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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 23, 1964

Page

27

Rockwood Funeral Held For Arthur Ayles

Funeral services for the late Arthur Ayles were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in St. John’s Anglican Church Rockwood. Rev. Alicea F. Cook officiated and urged Christian hope of life beyond. Survived by daughter Violet Stumpf and son John of Rockwood, he was predeceased by wife Sarah Yucker. Interment in Rockwood Cemetery. Rockwood carnival plans teased for Acton Press.

Arthur Ayles St. John's Anglican Church Rockswood Alicea F. Cook Cook Mr. Cook Rockwood Aylee Sarah, Yucker Arthur Stumpf Violet Ead John Walter Stumpf Alex Wade Charis Davik John Ruckman Fred Meadows Johan Efferby Rockwood Cemetery F. Taylor Mir Po McGilvras Chainman Fo Hosking Wheoly Stathans Monsefield Church Wall Fo Taylor Tor Presbyterian Enccultre Waterloo

Skit at Rockwood Church Women Meeting Depicts Resurrection

A church gathering at Rockwood Walled Church Women featured a skit On the Way to the Well portraying Adah and companions discussing Jesus rising from the grave. The program included prayers, scripture readings, a Bene diction, and reflections on Nigeria, missions, and church plans for the year.

Ted x Ladlies Eset Metting Rockwood Adah EL Cans Hosting Walter Pitcher Snuther Euphrema Fay Marsden Sarah Mariya Bayne Jesus Thomas Rebecca Kathy Marden Judas Mary of Bethany Jean Rayne Dorcas Carol Root Groun

Cancer Drive Rally Aids Rockwood Community

Robert Lestic Chatman of the Society praised Rockwood residents for supporting a cancer drive this week. The visit highlighted community awareness of the need to eradicate the disease and pledged continued effort.

Robert Lestic. Chatman Rockwood

Curling Club Banquet in Legion Thursday Night

Curling club members and guests gathered at the Legion hall for a banquet after the season. Winning skips received large gold trophies, with smaller prizes, glasses, mugs, and pins for many participants. Fred Gordon won a portable TV in a raffle to raise funds for new club facilities.

Legion of &H Legion Hall Fred Gordon Murray Facard Adams Distilleries Toronto Detroit Best Inc Allan J. Buchanan Piper Stonse John Tankmans Colin MacColl Mecb Haw Mandsy Frank van Wrysk Corinne Dedong Dave Manes Marion Pattenon Dif Courlonnette Peg Coun Julian Zajac Katharen McMillan Tuesday Wil Prises Land Mary Toth Harry Otterborn Fred Wilds Mary Allen Tom Manes Phoudly Curling Club Legion Auditorium Ted Tyler Jr Mae Dumarsh Wila Hewitt Charlotte Holmes Chester Anderson Ted Tyler Sr Frank van Wyck Cave de Jong Bern van Fleet John Buckman Alex Zbeethoff Rev. AH. McKenzie J Bart Wood Walter Dubont Loum Buonnette Jen Lovell

Bowling League Sees Close Standings Into Playoffs

Ravkwood and District Bowling League nests tight races as Nichols' Pals lead with 70 points, Homtep Dusters 2nd with 66, Carney's Plumbing 3rd with 60. Wild cats sit 5th with 41, Saunders Fireballs 6th with 40, Town and Country 7th with 33, Korace Pins 8th with 20, Stratton's Exso 9th with 16, Masales' Alley Cats 10th with 9. Playoff trio from Series Nar bate Nachol's Pals Town and Counters Milm's Booth. Now 2 sends Hartop's Duster, Carnes's Plumbing and Heating, Pearls Variety. Night's Highs and season leaders listed for singles and triples.

Nichols’ Pals Carney Pearls Vanety Wildcats Saunders Town and Country Korace Stratton Exso Masales’ Alley Cats Harlow Schneider Uabeach Milne Booth Don Heffernan Ben Vic Davies Shirley Salmon Jim Mooney Doug Buttemham Winnie Hills Vivian Nightingabke

Minstrel Show by Scouts and Cubs Faces May 12

Scouts and Cubs present a lawn hall minstrel show on May 12 with boys in costumes painting faces for an evening of music and fun. Nor Finn assists Deebank coaching the troupe as The Deaths and The Rewkwood Beatles are slated to appear.

Dido Rockwood Ibis Finn Deebank Rewkwood Wwal

Legion Ladies Sponsor Euchre Night at Legion Hall

The Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosted a euchre event last Thursday at the Legion Hall. Alec Commando won first prize with a score near 79, Alvey Gordon and Art Ford took second, with Mrs. George Fever earning the consolation prize. A hampered groceries prize went to Mr. Freida Gordon. Mrs. Art Ford organized the event and the accompanying lunch.

Bodaplel Jack Ridley Ted Tyler Jr Chare Fotte Holmes Nele Edwards Mary Gucat Tve Andy Nolan Len Lovell Jackie Blow George Sargeant Mary Tewin Walter Dubala Doris Krapek Grant Allan Marion Patterson Gord Cooper Barb Simith Fyfe Somerville Helen Laverty Hiram Walker Boroby van Wyck Jack Blow Caral Henderson Glasace Tray de Jung June Mcflagh Dave Dilla Gladys Price Towah George Willise Helen Otterbein Julian Zajac Sam Holmes Tredicton Jeague Transport Ted Tyler John Gay Vic Putelek Bert Wood Tom Watson Dave Manes John Duckman Ted Tyler Sr Legon Legion Hhab Alec Commando Oo Scate Alvey Gordon Art Ford George Fever Freida Gordon

Rockwood Plan Carnival Seeks Community Involvement

The Koskwod Plome Association plans a Rockwood public school carnival on Saturday June 20 with a parade Friday evening through the village. Activities include booths, hot dogs, baked goods, games, tea and cake, an outdoor dance, and a softball pane. Proceeds aim to fund a permanent school honors program.

Koskwod Plome Association Rockwood Donganizers Dias

Neo Meeting Schedule Update For CSOY Guelph

A revised notice states the monthly meeting was not held this month and an executive meeting occurred. The regular May session will feature Norm Surv from CSOY Guelph as guest speaker and invites parents to attend and support the school.

Neo Eorke Wome CSOY

Eden Crest Institute members plan queen picture gift

The Eden Crest and Eden Mills Women's Institutes voted to buy a picture of Her Majesty the Queen to display in the Community Hall. Mrs A Dunbar chaired the officer election, naming Mrs W McDougall as president and listing other officers and branch directors. Members asked for volunteers to help clean and paint the Community Hall on Monday April 20.

Eden Crest Women’s Institute Wo Mctaan Eden Mills Women's Institute A Dunbar W. McDougall

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