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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 10, 1967

Page

8

Librarian Speaks at Ospringe Institute Meeting in Scotland

Mrs. Wallace Longstreet, librarian at Erin Public Library, spoke at the Ospringe Women's Institute monthly meeting about library services. She highlighted reference materials, praised the county library board idea, and showcased new books. Frances Hodge, a local senior pupil, spoke on prize winning work and a district contest.

Oustie Scotland Aresta Hunting Cheyne Acton Frand Howse Clumms Guelph William Wragg Ed Stewart Stewart Macdonald Rochester N.Y Ricky Stewart Wallace Longstreet Erin Public Library Ospringe Women's Institute County Library Board

Garch anniversary service and WI meeting report

Mrs. R. McEnery presided at the May W I meeting held Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Jesse McEnery, second vice president, led in the absence of Mrs. Smith and opened with the W I collect. Roll call featured Grandmother's Health Hints.

Hillsburg CAS Kitchener Gordon Aitken Stan Fuller T. Fines H. R. Howard G. D. Robertson R. McEnery Lloyd Marshall Jesse McEnery Mrs. Smith WI. Oole Mary Stewart

McEnerys Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary in Ballinafad

Mr and Mrs Robert McEnery marked their 55th anniversary with a community gathering at Ballinafad centre Saturday night. A program led by MC Jesse McEnery featured dancing by the McEnery orchestra and a lunch served by Ballinafad Women's Institute. Residents from many nearby towns attended, honoring a couple active in Ballinafad United Church and local life since 1912.

Ballinafad Community Centre Robert McEnery Jesse McEnery M.C Galt Dr. Dickson Roszell Thee Sontoey Ballinafad Archie McEnery Queen W.S. Grace Martin Acton Ard Kathryn Sinclair Ed Adair Roy McEnery Cain Eric McEnery William Early Golightly Ballinafed Hall Farary R. McEnery Ballinafed Kay McEnery

Queen Elizabeth to Visit Expo 67 Montreal Heads Of State

More than 21 heads of state plan to attend the Montreal World Exhibition Expo 67. Among them are Queen Elizabeth, King Constantine of Greece, Austria's President Franz Jonas, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, and Prince Rainier of Monaco. Rainier will be with Princess Grace and their three children.

Montreal Elizabeth Constantine Greece Austria Franz Jonas Juliana Netherlands Prince Rainier Monaco Grace

Bourques Open Village Store in Limehouse

Mr and Mrs A Bourque acquire the long standing Benton store and take possession May 1. The notice notes local moves, hospitalizations, and condolences including the Linham and Mitchell families. Church services at Limehouse Presbyterian begin May 14 with Sunday School at 10 45. The W I met at Limehouse Memorial Hall last week.

A. Bourque A. W. Benton A. Hackey Montreal James Findlay David Joe W. Linham Robert Linham Limehouse Presbyterian Church W.I Limehouse Memorial Hall

Eden Mills hall gains centennial project sign

The Eden Mills Community Club executive met Monday to plan summer activities and hall improvements. A large illuminated Eden Mills Community Hall sign was erected as their latest project. Guests included Ralph Thompson and Pete Ortlie d, and Howard Vincent and son Don from Gravenhurst. The Marianne Schuett search reached Eden Mills last Sunday with troops and civilians aiding, and women helped at Campbellville for coffee and sandwiches. Elizabeth Kirby returned home Monday after ten months in England and Scotland.

Robert Wright Eden Mills Community Hall Ralph Thompson Newmarket Pete Ortlied Howard Vincent Don Gravenhurst R. Wright Campbellville Bob Auld Toronto William McLean Sr Elizabeth Kirby England Scotland

Historical baseball pitching distance change noted

Before 1884 pitchers pitched underhand from 45 feet to home plate. The distance later increased to a new standard, now 60 feet from mound to plate, reflecting the sport's evolving rules.

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