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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
18
Local notices recount a Saturday gathering at the Bristows in Lakeview inviting residents to meet mayoral candidate Les Duby and school board hopeful Tom Watson. The item lists attendees and other community updates including hospital stays and visits across Guelph and Acton.
The Silverwood Women's Institute met at Mrs. Leslie Giffen's home on November 14 with President Mrs. G Henderson in charge. Delegates reported on catering, a second school bus shelter, and a Guelph Area Convention with Dr. Elizabeth Waterston as speaker. hunting trips and hospital recovery were also noted.
Heree Press reports patrol members now wear orange fluorescent belts for visibility. A Friday the 13th clue appears in December. The Fair board plans their annual dinner tonight. Acton rivalries continue with an aging mayor. Cement bags were damaged at Mackenzie’s Lumber yard and reported to police. Don’t miss this week’s ad about new store hours for Christmas shoppers. Mrs Mary Croft of Rockwood wins second prize with a horse in the Royal Winter fair class.
Christmas trees fill homes and outdoor lights glow despite November fog. Donations pour into schools for Indian students at Sandy Lake. Christmas concert by the Citizens' Band is being planned for a Sunday before Christmas. Churches schedule special services and groups host parties. Remembrance Day weekend drew about 350 visitors to Col. John McCrae birthplace in Guelph, well above the usual 50 to 60.
Mrs Walter Ridley spoke at the evening unit of the U C W recalling nine years of missionary work in Japan. She showed slides and discussed their growing family. The meeting included notes on fellowship at Appleby College and Canadian Indians, with final Santa Fun Fair plans for December 7.
Rev R D Duncanson convener of Stewardship and Budget spoke at the Presbytery of Brampton gathering in Boston Church near Milton on Tuesday November 19. He noted that the Presbytery ranked 33rd of 48 for givings to the Budget with $9.38 per member, behind the national average. The session also heard the new moderator Rev D S Jackson Port Credit and new Clerk Rev D J Berbison Brin assist.
Mrs J A Van Fleet hosted the Dublin Women's Institute monthly meeting at Park Ave with good attendance. Mrs M Nellis presided. business by secretary Mrs Duncan Moffat. Announcement made for Achievement Day January 11 1968 at Ballinafad Hall with theme The Third Meal. Members reported on District Day Stewarttown and ACWW Conference East Lansing.
Mrs. Alfred Winters hosted the Greenock Women's Institute on Thursday evening November 14. Twelve members and two visitors attended the meeting led by President Mrs. G. Wallace. Reports covered the Guelph plowing match and the recent Area Convention. A bus trip to Stratford for the Christmas Play was discussed. A donation to the Christmas seal fund was made. The foster child program continues. A literacy article from Mrs. Aroti Dutt inspired the group. Members Enid Pearen and Miss Leah Leslie provided entertainment. Lunch followed. Next meeting is the Christmas gathering at Mrs. James McCulloch’s Acton home.
Rotary members met with full attendance and named a new project committee. They approved a raise for repairs to the scout hall and thanked firefighters for their donation. Last week they toured P.L. Robertson Manufacturing Co. in Milton and earlier visited Beardmore and Co. with plant guides, receiving leather gifts.
The following boys including Don Dale Hector Daigle Terry Holmes Jim Krapek Dave Mills Blair McCallum David Morris Steve Papillén Jeff Patterson John Pink Alec Pitt Danny Ross Michael Staudt Tim Taylor Gerard Van Opstal David Williams Gord McConnell will be invested at Friday's scout meeting. Parents and Court of Honour welcome. challenge badges announced under Scouts 68 SKIP training.
A flashing light installed at the Mill and Park intersection warns drivers of a dangerous corner. It emits red flashes down Park street and amber on Mill street to slow traffic and prevent accidents.
Articles from garden, farm, sewing, baking and preserves sold well under Mrs. E. Wilson as auctioneer. A donation was approved for the Christmas Seal campaign of Halton TB Association. A social visit followed with lunch hosted by Mrs. Van Fleet. Courtesy Convener was Mrs. W. McIntyre.
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