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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1967
Page
5
The meeting with the League Players approved the minutes and set a February 24 Parish House gathering if weather allows. Centennial spoons will be ordered and sold by the ladies to benefit J. Martins Manor. Mrs. Dupuis led a spiritual reading, the traveling basket will tour again, and Father Ryan spoke on the Vatican Council during Lent. The March meeting will be at Mrs. J Holman’s home. Refreshments followed.
A letter reflects on Canada years ago with no electricity or modern conveniences. It recalls horse farming, oil lamps, coal stove irons, small rural schools, field days, and Christmas concerts. The writer hopes Canada stays prosperous as she honors the centennial year.
In a friendly rubber bridge match South dealt a hand with a rare distribution that tests advanced play. North must rebid beyond a simple three spades, Blackwood irrelevant, and declarer finds a path to ruff and discard with precise timing to salvage two club losers. Last week’s winners at the Acton Bridge Club were Bill and Gloria Coats, Cam Sinclair with Bob Dickson, and Harap Frogt and Ralph Betbers.
Rockwood United Church Women unit three hosted a March meeting presiding Mrs Benham. Mrs Fulford from the Guelph Cancer Society outlined nationwide scope, local services, and the importance of early treatment. Dressings, transportation, loan and payment assistance, and nurse visits were described. A film "Investment in Life" was shown and thanks given by Mrs Ostrander. A social lunch followed.
Mrs. George Day hosted the February meeting of Rockwood Unit Two United Church Women. Miss Hanna led a discussion on Canada’s growth and history, with a mission talk by Mrs. Harvey Bayne. The group, thirteen members strong, planned prices for artificial ferns and heard about a Cancer Society film from Unit Three.
Father Ryan speaks at Eramosa Public School event for Lent. Eight contestants from Rockwood and Eramosa Township schools presented talks. Christine Sinclair won first on the Yukon, Christine Landoni was second on good housewives, Venda Gray was third on Canada’s early settlers.
The library board will allow an informal oil painting group to use the unfinished storage room in the basement of the new library free of charge. Mrs. Laura Dittrich seeks interested amateur painters to form the group and arrange an instructor. contact 853-0805.
William B. Sargent a 22 year old university student seeks PC delegates support for Halton East Progressive Conservative nomination. Friday March 17 is set for the nomination convention with James Snow an Oakville contractor and William Bateman Oakville Parks Board administrator also announcing candidacies. Sargent says he has visited delegates and received favorable reception.
Christine Sinclair headlines Era mosa Township’s effort at the Wellington County finals set for Monday March 6 in Era mosa Township School. Best wishes go with Christine as she represents the town in the public expression contest.
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