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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 24, 1960

Page

4

Penny Sale and Euchre Night at Scout Hall Friday

Penny sale and euchre event at Scout Hall Friday March 08 hosted by Scout and Guide Mothers Association. Winners listed for euchre include Mary Osborne and Ruth Hulford. other prizes awarded to Diane Newton, Ann Thompson, Marjorie Struthers, and more. A dance followed with 170 attendees at Limehouse Memorial Hall with music by Karm's and McDonald's orchestras. A planned future party is in the works.

Penny Sale Scout Hall Scout and Guide Mothers Assov Mary Osborne Rowles Wilson Omens Betty Young Consolatien Ghorta Coats Ponma Campbel Mia Amt Mes Wino Campbell Hospita Guelph Scout Mothers Cubs Gantes Limehouse Memorial Hall Olaste Karm McDonald's Joek McDonald Diane Newton Ruth Hulford Rose Datty Ann Thompson Rene Watson Afriel Holmes MeEachern Paris Helen Sinclair Peath Heller Shippers Marjorie Struthers Rosy Ballentine HomeForest Preda Lambert Barbara My Mrs J. Ruddink Bert Newton Mrs Saitz Kay McGrean N. Price den Pais Gary McEavherm G. Rose

Hi-Y Club Hears Indian Delegate on Indian System

The Acton Hi-Y Club heard Rajagopalan from India explain the country’s political social and agricultural system. He described population, farming, irrigation and the Colombo Plan projects aiding crop growth and fertilizer shipments from Canada. Delegates W Wilson and B Foyers were appointed to the Y Board. Susin Wilson and John Ladoneetin named to positions. club also discussed outreach to an orphan charity.

Hi-Y Club India Acton Aly Club Rajagopalan Guelph Oac Cooah Fis Ik Rajagopa Jan Canada Aoe Ceuctor Indie Tides W. Wilson B. Foyers Y Board Susin Wilson John Ladoneetin Chib

Many Winners at LOL Party and Gifts Night

A local event named Many Winners at the LOL Party featured prizes such as aprons sewing supplies dolls and toys. Winners included Cathy Ann Runche Betty Glendinning Adele Dyily Mary Phelan Marion Gordon and John Kentner with various door and euchre prizes awarded to Mrs Ralston Cam Sinclair and others.

Phelan Penny Ee Wears Cornel Hure Snany Ee Cathy Ann Runchy Betty Glendinning Eensel Mrs. McConnell Betty Green Lino Adele T Dvily Mary Phelan Marion Gordon Lois Gordon Figh Oral Norton Marvyn Himter Lo Es Bert Rennie Dene Gibbons Atienery Victor Roach Issa McConnell Bryan Walker Taillefer Cindy Fryer

Miss Christina Henderson Retired Teacher Remembered

Miss Christina Agnes Henderson who taught in Beres, Oakville, and Toronto homes for incurable children died at 85 after a long illness. A longtime Avion resident, she served as Baby Band secretary at the Ander Bas gous Church and was prized for her Christian courage. She survived by sister Margaret Lamb and two brothers, with funeral held March 16 conducted by Rev. R. Brak.

Angel of Death Bower Avenue Christina Agnes Henderson Miss Henderson Exquesing Township Ruben Henderson Mary Cook Bannockburn Acton High School Torani Nornitt Berus Ane Oakville Jennevichum School Toronto Dubor Mina Henderson Hn Avion Andere Bas Gous Miyn Henderson Slater Margaret Orr Lamb Jamen Henderson Presbyterian Church Scruff Ther Valen United Church George Walehtur Ann Mes. C. Mobi R. Brak Rumley - Shoemaker Juners Jim Lamb Toss Lamb Gordon Henderson Murray Henderson Dennis Rowley Ralph Mulcain Coteingshy Maausry

Guides Guests See Show Of Uniforms Enrolment

Guides and guests attended an enrolment meeting at the Scout hall with a fashion show of uniforms from different eras. Mrs J Barr commented as the event highlighted historical uniforms, with representations from guides of various eras and a brief enrolment service ending the meeting.

