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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
8
OCR style summary of a jumble of lines mentioning high school schedules, teachers, and local events. References to Richard Sloris, corresp ondents, and a weekly paper. Mentions Camadhan internship verifications hearing, Camadhan un taenship verificates, and a dance show with Royal Baefi, Guetih, Jaman.
Fragmented OCR notes recount ancient history and a ceremonial gathering. Mentions Dublin, Leeland ancestors and a reading titled The Old Kitchen Range. Describes a fire and a sequence of medals, dates, and attendees with unclear context.
A History club gathering featured Mrs George Fries presiding, opening remarks by the program committee, and minutes read by Wik Schepper. A New Year address was given, a memorial hall reunion set for May, two contests led by Miss Lo Manales, with winners Mrs Hargrave and Mrs S Holmes. Auld Lang Syne sung, holiday thanks extended, and hospitality remarks thanked Mrs George Har.
A smelling salesman entered a local restaurant and ordered two eggs fried hard with black edges, two slices of burnt toast, and a cup of cold coffee. He told the waitress he was homesick, then sat down to eat.
Mrs Cange Thomas van Rew presided over the formation meeting of the Eb ema WMS and WA as two groups united. Twenty members were reported on the roll with verses and songs, and the executive proposed amalgamation which was accepted. The prayer partner for the coming year is Mrs J Williams at the Girls Home in Toulon Minnesota.
Sprowl Acton presents slides at the January meeting as residents cheer. Mary Stewart and Vbaset Hayes noted in the secretary report while Mis Jemes Wate and Mis Chath whet participate in the event.
Sunshine Children entertain friends with a Nativity Play and song. Christine centers stage events at the Highway Greed shanty while other pupils perform. Santa Claus arrives to give gifts as plans for a sitter king claws are discussed and a charity collection is taken.
The Free Press joins friends in extending congratulations to a 94 year old resident honored last Thursday at Actert. Gifts and calls from many greeted the occasion as neighbors and the Savers Mast Werk Mes Saver wine ts i gipad.
The article records a Sunday service at Gallinafa d and installations by the Womens Auxiliary and related groups for 198. It notes a January WI meeting at Mere Robert McEnerny’s home, with plans for a heat supper on January 13 and a queen lunch. A hemming contest winner is Wm McKean, with demonstrations on a new sewing machine. The Ballina church annual meeting reports poor outcomes and a possible new organ. Sudden death of Herb Allan shocks the community. funeral held at Rumles Shue meher Funeral Home and burial at Church Cemetery. Survivors include wife, daughter Sharon, Fredoof Eden Mills, Chaenee, Josiers, Mrs Swindle hurst, Mauda, Mrs Anihiur Spears, Joe, Willam, Jim, and Mia Murray McBride.
A Lakeside chapter meeting followed a pot luck supper at the Legion hall amid an ice storm. Members balanced baskets for the annual de haneans and regent Mrs Rudolph Spiel vogel oversaw a bar event. One charity effort saw 15 hampers sent as Christmas aid to needy homes with Rotary Club partnership.
The Theara Department at Welfare issued its first cheque this week as part of the Halton Centennial Manot extension. The payment totaling 480 R138 covers initial costs toward a new exhibition project with a projected total cost of 901000 dollars. The grant supports local job and welfare initiatives.
Sunday visitors included Mrs John Alten and Mim Jennie Tort ner Mr Ella Williams, Mr and Mrs Clarence Horton, Mr WH Hortop and Mrs Harry Hortop attended. Friends of Mr Ron Hindley gathered as he remained hospitalized at Guelph General. Other visits featured Mr and Mrs Wm Alexander, Mr Charles Havalton, and Miss Evelyn Dolnter as well as Jack Murrell and family.
The CGIT unit opened the first week of the year with its CGT program and hymn. Mr Greer answered questions on evaluation and the equipment setup, then a game was played, followed by a brief social chatter.
Meo and Mrs. Walter Noble of Little Corent hosted a birthday gathering this week visited by James Noble and family.
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