Lakeside Chapter Models For Two-Evening Fashion Show
Lakeside Chapter 1.O.D.E presented a fashion show with outfits from slacks and sweaters to a ranch mink stole. The show in the parish hall featured commentaries by Mrs. Shirley Eisen and Miss Jessie Coles, with winners named as Miss Annie Stalker, Mrs. Bessie Musselle and Mrs. A. Reamer.
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Lakeside
O.D.E
St. Alban's
Eisen
Shirley Eisen
Jessie Coles
Annie Stalker
Bessie Musselle
A. Reamer
John Trocher
Stella Adamson
Kaye
Rachlin's
Braida's Shoe
Chanters and Drummers Form First Ac ton Pipe Band
In Ac ton a new pipe band is being organized with 27 boys at the first meeting this week. The group includes 15 pipers and 12 drummers. Three members of the Guelph Pipe Band, Phil Caddick Bob Ridsdale and Bob McVey, are helping plan the venture.
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Acton
Guelph Pipe Band
Phil Caddick
Bob Ridsdale
Bob McVey
Neighbors Bid Farewell to Hill Lasbys on Main Street
Old neighbors gathered at Mrs. Fryer’s North Main Street home to bid Mr. and Mrs. Hill Lasby farewell before they leave the street where they have lived since marriage. Arthur Cook and Esther Taylor won two contests. farewell gifts of an electric clock and a vase were given. Lunch preceded reminiscences of old times on Main St. North.
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Hill Lasby
George Fryer
Main St
Annual Baptist meeting in Galt names young moderator
Attendees from Guelph Association of Baptist churches held at First Baptist in Galt. Ernest West was elected Moderator, 26 year old lawyer from Acton, Rev Casterus chosen as clerk for the coming year. Numerous local residents and visiting clergy noted, with gatherings, farewells, and social events surrounding the event.
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Costerus
C. Landsborough
D Hutcheon
J. Chapman
Fred West
Guelph Association of Baptist Churches
First Baptist Church
Galt
Ernest West
Casterus
Acton
Kitchener
Greenock Women's Institute Citizenship Meeting Recaps Dutch Topics
The Greenock Women's Institute held a Citizenship and Education meeting at Greenock School. Mrs. Patterson opened with a poem and hymn, 17 members answered roll call, and reports covered fines for roadside rubbish and fire prevention hints. Dutch culture was shared with Tryssemaar and Monsma’s duet and a Holland talk. The group discussed school instruction and textbook issues, current events, and social activities. The November meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Angus Thompson.
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Greenock Women's Institute
Greenock School
Patterson
Mary Stewart
R. McKeown
Wm. Ballentine
McKeown
Institute Grace
Angus Thompson
North Halton Unit of Canada Cancer Society Formed
The Georgetown Lions Club to inaugurate a North Halton unit of the Canadian Cancer Society north of No 5 Highway. An open Legion Hall meeting in Georgetown is advised for attendance. Individuals are invited as the unit aims to provide vital cancer support locally.
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Georgetown
Acton Brownies Grow to Nearly Forty Members
The First Acton Brownies Pack held its second meeting of the season with close to 40 eager members. Leaders call on mothers to assist, urge full uniform, and announce a cookie sale to fund equipment. Former Brownies with uniforms or parts to sell may contact Mrs. John Boardman at Acton 608.
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Acton
John Boardman
Tel
Brown Owl
Miss Dorothy McDonald Honored Before October Wedding
Friends and neighbors gather at Mrs. George Ingles home to honor Dor othy McDonald on October 4 prior to her October 13 marriage. Guests present gifts including an electric frypan electric clock and an armchair ash tray. The evening ends with well wishes for her new home in Winnipeg.
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D. McDonald
Crewson
Lynn Smith
Miss McDonald
Winnipeg
Busy Bees Women’s Institute Holds October Meeting
The October gathering at Mrs. Roy Lindsay’s home included a roll call on A New Remedy, a thanks from Mrs. Henderson for cups and saucers, and a letter from WI headquarters about litterbugs. Delegates reported on the Guelph convention, a cookie contest awarded to Mrs. E Coxe, and health remedies shared by Mrs MacLean before closing with the Lord’s Prayer.
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Busy Bees Women's Institute
Roy Lindsay
Locker
Lindsay
Mary Stewart
Henderson
W.I
Dublin WI
MacLean
Guelph
Bank of Montreal Opens Modern Premises in City
Construction this week on a new Bank of Montreal branch on the former Hinton store site. The brick and stone building of 14650 square feet will feature a low counter line, four teller wickets behind bronze screens, two safety deposit booth areas near a reinforced vault, and a around the clock depository unit for 24 hour deposits. French-Holtham Ltd of Willowdale handles the build. Pentland and Baker of Toronto are the architects. Completion targeted for early January.
