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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
5
Katherine Ballinafac represented Halton at the Royal Winter Fair winning the Queens Guineas class over 180 with 4 H club members. Halton entries have placed high in the contest for several years, including a reserve award a year earlier.
The WA November meeting at Mrs. Mitchells home presided by Mrs. Marshall included devotional led by Mrs. Kirkwood and a Mizpah benediction. A quilted item was completed and high scores went to Mrs. Sinclair and Mrs. McEnery. Birth and hospital notes plus community visits and a bake sale at Guelph Market are noted.
The fifth annual Community Club concert drew large crowds Friday and Saturday. Ralph Hodgson hosted with strong quartet performances by Martin Bauer, Martin Bauer Jr, Clarence Comfort, and Albert Gray. Ruth McLaren received flowers, and Mrs George Day led the national anthem with pianist Smith and Dave Benham on accordion.
Weekly district news lists social gatherings at several homes including Mr and Mrs J Brown and Mr and Mrs Davenport. Mr Ray Sutton of Toronto visited, Barbara Brown attended Milton High commencement, and a Farm Forum at Roy Currie’s home featured discussion and cards with winners Mrs W Vervey and Pete McGrobon.
The annual meetings of the Ladies Aid and Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church were held at Bre Herd Gilbertson’s home. A large turnout attended. reports were encouraging. officers were elected, including a new WMS secretary Mrs D Clark and Mrs B Smith as assistant. Ladies’ Aid elected Mrs J D Lownie as assistant treasurer. Other notes mention Christmas plans, a concert, local television installations, and condolences for recent deaths.
Halton county workmen started work on the sid road as visitors arrive including Miss Helen Mills home from Toronto and numerous local families. The page also notes a brush demonstration hosted by Mrs Frank Brown and Ruth with local residents calling in at addresses in Barrie Campbellville and Toronto.
Mrs Ted Jestin hosts a gathering with a sewing and gift demonstration featuring Mrs Earl Barnour and Mr Jack Marvin. Nearby families and visitors are noted with various Sunday and Monday calls including Mr and Mrs Jim Milne and Jami Rockwood. Distinct entries list several households and extended relatives visiting in Guelph Milton Toronto and Harriston areas around the weekend.
Competition among teams at the Cacedan Legion branch shows Eden Mos 14 and Tiger Cats 18 with Ramplers 17 and Lemon 6. Eden Mos 4 Ramblers 4 Tiger Cats 2 Viren 2.
Neighbors and friends gathered to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs R J Matthews before their move to Windsor. The sendoff featured a travel bag gift for Mrs Matthews and expressions of appreciation for Mr Matthews, with refreshments served afterward. Other local notes mention visits and weekend trips among residents of Guelph, North Bay and Toronto.
Rosafe herd led by Dr. Astengo captured Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor awards for the third year at the Royal Winter Fair in Ontario. The 82 Holsteins from 108 exhibitors across Canada and Wisconsin competed, with Rosafe taking top prizes in most classes and Pabst Farms securing multiple firsts. Reserve Grand Champion went to Rosafe’s four year old on milk, while Junior and Senior classes highlighted Rosafe progeny and strong competition from Pabst Farms and Acme Alberta.
Mrs L Andrews presided at the Bar Evening Auxiliary meeting with officers elected including president Mrs L Andrews and secretary Mrs James Wallace. The chapter shared a study on the World Council of Churches interview at Geneva and closed with prayer and a social period.
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