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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 02, 1964

Page

7

Village 50th Anniversary Dance Event Planned

Campbellville hosts a 50th anniversary program with a street dance at Ninkkawk Raceway on Friday June 26 and a Sports Day on Saturday the 27th. Events include child games at Wamapa, a 3 pm game, an evening program and Sunday service at 3 pm at St David's Presbyterian Church. Attendees discussed insurance, invitations, and entertainment, with church groups and local families noted.

George Jugitste Goldutrew Wamapa David's Presbyterian Church Denis

Earnest Hall 1884 Acton native dies in Kitchener

Earnest Hall born near Acton in 1884 died Monday March 30 at Kitchener Hospital at age 80. He lived in Kitchener 44 years, worked 30 years for Braithwaite Leather Co. Ltd. retired in 1950. Survived by wife Elizabeth Fisher whom he married in 1908, son Leroy Hall and several daughters and relatives. Funeral and interment planned in Kitchener with services at Woodlawn.

Ernest A. Ballail Kitchener Kitchener Hospital Acton Jonaghi Hall Eliza Osborne Braithsupt Leather Co. Ltd Elizabeth Fisher Leroy Hall Byron Violet) Gelenes Elena Edns Rutherford Ood Harvey Dorothy) Milter Tee eCleod Exama Price Senses Taylor Day Tessyante Tare Mire Wilfred- McBachern Ameral Pervice Woodlow Karr Tait Wars

Jersey Awards Honor Three Area Breeders

Three district Jersey breeders have earned the Constructive Breeder award from the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club for high production and herd improvements. Maurice Beaty of Milton, new Constructive Breeder Fret Nurse Ashgrove, and Mac Alexander and Sons Norval are honored for superior sires and consistent performance. Beaty developed Keeper's Right Royal with strong milk and fat outputs. Nurse produced Lindale Bijou Lad with notable ratings. Alexander and Sons showcased Kingshurst Really Royal Castor and Kingshurst Realty Royal Castor with high milk and fat records and silver medal status.

Jersey Maurice Beaty Milton Mr. Beaty Island of Beaty Fret Nurse Ashgrove Nurse Oxford and District Brampton Mac Alexander and Sons Norval Kingshurst Royal Castor Kingshurst Realty Royal Castor Camburn Realty Royal Kingshurst Commando Castor

Brigade Sup Hart Enjoys Busman's Holiday at Tourney

Brigade superintendent Rob ert Hart, taking a week off, supervises the Ontario Bantam Hockey tourney in Georgetown from Good Friday through Saturday. Hart oversees the day shift with two youths daily as Georgetown brigade members assist. Girl Guides from St John training aid as well. He notes injuries are down this year and praises sportsmanship. A Winnipeg lad suffers a dislocated knee and a player from Quebec is badly hurt.

St. John Robert Hart Georgetown Hart Pita

Easter Joint Service and Community Gatherings

Easter Sunday saw a joint Communion service at Burns Church with attendees from Erin and Ospringe. Local events included a spring meeting plan at Burne Church with speaker Mrs. Kenneth Dresser and a variety of Easter weekend visits to relatives and churches, plus activities by the Ospringe 4H Homemaking Club.

Torview Burns Church Erin Knox Ospringe Byron Bruce Holy City Onpridge Ladies’ Aid Acton Presbyterian Church Wo. Greggle Glen Walliams W.M.S Ducal Burne Church Kenneth Dresser Toronto New Guinea Everton Christian Church Opeciples Christ Mire R. Mokwan Guelph Hospital Joe Boersma Port Hage K. Klooster J. A. Bulloch Nancy Willie Knox Presbyterian Church Agincourt W.acs Wa. Stevenson W. McMillan John Sherlock Aitken Western University London Gordon Aitkin Garnet Bruce OAC Guelph Ward Bruce Errett Santer Acton G. Sant Oltie Viictska Norma Leslie D. G Robertson Douglas Robertson Ken Robertson Oakville James Bullock Elliott Lake

Mrs Roy Hosts Eden Mills W I Meeting

Mrs R Roy hosted the Eden Mills Women' Institute meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Minutes and treasurer's reports were heard and approved. A committee was formed to look after entering activities in other institutes. Ready for Need Mrs R Roy donated several sick-room articles including a wheelchair to Eden Mills Community Club for use in sickness.

Mountain Union Institute K. Gilbertson Enter Ag William McLean J. D. Lowrie R. Wright McLean Maggie

Knox Alert Auxiliary Holds Easter Meeting at Home

The Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs. Grenville McLennan's home for Easter observances led by M. McCullough with hymns and prayers. Florence Elliott led, Laura Wiles gave the Scripture, and B. Roszell sang At the Cross after an Easter meditation by A. H. McKenzie. The group planned a centennial dinner in Kitchener, a baking sale, and a Holy Week service with a visit to Halton Manor on April 2 with residents and guests.

Manor Knox Grenville McLennan Mis. M. McCullough Florence Elliott Laura Jesus A. H. McKenzie Norman Vincent Peale B. Roszell C. C. Coles Kitchener Knox Alert Halton Manor

Limehouse Presbyterian Church Interior Renovations Begin

The Limehouse Presbyterian Church started interior renovations on Monday. Health updates include Mrs. Al Grieve in Georgetown General Hospital, with best wishes for recovery. Other notices mention Mrs. K. Sey improving in St Joseph's Hospital Guelph and JoAnn Poot in Brampton Hospital. The piece notes arrivals and departures of local residents and a strong Easter service turnout with choir.

Limehouse Presbyterian Church al Grieve Georgetown K. [Sey St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph JoAnn Poot Brampton Rosas Ballentyne Dick Venkamp Littleimighter

Hardened Hardy athletes train through holidays for spring meet

Hardy high school girls practice during the holidays for spring track and field meets while the boys continue winter outdoor runs to stay in shape.

Untitled fragment on marriage and danger

A fragment notes a wife should thank God her husband has traits and mentions a dangerous observer named Methout Gaalis, suggesting a tense domestic scrutiny.

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