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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 10, 1955

Page

5

Campbellville WI Meeting at Halton Manor

Campbellville WI held its March meeting at Malton Manor in Mitton with Hartley presiding. Minutes were read, social proceedings noted, and reports highlighted by members as adults discussed staffing and community activities. Ninety seven Red Cross volunteers in Canada note extensive involvement.

Campbellville Wonery Uestitute Malton’ Manor Mitton Myx Tames Wallace Mire Baytey Ray Park Myre Mowe George Turley Mya Cate Kvatya Dake Wheslifan Poank Quinien Barry Danlips SA Bartey Ko Mahon Marty Janes Wallace Mavray- Maina Rave Mart Assiniboin Sask Red Cross Canada

Mac Sprowl Speaks To Ospring Women’s Institute

Acton guest speaker Mac Sprowl shared travel slides from Europe at the Women’s Institute meeting hosted by Mrs. K Hicaster. Members debated what makes a good farm wife and appointed Doris Fines and Bert Robertson to lead a 4 H homemaking project while collecting homemade candy for an illustrated lecture.

Mac Sprowl Acton Women's Institute Ieetine K. Hicaster Bert Robertson Agriculture Europe Doris Fines George ‘Young Norman McKenzie George Robertson D. G Robertson Klooster Teeni Zorra Welia Robert Taylor Sprowl George Young George Robert Bor

Dudley Questions Doctor on Favorite Part of Sleigh Ride

Dialogue from a humorous exchange where Dudley asks the doctor about his favorite part of the sleigh ride and Fvdlag hints at sleighing as the answer. The fragment suggests a playful, clipped repartee between two characters in a lighthearted scene.

Sforting Mr. Dudley Doctor Dudley

Malton Co operative Medical Services Adopts Catastrophe Insurance

At the eighth annual meeting held in the Court House on Wednesday February 2 members adopted catastrophe insurance for future coverage. Net revenue for the year ending November 30 totaled 4 530 or 162 percent of normal income. Directors noted progress and discussed increased benefits while welcoming guests from Ontario and local co operatives. New director Frank Wilson joined the board along with re elected members Florence Meares and William Hume. Halton may run its own coverage if 200 surgical members are secured by April.

Artra Benefita Ann Nl Malton Coneerative Medical Services Netravinae Qood Ninte Naine Boty Ron Segaworth Bere Questa Viailora Ontario Co-operative Medical Sor- View Federation Willan Dawson Peterborough Provinghl Paul Mechlin Fieldman Toronto Sam McFarlane Wentworth Co-operative Medical Services Halton Wentworth George Weir, Burford Brant Medical Co-operative George—Sickle George Weir Burford Reg. Gardiner Co-operators’ Insurance Association Florence Meares Ross Segsworth Burlington William R. Hume Milton Frank Wilson Georgetown

Acton Edge Norval In Tight Heartbreaker

Acton loses a close title clash to Norval in a hard fought game with McKenzie and Wheeler scoring for Acton and Jamie Cunningham and E Wilson starring for Norval. Final moments and penalties shaped a dramatic result at Georgetowen.

Acton Santor Barmera Halt Don Norval Gal Warain Georgetowen Anna Avon Alonday Bo Wilson Carney Wheeler McKenaiey McDonald Richartson McKenzie Acton Grom Leon Wheeler Wilson Norval Oram G. Smith Wheeler Fon McKenzie Scott Scott L. Thompson Scott Rosss H. Wilson Richardson Robison Jamie Cunningham E Wilson E. Wilson Cunningham Robinson D. Currie Don McKenzie Marshall Somerville F. Currie Tyler

Ford Oakville shows rebound after UAW dispute

Ford Oakville plant resumes production with 4300 hourly workers and 700 office staff, up from 3400 before layoff. Week ended February 26 saw 2024 units produced including 1764 cars and 260 trucks, lifting year to date totals to 3784 cars and 902 trucks. Industry totals 53806 cars and 5845 trucks. Ford share rose to 21.6 percent of cars, 44.7 percent of trucks, 13.1 percent of total.

Ford Canada UAW Oakville Ford- Oakville

Halton Junior Farmers Elect New Officers at Meeting

Halton Junior Farmers elected a new officer slate at their annual meeting held March 3 in the Farmers' Building. About 30 attended as Milton reports were given by officers and clubs. Don Matthews presided. officers include past president Donald Matthews, John W. Pickett as first vice president, Jean Peterson as second vice president, Earl Wilson secretary, Joan Wrigglesworth treasurer, Roy Ford provincial director, Mac Sprowl press reporter, Wilma Sinclair Milton auditor, and J. E. Whitelock agricultural representative.

Halton Milton Don ‘Matthews Donald Matthews R.R Acton John W. Pickett Hornby Jean Peterson Earl Wilson R. R Georgetown Joan Wrigglesworth Eorgetown Roy Ford Palermo Mac Sprowl Wilma Sinclair J. E. Whitelock

St Alban's Guild Plans Three Events for Spring

The March St Alban's Guild meeting in the parish hall drew 30 members with Mrs C Cook presiding. They heard secretary and treasurer reports, arranged a Fashion Show and Dads and Lads dinner, set a fall bazaar date, and closed with Mizpah benediction after a half hour of fellowship.

