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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

11

Guests Attend W M S Meeting at Ebenezer United Church

Mrs J Moore, Mrs Johnson, Mrs J Rolston, Mrs J Bell, Mrs Hanna, Mrs Switzer, Mrs Little, Mrs Allison, Mrs J Lambert, Mrs A Dills, Mrs Shoemaker, Mrs C Pickett, Mrs L Agary, Mrs A Orr, Mrs F Cleave, Miss M Z Bennett, Miss Henderson, Miss D Simmons, Miss E Hawthorne, and Miss F Brown attended the WMS meeting at Ebenezer United church. Witton was guest speaker on the women of the bible. Lunch was served by the ladies and old acquaintances were renewed.

Canada Quilt Named by Recipients Worldwide

Patchwork quilts created by Canadian Red Cross volunteers are renowned worldwide as the Canada Quilt. grateful recipients cherish these handmade pieces for their warmth and charity.

Canadian Red Cross Canada

Lorne Park College Students Visit Halton Centennial Manor

On May 31 a small group from Lorne Park College visited Halton Centennial Manor for the last meeting of the school year. The program included prayers, scripture, solos and duets, with remarks on Citizens of Heaven and a hymn finale. Residents look forward to future Manor meetings and observed Shut-Ins Day with many visitors.

Lorne Park College Kay Lorne College Ginger Farm Hope

Rotary Club talk inspires Silver-Wood Women Institute

Ladies of the Silver-Wood W I heard Mr. Jack Barber discuss Rotary Club origins aims and global reach to 49 countries at a June 9 meeting at Mrs. E Miller's home. District Director Mrs. R Corbett reported on the district annual as members noted neighborly acts and planned future events including a summer picnic.

Silver-Wood Women’s Institute Jack Barber Rotary Club Rotary Clubs E. Miller R. Corbett Silver-Wood Mil ‘Ton Silver Wood W.I Fred Ruddell Don Lindsay Barber Harry Marchington Geo. Henderson Ern Miller Prince Edward Island

Auction Sale in the Township of Bramosa

John Cole directs public auction at his farm lot 2 con 7 on June 25 at 2 PM. Sale includes broad sows nine York sows, ten thrifty pig classes, fourteen cows with various breedings, and young cattle with details noted. Terms: cash. guarantee animals sold to highest bidder. auctioneer WM A Gibson. clerk Freq Baptie.

John Cole No. 7 Acton York Jersey WM. A. Gibson

Cattle intrude and dairy shifts mark big farm change

A farmer recalls selling cows to a partner and awaiting transport by truck. Holstein heifers wander into a neighbor’s field, news travels fast about buyers for milking gear, and weather a storm followed by rain aids crops. A local W I meeting features Gordon Ringler in Antony Ethiopia notes.

Partner O.A.C Guelph

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