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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 13, 1956

Page

14

Ladies hear health unit talk at Limehouse Institute

Mrs Jamison of the Halton Health Unit spoke at Limehouse Women's Institute on the unit s work and her county role. Delegates to the Area Convention were elected, a $10 appeal approved, and a social hour followed a brief meeting with reports on bazaars libraries flowers and gardens.

Jamison Halton Limehouse Frank Brown E. Sanford Guelph J. S. Noble Ee. Karn W.J. of Pargeter Acton Patsy Crawford R.R Georgetown W.I S. Gisby Gisby Mr. Pargeter

Hunting Dates Set for Ptarmigan Raccoon Squirrel and Rabbit

Hon Clare Mapledoram minister of lands and forests announced hunting windows for ptarmigan from 1 1956 to 1 1957 with five daily bag and 15 possession limits. Raccoon season runs Aug 23 1956 to Oct 31 1957. Squirrel season runs Nov 5 to Nov 17 and rabbit season from Nov 3 1956 to Feb 28 1957 with six cotontail rabbits per day and no purchase or sale allowed.

Clare Mapledoram Lands and Forests

Baptist Women Discuss Projects and New Leaders in September Meeting

The Baptist Women's Mission Circle met at Mrs. John Chapman's home on MacDonald Blvd with hymn, prayer, and minutes read by secretary Mrs. Landsborough. Officers for Explorers Group, Baby and Mission Bands were elected. roll call named Biblical characters. Devotional led by Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. McCutcheon referenced Luke 10, followed by prayer. Dorothy Franklin’s Bolivia mission letter was read. Tea hosts were Mrs. L. McCutcheon and Miss Jessie Coles. Section notes cover local events: Acton Legion parade, firemen and scouts first aid certs, Red Cross blood clinic inquiry, YMCA classes, night school plans, discouraging farmers’ weather, fall leaf displays, and local youth Gerald Rodgers’ sentencing to Ontario Reformatory for breach of probation. Terrance Weirmer injured in a car incident near Forbes’ station. treated at Guelph General Hospital. parents Mr. and Mrs. Murney Weirmer.

Baptist Women's Mission Circle John Chapman MacDonald Blvd C. Landsborough Explorers Group Baby Mission Gordon McCut Terrance Weirmer Rockwood Forbes Eden Mills Guelph General Hospital Murney Weirmer

Artificial Flowers Shown at Acton Women’s Institute

Mrs. George Hargrave hosted the Acton Women’s Institute meeting on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. George Fryer presided as minutes were read, plans for the Fall Fair were discussed, and an exhibit around “A W.E. Woman Entertains” was planned. Members donated plants and bulbs, with an auction raising funds. Mrs. Root demonstrated artificial flower making from Mimosa branch, and good wishes were extended to Mrs. Pope who leaves for England.

George Hargrave Wallace Ave Acton Women’s Institute George Fryer W. Maddox W.E W. Denny F. Anderson J. Johnson Wm. Ballentine Root Mimosa Branch Luneh W. Hall J. Lovell Ballentine Anderson Pope

St Joseph’s School Nursing Enrolls 26 Campbelleville Girls

Miss Doris Anderson of Campbellville is among preliminary students registered in new classes at St Joseph's Hospital of Nursing in Guelph. The group comprises 26 girls.

Doris Anderson Campbellville St. Joseph's Hospital of Nursing, Guelph

Births and obituaries in the Guelph area

A list of births and obituaries from September 1956 including Susan Jane Mainprize at Montreal General hospital and William Clifford Paul at Guelph General hospital. Also notices for Bristow Irvine Sechupp Wilkes Henderson Foreman and Allen family memorials with funeral details and gratitude messages.

Paul Barbara Marshall Paul William Clifford Guelph General Hospital

Community notices and events for Acton area

Paper collection day set for Saturday September 22. Dr Robert Buckner away September 16 21. Acton Dancing School registration to be announced. Duke of Devonshire chapter 1.C D.E annual fall fair tag day September 14 15 proceeds aid Acton park. St Alban s Guild Smorgasbord dinner September 26 parish hall servings at 5 30 and 6 30. Churchill United church anniversary services September 23 11 am 7 30 pm and annual supper. Mrs Eileen Buckner will lead Music and Movement and Rhythmic Relaxation classes starting September 24.

Duke of Devonshire C. D.E Acton Park St. Alban's Guild Churchill United ‘Church Eileen Buckner London England

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