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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 12, 1960

Page

5

Lions Club Charter Night in Acton Welcomes New Chapter

About 200 attend Lions Club Charter Night as Acton officials and guests hear speeches on service and peace. Governor praises charity and urges mutual understanding while presentations, gifts, and prizes highlight the ceremony with Brampton Georgetown and Clarkson clubs contributing and a dance closing the evening.

Lions Club Laughlin Fion Alex Johnson Acton Club Acton Bob Bardsley Brampton Club Georgetown Girly Rexdale Club Harold Liavd Jim Jones Georgetown Club H. B Stokreef Acton Anglican Johnson International Lions of Canada Russ Vickers Burlington Dalton Higgs Brampton Clarkson Erin Dale Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Georgetown Girls John Shadbult Tidey Avenue Ladier Schachfer Paul Neilson Sportsman Lantern Toronto Tea Service McCutcheon J Carr Streetsville Joan Morris J Mandel Erin Rouse J. Oates George Mown Schick Razor Wo Dune Streeteville K. McKay Gutdover Thermos Ho Hunter J Chapman Chesphton J. Sunes Georgetown M. Ramshaw J. McLellan Balmer Long Branch Jennings Port Credit A. Frost G. McGilvray Wilson B. Shaw Willowdale B. Swift T. Watson Roy McMillan D. Higes C. A. Thompson

Duets Highlight May Duke for Devonshire Chapter Meeting

The May gathering at a Duke for Devonshire Chapter 1.O.D.E. home featured songs by guests Miss Duby and Miss Davidson with Mrs. F G Oakes, including The Bells of St Marys Look for the Silver Lining and Among My Souvenirs. Reports from secretaries and committees were heard. arrangements were made for a ceremony in Toronto marking the order’s 60th anniversary. Mrs K Knox, regent, presided.

Devonshire K. Knox Toronto Force Ls Duby Mary Davidson F. G. Oakes St. Mary's

Lakeside Hosts Reception for New Canadians at Court House

Lakeside Chapter FOLD hosts an afternoon reception for new Canadians at the Milton Court House. Mrs Rudolph Spielvogel and other members will serve refreshments and chat with the new citizens. Judge Com will preside over the Lefemouns as part of the event.

Lakeside Court House Milton Rudolph Spielvogel Thalian

Frank Quinlan 94 dies. Campbellville bank veteran

Frank Quinlan 94 longtime Campbellville Bank of Nova Scotia manager for 18 years died last week. He served in Ontario and Western Canada before moving to Campbellville and was active in Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus and the local baseball club. Survived by wife Esther, daughter May Teresa and several relatives. Funeral Monday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Freelton with Requiem Mass and burial nearby.

Frank 2. Quinlan Bank of Nova Scotia Campbellville Mr. Quinlan Borne x Uni S Bank Ontario Western Canada Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel “Church Freelion Knights of Columbus Baseball Club Esther Wheelihan May Teresa Cyril Filgiano Davison Agnes Toronto Allan Quinlan Uxbridge H. DB. Quinlan Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church M. £. Nixon Knox Presbyteriaa Church Milton M. E. Nixon Mr. Nixon Martin Si. Millan Ashgrove Nixon Acton Creamary Princess Theatre Roxy Knox Church Knox " Presbyterian Church Agag Knox Board of Managers Bessie Alexander Mig R. Case Buan D. BR. Morrison Joan Richard, Ward William David Smith Griffin” Thompson Ada George Dawson Dell Calder Lloyd Smith Fred Brett Don Johnson Aylward Little Melville Robinson Ronald Wright A. J. Calder

Prayer Pretzels Reward Used by Monks for Learning

Monks once gave pretzels as a reward to children who mastered their lessons. The custom linked the baked treats to prayer and discipline, highlighting a religious practice tied to early education and catechism.

Peanut drive nets strong Ys Men support for MCA work

Near sellout three day blitz by Ys Men with HEY Cub support raised funds for MCA improvements. Lorne Doberthein and Bob Foy lers organized purchase and distribution of peanut butter and peanuts. Club members visited homes, reporting satisfactory return and gratitude to buyers.

Lorne Doberthein Bob Foylers

Last Bid at Execution br The condemned man requests blanks

A condemned man faces execution and is asked for final requests. He replies with a single demand for blanks, prompting a terse, darkly ironic moment before the firing squad. The line underscores fatalism and morbid humor in a charged historical scene.

Tipson Touring Gear For Small Portable Camp Equipment

A compact folding camp set fits purse or glove box with a steel frame and canvas seal. It includes a six inch griddle, a collapsible aluminum skillet, a two and a half gallon leak proof water tank with basin and towels, and a propane wobturned stove with seven cup coffee maker options.

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