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B. of M
Bank of Montreal
Hinton
French - Holtham Ltd
Willowdale
Pentland and Baker
Toronto
Letter to the Editor praises Acton volunteers' fire response
In a letter to the Acton Free Press dated October 17 1956 J H Buckland notes the volunteer brigade’s rapid turnout. He recalls neighbors watching from John Street and Bower Street as bells sounded and the truck left within about two minutes of the first siren, praising their efficiency alongside a professional hall.
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Acton Free Press
Acton
Bower
John Sts
Hong
Don van Fleet
J. H. Buckland
Track Club Designs Crests and Plans Dance
Track club with about 20 members chose crests at a meeting in the Y. They also decided to buy uniforms and are planning a dance for tomorrow.
Acton Rugby Team Sees Losses Despite Effort
Acton high school rugby team has not won this season with injuries impacting performance. They lost 6-0 to Georgetown last Wednesday, followed by a 25-5 defeat at Preston on Monday. The next game is Thursday against Preston at home.
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Acton High School
Georgetown_here
Preston
Junior Hi-Y Charter Planned by Local Club
The Night Junior Hi-Y club votes to close membership until after their charter night at the end of October. They will hold a banquet with guest mothers and plan speakers including Arnorf Ward. A Kitchener Hi-Y club plans to charter the new local club.
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Three Star
Synodical President Thankoffering at Knox Acton
A Thankoffering service on October 1 at Knox church Acton featured Mrs A S Kerr president of Toronto and Kingston Synodical delivering a Stirling message on mission workers and Canada efforts. She praised Rev Mr McKenzie for his earlier work and WMLS organizing. Miss I Anderson and Mrs R R Parker led worship on Gratitude with Mrs C Leishman singing Watch and Pray. Social fellowship followed with invitations to Thank offerings in United and Baptist churches.
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Armand Braida
S. Braida
Ontario Agricutural College
Guelph
Braida
Dupont of Canada Limited
Kingston
W.M.S
Knox Church
Acton
A. S. Kerr
Toronto
Kerr
McKenzie
W.mls
I. Anderson
R. R. Parker
C. Leishman
United and Baptist
Mice Targeted in Ontario Rat and Mouse Campaign
The Halton Junior Farmers Association launches a Rat and Mouse Control Campaign with the Ontario Agricultural College to wipe out rodents statewide. OAC findings show 22 percent of unpasteurized cheese samples contained rodent hair, prompting the deratting drive urged for October and November.
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Halton Junior Farmers’ Association
Ontario Agricultural College
Oia.c
Ontario
Cooke pays 4 million for plastics firms and foundry
Jack Kent Cooke, Toronto publisher and sportsman, announces controlling interest in two plastics plants and an aluminum foundry for nearly 4 million dollars. He acquired Robinson Industrial Crafts of London Ontario and Precision Dies and Castings of Toronto plus Micro Plastics Ltd. Micro Plastics makes about 60 percent of Canada’s plastic pipe. The purchases launch a diversified industrial expansion with continued separate operations.
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Jack Kent Cooke
Toronto
Sportsman
Micro Plastics
Cooke
Robinson Industrial Crafts
London
Precision Dies and Castings Ltd
Micro Plastics Ltd
Canada
London youth given probation to reinstall stolen radio
A 16 year old boy convicted of stealing a car radio in London Ontario was placed on six months probation with the condition that he reinstall the radio himself. The judge ordered him to “put it back together again yourself.”
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London, Ont
Harbor Patrol Rescues Dried Debris Tackle
A harbor patrol boat recovers floating debris and transfers it to a pier where it is to be burned. The incident highlights safety measures for harbor operations.
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Robert McPherson
J. Symon
Walliam McGlaughlin
Mas. L McMillan
Andrew McKenzie
Toronto- Kingston
Norman Shultz
Brantford
Rev
C. L. Poole
Poole
Oliver McPherson
Sayers
Paul Elliott
Sick Children's Hospital
Wilfred Bradshaw
Miss Jean Bradshaw
Fruitland
Gordon Johnston
Ross Ballentine
Bobby
Vis
Hagersville
G. W. Masales
R. F. MacArthur
Welland
Reland Ramshaw
Detroit
Katharine Ramshaw
Weston
E. Ramshaw
Peel St
Borden Beckman
Grosse Point
Michigan
Harold Fenson
Ballentine
George Gibbons
England
Bob Laceby
Glenlea
Mrs. Laceby
St. Catharines
Hiyanirundu Lakdasa Jacob DeMel
Kurunagala
Ceylon
Wentworth Arms Hotel
Hamilton
Evan H. Jones
W. E. Bagnall
Bill Dumarch
Credit Valley Tennis Club
Creston
Apple Villa
Port Credit
United States
Lorne Garner
Faye
Betty
Arizona
Garner
Holland
Greenock
W. L
Tae
North Halton
Canada Cancer Society
Brownie News
Busy Bees
W. I
E. Coxe
Wilburne
Synodical
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
Douglas St
ALSCO
McMullen Alsco Sales
Manning Electric
NEW. Gurney Products
Fale
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