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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1955
Page
7
A warning from the Chamber of Commerce about door to door aluminum goods salesmen. A housewife paid a $2 deposit after a salesman pressured her to sign, then the seller vanished and the clothing firm pursued payment. The notice urges verifying licenses and resisting pressured deals, and to shop locally.
The second annual intercounty tennis league banquet and dance were held at Hill-Top Lodge in Erin on Friday evening. Port Credit’s Credit Valley club won the challenge shield for 1985, presented to Philo Leamon of Credit Valley by Ted Biggs, with speeches by club members and multiple dance events finishing with Auld Lang Syne. Port Credit topped Brampton and Hespeler in finals, as six teams competed that season.
Eden Mills immunization clinic planned by Health Unit. Poppy Day proceeds donated to Legion welfare work. Acton amateurs featured in Five Counties Art Association bulletin. United church building campaign begins with planning meetings. Second square dance held at St Albans Hall with strong turnout. Free Press staff featured on Kitchener TV last week. Ernest F. Barnes runs United church fund campaign from near Mainprize’s barber shop. Explorers hike interrupted by rain. lunch and games at church. Leaders Miss Jean Rowe and Miss Evelyn Goodwin. Public school teachers and guests dine at Hilltop Lodge in Erin. Frequent rain noted. winter forecast linked to swamp levels. Barn fire damage from lightning injures Mrs. Chris Britton’s daughter. Mason Blvd. excavations complete for permanent pump at auxiliary well. Countryside remains picturesque despite damp chill. drive recommended. Woman’s Association and Girls’ Auxiliary hold rummage and bake sale. Hallowe’en busy for children. Citizens discuss park improvements. next meeting to include various groups. Farewell pipers play for Archie Fowler family from Campbellville to Scotland. Deer death after being struck by cat driven by Gordon Duncan of Hillsburgh near Highway 34 Ospringe. Acton described as convention town with teachers inspecting county stores and homes. A creek-like Acton River noted by delegates while crossing school creek. Birthday cake with Chinese greeting observed in Hotchen’s Bakery. Dutch decorations also popular.
Frank Winters captured first prize on Friday with John McHugh second and Jack Ford third. Walter Lamb and his Ramblers supplied Saturday night music to a well attended dance. Cribbage tightens as the Legion moves toward a likely final result. Legion and Eder Mills tie for first after a 16 16 set. Del Jordan and Doug Mason won at the Ra Tom Hennett reports progress. Poppy Day Saturday seeks volunteers.
The painters continue at Acton High School finishing window and door frames and slate boards are installed in new rooms. A form party with about 20 attendees was held. a Wiener roast at Dolly Varden followed by school dancing. The bowling league started. Gold beat Blue 30 18 under Elizabeth Jang and other games postponed by weather. Students’ Council elections resulted in Wayne Crgrrie as president with Bob Landsborough as VP and Jean Manes as secretary. Rugby results show a 16 0 defeat at Georgetown and a 21 10 loss at Malton.
Lake Ave hostess Mrs J A Robinson presided as Kanox Ladies' Aid met on Tuesday November 10. President Mrs F J McCutcheon led worship. Treasurers report praised. chairs donated to Sunday school noted. readings and a contest with Mrs R H Armstrong and Mrs J A Robinson winning.
The Knox Church Heather Club met October 26 at Hazel Marzo’s home with Dorothy Calder presiding. Margaret Armstrong read Scripture and led prayer. Members approved catering for the Men of Knox banquet and welcomed new member Mamie Dick. Vera Inglis offered her home for the November gathering.
At Alban's church the Women’s Club organized a Saturday sale with bake items prepared Friday and posters made earlier. On Saturday the group staffed the sale at the park hall and reported a successful fundraiser rewarding the girls for a busy week.
Baptist Young People hosted Presbyterian Young People as guests at a Halljqueen party in the church basement. Costumed characters led games and refreshments with a cowgirl lion tamer and a skunk drawing laughs. Committee in charge included Warren Wagner Bob Lands borough and Ray Costerus.
Eda Holtom Erin was elected president of the North Halton District Scouters Association at the recently formed organization meeting in Erin. Murray Steynoe Acton became vice president and Athen Wetstey Acton was named secretary. Representatives from Acton Erin Hillsburgh Georgetown and Milton attended along with district HQ representative Ron Robertson Hamilton who outlined the organization’s plan. The gathering ended with lunch and music by Ray Whitney Georgetown on the guitar.
Over 100 women from all sections of the Guelph Presbyterial gathered in Guelph on Tuesday. Acton panel led by Mr ROB Parker posed questions about the churches mission and unity. Members from Knox Acton included Mrs HR Parker and Miss Ellen Anderson who spoke on mission work in British Guiana.
The LODE met at Mrs Hilton Elliott’s home Tuesday for the November gathering welcoming new member Mrs Robert Bucker. Eric Curwain spoke on advertising and public relations for women’s groups and Milton General Hospital, while Miss Kucharski performed and Miss Landsborough accompanied. Color slides featured Northern Ontario, Ottawa, and a garden tour in Oakville. the Remembrance Day service was noted and next month’s meeting may move to the first Wednesday.
At Thursday's Cub meeting the acting Six led by Tawny Sixer opened with inspection by Baloo and a game by Aketa. New chums completed their tests and were welcomed. Six relay games and a campfire sing song closed the program with standings: Yellow 172, Red 10, Tawny 68, White 5.
Joe Jany was elected president of Knox church Young People's Society with Rev Armstrong as honorary president and Jin Greer as past president. Other officers include Bob Armstrong secretary treasurer Calvin Sprowh worship convener Jane Davidson evangelism convener Mac Sprowl Clarence Cotes, Doug Davidson fellowship convener Elizabeth Jany lunch convener and doynda Mann pianist. The group will lead the evening service this Sunday and install into office. Jim Greer and Joe Jang will speak on convention reports and theme.
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