Costs Up Deficit Not Reflecting Improvements at Fall Fair
The Wodton Agricultural Society held its annual meeting in the Council Chamber on Saturday January 20 with many directors and ladies board delegates present. President Nino Braida chaired as secretary Irene Swackhamer read minutes. The 1961 financial statement showed receipts 6248.75 and disbursements 6330.86, a net deficit of 82.11, while reports praised department progress and noted capital improvements amid higher costs and flat gate receipts.
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Wodton Agricultural Society
Nino Braida
Irene Swackhamer
Becton
Don Matthews
Joan Waldie
I. Dennis
S. G. Matthews
G.R. Somerville
Ralph Denny
Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Taeficit
Ladies’ Board
Thews
H. H. Hinton
Calvin Sprowl
Calvin Aitken
Fred Kentner
Sri
William MacKay
Chester Anderson
Grant County
Erin Grant
Nassagaweya
Eramosa
John Flowers
Ribbons & Ra
Postage & Exchange
Hydro
Rotary Club
Halton County Wins First Prize at Provincial Junior Farmers
Halton singers led by director Mrs George Newell won first prize in the music competition at the Provincial Junior Farmers Conference held January 13 at the King Edward Hotel Toronto. The mixed quartet Aileen Harrop Joy Hayward John Wilson and Tom Hunter scored 90 the highest mark of the day. Dalton County also competed with a male quartet.
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King Edward Hotel
Toronto
Halton County
Aileen Harrop
Joy Hayward
John Wilson
Tom Hunter
George Newell
Dalton County
Aucel
Junior Farmers win high marks in county event
The group led by John Wilson, Graham Reeve, Joe Love, and David Lickie earned 77 marks to place third. Aileen Harrop, Joy Hayward and Marilyn Wrigglesworth scored 76 as a ladies trio. Halton’s juniors performed well, reflecting credit on their county.
Install of C Officers During Wednesday Meet
The Acton Chamber of Commerce annual installation occurred in St. Alban's parish hall. New officers include H. H. Hinton as president and Rev. A. H. McKenzie as first vice president. Directors listed, including Jim Ledger and Glen White. Mayor John Gay urged improvements and off street parking for Acton.
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Acton Chamber of Commerce
St. Alban’s
Ted Tyler Sr
Orval Chapman
Ken Mann
Hans Martin
Mayfair
Chamber
A. McKenzie
D. West
McKenzie
Chamber of Commerce
Acton
West
Norm Braida
William MacKay
Ted Tyler
John Gay
H. H. Hinton
A. H. McKenzie
DH. West
Murray Har- Williams MacKay
Jim Ledger
Fred Rdon
Phil Unger
Bill Benson
Bert Wood
Paul Nielsen
Glen White
Sol Cers
Bert Hinton
Hinton
Phe
Church Calendar Highlights at Acton Churches 1962
Sunday schedules from St Alban the Martyr Anglican Knox Church Acton and Baptist Church include Holy Eucharist Family Eucharist Baptism Evensong and Young People's Meet. Knox offers church school teenage class youth group adult study and annual congregational meeting. Baptist services include morning and evening worship with missionary message and various study meetings. Also listed are Bible school classes and midweek services with speakers from Cornwall and local areas.
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Bos
Erin
the Stars
T Young St
U.S
Early Church
Baptist High Fellowship
Christian Life and Witness
Earl Presley al Loattent
Herbert Ca Fleur
Cornwall
Pete
Farewell Party for MacPherson Family Highlights Community Ties
Friends and neighbors gathered at the school on Saturday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs MacPherson and Ron. The event featured card games a reading by Mrs Archibald and presentations including a linen table cloth a cut glass vase and an electric clock. The Ladies Aid contributed a three tiered hammered aluminum cookie plate. The couple expressed thanks amid song and refreshments. Nearby notes report a near record liquor vote turnout and various local visits and events including tobogganing and weekend trips, with family moves and new farm purchases in the area.
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Guelph
Linda
Gurbie
Rockwood
E. Archibald
Winrey
Hillsburgh
Cunningham
Margy. Klooster
Jerry Klumpenhouwer
Brampton
Listowel
George McMillan
Toronto
Murdo McCutcheon
William MacPherson
Ron
Hornby
Georgestown
Snyder
Oakville
MacPherson
Currie Farm
Opsahi
J. Ismond
W. MacPherson
Memorial for Rev Luxton Considered by Church
A church meeting discussed placing a memorial for the late Rev Louston and planned anticipated expenditures for the coming year. The proposed budget includes $100 for parish hall repairs and $75 for planting and landscaping at the church, totaling a 1962 need of $14,810 covering payments, supplies, heating, utilities, maintenance, and mortgage. The gathering concluded with benediction and refreshments.
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Luxton
Financial Reports From St Alban’s Church Continues
The year shows average Sunday attendance across services and 12 baptisms and 13 burials. Receipts total $14,049.64 with $673.95 in open collections and $10,453.12 in regular offerings, while expenditures total $13,713.62 leaving a $255.24 balance. Various church groups filed itemized mimeographed statements including the Young People’s Association which posted a $223.73 income from dances and fundraisers and a $113.96 balance after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen
Luxton Young People's Association
St. Alban's Guild
St. Alban's Woman's Auxiliary
Young People’s Association
Erin Curlers Invitees Compete Against Erin Club
A winter lull is noted as several curlers were invited to Erin to face the Erin club in a Wednesday evening match. The event highlights local curling activity and community engagement during the season.
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Erin
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