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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

5

Women’s Institute Meeting Highlights At OAC Guelph

Miss Franks of McDonald Institute in Guelph spoke on Curtains and Drapes at the Wellington County Women’s Institute gathering hosted by Mrs. HR Howard. A roll call on Wellington County products and an auction of plants followed, with new officers elected and a banquet planned at OAC in honor of Mrs. Berry of Australia.

Miss Franks McDonald _ Institute O.A.C. Guelph Women's Institute HR. Howard Institute Wellington County K. Stubbington W. Awrey O.A.C., Guelph Berry Australia Associated Country Women of the World

Church Concert Series In Moose Jaw Plans Monthly Shows

A Moose Jaw Saskatchewan church launches a monthly concert schedule after Sunday services to showcase local artists and give them public performance opportunities. The program aims to increase community involvement and support local talent.

Moose Jaw

Dublinettes Make Muffins at Meeting

The Dub linettes 4-H Cereal Shelf Club met at leader Mrs D Macphersons home on May 3. President Jean Moffat led with the 4-H Pledge while Mrs Rennick and June Rennick guided the girls on a trip to town with Betty Brown and cereal values. Muffins were then made by several members with lunch served by Marilyn Rognvaldson and June Rennick.

Dublinettes D. Macpherson Jean Moffat Rennick Betty Brown June Rennick Marilyn Rognvaldson

Obituary of John Bernard Miller of Esquesing Township

John Bernard Miller, Esquesing Township resident, died after a two month illness at Toronto General Hospital on April 30. He married Laura Devereaux in 1921 and farmed at Ballinafad for 28 years, serving on the local school board. He was an elder at Georgetown United Church and Acton United Church. Funeral May 4 at Rumley Funeral Home, burial at Georgetown Greenwood. Survived by his wife, a sister in Ashgrove, and two brothers in Silvercreek.

John Bernard Miller Toronto General Hospital Silvercreek Rumley Funeral E. A. Currey Londoon Ont G. Adams Acton Georgetown Greenwood Cemetery Elwood Snow Harding Price Ballinafad Toronto A. M. McPherson Alex Mann Don Clark Percy Barker Milton Harold Reed Rockwood Gordon Hopkinson Oakville Bud Snow Bill Price Fred Cole Mr. Miller Thomas Brownridge Laura Ashgrove Robert Stewart Silvercreeks

Patriotic push from Ontario LQ.D.E. leaders urges flag waving

At the April 18 to 20 Ontario Provincial Chapter meeting in Hamilton the Duke of Devonshire and Lakeside chapters heard Miss Jeanne Knapman urge stronger patriotism. She said Canada must teach the younger generation the meaning of freedoms and urged the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire to promote flag use and unity.

Duke of Devonshire Lakeside Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Ontario Royal Connaught Hotel Hamilton Canada Jeanne Knapman Lo.d.e Miss Knapman The I.C.D.E

Canadian Ladies Order of the Docking? Education and Outreach

The LO D E chapters discuss expanding public opinion through education and patriotism. They report 96 275 spent on education, 60 000 on scholarships, 59 500 on institutional work, 40 000 on clothing and bedding, totaling 370 700 disbursed provincially. Delegates emphasize community service, member engagement, and aiding New Canadians.

Canada 1.C.C.E Lo.d.e

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