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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
4
Discussion on funding for a new high school continues with concerns over grants and municipal share. Officials debate cost, location, and long term planning as expansion pressures mount across districts including Milton and Esquesing.
A Friday night gathering initiated seven new comrades with speeches by Comrade George Mausselle and Comrade Rah Lamb. The event moved to club rooms for a social evening of darts, singing led by Jack Waring, Ernie Marzo, and BR Sprelvage. Pat Waldie organized a delicious lunch, and the crowd enjoyed a clean sweep. The article notes it as a likely annual membership night and promotes Decoration Day events. Jack Waring plans to leave for England but hopes to return to Canada soon.
Canadian Girls in Training of Knox church met in the Sunday school room Monday evening Norma Sinclair conducted the worship service. The group planned the next meeting and closed the year. The girls finished their Indian village project and began making garlands. The meeting closed with Taps.
About 500 dozen cookies were delivered during the annual Girl Guides project this week. Orders were taken door to door and deliveries made on Saturday with some cookies sold on the street until the supply ran out. Fire Guides will conclude their activities for the summer soon.
Miss Sharon Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Stewart Hamilton formerly of Neton took part in the Mountain school of dancing recital at Delta Collegiate on Friday May 27. At the close of the evening the children received nosegays of sweet peas and carnations. Miss Freida Crisp of Hamilton has been Sharon's teacher for the past year.
Wayne Currie from the South Waterloo district will join Hillsburgh and Erin boys for the World Scout Jamboree at Niagara on the Lake in August. Currie attends a pre camp, undergoes medical in June, and awaits further instruction. The event runs August 18 to 28 with opening by Governor General Vincent Massey.
A very successful rummage sale was held in St. Joseph's church hall on Friday evening. The sale, sponsored by the Catholic Women's League, also offered candy and reported a brisk start to a profitable evening led by the fire-ladies in charge.
Milton defeats Acton in their home opener as South walks and a wild pitch produce the only Milton run in the third. Key hits come from Lauwson Cunningham and Gervais as Milton loses a late lead before a seventh inning rally by Acton. Waterdown tops Milton in a separate Friday game. Port Credit opens with a 14 12 win for Acton.
Mrs. J. A. Mowat celebrated her 83rd birthday on May 27 with a family dinner at the Lambton Golf Course clubhouse. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rothschild of Sudbury and many relatives from Mimico Toronto and Copper Cliff. Mrs. Mowat has five children nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The 72 members of Wie allen Peet and Dual Surgeon 4-10 Cabf Clats gathered at Alertaldy, Karin on May 3A for their second meeting of 1086. Funds raised benefited Wow wee Verenaght with help from M. Whiteluck and Art stag whites provided by Norse cow judging. Club president Lynne Carter expressed thanks to Mr Gardhourse and others who assisted.
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