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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 23, 1964

Page

39

Legion Notes For Branch 197 Contests In Euchre And Hockey

Branch 197 shines in Legion sports with first and third in euchre led by Lambert and Hamilton. Acton’s team includes Norm Morton and Shultis. district hockey banquet set for May 2 with trophies and meals. Big euchre night features Newt Hurst as top steak winner. 45 players win surprise prizes. AP study cites core newspaper values.

Legion Ware Euchre Millan Seagetinin Civis North Hallon Acton Hee Lambert Herb Hamilton Atton Norm Morton Bart Wan Henry Wedge Shultis Nck Newt Hurst Ivan Harris Td Elliot

Model Plane Club Prepares First Annual Fly-In Event

Action at the Acton He Flyers club resumes with plans for the May 2 fly-in. Oscar Drijber formed the group in 1961 to aid students in science, math and crafts using model aircraft. Officers include Peter Pasker president and David Woodhouse vice president with support from the Civil Aviation Branch and RCAF.

Acton Oscar Drijber Department of Transport Civil Aviation Branch RCAF Oeen DE Et Peter Pasker Lownas David Woodhouse Hill Reed Jim Jennings Drijber Dloors Migus Hoani

How to read the whole Bible in one year plan update

The Canadian Bible Society marks its seventy anniversary with a suggested plan by Reverend Professor AL R Cragg of Winnipeg for finishing the Bible in one year. The plan adds chapters on Sundays and uses a three month split to reach completion, with other plans noted as alternatives.

Canadian Bible Society Sbntieth Society Canada AL R. Cragg Winnipeg Kinte Society Cragg Toronto Chicago

Eden MIs omens Institute elects new officers for 1964

The Eden Mission Institute meeting elected Mrs Roy as president for 1964 and re elected, with Mrs J Gilbertson as secretary treasurer and Mrs Wallace Lasby as assistant treasurer. New district and branch directors were named, reports read, and plans set for May events. Community Club held its final cookout of the season with prize winners named.

H. Gilbertson Eden Mis Omens Institute Roy Upe Mary Stewart Conect Shuld Sick J. Gilbertson BR. Roy R. Roy F. Cowell Gilbertson Wallace Lasby M Hamer Ilene Huchan W McLean J. Hamer S. Wilson S Galbertson Agawaltie Mas Ho Buchanhone Wallace Lash Fred Cowell Wo Mibean Wwe Mucin Ladies Mary Milne Rockwood Laura Early Camphbelleuille Susie Witkon Gent’s Metin Tattan Ross Jamton Charles Hland TJ Martin Guelph Ted Barden Dundas Anna Wilson St. Joseph's Hospital Slimn Ho McIntosh George Hartupsar Bill Wallace Woodstock Gordon Grego St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Kit

Gas Station Remodel Near Limehouse Sideroad

Nels Bombolt of RB. Rf Georgetown was in a collision Saturday afternoon with an unidentified vehicle that failed to stop at Limehouse Sideroad and No. 7 Highway. Mr Bombolt suffered facial injuries. Passengers in the other vehicle were taken to Georgetown hospital. Van Alphen Motors has purchased the gas station recently owned by Mr Affleck and is remodeling to include a linch red garage and used cars, aiming to open soon at No 7 Highway and Limehouse Sideroad.

Nels Bombolt Georgetown Limehouse Sideroad No. 7 Highway Hombolt Georegtown van Alphen Motors Affleck No. T Highway Linehouse Side Road

Euchre Night and Farm Sale Highlight Ballinafad Events

The regular euchre night drew high scorers Mrs R B L Davidson Mrs Clare Wilhon Robert McEnery and Mr Watson. Tom Gibson sold his farm to Mr Martin of Georgetown with possession due June 15. Scout Mothers sponsored a successful dance at Ballinafad Hall Friday. Teen Town plans a variety concert and dance to support local youth.

RB. L. Davidson Clare Wilhon Robert McEnery Watson Tom Gibson Martin Georgetown Ballinafud Hall

Birthday Celebrations and Family Visits Mentioned

The notice records multiple family events including third and fifth birthdays celebrated for Day Brand and Mark Findley, visits by Mr and Mrs Simmons to Hamilton, and an aunt from Victoria. It notes a birth to Harry Janssen and his wife, and a 45th wedding anniversary celebrated by William Ballentine’s family in Guelph. Also listed are visitors from Toronto and Jamestown and a fact about Lake Huron’s size on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes border.

Brand Mark Findley Simmons Hamilton Victoria B.C Aul Mee Harry Janssen Georgetown Ron Ballentine William Ballentine Guelph Mutchett Sanford’s Howard Lane Tommy Toronto Leo Barnett Bobby David and Rickie Jamestown Nly

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