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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1961
Page
4
Suzanne Lancaster offers front door decorating ideas for Christmas hospitality. From evergreen wreaths with red ribbons to outdoor floodlights and glow or sparkle lights, with safety tips on outdoor electrical use and Canadian CSA standards. Plan early, stage exterior decor, and enjoy a festive entrance.
The Ballina W A held a regular meeting at Mrs. L Burt's home with Mrs. Tom Given presiding. Eleven members answered roll call with an autograph verse. A bazaar is planned for December 2 in the church basement at 2 pm. Miss Lois Campbell, R N, visited, Y P U service discussed, and Brian Kirkham of Toronto University spoke.
J J Stewarts moved last week from Acton area to Guelph after selling their farm. Mr Stewart ran a real estate business and has served on Acton council and Halton County council. They have two sons, Jackin Burlington and Barry in the U S Navy. Wildlife notes mention a hunting trip producing 12 deer and a black bear.
The Sunday church calendar lists St Alban the Martyr Anglican in Cotner Willow and Bower with Advent services including Holy Communion Breakfast, Bishop's Address, Family Eucharist, Advent wreath lighting, White Gifts collection, Charal Eucharist, Evensong, and Youth program. Knox Church Acton offers various services from Sunday School to Morning Worship and youth groups, plus ecumenical mission service. St George's Church Guelph welcomes all for a 3 PM service.
The Woodburn family departs from the United Church community as Walter Woodburn of the Bank of Nova Scotia is transferred to Toronto head office after ten years here. His wife and children held multiple church roles and activities. farewells include gifts from Friendly Circle Rotary Club and the church choir. The piece notes the impact of uprooting on the congregation and closes with a Red Cross message about disaster response by Young Canadians and Junior Red Cross.
School notes from Speyside show room one pupils performing I See Three for Open House and planning a repeat for Red Cross. Room two tracks health lessons with a star chart. room three lists history topics. room four discusses a science life cycle question with Mr Dawkins uncertain about egg or adult first.
During recent events on November 7 and last week’s Open House, 36 families visited for all rooms and 147 pupils had at least one parent visit to inspect pupil displays.
A Fame committee meeting in Millon chaired by Frank Hall reported Halton County has surpassed its minimum $24,000 objective with 220 shareholders. The project response grows as farmers and producers learn its purpose.
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