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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 19, 1962

Page

15

Milton Manor Chapel Hosts Emmanuel Baptist Choir

The Emmanuel Baptist Church choir from Milton, led by choir-master R. Brock and pastor Clayton Coles, offered a Sunday service filled with three anthems and hymns. The sermon on Revelation chapter 2 was delivered by Coles, with Brock concluding the service on Handel’s Largo. A Monday trip to Bronte featured Maoris travelogue by Bathie Stuart, part of Kiwanis Club travelogues. Kinmen Club then hosted bingo on April 4 with 60 residents attending, led by John Wingrove and Dave Brash, followed by a CGIT program on April 6 with musical numbers, readings, and a Sleeping Beauty ballet finale. An April 8 Passion Sunday service at Knox’s Presbyterian in Milton featured Bee J. K. L. McGown’s sermon “The Paradox of the Cross,” with Elsie Jagt singing “I Love Him because He First Loved Me.”

Muriel Shompoon Emmanuel Baptist Church Milton R. Brock Clayton Coles Brock Coles Mr. Brock Catholic Centre Bronte New Zealand Bathie Stuart New Kiwanis Club of Oakville Kinamen Kinsmen Club of John Wingrove Dave Brash Brash Bluebells Scotland N. Duby J. Duby C. Blunn D. Ironside A. Fryer E. Heard B. Cook R. Lamb J. Warren Brink Mrs. Wigas D. Angel S. Irwin S. Winters R. Elliott G. Lauder Rogram Ms. Engel Mr. N. Wiggers Mrs. Allen Bee J K. L. McGown Knoxs Presbyterian Churphin McGown Christ S. Lockie Elsie Jagt

Reforms and pensions shape Halton political scene

In Ottawa and Halton, calls for House of Commons reforms and Senate changes mix with local welfare costs. Highlights include discussions on retirement ages for Senators and closure rules, plus Halton’s rising pension, child, and hospital grant totals and new hospital projects.

House of Commons Canada Hans Senate Yeates House ‘of Commons House China Frank Magee Toronto YorkScarborough House of Comme Fim

Easter church notices from St Allan Anglican and local Baptist churches

Sunday April 22 1962 Easter services at St Allan Anglican include 9 30 and 11 00 a m Holy Eucharist Choral Eucharist and 2 30 p m English and 3 45 pm Sunday School. Acton Baptist Church conducts 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m The Resurrection observance with supper and music. evening events include Bible study and guest speaker weeks of prayer and youth activities.

Family Bible School Agnes St. Tois Baptist High Fellowship

Ottawa Letters Prompt Public Feedback On Issues

A speaker notes receipt of letters totaling 275000 over the same period and expresses appreciation for the suggestions and criticisms received. The writer welcomes further comments to keep them informed about issues Canadians feel should be addressed in Ottawa.

Ottawa

Speyside School Reports Spring Signs and New Pupils

SCOOPS From Speyside School notes room by room updates on spring signs in science with budding branches and flowering tips, new pupils joining, student art and film days, a bird calendar, Easter report cards, and a lively week leading to the opening of four baseball diamonds marking the season at Speyside PS.

Canada Speyside PS

Cancer Film Shown at St Alban's Guild Meeting

St Alban's Guild conducted a meeting led by Mrs W Denny with prayers, minutes read by Mrs LE Clarke, and reports from treasurer Mrs Harold Denny. After business, a color film titled The Woven Thread was shown by Harold Denny, illustrating the Cancer Society in Canada from Newfoundland to British Columbia.

St. Aroans Ransa Guud W. Denny LE. Clarke C. Leatherland Harold Denny Cancer Society Canada Newfoundland British Columbia

Bell Call New State of Officers Named Henderson Assist

Pay WI Dues for Bell Call New State of Officers named Henderson assisted the hostess in serving refreshments. Visitors included Mrs Clare Wilson Mr Allan Duncan at the Duncan home in Hopetown. Mrs Dave Williamson hosted Silver Wood Women's Institute annual meeting on April 12 with fourteen members present and one visitor. Plans included renewing Children's Aid membership and Hallon Manor birthday party on April 19. New officers listed with president Mrs CT Wilson and district roles assigned.

Bell Call Henderson Clare Wilson Alice Allan Duncan Mrw Dave Williamson Silver Wood Women's Institute

Junior Reserve Jumper Named At County Horse Show 1961

Lanes Pauli McKay of Ide earned junior reserve jumper honors and Rosemary Campbell of Mof Fat won the 14 to 16 years equitation class in the Cant Horse Show 1961 championships, as announced last week.

Pauli McKay Ide Rosemary Campbell Moffat

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