelph General Hospital Warner's Institutes Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario Queen Eligabeth C.nle LG. Lymburner FWLO Hayes Smith Nebraska Associated Countrywomen of the World

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