St. Alban’s’ Guild C. Cook

Clergy of Halton Hold Lenten Retreat at St Luke's Burlington

Clergy of Halton met at St Luke's Church Burlington for a Lenten Retreat led by Rev Norman Green rector of Grace church Milton. The gathering included a Halton Deanery business meeting with regrets over absent clergy and welcomes for Rev K Richardson new rector of St George Georgetown.

St. Luke's Church Burlington Norman Green Grace Church Milton Halton H. N. Mansfield St. Christopher's W. B. Mundy St. Aidan’s Qakvillé F.C. Jackson Lincoln Welland Niagara Beamsville Ralph Porritt Arthur Damascus Evan H. Jones St. Luke’s Church

Kitchen Showers Held For Bride-To-Be Eleanor Ranscombe

Prior to her marriage to Rob Rumley formerly of Acton Miss Eleanor Ranscombe was guest of honor at several gatherings. In Acton Miss Alice McCallum hosted a kitchen shower attended by friends and relatives. Assisting Miss McCallany were Mrs A Kirkness Acton and Mrs G Bishop of Manitoulin Island. Other showers were held reston.

Rob Rumley Acton Eleanor Ranscombe Alice McCallum

Resided in Acton 32 Years and Honored in Funeral

Mrs Jantea Chadenp passed away, having lived in Acton for 32 years with her family from Durham. She came to Canada in 1900, was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, active in the Missionary Society, and leaves five daughters and one son, plus brothers and a sister. Funeral service held at Burmtey Funeral Home with pallbearers named. interment at Fairview cemetery.

Poralthouah Martinet Aline Duditen Moe Chalmera Acta Durham Canada War Mareigd Soran Alor Hueband Autvives Kobk Vreabyterian Ghurchand Tnews Tin Ald Mlasionary Society Ate Arnatrong Xervico Iuneral Acton Margaret Wales Winnipeg Wiliam Frederick Grand Rapids Mich Otto Fredericks Leonard Frederick Mary Bruce

Limehouse Speakers Talk on Holland at Women's Institute

The Limehouse Women's Institute met at Mite Paul Spitzer's home with 17 attendees. Miss Kathy Ankersmit spoke about Holland, detailing size, population, farming, dairy logistics, government controls, industry, oil, transport, and daily life, followed by thanks and plans for local charity drives.

Limehouse Women’s Institute Mite Paul Spitzer Rs. E. Sanford Kathy Ankersmit Harry Brown Citizenship Ankersmit Holland Canada A. W. Benton Frank Brown Salvation Ring Halton Musicestival E. Sanford J. W. Noble Georgetown Chambers of Commerce North Halton

Local Social Roundup and Health News Highlights

Community notes show visits among residents of Hudbury Toront o and Guelph area families. Birthday party for Normas McDonald noted. Gibraltar School Anzorlation held monthly meeting planning another party. Illness of Mr Russellompson hospitalized at St Josephia in Guelph. hopes for recovery. Canada reports natural increase in 1953 at 289 444 births minus deaths.

Norton Kay Lane Torsonte Normas McDonald Norne Gibraltar Anzorlation A.W. Lane Toronto Mitchell Po Reamabottom Mary Millichamp Jonen C. A. Foster's Taimabottom Russellompson St. Josephia Hospital Guelph Charles C. Cochrane the. A. W Canada

Port Credit Wins Cribbage Contest Over Acton Team

The cribbage event held in Gedructown drew teams from Milton Georgetown Brampton Port Credit and Acton. Port Credit defeated Acton after a final hand with Acton runner up. Eden Mills Legion Ramblers Town Tiger Cats Union and others competed with Mike Bennett and Tinnie Mosales winning after a three way tie. Standings show Eden Mills leading with 26 points and Legion close behind. Next week’s clashes pit Tiger Cats against Union Ramblers against Eden Mills and Town versus Legion.

Aed Eudchro Hoetor Lambert Waall Malloy Ascand Alex Commando Joby Meith Codw Varsy Krank Fowke Dude Tindavy Buy Lian Frank Winters Emerwatee Ajax Commande Mike McCrintall Bull Nicolak Max Storey Gedructown Port Credit Acton Acton Legionnaire Port Credi Milton Georgetown Brampton Eden Mills Tiger Cats Town Union Legion Ramblers Mike Bennett Tinnie Mosales

Rockwood Village Collision and Local Obituary Notes

A Sunday crash near Rockwood involves a motorist missing a corner at Main Street and striking a fence in front of Lloyd Thomas’s property. fence posts were knocked down and the driver left the scene. George Gray was found dead in his Main Street home. he is survived by brother James. The Presbyterian W M S met with good attendance and lunch served. Residents and visitors, including George Wingate, Neil Gordon, Elizabeth McPhedran, and George Waller, are noted as back from holidays or home for weekends.

Main St Lloyd Thomas Fencon George Gray James Presbyterian W.M.S George Wingate Neil Gordon Florida Elizabeth _McPhedran Orangeville High School George Waller Queen's University Kingston

Famous trichologist demonstrates hair growth method in Ontario

Halifax reports William L Keele, renowned trichologist, will privately demonstrate a home hair growth treatment in Acton Ontario at the Dominion Hotel on March 18 from noon to 9 PM. He promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied after 30 days and notes no single cure fits all scalp disorders.

Acton Ontario Dominion Hotel Halifax William L. Keele Keele Canada A. E. DeWees Acon Neen Wes

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