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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 07, 1957

Page

3

Stan Hall Reports on Week's Events from Ontario Politics

Provincial MP Stan Hall reports on a week of developments including proposed increases to uninsured drivers fund a new pollution centre cost estimates, social assistance reforms, tax issues raised by Liberals, and civil service salary plans. It notes health and education funding shifts, highway spending, and per cent shares of tax dollars among federal provincial and municipal levels.

Stan Hall Alfred H. Casting P.C In High Park Bolle MacDonald Roberts Phillipe Canada Thistletown Wast Toronto Oliver Frost Albert Wren Keneral Abotih Haffler Censor Board Mies Frost Coregals Trans Canada Pope Lines Lad Hoberta Balan Wroap Sant Ontario Department of Highways

Thankoffering Sale Planned by Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary

The Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary met at Miss Emma Coles home convened by Mrs Lloyd Clifton as president. Plans were set for the spring Thankoffering and a spring Talent Sale with home baking candy and talent tables. A letter to the editor praising liquor advertising policy was noted from Ballinafad urging continued stand and church reflection.

Knox Emma Coles Fredericu Mra Lloyd Clifton James van’ Fleet Cam Leshman Taiwan Clifton Mra J Inglis Mra van Fleet Frank Terry Doug Davidson Robert Turner

Ladies' Aid WAAS Holds Regular Meeting

The WMB and Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church held a recent meeting at Mrs Anna Coulson's home with good attendance. The WMS led by the president conducted scripture readings and prayers. Final arrangements were made for upcoming events including a World Day of Prayer joint with the United group and a congregational supper.

WMB Presbyterian Church Anna Coulson W.M.S Mino United Group United Church Bt Petrich G. MacDougall W. Lasby Dickson Formosa J. D. Lowrie MacDonald Brest C. Lasby James Cilbertnot RO Wright Rovers Mfrs Wind Dougall Nasteas

Ontario youth place in Junior Holstein judging contest

In Ontario two boys and a girl shared second place in the Junior Judging Competition for selecting All-Canadian Holsteins. Wingrove Campbellville Mary Lee and Don Taylor Burlington tied at 128 of 140 with an Waterloo boy Peterborough and Burgessville competitors, behind winner Shirley Jackson Calgary with 180. Doug Wingrove won the prize draw. Ontario Holstein association will present true type awards to Ontario winners. Micanor Taylor was close behind with 125 points.

Halton Siz Ontario Wingrove Campbellville Mary Leu Don Taylor Burlington Sech Eskaterloo Peterborough Burgessville

Baxter Lab Social at Highlands Docked by Manton Pagtsiritirtes

An OCR damaged note reports a Baxter Lab gathering at The Highlands with spouses and friends enjoying a social evening. The fragment mentions transportation by three chartered buses and indicates the event was organized through the Plant Petty committee.

Baxter Lab Highlands Manton Cohen Plaot

Mrs Ross Hosts Knox Heather Club Meeting

The February Heather Chit meeting was hosted at M Lacy Hoes home with Rene Watson presiding. Mecle Kirkness read a chapter. Douglas Davaison spoke as chairman of the Ushering Committee. Discussion covered Sunday school aids and a March 22 event with Helen Otterbein supervising the tea and bake/candy tables.

Mrs. Ross Knox Heather Club M Lacy Hoes Rene Watson Mecle Kirkness Douglas Davaieon Know Asa Patrick Helen Otterbein Charlotte Motmes Oral Norton

LUREHOUSE Euchre Tournament Results and Social Visits

The Lurehouse Institute euchre event sponsored by W.L. featured winners Mrs. James Noble and Ron Latimer taking first, with Mrs. F. Miller and Sam Oleby second in a Clare Wilson cut. Consolations went to Mrs. A. N. Stark and Meldrum Stark. Clif ford McDonald claimed the Jones prize. The Patersons visited the McKay couple in Brampton as Mrs. Mitchell traveled.

Institute Euchre W.L S Euchre James Noble Ron Latimer

Scout Mothers Discontinue Euchres After Meeting

Scout Mothers Association held a meeting in the Scout Hall last week. The secretary read reports and a long business session led to the decision to discontinue euchre games for the foreseeable future. Members were welcomed and the gathering closed with a social period.

Scout End Holt Welcom Group of Westing

Full Schedule Planned By Girls Auxiliary

The Gib Gallery of at AL bawe have started their cuts for the leadership of Men and Mre Warbean They work towards helping people to spend aid mataasonarica at fare at wad Meetings held every tmlay in the opiriash hall from 7 to 30. ALL girls over 12 are welcome.

Gib Auallery At AL Bawe Mobi Mataasonarica Opiriash

Knox church Girls of Knox meeting notes

The Knox church CGLT girls met in the classroom on February 33. Mrs Buckner taught posture and poise before splitting into groups to work on a layette for missions. Jane McPhedran conducted portions, Dorothy Duffield read minutes, Jule Holmes read Scripture Acts 17 29 to 34, June Ren Dick spoke on Thailand, and the gathering closed with prayer.

C.g.lt Knox Church Buckner Jane McPhedran Dorothy Duffield Jule Holmes Ren- Dick Thailand

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