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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 27, 1964

Page

7

Dinner Meeting for Knox Ladies' Aid

The annual Knox Ladies' Aid dinner meeting was held Tuesday evening with the Daughters of Knox catering a turkey dinner. Mrs Parker presided as convener, led a nonhip service, and shared a love theme. Mr. McCutcheon presented the manse committee report and an invitation to cater for events.

Knox Ladies’ Aid Daughters of Knox BR. R. Parker Knox Will Lou Parker William Benson Moran Praver Whittle Yiet Virginia Craig Hudson

Ospringe Ladies Aid Names New Officers at February Meeting

The Ospringe Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. B L Bruce's home with 12 members. President Mrs. W Bruce led devotions and a text on Christ’s love. Officers were elected: president Mrs. R B Bruce, vice president Mrs. W Bruce, secretary Mrs. George Jackson, treasurer Mrs. G Sunter.

Osapringy Ladies’ Aid BL Bruce W. Bruce Christ Paul India Gammitice RB. Bruce George Jackson G. Sunter Aiken Auditors Athen Sath Chahuer

Uninvited guest disrupts town council meeting

A reader letter recalls a chaotic council session with stray remarks about water, taxes, and playgrounds. The writer notes confusion, suggests using a tannery furnace for garbage, and questions council courtesy while praising the Credit Union’s help.

Missions Meeting Partners With WMS In February Gathering

Auxiliary group met at Miss Exama Cole's home for February session led by Mrs. G McLennan. The program featured a farm play, a Bible lesson, and reports on the WMS 6th anniversary plans in May and the centenary observance in Montreal.

Othe Exama Cole G. McLennan RJ Turner Comedt Jhansi FL Anderson McLennan J. Davidson Via Cole Asis. Turner Husselly Anglis Anderson

Acton Credit Union Reps Welcome at Hamilton Meeting

Five directors of Acton Community Credit Union attended the February educational meeting of the Hamilton District Chapter of Credit Unions, sponsored by Nasco Employees Credit Union. Keen mutual Union Limited presented a cheque to aid the new credit union as discussions of proposed resolutions for the Ontario Credit Union League meetings in Toronto continued.

Acton Community Credit Union Limited Hamilton Credit Uniofix Nasco Employees Credit Union Limited Hart Memorial Hall Acton Keen McHt Union Limited Ontario Credit Union League Toronto

Limehouse 4 H Course Opens with First Meeting

New 4 H course held with seven girls at the Limehouse home led by Mrs Wilson and Mrs Ted Brown. Also report of W L Euchre night at Kirkpatrick home with George Burt winning, Peggy McDonald in hospital for tests, and plans for Halton centennial celebration.

Ted Brown Walter Nobile Hamilton James Noble

Acton Personal Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Events

Acton residents share weekend visits with family in Weston Owen Sound Toronto and Niagara Falls. Local youths attended Hi Time at CFTO TV and a Youth Rally at the Christian Reformed Church. The Acton Agricultural Society marked its 75th Fall Fair display at the King Edward Hotel Toronto with plans for a Kiddieland midway on September 18 and 19.

Acton Agricultural Society King Edward Hotel Toronto Free Press C. Aitken W. Swackhamer Jack Dennis Don Matthews William Thompson Ralph Denny Jack Marshall Lorna Bessey

More Actonians Wintering Abroad Boosts Tourism

Increasingly many Actonians spend part of winter in South America the West Indies Mexico Hawaii the Bahamas or Florida. Air travel makes these destinations easily accessible and popular for a warm getaway.

South South America West Indies Mexico Hawaii Bahamas Florida

Finalized Salaries For Acton Public School Teachers

Amicable agreement reached between a staff committee and the Acton Public School Board on the 1964 65 salary schedule. Chairman Doug Manning announced salaries will be on par with district peers and no town levy increase is expected though budget revisions are likely. Some salaries rise in September due to summer courses and teacher qualification upgrades.

Acton Public School Board iChairman Doug Manning

Purpose of U C W Outlined to Unit

United Church Women met with guest speaker Mrs Force outlining the group's purpose. Bible study covered Acts chapter six led by Mrs Engel and others conducted discussions on giving up things for Lent.

United Church Women HR. Force

Rotary Tuesday hears Red Fores on international trade

At Rotary Tuesday, members assembled Easter Seal mailing materials and listened to Red Fores discuss international trade dynamics and impacts.

Rotary Red Fores

Evans Robison Wedding At Bride's Home In Acton

Mary Diane Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robinson united in marriage to Donald Brian Evans at the bride's home in Acton on February 8. Rev Fo W Young of Georgetown officiated. Guests came from Montreal Beamsville Georgetown Guelph Acton and surrounding areas.

Acton Mary Diane Dorothy Patterson Guelph Gordon Evans Evans Montrreal Beamsville Georgetown Ballinafad

Civic Night highlighted in Acton Chamber plans

The Acton Chamber of Commerce directors accepted this year’s program during a Wednesday meeting. Civic Night during Chamber Week April 12 to 18 will name Acton’s Citizen of the Year and highlight events including rural urban night industrial night and the annual meeting in November. The retail section will hold its first meeting next week and committees were appointed.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Acton

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