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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 24, 1955

Page

5

Parents Tour School Hear Talk and Form Association

A school meeting led by Mrs Foster of Galt inspired parents to form a Women and Local Association. A nominating committee was appointed for March installation, with Mrs Foster to install officers and a guest speaker from Guelph. Several social and community names appear in attendance and gifts were exchanged.

Mra. Foster Galtonac Home and School Association Auestions A. White Len Burk W. Aw. Reye Ken. Stubbbingtor Mev Robertson DHE MS State Af Afficera Newecattan Foster Guelph McVittisha Schon Boant Women’s Institute D. G. Robertson Wilfred Awndy Allan Water Satunday Vernon Stewra Mi Johnean Sr Bratty Johnsin Jack Af. Acton Fathead Carl Ranis Toronto

Euchre Parties Held in Area Schools

A progressive euchre party at S No 1 school was led by Edger Carts and Geo Higgins with prizes to Mrs Gordon McPhail Mrs Archie Smith Donald Ferrier and Robert Hurren. A birthday wish went to bedridden Amos Mathies. A second party was planned in two weeks led by Stewart Pickett. Also a Campbellville event at S No 10 school saw prizes for James Wallace Leonard Andrews June Andrews and James Smith and a follow up planned with Law and Leslie Law. Friends report Miss Jean Menzies has a broken hip after a fall on icy sidewalk. Jane Reid suffers a cracked shoulder and is convalescing.

S-Sno- i -School Edger Carts Geo Iighs Gordon McPhail Archie Smith Donald Ferrier Robert Hurren Amos Mathies Stewart Wm. Pickett Campbellville ha@ld S“PrUASsive Cuthre S. S No. 10 Tom Mitchel Walter Handley Robert McPhail James Wallace Leonard Andrews June Andrews Jame Smith Jon Ang Leslie Law Palis On Ice Jean Menzies Robert Menzies Sis Hamilton General Hospital Jane “Reid

Everton Sale Booth and Weekend Visitation Notes

Everton church ladies ran a sale booth at Percy Peavey’s sale selling coffee pie and doughnuts. Sunday visitors included Mrs W H Hortop and the Hortop family and friends from Guelph and Rockwood. Also reported are hospital news on Norman Duckett’s appendix operation and congratulations on twin girls for Mr and Mrs Jack Heron. In Canada September is noted as a popular month for weddings.

W. H. Hortop Harry Hortop Lois Black J. Heilman Rochester Bert Palfram T. D. McCutcheon Elienton Lowville Norman Duckett Guelph Acton Ted Patsy Nancy Max Milne Rockwood Albert Alton Yan Robert Patten Diane Kenny John Jennie Edith Mary Bert Wr Wni. E. Robert Everton Church Percy Peavey

Ethiopian Natives Live in Mud Huts Described At Meeting

The group heard about daily life in Ethiopia including mud huts with thatched roofs and one room homes. Speaker Mrs Ringler described millet meals, local medicines, and high infant mortality while noting health efforts at Addis Ababa under the World Health Organization and clinics handling hundreds daily.

Patterson Pearen Elora Home Economics and Health C. Aitkens R. McKeown E Patterson Nancy Aitkens Ethiopia Africa Equator Addis Ababa Ringler World Health Organization Hospitas

Smorgasbord Dinner At St John’s Church Draws Crowd

Rockwood’s W A of St John’s Church hosted a successful Smorgasbord in the parish hall with Dr K B Waller aiding service. Despite bad weather many attended the event from Guelph and area. notes mention Florida trips by Jack Barlow Joyce Hepburn. A Presbyterian meeting from Eden Mills discussed securing a minister. Rev Armstrong of Acton attended.

St. John’s Church Guelph K. B. Waller Jack Barlow Joyce Hepburn Florida Presbyterian Church Eden Mills

Halton Farm Forums Debate Price Supports to Prevent Ruin

Halton county farm forums on February 14 discussed Farm Marketing Abroad with emphasis on price supports. They agreed supports are needed to shield farmers from price drops while not harming markets, noting export levels and potential trade barriers as factors shaping policy.

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W M S and Ladies' Aid Share February Meeting

The February meeting of the W M S and Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church met at Mr D MacDougall's home with strong attendance. Mrs Lowrie opened with a poem, Mrs Will Gilbertson led prayer, and a duet by Mrs G Stevenson and Mrs G MacDougall was well received. They planned to attend the World Day of Prayer at the United church. A quilt for the March of Dimes, donated by Mrs R Gordon, was sold by ticket, raising a nice sum, with Mrs Katie Gilbertson drawing the winning ticket. A social closed the evening. several members and guests are noted. The column also mentions illnesses, visits, and local church gatherings amid a flu season.

W. M.S Presbyterian’ Church D. MacDougall W. Lowrie Don ‘Nicholson Little Son Hamilton W. MacDonald Joseph Lasby Toronto W.A. Lasby A.C Russell_Lowrie Uplands Elmer McKersie Guelph Wilbert McKersie Presbyterian Church Wit ‘Ockwood

Limehouse Village Resident Sees First Robin

A Limehouse resident reports the first robin sighting of the season. Nearby visitors include Mr and Mrs Ted Morrow with her mother, Mr and Mrs Earl Scott and family, and relatives on the way. Also noted are Mr and Mrs H H Smith visiting Schomberg, Mrs W Mitchell visiting Toronto, Joy Patterson nursing a leg gash from a skate cut, and a W A meeting at Mrs Patterson’s home.

Ted Morrow Earl Scott H. H. Smith Schomberg W. Mitchell Toronto Joy Patterson W.A

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