Trytig Pati Hiedin Puides

Acton Y's Men Inducts Members During 20 Year Review

The Ac yy fon Y's Men held a regular meeting highlighted by the induction of Jack Match and Met Heppler by Cart Riddalls, District Governor from Brantford. A secret guest speaker gave an unannounced talk while Bill Wilson recalled the club's 20 year history and notable projects across dance events, fundraisers, and community programs.

Ac Yy Fon Y Cart Riddalls Brantford Heppler Bill Wilson Acton

Bannockburn Institute 42nd Anniversary Dinner

Bannockburn W I held its monthly meeting at Mrs. S. Matthews home on Thursday evening marking the 42nd anniversary with a turkey dinner. Sixteen people attended and five layettes were donated to the Georgetown Hospital Fund after a business meeting. Then the group played bingo with prizes awarded by Mrs. T. O Rourke.

Bannockburn W. I. Helad S. Matthews Georgetown “Hospital Fund Georgetown Hospital Fund T. O'Rourke

Final Euchre Staged by WL at Limehouse Memorial Hall

Final euchre staged by WL featured winners C Sinha and ACN Stark, with Harry Brow and Mr. Robin as runners up. James Kistee and J H K Bowman won a cut with OF Mof fat. The series prizes went to Mrs C Sinclair and S Kirkpatrick, with Mrs Geo Burt and Billie Wilson in second and Mrs M Stark and Ronald Latimer in third. Lone hands prizes went to Mrs Thomas Hamilton and A N Stark.

Wromarathan Euchie Limehouse Memorial Hall Mos

St Patrick Themed Pot Luck Supper By Friendly Circle

W table setting reflected St Patrick theme at United church parlor last Wednesday. Mrs Kentner led devotions while Mrs Perkins ted in prayer and Miss Jean McLean led hymns. Members discussed finances for church projects and credited Ray Everdell for organizing the car horn etiquette effort “Beep don’t blare.”

St. Patrick Friendly Circle United Church F. Kentner T. Perkinsted Jean McLean M. Nellis Finland G. McKenzie H. Olsen W. Beatty Ray Everdell

Knox Church Meeting Led by Linda Parker

Linda Parker, vice-president, chaired the Knox Church meeting on Monday replacing the president. The group opened with the CGT purpose and hymn, worship was led by Mrs Greer, secretary and treasurer reports were read, attendance taken, and business discussed. Pills made powers for Easter Sunrise Service followed, and the meeting closed with Taps. Viscount Monck, Canada’s first Governor General, was born in Tipperary, Ireland.

Bronte Creek Favored For District Smelt Fishing

Bronte Creek is described as a popular spot for district smelt with local regulations outlined by Minister J. W. Bowaner. The notice details allowable dip-nets up to six feet by eight feet, licensing, and seasonal restrictions from March to April, noting night spawning and the sport's growing but uneven popularity among Ontario anglers.

Ontario Vande Foresté J. W. Bowaner Ondarta

Girl Guide News Briefs From Evening Meeting

Fragmented notes describe a Girl Guide gathering with Mrs Watson providing unspecific details. Mentions of various classes and activities appear, including a Tenderteet event and Kin Gaine group, with unclear outcomes and prayer references.

Mrs A T Brown Beloved Resident Dies

Funeral services held for Mrs. A. T. Brown at Casted church. Walter Mears spoke at the service with Rev Reginald Brook presiding. Interment planned for Fairview cemetery. service by Jamorion Alterman Friday at 2 pm.

A. T. Brown Brea Walter Mears Getaleiess Prem Beth Tod Bee Jamorion Alterman Priday Kes Reginald Brook Fairview Cemetery

Salmon Egg Survey Checks on Maturity

The Department of Lands and Forests planted three million salmon eggs and fingerlings in James Bay and Hudson Bay waters. A summer survey measures success and maturation, tracking whether salmon return to their origin. Conservation officer Doug Savers recently left Sioux Lookout for Weemulsk to coordinate the project.

Poiana Department of Lands and Forests James Bay Hudgvon Bay Doug Savers Sioux Lookout Weemulsk

Defends Stereo Writer Controversy Stirs Local Debate

Local readers weigh in as a stereo writer faced criticism during a recent incident. Community groups and individuals named in reports discuss the writer's stance and the broader implications for media coverage and accuracy.

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