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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1957

Page

3

Robert Little Early honored as Acton School Inspector

Acton Public School on Main Street was named in memory of Robert Little Early, the first inspector of schools for Halton County. Little, who came to Acton to lead the school, served until 1881, and a monument for him was unveiled during a July reunion.

Robert Halton County Acton Main Street HP. Mobrg Cheir Free Pro Robert Little St Ligny Esquesing John McPhee Halton Oatario Acton School Fairview Tom Kennedy Bank of Montreal Willow St Rome Mr. Little Little Archie McNabb William Neardmor Mercury Kentahire England Canada Fairview Cemetery John Ross Thos. T. Moore Stewart Bennett G. W. McKenzie Acton School Board Main St

Campbellville Women's Institute Meeting Notes Local Activities

January gathering hosted by Mrs James Wallace with 16 members present. Members donated cotton for cancer dressings and heard reports on correspondence, Christmas boxes, and health education. Mrs Roy Ellenton spoke on the Ontario Mentally Retarded Association and led a New Year’s health program.

Leonard Andrews Carmpbellville Women's Institute James Wallace Jack Wherlihan Reginald Austin Steamiree Frank Quinlan Sid Hartley Nelson Howard Roy Edenton Lowville Ontario George Black Ggate George Inglis Presbyterian Church Gmph Turaday Roy Parker Lldyd Crawford James Mahon Edward Mahon Anita Smith St. David's Girls Group Louw Inglis Margaret McPnail Gloriady Smith Ents Henry Rama Ahan Gloria Purdy Orgaldy Baverlay Roberts Bote

Appreciation Meeting Of United Church Women

The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met in the Sunday school room with Miss M Bennett presiding. Reports for 1956 were presented, 40 mail pieces sent, one member died, and over 100 calls made to homes hospitals and newcomers. Five boxes sent to Korea and field of the WMLS, $2 per member requested for yearly expenses, and plans made for coming year.

Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church Moa M . Bennett Mre Shoemaker Mainprize Luken Mixes Fern Brown Mra F. Cleave Misa D. Simmons Bo Veldhuis Carlaw Mra C Pole Wira JT Lyman Miss Bennett Korea WMLS Xn. Force

Church Ladies Meeting Minutes From A Christmas Gathering

Mrs. George Thomas hosted a WMS session with prayer, scripture, and songs. Members discussed Christmas remembrances, mission plans, and preparations for a Presbyterial in Guelph, with several ladies volunteering to arrange a wedding dinner and handle church duties.

Ebenezer Wms George Thomas Walter Freeman W Bewley Allisreend St. Paul Joeur Christ Paul Christ A. Norrish Cetarvale Mra. Houston Mra . Frank Africa Gilchrist Hree Troumtale Guelph OU .Wilteat Diamond Mo Moffat Bowt Joes Mra Young Wo Freeman Mra A Frank Mo Anderson

Annual Reports Mark Woman's Association Meeting

At the WA Woman's Association of the vanair church meeting held at Mrs Cleave's home last week Mrs H Burns presided throughout the year. The group reviewed annual reports, noted a busy quilt committee, and distributed Christmas cheer to the sick and shut-ins. A New Year reading was presented, and plans for the January 2 annual meeting were announced.

Verry Lotsa Inglis Dolly Jeffares Phan Sandra Blick Gaaistant Margaret McPhail Walter Nambly Henry Ramshaw Murray McPhail Gloria Purdy Detly Jeffares Walter Hambly Som Greentees Beverley Roberts Woman's Association of Vanair Church Cleave H. Burns Parboy Johnson A. Shoemaker S& Holmes Moss Johneon Johneon End Mya W Murray Woo Mra Jo Deany Mrs . Pickett Mire 2 Howman Mra Harris

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