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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
11
Two Keswick businessmen set out for a sunny fishing trip. After 15 minutes a pike reportedly struck, but the fish repeatedly dodged the net and broke water, leaving only a frayed line and claims the pike was over 36 inches long and heavy.
A large Ebeneezer church congregation gathered for Sunday communion led by Rev. A. E. Black of Dublin United Church, Guelph. Four babies were baptized and eight youths joined by profession of faith, with names Murray Paula Wynne Terri Lee Ross and family details listed.
Ken Hulford of Vineland was reelected vice president for his fourth term at the three day Ontario Bowling Proprietors convention. About 300 delegates from Ontario bowling lanes attended. Bob Totzke of Waterloo was elected association president. Gayle Halford and team joined guests as Canadian champions were honored. A plaque was presented to 88 year old Tommy Ryan of Toronto for his five pin game. Georgetown Rodeo Boosts Hospital Fund. Georgetown Lions Club raised 1000 toward a new 1.25 million hospital and pledged 25000 more. A mile long parade led by Mayor Ernest Hyde drew 4000 viewers from Canada and the US for rodeo events.
Church listings include Knox Church Acton Morning Worship guest minister Robert Wyber at 11 o clock, Presbyterian Church WW Canada Knox Acton, Anglican St Alban, Christian Reformed Church, Back to God Hour, Pentecostal Tabernacle with services from 10 am Sunday School to 8 pm evangelistic, and multiple nursery and child care notices.
The Silverwood W I held its June meeting at Mrs William Earle's home with Mrs William Norton in the chair. Members brought an old kitchen gadget for the roll call and heard reports on the District Annual at Lawville. Doris Lindsay presented a farewell bracelet to Mrs Earle, who is moving to London, as the group planned a July picnic at Waterfalls Playground. Robert Miller is in hospital after a fall at the stone school. Ter ry Corbett injured on the swing.
The Terra Cotta Conservation Area near Terra Cotta, developed by the Ore Valley Conservation Authority, opened on Tuesday June 14 at 2 30 p m to showcase conservation practices and provide recreation with ponds for fishing swimming and wading. The Credit Valley Authority, formed in 1954, covers 390 square miles and has acquired land for the Orangeville flood central reservoir and three other conservation areas. It has planted trees, created farm ponds and supported forestry and land use programs, while promoting public tours and lectures.
Readable instructions describe cleaning and selecting firm strawberries, packing whole berries in a large saucepan with water and sugar, bringing to a rolling boil while keeping fruit intact, then simmering three minutes. Remove from heat, add Certo, skim foam, prevent floating fruit, ladle into glasses, cover with hot paraffin, yielding about ten medium jars.
Halton county 4-H Homemaking Clubs held Achievement Day on May 28 at Milton Fair Grounds. One hundred plus girls presented record books, menus, recipes, and a baked custard demonstrating milk’s diet role. Certificates and club crests were awarded, with provincial honors won by several members.
The program invites all girls ages 12 to 26 to join four to eleven homemaking clubs. Each member will make a pair of pajamas and a nightgown. Inquiries are welcome to the home economist and agricultural representative at any time.
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