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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 25, 1954

Page

4

Fire Exit Planned For Hall By Board

St Alban’s church advisory board met on the Parish Hall Tuesday evening to review loan payments for the hall, plan fundraising, and outline immediate work. The financial report was read by treasurer Vic Bristow. They considered a circular letter to members and approached the Men’s Club about square dances and a parish bulletin. Work includes a fire exit door verandah steps and exterior finishes.

St Alban's Church Advisory Board Vic Bristow

Missions Debated by Knox Church Auxiliary

The Alert Evening Auxiliary of Knox church met at the manse for a regular session last Wednesday. Mrs. A Ko Mann led the service, discussion on missions followed with Q and A, devotions by Mrs James Inglis and prayer by Mrs O'Hara. A spring bank offering was planned, a committee to review plans formed, and a request made for garment donations for a baby layette due in early fall. Social time followed with thanks to hostess Mrs Armstrong.

Alert Knox Church A Ko Mann Russell Patterson James Inglis Ro O'Hara HL. Benn M. McCullough Armstrong

Silver-Wood Euchre Proceeds For Korean Relief

A euchre game at Mrs Anne Stull's home on March 1 sponsored by Silver-Wood Women's Institute raised funds for Korean aid. Prizes went to Mrs Ballentine Acton and Mrs Norton. Community notes mention visits, Farm Forum events, and a Bannockburn gathering concluding with Auld Lang Syne.

Anne Stull Silver-Wood Women’s Institute For Korean Aid Mess Robin Georgetown Bob MacMaster Glen Williams Gibson Ballinafad No Spyder Georgetow JS. Miller Longsborough Ernie Miller C Thornton Miller Ed Corbett David Marie KR Corbett Farm Forum Stone School Bannockburn William Ballentine Acton Wiliam Norton John Glynn Bob Miller Ballentine Mr Donald Bannockburn Farm Forum

Acton social notes and visits scatter across Ontario

Mrs Robert Darby a St Josephs Hospital Guelph. Newton weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Don Ryder and David. Mr George Jigdins of Aurora spent weekend in Acton. Dr Jack Hollinger of Sudbury visiting Acton. Mrs S C Hollinger hospitalized in Guelph. Montreal's Charles Symon visited Acton. Miss Redha Brown of Toronto weekend in Acton. Mr and Mrs David Dills hosted Mr and Mrs Roy J Brown of Toronto. Mrs Frank Mackintosh now in Oshawa hospital. Miss Jane Elliott and Mr George Elliott of Port Colborne weekend in Acton. Mr W O Talbot recovering in Acton. Rev Britton spoke at Acton First Church Sunday. Ontario Temperance Federation speaker at Emmanuel College. Robert E Johnston of Rockwood to host Golden Wedding Anniversary March 30 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. Mae Sprow from Acton, winner of Lord Nuffield scholarship, leaves with Kenneth Bilson for Britain. Ellison and Sprowl travel from Acton to Montreal, St John, London and beyond. plans include Empress of Australia voyage and Nut Quierld Foundation meeting in London.

George Jigdins Aurora Acton Jack Hollinger Sudbury S.C. Hollinger Guelph Charles Symon Montreal Aoton Redha Brown Toronto Brown David Dills Roy J. Brown Frank Mackintosh Oshawa Jane Elliott George Elliott Port Calborne Accton W Od Talbot Rev Brit Gray Rockwoods Mae Sprow St John Aust Mr Sprowl Ellison Liverpool London Nut Qierld Foundation England Leslie Farrer-Brown Mac Sprowt Gloucestershire Oc Davidson-Smith Canada Sprewt

Visit in Brampton by District Lodges

Last week 22 members of Hornby District Royal Scarlet chapter visited Brampton with the Companions of Derry West chapter in the Orange Hall. Led by Wor shipful Commander James McLannan, the officers and members were paraded into the crowded hall. The degree was exemplified on two Derry West members, with dialogue by Toronto speakers and a strong address urging Protestant faith and clergy. The Derry West chapter installed its 1954 officers and concluded with a lunch.

Hornby Royal Searlet Derry West Orange Hall Brampton James Mclannan Rob Brownridge Tom Warnes Erne Rawson Jack Fox Ernie Wilbon Acton Milton Stewartlawn Georgetown Derry West Orange Harry Worms John Herbison Loa Streetsville Toronto Derry Weat W Fire Damme di Stas Rr di Peiples Ostenero

Brownies Hold Weekly Meeting at Scout Hall

Peggy Bradshaw reports on a Brownies meeting held Monday March 15 at 4 at the Scout Hall. Sandra Davidson counted the collection, followed by games and singing as Mrs Cook and Peggy Bradshaw led activities. A second meeting occurred March 22 with opening exercises, oven runners, a game of Old Wile, and more songs.

Peggy Bradshaw Sandra Davidson Brownlea Mrs. Cook Pegny Bradshaw Tenderfoot Aly Rhona McEaehern

Surprise Scores Upset in Bowling League Final

The match saw an upset when the Receiving team led early but fell behind in the final round. By Wednesday, March 17, average players showed near pro form, yet the Receiving gang traded the lead and lost by 300 pins. Highlights include Hall for ladies high single Mae for ladies high triple and John Riehter for Larne high triple.

Majoc Uptet Hall Mae John Riehter

Girl Guides Hold Meeting Amid Quarantine Absence

The regular Girl Guides meeting was held in the Seantal on Tuesday March 24 with Peggy Bradshaw presiding in the absence of Mex Cook who is quarantined. Mrs Franklin assisted by Mrs Davidson led the company through opening exercises. Guides divided for tentiorfont and second cra work with Ciuiden aiding lessons after games.

Girl Guides Mex Cook Mra Franklin Davidson Ciuiden AR Homme Md

Beyond Our Own film shown at St Albany parish hall

After the evening service at St Albany Anglican church a film Beyond Our Own was shown. Rev KH Pree introduced the instructional Lent film depicting two brothers with contrasting values. One brother cannot face life after his son's death. the other, a medical missionary in Ching, aids him. The minister returns a used car and faces a sharp rebuke about his capacity to stay in the ministry.

St Albany Anglican KH Pree Ching

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