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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

2

School Picnic and Anniversary Events at Local School

The article notes a school picnic on closing day with games and a lunch, a rose bowl and kerchief presented to Mrs Royce, and praise for Mrs Rathbun who resigned. Anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church feature sermons by Rev Adams, candlelight evening, and a variety program by local artists.

Rathbun Royce Wilma Klooster Sandra McEwan Ena Oskum Presbyterian Adams Toronto G. Sunter Hydro Nate Orangeville Erin Acton Eogerton T. H. Fines Doris George Young Marilyn Acton Laretta Grundy Stratford George Grundy Gordon McCartney Guelph Joyce Robertson McMaster University Hamilton George D. Robertson Gordon Robertson Jim Sharon Hugh Robertson Willam Webb H. R. Howard

Bell Well Known Local Supervisor Passes in Toronto

Wailiam Perc Percil South a Bell Téléphone department supervisor, long known to staff here and across the province, died in Toronto. He had earlier worked in Acton during his younger years.

Bell Téléphone Wailiam Perc Percil South Toronto Acton

Joint Picnic Brings Folk School and Forum Members

About 70 people from Halton attended the combined farm forum and folk school picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Davidson in Acton on June 30. The event featured a pot luck meal, games, a singsong led by Clifford Waite, and recitations by Mrs. W. Ballentine. discussions focused on finding a large home for the next live-in school, with north county preferred.

Farm Forum Halton R. L. Davidson R.A Acton Clifford Waite W. Ballentine Waite Lowville

Readjust Polling Divisions In Anticipation of Elections

Chief Electoral Officer Nelson Castonguay directs readjustment of polling divisions across Canada for the upcoming federal election. Halton district official D. P. W. Cooke notes widening areas and new building. preparations began after the Electoral Act revision. Funeral services for Angus Kennedy were held, with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Nelson Castonguay Canada Halton DP. W. Cooke Cooke

Banquet Highlight at Limehouse Women's Institute Meeting

The July Limehouse Women’s Institute meeting at Memorial Hall was presided by Mrs. Foot C. Brown. Mrs. J. W. Noble reported on minutes and finances, donations were voted for Scott Mission summer camp, and a picnic planned for August. Mrs. Mulder performed piano selections as members enjoyed lunch prepared by Mrs. Ted Brown and Mrs. Newton Ruddell.

T. H. Fines Doris Women's Institute E. Archibald W. Awrey Doris Fines E. Fisher Shirley Awrey Joan Aitken Sharon Bessey Ontario George Young D. G. Robertson Erin Fair Limehouse Women's Institute Whuraday Memorial Hall Ted Brown Foot C. Brown Rol Calleo Kacnar Mra. J O.A.C Newton Ruddell

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