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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 05, 1960
Page
11
Acton Free Press reports ongoing planning for the Acton Open golf tournament and urges involvement of the Parks Board to remove stumps from Fatty Lake area. Weather and local activity notes mix with roads and traffic updates as residents enjoy early spring warmth.
Mrs Wmn Kilty of Acton Toronto dies on Saturday April 23 wife of Wm Kilty and mother of Blanche and Jean. She leaves two grandchildren Brian and Jennie and a sister Mrs Blanche Brooks. Funeral held at Metropolitan United Church Toronto with burial at Fairview Cemetery.
Nathan Braids of Acton was elected chairman of the CFSA Western Ontario and Niagara Peninsula Section for two years at a Sunday meeting held at the Inv quoi Hotel in Galt. Norm Biascht, noted as secretary of the Guelph College Figure Skating Club, was reappointed to the section board, with the group preparing for the 18th annual championships in January.
Fire chief Jo Newton announced that 182 Acton youngsters have enrolled in the Junior Fire Brigade. Members received cards and safety instructions and are urged to observe hazards and practice safety first at all times. Firefighters will be aided as youths stay home when sirens sound to permit crews to focus on duties. Registration continues tomorrow morning from 10 to 2.
Knox Ladies' Aid met on a Chowson Tuesday afternoon with A M McPherson presiding for the April session. A theme on Warship service to The Land's Prayer opened the gathering. Members led in a musical meditation as Miss Cavol Patterson spoke on a public alubut with a piano solo. Mrs McPherson oversaw two catering projects and outlined plans for future Potter events. Mrs Somerville returned to duties after a brief absence and urged remembrance of the sick. A cake contest directed by A J Murray closed the meeting with a benediction and social hour.
Evening Ausiliats held their annual visit to Halign Manor on Wednesday. Rev. A He McKenvie served as minister with organist BE A. Hanssen and soloists Norman Elliott and George Minselle. Miss Donna Rennick and Miss Jane Lestie McPhedevan joined the group for a program of sacred and secular mothers. Full report appears in the Manor correspondence from Miss Muriel Themapsat.
May brings the annual Red Shield appeal by the Salvation Army across the dominion with canvassers visiting Acton homes and domes. Marie Alex C Tunobadl recalled the long mercy work, urging citizens to give generously to aid ongoing efforts despite past hardships.
Milton aims to host the first Ontario Highland Dance Championship at the fairgrounds with about 20 entries, planned for Saturday June 25. Organizer Tom Cumelly, a Scottish immigrant, promoted it as a potential annual event akin to Fergus Highland Games under the Halton Agricultural Society.
Young players rush to enroll in Minor Sports to qualify for upcoming season. Last week 49 boys aged 23 to 17? No, 23 to 17 years appears garbled. Monday night 71 youngsters joined in the 10 to 2 year old class. Minor Sports register eight to 10 year olds as well. Past registrants should contact president Vic Master after hours. Schedules to be drawn after final registrations and team selection.
The Acton United Church W A group met in the church parlor with Mrs. Wilderapin presiding. Miss M Bennett gave the devotional on serving others, and Mrs. Chive read scripture from Galatians. Mrs. Ballentine scheduled a June doathon, reports and cards were noted, and an invitation to a membership tea in Appleby was accepted.
Mrs Shoemaker led a re feduiary service focusing on Senior Citizens birthdays. The gathering included 20 members who enjoyed a social tone and light refreshments as A. plant will be purchased by WA for heat.
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