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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1961
Page
8
Easter observances at Eben Ever church featured K Griffiths in charge with a large congregational turnout. Mrs D Blacklock played a half hour prelude, the choir sang three anthems, and soloist J Kitching performed due to Mrs K Griffiths illness. The service closed with a triumphant Amen and Jerusalem postlude signaling Easter Sunday continuation.
The Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society hosted a Saturday tea in the Legion Hall presenting three Trends of the Town events. Models showed men and women’s clothing, teenage fashions, and Scottish dance numbers. young dancers and Cameo Girls featured, with prizes and door gifts donated by local firms and bakeries.
More than 125 women gathered at St Stephen’s United church Lorne Park for the Ptthamma meeting of the Phalton Presbytery Women’s Association. Mrs Leaker presided with reports from many sub committees and a talk by Rev N Bruce Meleod on recruiting ministers in the United Church. A tape on the United Church consolidation was shown before a banquet and installations crowned the session.
Budget estimates show about a million and a quarter dollars in expenditures for the year. The committee notes that payments for a new sewage disposal plant will begin this year with the first instalment due June 1, replacing the prior triannual payments. Walter Pope is cited in discussions of the rate and industrial commercial considerations.
A Canadian charity appeal highlights a classroom donation drive. A reporter describes a teacher’s class raising funds toward cancer research education and welfare services, including a note from Mrs Hates and a $2.00 card gift. The piece also mentions a property tax list noting increases based on assessment values.
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