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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 22, 1956

Page

5

Halton Junior Farmers Win Ontario Debate Final

Halton juniors defeated Carleton to win the Ontario provincial debating title at the OAC in Guelph. The team from Halton included Mac Sprow, Roy Ford, Lloyd Vivian, and George Greenlees, with Carleton represented by Ann Williams and Bob Bell. Judges split two to one in Halton’s favor after close rounds on the topic of government support versus price supports.

Halton Sarloton War Memorial Hall Massey Ball Mac Sprowl George Greenlees Carleton Ann Willams Bob Bell Lloyd Vivian Roy Ford Lvan Woolburn Jim Bradley Irasy Villon Leeda South Simcoe Crey Lambton Kent Prince Edward Hastings Lincoln Haldimand Elgin Middlesex Durham Otorto Waterloo Huron J. E. Whitelock Hia Agsistant Art Bennett Milton George E.nott W. Carpenter Department of English GL. Warlow Macdonald University Extension Toronto Ethel Chapman Home Economice Service Ontario Department of Agriculture Alm Hoss OAC Doh Campbell Department of Econom Ross Austin Tommy Hunter

Milton Junior Farmers Stage Benefit Night of Hockey

Milton arena hosts a benefit night for Milton District Hospital with 200 attendees. Norval Juniors beat an all star team from Acton Palermo and Milton 6 2 as Jamie Cunningham coached the Norval squad. Proceeds directed to the hospital fund and arena time donated.

Halton Kiniey Farmers Milton District Hospital Milton Arena Milton Acton Palermo Norval Mit Norval Juniors of All Stars Jamie Cunningham Jamie Ross Cunningham John Willmott Jack Marshall Norvalites Norval Junior Farmer Peel County Milton District Hospital Fund

Shirley Sutcliffe Weds Alan Kay in Dearborn Church

Shirley Doris Sutcliffe daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold E Sutcliffe of Dearborn Michigan married Alan Kay son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Henry of Dearborn at Littlefield United Presbyterian Church February 25 at 7 30 pm. The ceremony officiated by Dr Samuel Weir and Rev Mark Caldwell featured a candlelight double ring service. The couple reside in Dearborn after a weeklong Virginia honeymoon.

Littlefield United Presbyterian Church Shirley Doris Sutcliffe Harold E. Sutcliffe Normile Avenue Dearborn Mich Alan Kay Henry Kenneth Henry Appoline Avenue Michigan Samuel Weir Mark Caldwell Sam Stanley Fraser Norman Durham Jane _Malpass Virginia Fen Orc Avenue Ars George Lantz

Limehouse Births and Community Notes Across Town

Leap Year baby Gary Rennd Moore receives silver mug from the Toronto Daily Star for being born February 2 at Peel Memorial hospital. Limehouse Presbyterian services observed with communion. Ben MeCharg visiting relatives near Sherbrooke Quebec. Atun Wieuchre at the Gisbys. Marjorie McDonald and Neilson Stark win first prizes. consolations to Mrs James and William J McDonald and Mrs Cohoon and Marjorie McDonald tie for birthday prize. Ada Fenny baptized at Christian Reformed church Acton. Mrs Jack Bradley of Port Stanley and Mrs D S McDonald with the Gisbys on Sunday.

Little Gary Rennd Moore Toronto Daily Star Peel Memorial Hospital Limehouse Presbyterian Church Ben MecHarg Sherbrooke Quebec Gisby's Marjorie McDonald Neilson Stark James William J. McDonald Cohoon Ada Fenny Albert Leferink Christian Reformed Church Acton Jack Bradley Port Stanley D S McDonald Keith

Churchill W A women plan 53rd anniversary events

The Women's Association met at Mrs. Al Saundersy home with Mrs. Freeman in charge. Plans include socials pancake supper Easter bankaffering and a June meeting to mark the 53 year organization. Attendees also heard readings and songs and shared lunch.

Women's Association al Saundersy Freeman Fred MacArthur Wallace Swackhamer A. Kerr Toronto Greenock Women's Institute Churchill Mary Reid Ballantine Anderson N. Turner Ballinafad Kerr Home Ross Shortill Beth McEnery

Weekend Visits Injuries Mentioned In Ontario And Michigan

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sutcliffe of Dearborn Michigan spent the weekend with friends. Miss Olive Lampard of Guelph fractured her arms in a street accident and received hospital care. she is an organist and pianist with pupils visiting the area. Various local residents and families from Kitchener Qualph Orton Maine and Tava are noted as visitors or relatives.

Harold Sutcliffe Dearborn, Mich W. Ballentine Robert Hill Kitchener NJ Reed c Harold Fansen Qualph Harvey Dearing Clarence Orton, Me Les Ballentine Pomimy Tava

Easter Meeting of Woown s Missionary Society at Mrs Albag’s

The Woman's Missionary Society of the United church met at Mrs Albag's home. Read letters and cards. Miss Bennett presided. Talks included a report on the Vanishing Race and Indian progress. Refreshments were served by the group. thanks were given to Mrs Long and helpers.

Abe Banter KK Ricker Masuilton Mra Ao EO T Thetford E Cleeve

Count Copper Boxes At Scotch Block WL

The March meeting of the Scotch Block Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs Gordon Jeffer son. Copper boxes were counted and fees due in April noted to fund roll call. An illness postponed the extension service. arrangements moved to May. The day’s roll call was Do's and Don'ts for grandmothers. Mrs Ed Davenport read My Dream and Mrs S Broom read a Poem. A lunch was served.

Scotch Block Women's Institute Gordon Jefferson Ed Davenport S. Broom

Annual Elections and Resolutions Highlight Baseball Convention

Over 100 elegans from Ontario attended the 106 convention of the Ontario Baseball Association in Oakville. Tim Furow of Preston was elected president. Pete McMullen of Milton and Doug Wilson of Oakville were named senior officers. Several Halton county members joined the executive and other posts. The convention approved eight motions and discussed rule changes for the season including residency transfer policies and minor league travel rules.

Elegans Ontario Ontarin Baseball Association Oakville Tim Furow Preston Halton County Pete McMullen Milton Doug Wilson AB. Walker Oshawa James Millman London John Bell Listawel John Leask Fort BE Arnold Wade Newcastle Beastles Hamilton Archie Stirling Chathaoy Phis OBA Woo Sonith Hiamnatte

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