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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 06, 1960

Page

20

Good Public Relations Start At Home Greenock W I Told

Mrs N Jamieson district president of Cenlee Wellington Women Institutes spoke at the Greenock W I September meeting at the home of Mrs J Pearen and Miss Eren. She outlined Public Relations in General and as applied to WI work and urged members to act as citizens and women promoting harmony in homes communities and country. Delegates from Greenock were chosen and plans for a workshop and convention were set, with readings and a poem included before adjournment.

N. Jamieson Elora Cenlee Wellington Women's Institutes Greenock W. I J. Pearen E.ren Institute Allan Tfew 1 Guelph C. Allan E. Pearen Greenoch W. Johnston E. Patterson Liv Department Ennotville W. Butler Ecker Mnship and Education Ionveners Butler Wwortz Roy Allan Institute Grace

Eden Mills Wheatley Ousts Pee Wees In Championship Play

Eden Mills Pee Wee baseball loses to Wheatley 10 8 in Eden Mills park finishing a tied final after sweeping to finals. Organized by Doug Beatty the team showed progress this summer and could attract fans next year. Community notices include church meetings and local visits with bazaar plans and social events across Eden Mills.

Wheatley Pee Wees Eden Mills Pee Wee Eden Mills Park Doug Beatty

Let Municipal Board Decide Garage Issue in Acton

Letter to the editor by Tain A Williams urges the municipal board in Toronto to decide the Acton garage by law. He criticizes the town council planning board and Committee of Adjustment, questions a $25 fee, and argues residents cannot afford rising charges. He calls for a swift, final ruling.

Municipal Board Eurapem Acton Committee of Adjustment Ilis Toronto Tain A. Williams

Those Portable Space Heaters Fire Hazard Advisory

Warning about portable oil space heaters as a definite fire hazard. They must be kept absolutely level and not carried between rooms. Draft changes can cause explosions. Fire services urge switching to a more permanent heating unit as soon as possible.

Engels Open House Welcomes 200 Guests in Summer Hall

Rev and Mrs Dwight Engel host an open house on September 24 with about 200 guests. Flowers from friends on display include yellow coxcomb marigolds and pink mums. Tea tables feature pink roses mums myrtle and milk glass accents. Volunteers from Ladies Assist, Friendly Circle and W A serve sandwiches and cakes. Tours of the newly decorated parsonage are offered, with guides aiding upstairs visits. Daugh ter in green velvet opens the door. Engel dresses handmade. Carelessness is our greatest enemy education our greatest need.

Engels Dwight Engel A. Ironside A. K. Matthews A. Orr W.A J. K. Wilderspin Fred Kentner Gertrude Engel Kitchener Mr. Engel JC. L. Poole A. Shoe Ngel W. H. Hattin M. Z. Bennett Mac Symon Charles Mason G. W. McKenzie Ivan Harris J. Ledger Tommy Fear

Party Presents For Recent Bride At Afternoon Event

An afternoon party honored the recent bride Mrs Ted Freeman nee Shirley Awrey with games and a dress reading by Mrs Norman McKenzie. Guests B Clarke Lorna Sharon Bessey gave a bride gift set an electric clock as Shirley thanked all and the group sang For She’s a Jolly Gand Fellow. Wilfred McMillan’s car was stolen Friday night with no trace found. Nan Huston of Toronto visiting with the McEwan family. Mr Miller Weston plans a garage at his new land on the third line corner. Visitors with Mrs M Jackson included many friends from Guelph Lindsay Hillsburgh Weston and other nearby towns.

Ted Preeman Shirley Awrey Norman McKenzie B. Clarke Lorna Sharon Bessey Shirley Wilfred McMillan Yeny Nan Huston Toronto McEwan Mr. Miller Weston David Stewart Fred Bapti Alvin Ken Stubbington

Surprise party honors Bert Berry 25th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. David Stewart attended a surprise party at the Berry home in honor of Bert and his wife’s 25th anniversary, hosted by their son George Berry and his wife on Saturday evening. Mrs. Alec Stewart hosted a ladies demonstration of housewares Friday night. A tea and basket social at Stone Church drew guests including N McKenzie, B Berry, G Grundy, W Macerson, G Sunter, D Stewart, and D G Roberig on Wednesday.

David Stewart Bert Berry George Berry Alec Stewart N. McKenzie G. Grundy W. Macerson G. Sunter D. Stewart D. G. Roberrigon Stone Church

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