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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 23, 1964

Page

13

Funeral services held for Arthur Ayles in Rockwood

Funeral services for the late Arthur Ayles were conducted Thursday April 16 at St John’s Anglican Rockwood with Rev. Allen F. Cook presiding. Survived by wife Sarah Wacker and daughter Violet Stumpf, the service noted Christian hope and a resurrection. Interment in Rockwood Cemetery. Community carnival announcements follow in Acton.

Arthur Ayles St. John's Anglican Church Rocksweed Allen F. Cook Cauk Mr. Cauk Rokwood Aylee Sarah Wacker Arthur Stumpf Violet John Rockwood Walter Stumpf Alf Wade Charis Navie John Ruckman Fred Meadows John Efferby Rockwood Cemetery

Skit at Rockwood Church Women Meeting Highlights Bible Play

The Rockwood Church Women group presented a Bible skit at a meeting led by Mrs. F Taylor. Adah and companions visited the well as verses about Jesus resurrection were shared. After prayers and a blessing by Miss Gladys Hanna the meeting discussed future events and a charity drive.

Texd x Ladie Rockwood Adah EL Canoe Hosking Walter Pitcher Euphrema Fay Marden Sarah Marion Bayne Senus Ike Thomas Rebecca Kathy Marulon Judas Bia Mary of Bethany Jean Rayne Neal Jesus Dorcas Carol Root Groun Gladys Hanna W. Guild Miss Hanna

Cancer Drive Aims to Boost Local Fight Against Disease

Robert Leste Chatman of the Cancer Society coordinated a drive at Rochwonl arena and praised the response at Rewkwoakh as residents supported the worthy cause this week. The effort highlighted a community push to battle the illness and raise funds.

Robert Leste. Chatman The Cancer Society Rochwonl Arena Rewkwoakh

Curling Club Banquet Honors Winners at Legion Hall

The Legion hall hosted a Curling Club banquet awarding large gold trophies to winning teams and many smaller prizes to members and guests. Officers announced new leadership as a festive crowd enjoyed food, drawings, and a spirited afterglow from the season’s close.

Legion of &H Sblee Curling Club Nerm Legion Hall Fred Gordon Murray Facard Adams Distilleries Toronto Detroit Allan J. Buchanan Piper Stonse John Thickman Cols MacColl Mech fHow Frank van Woyck Corinne de Dung Dave Manes Marlon Pattenon Gif Courlonnette Poy Coll Julio Zajac Katharne McMillan Tuesday Wil Prises Land Mary Toth Harry Otterbern Fred Wilds Mary Allen Legion Auditorium Ted Tyler Jr Mae Dumarsh Marg Toth Willa Hewitt Charlotta Holmes Chester Anderson Back Row Ted Tyler Sr Frank van Wyck Cave de Jong Bern van Fleet John Buckman Alex Zbeethoff Rev A. H. McKenzie J Bart Wood Walter Dubos Loum Bunnette Jen Lovell

Bowling league into playoffs high scores listed

Rockwood and District Bowling League provides season highs and playoff contenders. Nichols Pals lead with 66 points, followed by Dusters Carney’s Plumbing and Heating and Pearls Variety in tight chase for Top positions. Individual season highs include Jim Mooney 775 for men and Shirley Salmon 788 for ladies, with Vivian Nightingale 179 average.

Nichols Pals Carney Pearls Variety Wild Gals Saunders Town and Country Korner Strattan Exso Wah State Masales’ Alley Cats Harlow Schneiders Milne Dan Heffernan Ben Bate Nachol Pals Mine's Booth Hertep Dusters Phumbing Pearl Phivolt Noghi Apel Mamen Jin Moones WI Vic Davies Shirley Salmon Jim Mooney Doug Rutterham Winnie Hills Vivian Nightingale

Minstrel Show Stars Beatles at Rowan Ball

Scouts and Cub troops stage a minstrel show at the Rowan ball on May 12 with boys in costumes and face paint. Mag of music and fun is assisted by Deebank coaching the boys. the Deaths and the Rewcwood Beatles are slated to attend for an entertaining evening.

F. Taylor Po McGilvray F. Hosking Musicfield Chand Rockwood Fo Taylor Tobt Presbyteria Deebank

Legion Ladies Sponsor Euchre Night Results

Legion Ladies Auxiliary held a euchre event with Alec Commands taking the top prize of a 79 seat setup. Alvey Gordon and Art Ford won second and third prizes. Mrs. George Fever received a consolation prize. Mr. Freida Gordon won a hamper. Mrs. Art Ford organized the event and the luncheon that followed.

Monaples Jack Ridley Ted Tyler Jr Chare Fotte Holmes Nelle Edwards Marg Guest Andy Nolan Len Lovell Jackie Blow George Sargeant Mary Irvin Walter Dubala Danis Krapek Grant Allan Marion Patterson Ih Fur John Gay J Stalian Transporters Vic Patrick Bert Wood Tom Watson Gord Cooper Dave Manes John Duckman Ted Tyler Sr Legon Alec Commands Alvey Gordon Art Ford George Fever Freida Gordon

Rockwood Plans Public Carnival and Summer Activities

The Rockwood public school hosts a Saturday event in June featuring a village parade, games, treasure stalls, home baking, candy, chances, bingo, and a tea with an enrollment drive. Proceeds support a playground program, library funds, and future school events under supervision.

Rockwood Sefton Sella Novelnes Atic Treasures Ganmisyal Nee Bectks Hbtars

No Meeting Fee Wome and School Event Update

An evasive note says no meeting was held this month despite a planned event. Nora Sarv of CLOy Guelph is listed as guest speaker for the regular May meeting, with parents urged to attend and help ensure the school’s success.

Nora Sarv Cloy Guelph

Purchase Picture Of Queen for Hall at Eden Crest Institute

The Eden Crest Women’s Institute met at Mr Wo Mcblane’s home with 18 members. They and Eden Mills Women’s Institute agreed to buy four framed pictures of Queen Elizabeth II for the Community Hall. Officers elected include President Mrs W McDougall and a full slate of vice presidents, secretaries, and directors. Volunteers were asked to help clean and paint the Community Hall on Monday April 20.

Eden Crest Women’s Institute Wo Mcblane L Shalie Bob Barden E. “Hardens E. Thompson A. Dunbar Mas. E. Perry D. Clifford HP. Schetke B. Marshall J. Shulte EE. Woodhouse M. Hould Rumany H. McPherson A. Vos Man. A. Abram J. Chamberlain E. Woodehouse Renee He

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