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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
20
The 4-H network reports 4 952 clubs in 1955, up 164 from 1954, with membership increasing by 4 971 to 72 784. Saskatchewan shows the largest solo gain, with clubs in grain beef and gardens boosting totals, while girls clothing and garden clubs lead by category. Average member age is 13.2 and club average is 14.7.
Ontario Hydro announces a six week program to convert 260 domestic and commercial customers in Rockwood and surrounding Guelph Rural Operating Area to 60 cycle operation. About 1,000 frequency sensitive appliances will be changed over during the three day initial switch in Rockwood, with later work extending to 2,150 homes in nearby districts. Customers are asked to report any 25 cycle appliances and ensure a responsible person is home on cutover day.
The October meeting of the Silver-Wood Women's Institute at Mrs. George Henderson’s home featured reports from the area convention in Guelph and the Milton district directors’ meeting. Members collected recipes for the program, planned a Hallowe en party to fund Georgetown pool, and discussed layettes for Milton and clothing for Korea.
Ebenezer United church in Campbellville hosts Beverley Frank and Bruce Jeffrey in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Gordon. The bride wore a nylon gown with Italian lace and a veiled crown, while bridesmaids and guests from Acton to New York attend. A 100guest reception followed, with autumn floral decorations and a four-tier cake. The couple will reside at Gowan Hill Farms, Puslinch, after a wedding trip to Haliburton and northern Ontario.
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