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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

5

Mothers Theme For Ospringe W. Institute Meeting

The Ospringe Womens Institute held its monthly meeting at Mrs George Grundy's home. President Mrs D G Robertson led the session with the Institute Ode and Maury Stewart Collect. Secretary Mrs Wilfred Awrey read minutes, acknowledged fruit and flower gifts, and donations to historical research and cancer funds were approved. A subscription to a Toronto Consumers’ Bulletin was decided, and plans for the Hillsburgh district annual event were discussed. A bake sale on the Guelph market was tentatively planned with Mrs D Wuanter as convener. A paper on "Honor thy father and thy mother" by Mrs E Fisher was read by Mrs Archibald. the contest "My Baby Picture" amused members. The meeting closed with God Save the Queen and social time.

Ospemee Womens Institute George Grundy D. G Robertson Institute Maury Stewart Wilfred Awrey Toronto E Fisher Archibald

Student of the Week shines at Acton High School

Nell Benton highlights Acton High School's new Student of the Week feature with Janice Baker a standout in academics and leadership. Baker, a piano amateur and former Glee Club member, heads Acton’s Student Council and represents the school in Citizenship Adventure while excelling in class. A Disney film event and spring landscaping updates round out campus news with a noted accounting correction from the Halton Children’s Aid Society.

Janine Janice AHS Acton Haigh School Rotary Club of Ottawa Rotary Clube Canda Acton High Walt Disney Boerda

Contest Losers Do Guild Dishes

The March meeting of SE Alban’s Guild was held in the Parish Hall with 40 members present. The president conducted the meeting and reports from the secretary and treasurer were read. A fund was planned for new clothes in the fall, and after adjournment a charity contest was held with dishes prepared by the members. A lunch followed.

SE Alban’. Gudd Hindness Mmeeling Sncral Go Vargrave Iran

Penal Reform Aim Of Elizabeth Fry

Elizabeth Fry’s long work in prison reform was described to The Lakeside chapter of Imperial Daughters of the Empire by guest speaker Mrs KR Knox. She outlined Mrs Fry’s activities and the Elizabeth Fry Security which continues her mission. The meeting included thanks to Mrs Knox, routine business, and plans to parcel toys and items for Eskimos via RCMP, with refreshments at the end.

Elizabeth Fry Lakeside Ho Helwig Knox Ho Waten Myx A. Ory Eskimos RCMP Clayton Fryer

Mothers of Bible Mrs Knox Topic Fireside at St Alban's Guild

St Albans Guild held a Mother's Day fireside in the parish hall on Sunday evening. Mrs C Cook presided and welcomed guests. Mrs Ko Knox spoke on Mothers of the Bible, with hymns, duets by Peggy and Frances Oakes, violin pieces, and an Arctic Diocese mission offering. Refreshments followed and thanks were offered by visitors from United Church Friendly Circle, Baptist Mission Circle, and Knox Church.

St. Alban's Guild C. Cook Peggy Frances Oakes Mra Oakes Sheila Paul R. E. Price W. Bristow Ko Knox Guild Mothers of the Bible Alday Arctic J Adamson United Church Friendly Circle HL Helwig Baptist Misalon Circle J Ingles Knox Church WA

Students' Service At Church in Galt

A church service at Acton Baptist, Galt last Sunday featured Pastor Ray Costerus who spoke on parental responsibility and family life. Evening services were cancelled due to severe weather steering a move to Delta Park Baptist. Clarence Heid led the... undergraduates from Alberta attended, with attendees from Galt Brantford Acton and nearby areas.

Acton Baptist Church Ray Costerus Costerus Grae Aline Evernig Severnd Car Lowds Atari Delta Park Baptist Church Galt Clarence Heid Th Vier Alberta Brantferd Actonelph

Vasesavies Scout Hatch Vigil Meeting Report

A fragmented report describes a Scouts vigil at Scout Hatch on Monday May. Activities included opening exercises, inspection, and singing by the Brownies with a closing Taps. Regular meeting followed on Tuesday at the Seoul Watch. Leaders Mrs Brankdin and Mrs Cok absent. Sylvia Janes noted among attendees.

