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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 20, 1961

Page

4

Personal Notes Of Actonians Visiting Out-of-Town Points

Acton social notes list visitors and locals from Galt, Toronto, Oligwa, Caroline Nurs erles and Port Credit. Attendees attended church events, dances, and a tuberculosis association dinner. Notables include Joy McKay, Alf Duby, Jack McGenchie, and William Ramsden with multiple family mentions and local fraternal activities.

Acton Etobicoke Joy McKay C.D.E Synodical Society of Toronto Kingston Lindsay H. Mainprize South Central Ontario Cooksville Alf Duby Jack McGenchie Walker Lodge A.F Oakville

Basis of Christian Mission W M S Thankoffering Topic

The Spring Thankoffering meeting of the Senior Auxiliary W M S of Knox Presbyterian Church met in the Sunday school room with interchurch groups joining. Mrs. Fred Anderson led the opening and devotions after an illness kept the president away. Rev A H McKenzie spoke on the theological basis of Mission, stressing God as universal, the one Holy Catholic Church, and the call to go into all the world. Miss Bella Mare Roszell and Isabel Anderson sang.

W.M.S Knox Presbyterian Church Q. Moran Fred Anderson R. R. Parker Wm. McLeod Bella Mare Roszell M Isabel Anderson Lily of the Val Mr. McKenzie

Red White and Blue Decor at Lakeside LO.D.E. Frolic

The Lakeside LO.D.E. Chapter Spring Frolic drew 53 couples signing the guest book and entering the Leg ion Hall. Decorations featured red white and blue streamers with orchestra by Merv Tol ton. Hosts Mrs Rudolph Spielvogel and Mr Spielvogel welcomed guests as tables were shown by Mr and Mrs Rav West. Round and square dances and specials followed, with prizes for dancing and a door plant prize won by Mr X May or Johnny Gay and Mr Johnny Krapek respectively.

Lakeside Lo.d Rudolph Spielvogel Mr. Spielvogel Rav West Rav Aubie Johnny Gay Johnny Krapek Mansell Netlis

Dog noise prompts bylaw reminder in Acton

Constable Ron Rupert of the Acton O P P reports several complaints about dogs running at large and barking before dawn. He notes a council bylaw prohibits dogs at large and warns owners to comply or dogs may be impounded by the dog control officer.

Ron Rupert Acton O.P.P

Enrolment record at Acton 4-H clubs hits 37 projects

At Bannockburn school on Friday April 14 Acton two 4-H clubs enrolled 25 members in 37 projects. A J Francis outlined project details and four local leaders will run North Halton 4-H activities. The Forage Club elected officers and plans hay seedings and grain exhibits while the Calf Club elected officers with 17 members and will show cattle at the Acton Fair.

Bannockburn Acton A. J. Francis Halton Fyfe Somerville Melvin McCullough Sandy Buchanan Nino Braida North Halton Mr.Francis Avery Janet Aitken Colin Elliott Ary Chris Kranenbank Acton Agricultue Society Society For Thes Farmers of

Play in Sari Describes Hospital at Vellore India

A United church event featured a CG LT play Embark for Tomorrow about five youths to India. The climax notes a husband in hospital at Vellore. We Money raised by CG LT and WMS members supported the Indian Fund. Mrs Smith of Toronto described ties with Vellore nurses.

Vellore India United Church W.mls C.g.lt Nestliay Wom.s F. 1. Force W.M.S FE. Lidken Colin Leitch Diane Angell Dr. Forrest Lidken C.G Dwight Engel Caroline Hibbard Lorraine Lasby States Susan Radford Ander Mary Beth Eliott Comed Donna Pendleton Harry Smith Toronto Feo Ee QW Pat Dennis W.mls Fern Small Mrs. Smith Ruth Ann Elliott

Mother's Day Gifts Explorers' Project at Baptist Church

The Baptist Church Explorers held an Expedition on Friday evening. Mrs Dunk led prayer and the group discussed making gifts for mothers. Linda Ralston read last meeting minutes while Mrs Frealer spoke on missionaries in Japan.

Baptist Church

Daylight Robber Steals Tool Box From Car

A red tool box valued at $75 was stolen from the back seat of a parked car in front of Ledger's 1G.A. store on a Wednesday afternoon. Howard Stanley of 148 Longfield Road reported the loss, noting his wife had been shopping nearby when the theft occurred.

Ledger Howard Stanley Longfield Road O.plpd Mervin Harness

Knox Presbyterian CGLT Meeting Opens With Songs

The Knox Presbyterian CGLT meeting opened with songs and a purpose to sing at the Mother and Daughter Banquet. Linck Parker and Gail Restell led the worship service as new business was discussed.

Knox Presbyterian C.G J. McKellan Jed Fe Linck Parker Gail Restell

Esquesing school board discusses salaries and transport

The Esquesing school board met on Tuesday April 1 with principals present to review salary schedules and school issues. They agreed to provide transportation for students to Hatton Musical Festival in Adon, and principals are handling arrangements. An initial report noted several new teachers. Gail Rosell led a group activity planning for the Mother and Daughter Banquet.

Esquesing Doe Pupikk Hatton Adon Arteptative

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