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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 02, 1961

Page

8

Flora Moffat Shares New Zealand Experiences

Former Acton resident Flora Moffat, living in Auckland, recounts her travels in New Zealand. She describes Waitamo Caves and Aranui Cave, glowworm grotto, Waitomo visits with the Auckland club, Waitomo's historic discoveries, and local scenes from Auckland to Whakatane. She notes New Year celebrations, Mt Eden views, Whakatane sheep ranching, and Auckland’s 21st birthday regatta along with a candlelighting service by the Auckland Business and Professional Women's Club.

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Acton High to Stage Comedy They Gave Him Cord

Acton High School students will present a three act comedy They Gave Him Cord set on a college campus in the central United States. Dean Brown arrives causing chaos and laughter while Mrs. Ted Franklin directs with staff and student help. Tickets are on sale for both Tuesday and Wednesday performances next week and cast includes Paul McGeachie BJ Henry Andrew Smith and others.

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United Church organ gains final tuning and install

The United Church organ is now fully installed after two days of tuning by Homer Kitt. All pipes are in place, swell box shutters were adjusted for clearer sound, and a cornet or small trumpet stop was added earlier. Later pedal pipes will be installed as a memorial fund donation completes the project.

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Everton Social Roundup Highlights Weekend Visits

Local scene in Everton features numerous Sunday visits as residents host guests from nearby towns. For example Alf Winters and Ous tie shared time with Ted Jestin and family in Rochester, while Maude Guelph spent days with her daughter Radin at Whirakd Sun ter. The Young Couple's Club met at Jestin home and several families hosted prominent visitors from Ennotsville Acton and nearby communities.

Alf Winters Ted Jestin Patsy Nancy Starry Hortop Rochester Lois Black Jennifer Efitman John Alton Jeanie Tovell Albert’ Alton Andl Ian Robert Potter Diane Kenny Guelpho Maude Guelph Radin Everton Ward Church of Christ Albert Ware Aind Ernie Radwards Ennotsville Leslie Duby George Jimmie Barbara Aun Ware Acton

Y's Menettes Plan Rummage Sale Soon

The Acton Y's Menettes Club held a regular meeting with two bowling games and a business session at Mrs Lil Saitz's home. New executive officer Mrs M Netlis was installed and led the business portion before closing with refreshments.

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Desert Dolls Plan Social With Fruit Desserts

Desert Dolls held their first two meetings at leader Mrs. Mahon’s home. Officers named include Dorothy McLean as president Barbara Lapp vice president Lois McLachlan secretary Susie Richardson treasurer Wini fred Dunbar pianist Dor is Moffat press reporter The group learned to make strawberry and rhubarb shortcake and jellied fruit salad with Ontario fruits shown by leaders. Members tasted the dishes for lunch.

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CGIT Meeting Minutes and Plans For Next Week

The meeting opened with purpose and hymn. Fifteen girls attended as minutes from the last meeting were not read due to the secretary’s absence. Discussion covered next week’s meeting and inviting the Presbyterian CGIT to hear Mrs. C. Heller speak on migration and adjusting to a new country.

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Campbellville Community Notices and Church Service

Campbellville Scout services end Thinking Week with sixty four attendees at St John’s Anglican Church led by Ro PL. Prizes were awarded at a social hosted by Mr and Mrs Claude Baglis. Funeral of the late ALE Webb noted, and local residents received greetings for birthdays and anniversaries.

Campbellville Guides Brownies St. John’s Anglican Church Willian Anche David Jethaves Ant Jcong Aol Mes Ebisa Blacklock Ena Jas. Wailbices Doughis Buckles Margaret Bagilan Velma Ferret Pepys Watson Carol Cross Ha Baview Mro Claude Baglis Archie Smith Egararr —Abettle Fenearth Freeman Meo Mies George Taglis Misa Ratbone Jo Worthmpton Wallace Ring Ted Webb Galton William Robertson James Robertson R. Roo Milton

Ottawa Report on Red China Recognition Debate

A Canadian debate grows over recognizing Red China amid shifts in UN representation. Supporters cite realistic ties with major powers and trade, while opponents warn of backing a mainland regime despite Formosa government. The issue evolves as Asia and Africa gain UN influence.

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Formosa Taiwan Island Figures In Ambitious Plans

Report from a dinner at the Nationalist Chinese Embassy in Ottawa describes Formosa as a 10 million population island 20 miles off mainland China. It notes irrigation roads oil refining and industry growth, plus large fortress-like offshore islets housing Nationalist forces and propaganda balloons observed by Fred Stinson.

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Dress Fire Burned 10 Year Old in Acton District

A 10 year old Acton district girl Boanie Campbell RR 4 was seriously burned Thursday of last week when her nylon dress caught fire as she passed a wood stove in the kitchen. Her mother William Campbell wrapped her in a coat to smother the flames and the child was taken to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto in serious condition with burns to the lower body and left arm. She and her two sisters were getting ready for school at the time.

Acton Boanie Campbell William Campbell James Aken Toronto

Girl Guide Meeting Highlights And Ongoing World Issues

Mrs Hurst and Mrs Barr led the girls in song and prayer to open the meeting. After inspection and roll call the group dispersed to Patrol corner where tests and badges were studied. The Rose Patrol supervised the camp fire as daybreak faded and the night closed. The article notes unresolved Communist China issues and looming decisions on Quemoy Formosa and recognition.

Car Crash at Glen Williams Causes 950 Damage

North Halton OPP responded Saturday to a Glen Williams accident on the Ninth Line. A McClure Furniture Store Georgetown owned vehicle was stopped on a blocked road. A rear approach by Johr Asseltine and Jack Leslie, both of Glen Williams, triggered a chain reaction causing 950 dollars in damage.

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