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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 17, 1955

Page

7

Remembrance Day Observance in Rockwood

Community marked Remembrance Day with cenotaph service led by Douglas Black student minister. Fergus Pipe Band supplied music, flag presentation and wreaths followed by parade to Presbyterian church for worship, prayer, hymns, and a sermon. Various local groups hosted bazaar, tea, and social events. sympathy extended to Archie Flear and family.

Douglas Black Royalaires Guelph Fergus Pipe Band Ralph Hodgson J. Dilts Presbyterian Church Martin Bauer James Milne Boy Scouts God of Bethel Wm. Moore Miss E Swanston D. Black Fergus the Presbyterian Church Wm. Swanston Albert Gray Archie Flear Joe Sunnybrook Hospital Toronto Honewood United Church

Officers Elected By Senior W M S Of Knox Church

The Senior Auxiliary Women's Missionary Society at Knox Presbyterian held its annual meeting on Thursday November 10 at Mrs Fred Anderson's home with Mrs A J Buchanan presiding. Officers for 1956 were elected including president Mrs A J Buchanan first vice president Mrs H L Bennie second vice president Mrs R R Parker and treasurer Mrs R M McDonald.

United Church Men's Club George Day Canada Gordon Harris Dave D. Gray Mexican Pacific Coast Calgary Kenora Auxiliary Women's Missionary Society of Knox, Presbyterian Church Fred Anderson A. J. Buchanan Pearl Kennedy Lottie Moore Ineson Presbyterian Conference H. L. Bennie F. Anderson H. Mainprize M. E. Anderson Robert Buckner R. H. Armstrong E. J. Hassard R. R. Parker R. M. McDonald C. Hansen R. C. Clark H.mainprize Glad Tidings P. Kennedy A. Moore J. Jang D. Waldie A. G. Blow John Allison

Alberta Lands Up For Cultivation Though Vast Land Remains

Alberta holds about 320 million acres of unoccupied land deemed suitable for cultivation. Officials note extensive tracts remain available for agricultural development and settlement.

Alberta

Gas Franchise Hearing Proceeds in Three Halton Towns

United Suburban Gas hearings resume as the board approves amendments to the Georgetown franchise requiring oral permission from the town engineer for street work. Anthony Seynuck objects, seeking local gas supply for Acton Milton Georgetown, while Dutton of United Suburban negotiates prices and market access. The board dispenses with electors votes in Georgetown and Milton, and Austin plans to follow suit in Acton as hearings continue.

Evans Georgetown Seynick Anthony Seynuck Anthony Gursan North Halton Anthony Gas Crozier Ruddick KT Mcwittians Milton McWilliams Milton Council Halton Natural Gas Company Dutton United Suburban Gas Company Meter Company Jack Armstrong Austen

Horseback Riders Are Skilled Group

The Hants County agricultural exhibition in Windsor Nova Scotia featured a square dance on horseback. The Maple Leaf Riding Club of Kentville performed a combined musical ride and horseback square dance, with Mrs Delai Atkins directing. The riders prepared crests and equipment during winter and began spring practice, earning an invitation to perform.

Windsor N.S

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