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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

2

Full Saturday Program Caps Months of Homemaking Work

A full program at the Agricultural Grounds Saturday climaxed months of work by Halton County 4-H home making clubs. Nine clubs including Ashgrove Bannockburn Dublin Hornby Nelson Norval Omagh Palermo and Scotch Block exhibited records and bread items while judging muffins cereals and menus. Certificates spoons and prizes were awarded. Ruth Wialson Glenna Rose Pat Hamilton and Shirley Brennan were noted for completing homemaking units.

Palermo Dublin Grace Pro»er Irene Rennick Nelson Ruth Wilson Norval Glenna Rose Halton County Mabel Borgatrom Ashgrove Bannockburn Hornby Omagh Scotch Block Graham Borgstrom Ruth Wialson Norval Club Nelson Club Pat Hamilton Shirley Brennan

Mrs Agar Hosts Missionary Society Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs L Agar's home with president Miss M Bennett presiding. Reports covered temperance, community friendship, literature, and supply. four large boxes sent to Korea. Acknowledgment from Dr Strangway for dried milk aid to Korean children.

Woman's Missionary Society A. Shoemaker India Minnesota Funny Crosy Mass D. Simmons Bo Veldhuis

Bowring Park to Expand Westward in St. John’s

Mayor Harry Mews announces Bowring Park in suburban St. John’s will be extended westward increasing its area by 50 percent. The recreation and beauty spot will gain new land to enhance its use and amenities.

ST. John's Mld Harry Mews Bowring Park

Window upgrade offer for homes at six storm sash price

For 6.37 per week you can install an aluminum door six storm sash and screens for a picture window. Call to measure your house and provide an exact price.

Holiemar

Swim Class Registration At Rockwood For 60 Children

In Rockwood 60 children have registered for swimming lessons led by Mrs. Dave Armstrong. Classes target upper village areas and Highway 24 on Monday Wednesday Friday, while SS 8 attendees meet Tuesday Thursday Saturday. Children under five require an adult present and parents are welcome.

Dave Armstrong S.S. 8 Armstrong Richard McGregor Nancy Ruth Waller St. John's Church K. B. Waller Ada Waller Hamilton Victoria Waller Charles Greene George Waller R. Gurr E. H. Jones Montreal Guelph J. Ruddy Rockwood Mill Dam John Lloyd United States Prince Edward Island Ivy Lea Bridge Thousand Islands Niagara Falls George Day Janet Jean Honey Roy Young Sault Ste. Marie George R. Perry Port Eigim Enid McNabb Toronto

Swine Club Tours Martin Farm Members Place Two Gilt Classes

The Halton 4-H Swine Club met at Dr. C. A. Martin’s farm for its third session despite rain. Art Bennett selected two gilt classes for judging and Dr. Martin led a farm tour showing Landrace and Chester White boats and a flock of broilers.

Swine Club Martin Farm Halton Art Bennett Dr. Martin George Swan George Greenlees Mr. Swan

The Little Things Of Life Poem By Hetrie Cowan

A reflective verse on life’s value in small acts of kindness. The speaker notes that quiet goodwill, friendly smiles, and unobtrusive gestures color daily life and leave a fragrant memory, credited to Hetrie Cowan.

Hetrie Cowan

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