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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 08, 1969

Page

3

Pig roast fiasco and kitchen misadventures at fall dinner

Narrator details a messy fall roast with a 12 pound pig and 10 pounds of spare ribs. Preparations go awry with beer fueled basting, broken glasses, missing bottle opener, and a chaotic mix of recipes. Despite the chaos the meal progresses, conversations sparkled, and the host reflects on finishing housework ahead of guests. The account blends humorous kitchen trials with sheepish triumphs and a vivid cast of animals and guests.

Gord Iate Suse Beth Mainy Farl Velvet

Missionary tells group of her work in Nigeria

The Women's Missionary Society of Nastagaweya Presbyterian Church held its Thankoffering meeting on October 2. Miss Elsie Lavery spoke of 21 years in Nigeria, noting tribal hatred and the mission’s aim to develop the whole child and their sense of worth. Mrs. Norris chaired, Rev. Nicholson led prayers, and guests from Omagh and nearby churches attended the social tea.

Women's Missionary Society of Nastagaweya Presbyterian Church Norris Donna Manes Uniton D. R. Nicholson Elsie Lavery Nigeria Mrs. Campbell Miss Lavery Africa

Art group forms again at library event

Would be artists from Acton form anew as warm weather ends. First meeting scheduled at the library on Friday October 16 at 7 30 p m. Newcomers and former members are welcomed. anyone interested in painting may attend.

Acton

October safety drive promotes injury free month in Ontario

The Industrial Accident Prevention Association launches October Safety Drive with the theme Safety Is No Accident. LAP A president Harold W. Jackson notes two thirds of firms go injury free yearly, aiming for 85 percent in October. 1,000 volunteers and staff will push for safer work in fall and winter.

The Industrial Ontario Lap.a Harold W. Jackson Jackson Pratatstoadl La.p.a

Plan for 174 acre nature centre in Esquesing township

The Peel County Board of Education plans a field study centre on 174 acres in Esquesing, with a $250000 main building for 64 students and staff, a lab, common room, and ring room. Dormitories may follow if funds permit. The land, bought for $80,000 from Wilfrid Leslie, spans Lot 31 Con 21 east and Lot 31 Con 11 west.

Plan Esquesing Panes Halton County Wilfrid Leslie Missisesuga Board of Education Peel County Board of Education Mississauga Board Esqueting Peel County Esqueting Township Council Peel Board of Education

Mission Circle Reflects on India Work and Growth

Members of the Marion Rudd Mission Circle gathered for the October meeting at the church. Mary Baillie introduced Grappling with Giants and recounted Missionary work in Kakinada, India, noting hardships, persecution, and fifty year growth to 86 churches, 400 public schools, and two high schools. The session included prayers, a native pastors letter, a missionary quiz, readings on global circles, fall offering plans, and fellowship over tea and dessert.

Marion Rudd Mary Baillie Kakinada India

County president guest at Dublin W I meeting

Dublin Women's Institute hosted county president Mrs. John Bird of Ashgrove for September. The meeting featured roll call, a $10 Muscular Dystrophy donation, fair exhibits planning, and a social afternoon honoring Dr. Ethel Chapman. Mrs. Bird spoke on WI work and retirement, with awards and a generous lunch to follow.

Friends Dublin Women’s Institute John Bird Ashgrove William Pierce Nassagaweya McCullough Cclatyre T.V W. Frank Women's Institute St. David's Church Campbellville Ethel Chapman F. McCarron W. J. McIntyre E. Norton E. E. Wilson Blyth Akes Women’s Institute Bird Dr. Chapman M. Nellis Pierce E. Wilton

Linen cupboard scent and beef wrapped in cheesecloth note

The text describes scattering bars of toilet and face scents among towels and linens to absorb fragrance. It mentions keeping cold roast beef moist and tasty when wrapped in a damp cheesecloth while warm.

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