Wrownies Uren Gut Gontes Mle Ab Seoul

Two Pins Presented Institute Members

The Hallinatad Women's Institute held a regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs William Kirkwood on Wednesday May 6 with strong attendance and a new president Mrs Po Smith presiding. The session featured a presentation of institute pins to two ladies, reports on the Assoc tion and citizenship efforts, a talk on duties and love, and a paper on good housekeeping for roads and highways. The meeting closed with Queen and lunch served.

Hallinatad Women's Institute Willian Kirkwood Mre Po Smith Ue Institute Que Mary Stewart T Gitisoh Paat de Brown Silverwood A McEnery Mrs Snow Mas Gilson N Sincliir Fo Mack

First Actes Troup Scout Outing at Blue Springs Scoutmins

On May 3 the First Actes Troup set the Scout Malch at G3 for an outing at Blue Springs. Scoutmins ter Dave Dells and Murray Leayne oversaw transportation and tests, as meals were served and dishes cleaned. The group passed tests, with rotas and seating arranged, and preparations noted for upcoming meetings.

Actes Blue Springs

Affiliation Service For C.G.L.T. Girls

The Woman's Missionary Society at the United Church met in Sunday School on Monday with president Miss M Hannem presiding The program opened with prayer by Rev A Currey The affiliation of the girls led by Juanita De Forest was conducted The opening was led by Darlene Lambert scripture read by Ann De Forest and Gerald Wheaton Prayer given by Marie Lambert The yearly report by Sylvie Magis Bennett to the girls Miss Bennett introduced the leaders and praised the group for its growth Miss VP Simpson resigned an account of UK health Offering taken by Patty Jennings and Sylvia Mayle was dedicated by Miss Martiquie Miss Bennett spoke on faith and service The gathering closed with prayer refreshments and social time

United Church Mise Hannem A. Currey Juanits de Forest Darlene Lambert Ann de Porest Gerald Whe Howinin Pirayey Marie Lambert Sylvie Magis Ming Bennett Henhet Simpson Patiay Jennings Aylvia Mayle Mra Coulter Geralding Bowman Juanita de Forest

Acton and district residents share weekend visits and events

Sunday visitors from Georgetown, Toronto, Montreal and Walford called on Acton friends. Jane Elliott received a Child Education degree from Ryerson. Several locals attended a W.M. missionary society event in Prestut, while Miss Hartley Cole recovers in St. Josephs hospital Guelph after an injury.

Jean McKenze Georgetown Acton John Agar Veterinary College An Guelph W. Aylenworth Jim Walford Charles Fulton Montreal Tom Watson Misa Mary Chalmers Toronto Acon Gladys Huffman W Oj Hall Marjory Hall Od Robertson David Cam Leeshman Clana Grindley Acton High School Grindley Af Toronta Acton Friends Ld Hartley Cole Ars St. Phe Guelph Beaty New York Visstote Mors Fern Howe Hert Bront Era Vrouw Parenta Vietbag Aati Joe Chalmers Bell Dovingdas Ast Padbury Wongtam Wiliam Hoi Garth Miss Nel Hall Terette Oj Hall Misa Marjory Vietea Hestmar bin Ayes Master Billy Strath Buchanan Harvard Mim Ohara Coe Pally Woomera Ralph BA

Engagements and May George Ru Paul Mystery

Fragments describe an engagement or event involving individuals named George Ru Paul and Mare to Dead Seraca Write Gerge. A Lake place Actaris chocet appears as scattered clues within a damaged text. The readable content suggests a local society or personal notice with unclear dates or details.

George Paul Acre Mare Seraca Gerge Lake Place

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