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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 10, 1957

Page

15

Bowling Night Chaos Across League Standings

Top overall remain Micro Plastics and Commiivelal split by Ridsdales shine as scores climb. Ink Spots gain ground while several teams like Guy's Cartage and A P Green push. Notable performances include B Johnstons 31 and M League 644 with strong showings from Eisens, Mildred Bells, and Speed Balls as standings shift across multiple leagues.

Estytas Micro Plastics P. Green B. Johnstons M. League H. Poles L.mccillomey L Kilby Micra” Plastic Ink Boots Ridsdales Guy's Cartage A. P. Green Jon Eisens Mildred Elf Quifiliers Rollerelles BS Creighton G Hart D Townsley Charle Kysens

Gospel in Mohawk Brought to Canada For Indians in 1804

The Baltinafad Womans Missionary Society met at Mrs F W Shortill’s home on December 27. Officers reported year’s work including visits to the sick and shut ins. Mrs Nerlon led worship and prayers, with a reading and admonition on Christlike conduct. A Christmas Bible story for Mohawk Indians near Brantford, the Bible in Mohawk, and readings on Christmas in pioneer Canada were shared. Officers for 1957 named: president B Hilts, vice-president Mrs R Warne, secretary Mrs A Newton, Ballhafad-treasurer Miss Maud Young, associate secretary Mrs F W Shortill, stewardship B Hilts, literature and friendship WR Warne, citizenship and supplies. A social lunch followed. 10 attended.

Baltinafad Womans Missionary Society Mra F OW Mra Warne Nerlon Kirkwood Letous Warne Canada St. John England Brantford Mise Hills Canad Pioneer Days B. Hilts R."warne A. Neeton Ballhafad Maud Young W. Shortill WR. Warne Mia Irks “Wood

Health Unit Records 12 Mumps Cases in Hatton County

Hatton County Health Unit logged twelve mumps cases in the last week of the year. Other illnesses reported included one scarlet fever case, three chicken pox, two German measles, one measles, and six hepatitis. In the final week of 86, new cases appeared across Acton, Multon, Georgetown, Faquesing, Trafalgar, Nelson, Oakville, and Burlington.

Hatton County Acton Multon Georgetown Faquesing Trafalgar Nelson Oakville Bur Lington

Bowling Club Proxy Gift Night At St Albans Parish Hall

The Bowling Club hosted a social evening on Thursday January 3 at St Albans Parish Hall featuring dancing and novelty games. Prizes went to Mrs Cairns Mrs Chichelm Mr Inglis and Mr Helwis. The Ladies Club served a Pot Luck Supper. Jim Fleming presented a cardigan sweater to Harry Mogens for valued services. Next gathering announced by Me Stogers with details to follow.

St. Alban's Parish Cairns Chichelm Inglis Helwis Jim Fleming Harry Mogens Qub Biss Uasbare Winds

Start New Year Cold With Dip in River

Two men from Strataville St Clair 40 and Ross Hol ngshrad, members of the Steeleville Polar Dear club, plunged into 28 degree Credit River for a five minute 100 yard swim on New Year. Spectators watched as they emerged to hot soup and coffee, both said they felt fine.

Stufetsville Strataville St Clair Ross Holngshrad Steeleville Polar Dear Club Credit River Ero Alr

Wedding of Jacqueline Chew and Andrew O Nolan at St Josephs

Jacqueline Agnes Chew and Andrew O Nolan wed in St Josephs Church in December. The bride, daughter of Beatrice Chew of Acton, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew O Nolan of Glendalaugh Wicklow, exchanged vows with Morgan officiating. Guests from Acton, Hamilton, Mono, and Detroit attended the wedding breakfast at the church hall.

St Josepha Church Jacqueline Agnes Chew Andrew Lawes Onelan Vo Morgan Besle Beatrice Chew Main St Acton Avton Andrew Ovlan Glendalaugh County Wicklow Ireland Walter KO Irene Mulholland Ann McLaughlan Misa Adele"Cohew Lawrence Leatham Hamilton Greemaman Larry O'Nolan Brendan Castello Kenneth. Colfer Mono Mills Weditinx Gilliph Mono Road To- Tanta Multen Detroit Phoenix Ita Thei

Parking fines rise with polite note from Oakville

Oakville motorists face higher penalties with fines up to 63 and a $3 for offenses plus added fees. A back of the note apologizes for the intrusion and explains the need to divide scarce parking spaces. It directs payment within 48 hours by cheque or money order to the Oakville Treasurer, Ontario.

Oakville Capaluiy Tate Cssentia S. P.m F. Oakville Ontario

December 26 Bride Feted by Friends and Relatives

Readable portions report a December 2 wedding for Misa Jacquelin Chew and multiple pre and post nuptial gatherings. A miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Ronna Papillion occurred December 3 at Cameron Street, with games and gifts. A second shower happened December 18 at Milton home of Mrs Pat Guan, and a cup and saucer shower was hosted by Mrs John Smith and Mrs Barbara Smith on Main Street North. Acton attendees from POT Robertson Manufacturing Co. also attended.

Misa Jacqueline Chew Ronna Papillion Cameron St. Acton Pat Guan Milton Robertson Manus Farturing Co John Smith Barbara Smith Main St. North Acton Thia

Nelson Township zoning hearing weighs ribbon development risks

At a Fairview school meeting, Nelson Township planning board heard landowners urge limits on subdivision sizes to curb ribbon development. Concerns cited by A Ellenton C Heatty and others included loss of rural character and weed control, while officials and critics debated 4000 vs 15000 square foot lots and urbanization pressures.

Nelson Nelson Township Planning Board Fairview School Ter A. Ellenton Heatty Manning Sir Bradbury Mount” Nemo George Newell R N. Dobson

Hat to be offered as prize in Orillia dance event

Canadian press note says a hat will be offered as a prize at the December 31 dance in Orillia Ontario with a replacement presented to the mayor.

Thecmayor

Grass roots ecumenicity at Bible conference Drifts toward unity

The Bible Today reports a Kit chener conference of the Canadian Council of Churches where laity and clergy from many denominations discuss wasteful competition and expanding Scripture circulation. Leaders praise ecumenical progress, noting 140 years of cooperative evangelical work through the Bible Society and shared Christian enterprise across denominations.

Canatian Council of Churches Kitchener Hmible Society Universal Church England Pioneer Spenter

Georgetown Wins 8-3 Over Acton Juniors in Arena Showdown

In Georgetown Arena on Monday night Georgetown defeated Acton Juniors 8-3. The game stayed close at 4-3 after the first two periods before Georgetown pulled away with four goals in the final period. Early goals by Richardson and Tucker spurred Acton’s rally before Coxe and Hall tied and then Georgetown surged ahead.

Georgetown Acton D. Richardson Beckett Richardson Tucker Coxe Hall Arena

Full-Time Wages For Food Mixers

A fragmented note discusses wages for food mixers and related factory roles. It mentions workers, benefits, and the wages structure, with references to a plan or publication by FIONGER PURLINIER WINNITEG and a weekly newspaper publisher. The text shows unclear local context and scattered place names.

Fionger Purlinier Winniteg CP Woc Gater Abed Tere Puatane da Prarie Varias Sashalohewan Fewes Rdg Dtherr Wea Albertic

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