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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 10, 1957

Page

7

Bowling Night Sparks Several League Battles and Scores

The report lists top bowlers and league standings across multiple groups. Names such as B Johnstone, M League, H Poles, L McGillomey, and L Kilby appear with high totals, while teams like Micra Plastic, Ink Spots, Reliable Taxi, Guy's Cartage, and A. P. Green battle for top spots and bragging rights.

Micro -Plastics A-P. Green Taxi B. Johnstone M. League H. Poles L.mcgillomey L Kilby Micra Plastic Ink Ridadales Reliable Taxi Guy's Cartage A - A. P. Green Dim Eusens Mildred Bella Elsens Elf Games Dere Devils Family Outfitters Creighton G Hart D Townsley D. Earle Kasens Dare Devils Mildred Bells Rollerettes

Gospel in Mohawk Brought to Canada For Indians in 1804

The Baltinafad Women’s Missionary Society met at Mr F OW Shortill’s home on December 27. Officers reported on the year’s work, and a Christmas sermon on stewardship was given. A Bible in Mohawk for Brantford Indians began publication in England in 1804, noting Canada’s multilingual reach.

Christmax Baltinafad Womans Missionary Society F OW Shortill Brayer Kirkwood Warne Cms Canada St. John England Brantford Misa Mike Canad B. Hilts R."warne A. Neeton Bathnafadk Maud Young F. W. Shortill Kirk

Health Unit Reports Twelve Mumps Cases in Halton Region

Halton County Health Unit logged twelve mumps cases in the last week of the year, with additional illnesses including scarlet fever, chicken pox, German measles, measles, and hepatitis. Geographically, Acton had no new cases, while Multon, Georgetown, Trafalgar, Nelson, Oakville, and Burlington reported scattered illnesses.

Halton County Acton Multon Georgetown Fiquesing Trafalgar Nelson Oakville Bur‘lington

Bowling Club Social with Prize Winners and Gift Presentation

Bowling Club held a social evening at St Alban’s Parish Hall on January 3 featuring dancing novelty games and a Pot Luck Supper. Prizes were won by Mrs Cairns Mrs Chisholm Mr Inglis and Mr Helwig. Jim Fleming presented president Harry Rogers with a cardigan sweater for valuable services. Next gathering to be held at Alias Usbare Wands home.

St. Alban‘s Pesish Hall Cairns Chisholm Inglis Helwig Jim Pleming Harry Rogers Bing Ieether Alias Uasbare Wands

Start New Year Dip Off Cold River Draws Crowds

Two Stevensville men joined the Streetville Polar Club for a New Year dip in the Credit River. They plunged into 28 degree water for five minutes and 100 yards, then warmed with hot soup and coffee as about 200 spectators watched from nearby.

Stufetsville Stevensville St Clair Ross Hol- Dngherad Streetville Polar Dear Club Credit River

Wedding of Jacqueline Chew and Andrew O Nolan

Cables from England Ireland Road at Wedding Breakfast report the ceremony at St Joseph church where Jacqueline Agnes Chew wed Aguhkew Lawrence O Nolan. Rev Father Vo Morgan officiated on Saturday December 2. The bride, daughter of Mira Chew Acton, wore ivory satin gown with pearl jewelry and a bouquet of red roses. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Andrew O Nolan Wicklow Ireland.

St Josepha Church Jacqueline Agnes Chew Aguhkew Lawrence Onelan Vo Morgan Satuereay Brade Mira Beatrice Chew Alain St Acton Andrew O Nolan Glendalaugh County Wicklow Ireland Val Eero Maetrene Mulholland Ann McLaughlan Misa Adele"Thew Lawrence Leatham Hamilton Larry O'Nolan Brendan Castello Kenneth Mono Malls Church Hall Gilliph Mono Road To- Tonta Milton Detroit Phoenix Ottawa

Fines Raised for Parking Violations In Oakville

Oakville motorists face doubled penalties for meter violations and new 63 and five dollar fines for related offenses. A back note includes an apology and details on payment deadlines, urging timely payment within 48 hours to avoid summons. The notice directs payment by cheque or money order to the Oakville treasurer in Ontario.

Oakville Dis Inet Oakvine Ontario

December 26 Bride Is Feted by Friends

Bridesmaids and relatives hosted several showers for Misa Jacqueline Chew after her December 20 wedding. Events included a miscellaneous shower December 5 by Miss Ronna Papillon, a shower at Mrs Pat Gunn’s Mitten home December 18, and a cup and saucer shower by Mrs John Smith and Miss Barbara Smith on Main Street North Acton.

Misa Jacqueline Chew Ronna Papillon Cameron St. Acton Hasteas Mra Pat Gunn Mitten

Nelson Township zoning hearing weighs development limits

At a Fairview school meeting of the Nelson Township planning board residents from north Nelson voiced concern over unrestricted farm sale and urbanization. Debates centered on minimum lot sizes 4000 and 40 000 square feet with four lots, while critics warned large tracts could hinder workers. Board chair R N Dubsony cited provincial weed control powers.

Planning Board Nmr Bradbury Mount’ Nemo Boans George Newell R. N. Dubsony Calruady

Hat Offered as Prize in Orillia Dance Event

An Ontario town plans a charity dance on December 31 with a hat as the prize and a replacement present donated to the mayor. The event aims to raise funds and will feature local officials and residents in attendance.

Ecumenical Bible Society Conference Highlights Unity Efforts

The Christian Council of Churches in Kitc hener Out There Expo celebrates ecumenicity as churches discuss wastefulness and competition. Bible Society branches across denominations report long running evangelistic work through scripture distribution and regional cooperation supported by veterans from the British and Berean societies.

Caristian Council of Churches Kitchener COC Pres The Bible Society Universal Church England Pioneer Societe

Georgetown Victorious Over Acton Juniors 8-3 in Arena Showdown

In Georgetown Arena on Monday night Georgetown defeated Acton Juniors 8-3 after a 4-3 edge through two periods. D Richardson opened scoring with Beckett assisting, then Tucker and Coxe added goals as Hall tied the game before penalties dominated the second period.

Georgetown Acton D. Richardson Beckett Richardson Tucker Coxe Hall Dahl G. A Richardeog Richardson Tucker Caxy Hall Nocend Peried Beckett

Full-Time Wages For Food Mixers

In a Manitoba Alberta region notice vendors advertise wages and jobs for food mixer work. The clipping notes miners and servants may demand full time pay, with various attachments and vegetable preparation tasks mentioned in a local market context.

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