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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 28, 1959

Page

7

Greenock Women's Institute Annual Meeting at Ospringe

The Greenock Women's Institute annual meeting at Ospringe on May 21 elected new officers and reviewed district reports. Mrs. W. Rettie presided. Mary Fletcher won a scholarship and committee reports highlighted agriculture, education, health, and public relations with officers named for Fergus Elora Erins and other branches.

Phate New W.I Centre Wellington Ospringe Church W. B. Reltie N. Jamieson E. Gray J. R. Baldwin W. E. Awrey E. Kraft G. Oslie Greenock -Women's Institute Fea Tor Weambee Ospringe W. B. Bettie Mercer Jackson Edna Stone Living Springs Retiie Booker Mary Fletcher Allardice Carl Piercey Belwoodt Ross Snow Cumnock Gee, Robertson Ennotville Wilbert Cormie Coningsby Frank Root Elora Gro. Prevevy Fergus Archie Paton Greenock Elliott Patterson Hillsburgh Buckles Mimosa Haines Root Hillsburgh Jr Howard Barbour Wilson D. G. Robertson F. Armstrong Bert Weeks

Bannockburn Institute Plans Monthly Meeting and Sale

The Bannockburn Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting on a Thursday evening. Attendees discussed a bus trip planned for July and a penny sale in October. Mrs S Mattison was chosen acting delegate to the district, and Mrs Cotee and Lotta were appointed to organize the July trip.

Bannockburn Women's Ias Tite Bannockburn School Warte Odle Macy Stewart Ma Gavin Buisaniens Wats S Mattison Cotee Mee Wo Lotta

WMS Ladies Meeting Notes and Local Events

The WMS held a meeting at Mrs Letrink’s home with Mrs Patterson reading scriptures and Mrs Roughley leading a discussion on The Tie of the Sixth. Mr Laferick played organ numbers Largo and Andante. References to Salvation and biblical text appear amid chatter about community visits and a few local happenings including Mrs Benton and Mrs Wiley visiting relatives.

WMS Letrink Orta Ie A Wiley

Bridal Gowns Featured on TV Show Bazaar Debut

A TV program next Wednesday will showcase bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses from the Friendly Centre Bridal Bazaar. Interviews with Mervist are planned, but exact details remain tentative as cast and times are finalized.

Monsiers Mervist

Vacancy filled and council votes on pay and appointments

J Hargrave elected to fill the vacancy caused by J T Hurst resignation as council discusses pay for a new bookkeeper at 3200 and debates appointing Hargrave Hudson or Bishop to the seat. The meeting approves various charges for council chamber arena lawn hall and ambulance rate schedule changes plus taxi licensing and by law plans.

Rachlin Hurst H. Lowe B.D. Rachlin E. Pope J. H. Gay Depuuty J. M. Greer W. J. McLeod W. H. Cook J. Hargrave J.T. Hurst Hargrave D. Hudson C. Bishop Lowe Greer J .Goy Pope McLeod Jeeve Gay Lawe Council Council Chamber Acton Reeve Gay Jeeve Greer Mn Ali Te Flynn Nursing Home

Acton Chamber of Commerce Holds Final Meeting Before Summer

Acton Chamber of Commerce wraps up before summer with a 8:15 p.m. meeting in the parish hall. President George Barbeau presided as minutes were read and a suggestion box for projects was opened for fall activities. Five new members were introduced. A brief film on Newfoundland preceded an informal buffet lunch prepared by the board.

Taylor Federation of Agriculture Hillsburgh Mimosa Wm. Ballentine Acton Fergus Norman Jamieson el Eras R. Baldwin Eri E Ft Canadian Industries and Agricultur Ho Sampson Sperdsids Hater i Stanley Dyvr Demar Godackson Allard F Armstrong Belwood Menmariail Mos de Robertson HOR 1 Guelph Federation Representatives McPhee Acton Chamber of Commerce George Barbeau J. Berl Wood Bers Frank Terry Orval Chapman Chapman Chamber Mrs. Williams Lightman's Department Store George W Board-Of- Directors

Moving with precision keeps a steady lane in drive

The text likens an expert driver to a skilled chess player using minimal moves to reach a goal. It emphasizes staying in one lane as a safe rule and a proverb like guidance for careful handling.

Ambulance Brings Douglas Dunk To Watch Three Sons Baptized

Nine youths confessed faith in Christ at Acton Baptist Church during a baptism service. Rev Gordon Holmes preached on He is Only a Boy. Mrs Holmes and Miss Alice Pilkington sang a duet after the sermon. Douglas Dunk arrived by ambulance from Toronto to witness the baptisms of Roy Reginald and Keith. Two fires in Georgetown last week destroyed about 400 dollars of Halton county roads department snow fence.

Jesus Chiat Acton Baptist Church Christ the Gordon Holmes Holmes Alice Pilkington Douglas Dunk Georgetown Halton County Roada Department

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