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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 19, 1956

Page

4

Midgets Fall 4-2 to Milton Visitors in Acton Arena

Milton defeated Acton 4-2 as G Paupst and WH Rony scored in the second period. Morrow assisted Hilson for Milton's final goal in the last stanza. Acton’s McPherson scored twice in the second period. Curry received a match misconduct and several players were sent off.

Acton Milton Acton Arena G. Paupst Rony Morrow Hilson McPherson G. Scott Curry Denny Oakley Wilds Mauro Finn Ezeard Wilson Brown

Women Missionary Society Honors Mrs A Orr with Life Membership

The United Church Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs H R Force’s home with Miss M Z Bennett presiding. Mrs Gordon Johnson presented the Life Membership Certificate to Mrs A Orr and Mrs John Lambert spoke as the address.

Women's Missionary Society of the United Church H. R- Force M.Z. Bennett R. Bean F. Cleave Fern Brown Life A. Orr Gordon Johnson John Lambert C. L Poole Toronto

Senior Auxiliary Meets on In the Midst of Revolution Study

The January meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church’s Senior Auxiliary discussed conditions in British Guiana India Formosa and Africa under the topic In the Midst of Revolution. Mrs H L Bennie led the study period with helpers Mrs Moran Miss Moore and others assisting. Mrs Howard Allison opened with devotions and reports on the Guelph Presbyterial annual meeting were given by Mrs F Anderson and Mrs R H Armstrong.

Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church Robena Clark A. J. Buchanan British Guiana India Formosa Africa H. L. Bennie Moran

Permits Reach New High in Georgetown in 1955

Georgetown issued a record 1955 total of 3,825,075 dollars in building permits, led by October and November activity. Graceful Homes built 12 bungalows in Delrex for 144,000, Romania Bros. earned 90,000 for an apartment house, and Georgetown Dairy received a 20,000 permit on Guelph Street. November included 304,100 in permits with Skelly Macklin and Garnet Building Products issuing major items, while December saw 17,690 with McNally Construction’s house permit as the sole significant item.

Georgetown Douglas Wilson Graceful Homes Delrex Romania—Bros Suburban Heights Georgetown Dairy Guelph Street Skelly-Macklin Construction Garnet Building Products Alrex Contracting PetraFina Cy McNally Construction

Square Dance at All Hall Winter Event Draws Locals

A Hamilton hosted square dance with guests in white and red costumes at All Hall last Friday. The well attended event featured a winter theater setting and appeared on local television times, drawing numerous residents to the street in an evening of community entertainment.

Hamilton St All Hall

High School News and Upcoming At Home Event

Neil Benton reports on Friday evening's squadance at school and recent skating and hockey activities for boys and girls. The year book committees are progressing, with plans for At Home on Friday the 27th featuring music punch and lunch. Invitations limited.

Neil Benton Gang

Good Citizenship Talk At Greenock Women’s Institute Meeting

Wellington District W1. Proxy Speaker Mrs Ballentine presided at the January Greenock WI meeting. Minutes and treasurer’s report were read. The group planned card tables for school socials and a Friday event. Mrs Woods of Fergus spoke on Good Citizenship for Home and Country with related readings and tartan displays. A social hour followed tea.

Greenock Women's Institute William Ballentine Acton E. Patterson E. Johnston Hugh Reid T. Hemsley E. Pearen Ballentine Woods of Fergus Centre Wellington Canada Patterson C. Allan Erin Fair H. Reid Jean Rowe Johnson Rose W. Denny Roy Brown W. Ballentine

Responsibility Topic For Knox Girls Group

The Knox church C G S T group met in the Sunday school room to discuss taking responsibility. Sharon Gervais Betty Hill and Katherine Kirkness read Scripture Passages offering Christian guidance. Mrs Douglas Davidson led the names and closed with prayer followed by Taps.

Knox Church C.g.st Sharon Gervais Betty Hill Katherine Kirkness Douglas Davidson

Gas Franchise Battle Pushes Third Reading Deadline

The January meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. discussed retailer returns and a push for third readings on by laws for United Suburban and Halton Gas franchise bids. Speakers outlined costs, options with Consumers Gas, and possible certificates of public convenience as towns prepare for July 1 gas delivery.

Tied Suburban Gas Co. Ltd Halton Natural Gas Company Ontario Fuel Board Evans Anthony Gas Company Anthony Company United Suburban Gas Company Consumers Gas Company United Suburban Armstrong Halton Company Georgetown ‘Council Fuel Board Johnson Dutton Milton Brick Company Mr. Dutton P. L. Robertson Milton Smith and Stone's Georgetown Canadian Meter Company United Suburban Company Pearen Cook Urban Board Charles Johnson Acton Tyler J. McGeachie

Acton Women's Institute Holds Friendship Meeting

January gathering hosted by Mrs George Fryer on Main Street featured visitors and recall. Committees set for euchre and penny sale while planning an annual Halton Manor visit. Health nurse Miss Jean Rowe spoke on clinic goals and volunteers.

Acton Women's Institute George Fryer Main St Halton Manor

Health Clinic Discontinued in Eden Mills

The Child Health Clinic held monthly in Eden Mills for three months will not continue for now. Attendance was 41 on Nov 2, 32 on Dec 6, and 31 on Jan 4. Some children may finish immunizations at Acton or Rockwood clinics, and unvaccinated children may attend county health clinics. Sponsored by Eden Crest Institute and Eden Mills Institute.

Eden Millis Acton Hakton Rockwood Health Clinic Wellington County Eden Crest Institute Eden Mills Institute Eden Mills

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Wellington District Knox Ival Gas Duke of Devonshire K. Knox Bower Ave J. Whitham B. Mowat Walton Lo.d.e Canadian Association of Consumers Mr. Evans Ruddick Anthony Gas Gordon Strain Mien Milton TR R. W. Grant Square Dance Optometrist Mill ST Harvey Smiths Orchestra Eme Astaes Vors Tahnhobr Acre Alexander Scouraty Vistavision Hawaii Tur Gun Warner Bros Reflin- Ray- Freeman Web Montreal Philadelphia Buffalo Colonial Virginia Harold Wiles
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