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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 05, 1959

Page

7

Former Teacher Organist Dies and 4-H Girls Honored

Residents learned of the death of Mrs. Thomas Henderson at St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph. The former Margaret Cooke taught at the local school and served as church organist. 4-H Homemaking Club members and leaders attended the Banquet OAC Guelph with Nancy Bulloch receiving county honors for six projects.

Sattucnta Sturday Thomas Henderson St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph H Theaker C. Parker W. Archibald Roy Harding A__Tansley OAC Nancy Bulloch All

G Williamson Draw Winner at Holy Name Euchre Night

Joseph's Holy Name society held its second progressive euchre in the church hall Sunday evening with about 40 attendees. A buffet lunch followed and prizes were awarded for euchre and the monthly draw. winners included George Williamson, D Panscheon, and C Peycha with notable high scores by Mrs Garnet Rose and others. Special thanks were given to the program committees and parish ladies.

A Joseph's Holy Name Society Garnet Rose E. T. Marks Moss Mary Papillon Indies Met OD Grein C. Jackson George Williamson Panscheon Peycha Clark Paul

Miss Kate McKay Hostess for WMS Bathinafad

The Women s Missionary Society of Bathinafad met at Miss Kate McKay s home on February 2 with president Miss B Hilts presiding. Letters from missionaries in India and Japan were read. minutes by Mrs Black. messages from Presbyterial at Clarkson shared.

Women’s Missionary Society of Bathinafad Kate McKay Miss B Hilts India Japan Mrs Black Frm Georgetown Kirkwood Brownridge Clarkson Mra FW Shortill

Stanley Fulton Receives Reeve Gon At Hallun County Event

Warden attends Grad Roads Convention in Toronto. Nasgagaweya council members dine with Royal York hotels official. Stanley Fullon honored for faithful service with a plaque. Local district youths attend a dance and visitors extend best wishes to newlyweds James Walker and Juan Jarvis. AMS and Ladies Aid plan Easter offering and quilt proceeds for March of Dimes.

Reeve Gon Wuney Woods Hallun County Toronto Tues Milne Norrish Nasgaga- Weya Royal York Stanley Fullon Oservite James Stevenson Hamilton G Stevenson James Walker Juan Jarvis

Wilbert Freeman Wins Yorkshire Trophy At 4-H Dinner

The 4-H clubYorkshire trophy was awarded to Wilbert Freeman at the annual 4-H dinner in Creelman Hall OAC. Walter Freeman also noted among honorees as the community recognizes Worthy efforts in the Ontario Farm Accident Survey discussion led by Don Black.

Yorkshire Wilbert Freeman Wagners Riph Kiwanis Club Tast Dinfern Creelman Hall Oac Walter Freeman Ontario Don Black Welington Bruce Hindley Framosa Federation of Agriculture Wilbert Freemann John Benham G Lestie

Starch Remedy for Blackened Stove Ceiling

A weekly tip advises applying thick starch to a soot stained ceiling above a stove. Let it dry completely, then brush off. The method is presented as preventing noticeable disintegration or grime, yielding a clean surface.

Phorax

Mrs Scull's Pupils Listed and Christmas Medal Awards

Pupil results from Mrs Scull and Mrs Wells show theory exam scores with names like Michael Wol Dece Cochrane and Donna Ledger. At the Christmas recital Marilyn Cripps won a bronze medal for grade 2, plus a senitorship. other pupils such as Judith Duby Vivian Smith Peter Godson Trudee Holm Mary Lou Cameron and Laureane Teeter achieved notable grades in theory.

Radley Michael Wol Dece Cochrane Donna Ledger Judy Papillon Suzanne Ada Heather Leyland Donna Landsborough Helen Landsborough Ruth Landsborough Toronto Teachers’ Association Marilyn Cripps

No Meeting Held By North Halton Urban Board

Acton representatives waited in Acton council chambers at eight oclock for Milton and Georgetown members to appear. After over an hour with no attendance, Acton delegates left the hall and the meeting was canceled.

North Halton Acton W. H. Cook J.T. Hurst J. McGeachie Milton Georgetown

Future Vision by Y's Men Speaker at McMaster

Hector Massey spoke to Chee Ye Men’s cadets at McMaster University about civilization and world history from Genghis Khan to Aquinas. He argued that optimistic progress is possible through peaceful cooperation and universal judiciary, praised by fellow student C. Rognvardson and the group.

Hector Massey McMaster University British West Indies Caribbean Tolstoy Hegel Jim Alays Davang Eesrily C. Rognvardson

Week's News Friends Share Visits and Illnesses

Mrs Ed Freeman is confined to bed with shingles at her daughter's home in Toronto. Mr and Mrs Rogers and daughter of Hillsburgh visited her parents Alf red Saunders on Sunday. Mr Herb Allen underwent surgery last week. Mr and Mrs William DeVries celebrate marriage, Joyce Campbell. Mr and Mrs Charlie Binnie visited with Mr and Mrs Alex Jackson and family.

Johnstone Walkerton Eng Stewart David Stewart Alex Stewart Gordon Aitken John Sherlock Western University London Joan Aulke DeVries Campbelly Ed Freeman Toronto Rogers Hillsburgh Alfred Saunders Herb Allen William DeVries Joyce Campbell Charlie Binnie Van Alex Jackson Rin

Five Vehicles In Accident and Hospital Visit Noted

The report mentions multiple vehicles in a crash and a truck involved in an accident near Davee ochond, with no serious injuries recorded. French visitors appear in Demgiti on Monday, and a hospital stay or surgery is referenced for an unnamed person.

Rick Hopper Demgiti

Local Residents Under Treatment Near Sunny Brook Hospital

Local residents receive treatment updates as Mr Marelil McMenenmyla exits home a day from Sunnybrook Hospital after heavy cob conditions. Mr Joseph Seat remains at KW Hospital following surgery last week. Mr and Mrs Edward Malley celebrate arrival of their third child. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Speer of Melbourne, Australia, and Mr and Mrs Russell Patterson and daughter of Rockwood were Sunday visitors with the Paterson family.

Boy Scouts and Cubs John Barlow United States Arizona Texas California Richard Harris Yunta Anzona Barlow Florida Marelil McMenenmyla Sunnybrook Hospital Joseph Edward Malley Theo Heay Kenneth Speer Melbourne Australia Russel Patterson Daugh Ter Rockwool Paterson

Rockettes Down Milton In Girls Hockey Game

The Rockettes defeated Milton Byorts to win a winter match. Team captain Sage Dedils led Acton with strong net play and goals by Mary Hunger among others. Hunt, Creighton, and Landsborough contributed as Acton dominated the game at home.

Rockettes Milton Actun Girw Milton Byorts Cyele Ed Acune Bob Cowe Acton Nets Sage Dedils Mary Len Creighton Landsborough Mary Munter

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