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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 17, 1955

Page

4

Five Chosen To Represent Acton School

Five students were selected to represent Acton School in the North Halton public speaking eliminations. Randy Jadken led the Acton squad, with fellow finalists Shirley Barratt Katharine Kirkness Barbara Ware and Bob Hinton advancing to next week’s county competition.

Duditerrain Acton North Halton Randy Jadken North Elaston Chisses Shere Andy Williams Ball Henry Katherine Garrett Anne Dainteth Marleen H Flunter Ray Dennis Shirley Barratt Danny Holmes Leslie Ann Duby Bob Hinton Katherine Kirkneys Barbara Ware Harold Bradley Susan Wilson Mary Kay Gibons Laurie Bennett Norman Elliott Peter Lawson Acton Jino Randy Lidken Katharine Kirkness

Acton Library Receives Information Request From Arvida

J Purkis of Arvida Quebec writes to the Acton library seeking details about facilities and operations. She programs a homeland school association and plans to present on children's libraries, noting Acton children visit often and asking population numbers, pupil attendance, supervised visits, and library financing.

Toronto Acton Tee J Purkis Arvida Quebec Arvida Homeland School Association Program Cn

Acton High School News and Events Update

Acton High School reports on recent visits by Miss Sexton the Physical Education Inspector, notes on a cold spell delaying commencements at the public school auditorium, and various student activities. Volleyball games, dancing lessons, and soccer practice fill PPR periods while Alley Clowns win bowling matches and Muckers gain points. George Oakes posts a 304 single. Roxy theatre awards go to Gayle Halford and others. Student meetings include Square Dance committee work and Athletic Societies discussions. Pastor Allan Wiant resigns from Ospringe Presbyterian Church as Mr and Mrs Wiant plan to move to Afghanistan.

Alley Clowns Hugh School Hawkeyes Muckers Crewcuts Alley

New Players Help Halton Junior Farmers Open Season in Milton

About 160 spectators watched Milton defeat Acton 7 3 and Nerval topple Palermo 11 6 in the Halton Junior Farmers hockey league opener at Milton arena. Four teams compete weekly with Milton boosted by new Tas kers from Palermo and Acton adding three juvenile arrivals.

Halton Milton Arena Milton Acton Nerval Palermo Taskers Norval —Las

Local Notes From The District School Y And Community

Weekend activities include woodworking classes at the Y with instructors Phil Caddick and Roy Kireness. Teachers from Toronto attend Lorne School, Halton entries win at the Royal Winter Fair, and the Y Lakes Auxiliary adds a large coffee maker. School report cards go home as teachers host parent visits. Toronto township bans firearms hunting. A summer thunder storm surprised residents.

The Phil Caddick Roy Kiraness Toronto Halton

Acton Junior DC hockey club formed in OHLA

At a November 5 meeting the Acton Junior DC hockey club was formed and registered with the OHA Woof Coon as president. Offiers include vice-president FL Go Oakes and secretary-treasurer Billy Middleton. Ed FPootti is manager. the Marzo brothers coach and assistant.

Acton

Mrs Dunk Hosts Mission Circle Meeting at Home

The Women’s Mission Circle of the Baptist church met at Mrs. DP Dunk’s home on Guelph Street for their November gathering. The program included hymns, prayers, devotionals, and papers on missionary work, followed by a social hour and tea hosted by Mrs Laurdsborough and Mrs Morris.

Women's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church DP Dunk Guelph St CG Welwig RO OH. Costerus Bulwer Bl. McCutehean

A. P. Green Plant Celebrates Five Years In Acton

The Acton plant of AB Green Fire Brick marks its fifth anniversary with the first crucible produced at the site as a valued souvenir. Mis soury He wrote to George Barbeau, praising five years of a splendid record and noting the crucible dated November 12, 1950 bearing the inscription this is the first crucible made in our Acton plant.

Acton AB Green Fire Brick Company Ho Bo Plunkett Mexico George Barbeau Thas

Appointments Sought For Park Committee Meeting

Representatives from Acton Rotary Acton Chamber of Commerce Beardmore and Co Duke of Devonshire LODE Lakeside chapter LODE and the Women’s Institute attended a meeting chaired by Jack Newton. no formal session occurred in the comedy chambers on Tuesday evening and groups will report back before appointments are made to pursue park improvements.

Varius Comedy Chambers Jack Newton Acton Rotary Lie Rear Board Chamber of Commerce, Cornet, Beardmore and Co Duke of Devonshire Lakeside Chapter Women's Institute

Hear Homemaking Nutrition Hints

The C G L T of Knox church met in the Sunday school room on November 14 opening the meeting with the Purpose and the hymn. Miss Jean Rowe spoke on nutrition and homemaking. The meeting closed with Taps.

C.G.L.T of Knox Church Jean Rowe

Legion Meeting Sets Stage for Zone Competitions

The November Legion meeting chaired in the president’s absence covered minutes and the treasurer’s report. Members prepared for Zone competitions, planned entering teams, and welcomed Ball Crofts Sr as a new member. Entertainment featured Ted O’Riley and Matt De Florio after adjournment.

Vico Patrick Hhe Cheney Tows Oakville Ball Crofts Sr Ted O'Riley O'Keefe Matt de Florio Holiday Ranch Station Hotel Eden Mills Legion Asstom Tiger Cats Roand- Vers Stan Collett Bob Johnson Fred Hunter Pete Turkesz Paul Wilson Tom Bennett

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