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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1960
Page
27
Reports note students writing tests this week while ice on puddles and windshields slows Tuesday morning travel. The scene includes world series game blare in the background and a Tely color tour event on Sunday despite gloom. Fire Prevention Week mats prepared by Halton County bureau distributed by firemen.
United Church Youth members conducted a townwide scavenger hunt ending Sunday evening. George Elliott later demonstrated the dismantled new organ to the crowd at a successful auction of furniture and effects.
At a special executive meeting of the Acton Scotts Dance Club the program for the coming year was outlined. Dances are planned at the YMCA on the second and fourth Saturdays with optional games and entertainment. Additional events include two Family Nights, a Christmas party, an Andrew’s Night dance, a Spring Frolic, Teenagers' Choice dances, and the Burns Dinner in Guelph on January 21. The season ends with a Ceilidh in April. Instruction will be given before regular dances by Jim Donnelly and Mr. and Mrs. Tratt. Membership remains $1. the club will join the Saltire Society in Edinburgh.
Knox Ladies Aid members traveled to Milton with 22 ladies enjoying autumn scenery to meet Mrs. George Lantz now living with her daughter Mrs. Ross Itsuh. Mrs. A M McPherson presided and welcomed the invite, a turkey dinner was planned for November. Members shared prayers, readings, and a horal romance prize session, closing with lunch.
Acton Legion Hall hosted a 90 minute program by Bronze Legion with comical skits and TV parody acts. Notables included Jack Paar Jackie Gleason Sophie Tucker while Bronte ladies entertained guests from Streepville Oakville and Beamp ton with curtain calls and prize draws for Bronte and Acton attendees.
Durty Saturday hosts Mr and Mrs Jin Morrison celebrated their 50th anniversary with a surprise party at the Nellis home in Beltountain near Guelph Acton. About 40 relatives friends and neighbors attended bringing gifts flowers and congratulations. A three tier cake decorated with roses and gold leaves was served. Guests included George Morrison Beltountain Guelph and district retired farmers and other relatives.
Forty five attendees are noted for a nuptial event at St Alan's hotel with adults present. Confirmation date is October 30.
Chamber members and guests in Acton discussed chamber use, local industry, and park changes. Topics included attracting Santa company investments, advertising at fairs, public petitions, and efficient ticketing. Participants urged civic leadership and voluntary involvement to boost business services and community projects.
Vicky Newton of RR 4 Acton won the record player in a Friday draw at Dilly Stationery Store. Donald Olan of Campbellville won a ring binder and other prizes went to Ron Henry and Harold Denny. Coupons were included with purchases.
Communion service held Sunday at Churchill Church with Rev. Brook of Acton as guest minister. Four joined the church, Mr. and Mrs. Damm, Karen, and Mrs. Ted Freeman. Several local visitors and families attended events at Waterloo and Guelph. Mrs. Ralph McKeown is confined to the house with mumps.
Election campaigns began at a high school dance on Friday evening with posters, chants, and skits including a beatnik theme. Candidates gave platform speeches at the assembly, while voters look to results due tomorrow. Mrs. Waiter Cole is ill. New neighbors Mr and Mrs P Willaimsen welcomed.
St. Alban’s the Martyr joins the sector plan for a second year with a spiritual campaign and missionary effort. In Guelph regular trainings and dinners unite about 15 churches including Anglicans. Acton churches are not involved this year. Kil Sproston chairs, with Ken Kaos and Ken Mow as co chairs. Arnold Denny leads skate program, George Hinggett visitation chair, Mesa Johnson materials chair. Visitation Sunday is November 1.
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