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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 27, 1960

Page

4

Churchill W A meeting and Maltby presentation observed

The Churchill W A meeting at the Denny home October 19 featured Mrs MacArthur presiding and prayers. Minutes, devotions, and a treasurer report were given. Ladies planned a bazaar and bake sale for November 19 in Acton. A Maltby wedding presentation occurred at Bannockburn school with gifts and a singalong.

Churchill W.A. and Quarterly Board Ralph Denny MacArthur Griffin Harold Griffin Acton Swackhamer Denny Bannockbur School George Maltby Gail Dobbie William McDonald Linda Swackhamer Lin Frank Freeman Ted Freeman Jack Woolfrey Burtington

Scottish dancing draws crowd to YMCA event

A Saturday Scottish dance at the YMCA drew visitors from Guelph Milton Galt Toronto and Emporium Pennsylvania. Three highland dancers taught by Dave Tzatt Andr ena Camella Margaret Slaven and Penny Tratt performed. Mrs Jeffares Milton spoke on the Sunshine School progress and a new North ton School site was announced. Buckner and the committee were praised for support with Jim Donnelly as MC and lunch by Bob Currie's family. A Halloween Dance Party for all ages is planned for Friday.

YMCA Guelph Milton Galt Toronto Emporium Northton School Buckner M.C Jim Donnelly Bob Currie

Daughters of Knox Host Bake Sale and Rummage

The vacant Mill and Main Street store was filled Saturday afternoon as the Daughters of Knox held a money raising rummage and baking sale. A wide variety of items attracted many customers, from savory pies to muffins.

Daughters of Knox Mill and Main Sts

Eden Crest WI Holds Monthly Meeting Topics Pins and Films

The Eden Crest Women’s Institute met at Mrs. H. Savage’s home with 16 members attending. Members received U.N. SCELF boxes for children and heard thanks from two graduates who received pins. A safety resolution was supported, and two farm and gardening films were shown. Conveners were Mrs. H. Savage and Mrs. B. Wright. Lunch was by Mrs. Ramsey and Mrs. I Nesbit.

Isssue Unicef Eden Crest Women’s Institute Eden Mills Eden Crest W Eden Mill Women’s Institute H. Savage B. Wright Ramsey I Nesbitt

Personal Notes from Acton Residents and Visitors

Community notes list Acton residents visiting family in Guelph and Toronto, hospital recoveries, and social events. It mentions Mrs. Alan Mercer and the Arnold family, Jimmie Krapek undergoing tonsil removal, and several visits among neighbors and alumni. An Autumn Fantasy event by St Joseph’s student nurses is also noted.

Sohn Chapman Sr Guelph General Hospital Jimmie Krapek

Ambiguous local notices stir city chatter

Fragmentary text mentions a Wort drum incident and a Mrs. Ted Tyler Jr with a ticket, plus references to Bert Wood’s requirements, a shopping spree after winter, a “Free Liv” phrase, and an Ave resident whose name is unclear, all suggesting a chaotic town-record item with unidentified players.

Wort Ted Tyler Jr C.g.jun M.C. Bert Wood Liv Jack Newton the Bower S Ave Qrum

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