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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 07, 1957

Page

11

Stan Hall Reports on Week's Events in Ontario Parliament

Provincial MP Stan Hall recaps a week of measures and debates in Ontario's legislature. Proposals include a $5 increase to the Unsatisfied Judgment Fund for uninsured car owners, higher liability insurance minimums, and funding for an air pollution centre at $500,000. The report notes tax and social aid adjustments, opposition criticisms, and planned health and education spending with shifts in provincial highway and municipal grants.

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Thankoffering and Auxiliary Meeting Notes

The Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs Emma Coles home with Mrs Lloyd Clifton presiding. Discussion covered spring Thankoffering plans, a Spring Talent Sale, and a praise service featuring hymns and prayers led by Mrs Clifton and Mrs Van Fleet. A reader praises liquor advertising policy in a letter to the editor from Ballinafad.

Knox Emma Coles Fredericu Mra Lloyd Clifton James van’ Fleet Cam Leshman Taiwan Clifton Mra J Inglis Mra van Fleet Doug Davidson Robert Turmer Mr. A Dil Dear Sur Ontario Actan Free Preas Woman's Missionary Society Ballinafad Free Press Aucecas Huts RR T. Georgetown

Regular Ladies Aid and church groups meet at home of Mrs Coulson

The World Missionary Society and Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church held a recent gathering at Mrs Anna Coulson's home with strong attendance. Readings prayers and singing closed the meeting. Final plans were made for a March event at the United church. Sympathy extended to families of the late Mrs Castor Scott and others.

WMB Presbyterian Church Anna Coulson W.M.S Mino United Group United Church Bt. Petrich G . MacDougall McKengie Donald “Macklock Wilk Wilson John Walton George Wilson Ro Narnell Castor Scott Scott

Ontario youths share second in All-Canadian Holsteins judging

In Ontario competing youths take tied second with 123 of 140 points in the Junior Judging Competition for All-Canadian Holsteins. Winners include Shirley Jackson of Calgary. Wingrove Campbellville and Don Taylor Burkinton among 36 4-H entrants nationwide. Doug Wingrove wins second prize draw. Ontario branch plans awards for all 168 winners.

Halton Siz Ontario Wingrove Campbellville Mary Leu Don Taylor Burkinton Canada Ttake Shirley Jackson Calgary Doug Wingrove Holstein - Friesian Association of Canada Miieanor Taylor

Baxter Lab Employees Attend Social at The Highlands

Bax­ter Lab staff held a social evening at The Highlands Galt, enjoying a dance and hospitality. The event, organized by plant management, featured transport by bus and private cars for attendees.

Baxter Lab Highlands Mantes

Mrs Ross Hosts Knox Heather Club Meeting

The February Heather Chit gathering met at M Lacy Howe's home with Rene Watson presiding. Meele Kirkness read a study chapter and Douglas Davenport led the Know Ushering Committee talk. Sunday school pins were discussed. St Patrick's tea is planned March 22 with Helen Otterbein, Charlade Motmen, and Oral Norton coordinating activities.

Helen Otterbein Charlade Motmen Oral Norton

Euchre night at Lurehouse hall sponsors prizes

The Lurehouse Institute euchre event named W. L as sponsor. Mrs. James Noble and Ron Latimer won first prizes, with Mrs. K. F. Miller and Sam Oleby second. Consolations went to Mrs. A. N. Stark and Meldrum Stark. Clifford McDonald took the travelling prize. Mr. and Mrs. Zari McKay hosted visitors in Brampton.

Institute Euchre W.L S Euchre James Noble Ron Latimer KF. Miller Sam Oleby Clare Wilson A. N. Stark Meldrum Stark Clifford McDonald A. C. Patterson Zari McKay Brampton Mra. W. Mitchell Turants

Scout and Guide Mothers Discontinue Euchres Meeting

The February meeting of the Scout and Guide Mothers Associat was held in the Scout Hall. A lengthy business session followed with a decision to discontinue Euchres for the near future. The gathering closed with a benediction and social hour.

Guide Scout and Guide Mothers’ Associat Holt Welcom

Full Schedule Planned By Girls Auxiliary

The Girls Auxiliary has started events and meetings at the operish hall from 7 to 30. All girls over 12 are welcome to attend and help with divisionary work and assisting those in need.

AL Dawe Opirish

Knox church Girls of Knox meet on February 3

The CGLT Girls of Knox church met in the classroom on February 3. Mrs Buckner taught posture and poise before the group split to work on a layette for missions. Jane McPhedran conducted business as Dorothy Duffield read minutes and 13 girls answered roll call.

C.g.lt Knox Church Buckner Jane McPhedran Dorothy Duffield

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