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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 23, 1964

Page

41

Funeral services held for Arthur Ayles in Rockwood

Funeral services for Arthur Ayles were conducted at St Johns Anglican Church Rockwood with Rev. Allen F. Cook officiating. Survivors include daughter Violet Stumpf and John Ayles both of Rockwood. interment in Rockwood Cemetery. The Rockwood community carnival is coming soon with announcements in the Acton Free Press.

Lste Arthur Ayles St. John's Anglican Church Rocksweed Allen F. Cook Cook Mr. Couk Rokwood Aylee Sarah Wacker Arthur Stumpf Violet John Rockwood Walter Stumpf Alf Wade Charts Davie John Ruckman Fred Meadows John Efferby Rockwood Cemetery Actonroe Pree

Rockwood Church Women Present Bible Skit at Meeting

At a Rockwood church group gathering, members presented a Bible skit portraying the women at the well, including Adah and Mary of Bethany, with dialogue about Jesus rising. After the performance, Miss Gladys Hanna announced authorship and a benediction. planning for future events followed, including a possible June gathering and missions notes.

Texd x Ladie Rockwood Adah Eleanor Hosking Euphrema Fay Marden Sarah Marion Bayne Senus Ike Thomas Rebecca Kathy Marulon Judas Bia Mary of Bethany Jean Rayne Thy Neal Jesus Dorcus Carol Root Groun

Cancer Drive Support Brings Community Praise

Residents express strong backing for a local Cancer Society fundraising effort in the Rockwool area. The initiative aims to aid cancer patients and boost awareness, with volunteers stressing the importance of community involvement this week.

Robert Leste Cancer Society Rockwool Rewkwoalth

Curling Club Banquet Honors Members At Legion Hall

The Curling Club held a Monday banquet in the Legion hall with 30 members present. Fred Gordon oversaw prize drawings as Allan Buchanan won two Adams trophies and several members received glassware ashtrays and pins. New officers were announced led by President Job Fulnagel as the club reflected on pledges and gala awards.

Legion of &H Teblee Nerm Legion Hall Fred Gordon Murray Facard Adams Distilleries Toronto Detroit Allan J. Buchanan Piper Mall Toth Harriy Ottembern Tom Watson Chase George Walliams J. Bent Wood Dorothy van Wyck Wes Heatly Judy Cargill Bern van Fleet Charlotte Holmes Paul Nielsen Shirley Hunter Chester Anderson Fred Wilds Jung McHugh Doris Creamer Wonghisses Murnty Eveard Adams Andy McKeagie Allan Etterby John Thickman Cols MacColl Mech fHuw Anmed Frank van Woyck Corinne de Dung Dave Manes Marlon Pattenon Gef Courlonnette Poy Coll Julio Zajac Katharine McMillan Tuesday Wil Prises Land Mary Toth Harry Otterbern Mary Allen Shy Curling Club Legion Auditorium Ted Tyler Jr Mae Dumarsh Marg Toth Willa Hewitt Charlotta Holmes Back Row Ted Tyler Sr Frank van Wyck Cave de Jong John Buckman Alex Zbeethoff Rev A. H. McKenzie J Bart Wood Walter Dubos Lous Bunnette Jen Lovell

Bowling League Playoff Push With Season Highs Listed

Rockwood and District Bowling League nears playoffs as teams chase top spots and season highs. Nichols Pals lead with 66, followed by Dusters, Carney Plumbing and Heating, and Pearls Variety in the top four as standings tighten.

Tn Mny Goast Rockwood and District Nichols Pals Carney Io Pearls Wild Gals Saunders Town and Country Kormmer Strattan Exso Wah State Masales” Alley Cats Harlow Schneider Milne Roath Dan Prigi Heffernan Ben Senes Bate Nachol Pals Town Aind Country Milne's Hertep Dusters Phumbing Weating Pearl Toa Wall Phivolts Pave Gray Neeainning Ofl Jin Moones Vic Davies Shirley Salmon Jim Mooney Doug Butterham Winnie Hills Vivian Nightingale

Minstrel Show Minor Stars Beatles at Rowan Ball

Scouts and Cuby plan a minstrel show at the Rowan ball on May 12. The event features the Deaths and the Rew hwood Beatles performing in bright costumes with paint and music.

Rockwood Sears Deebank

Legion Ladies Sponsor Euchre for Auxiliary Event

Legion Ladies Auxiliary held a euchre night with Alec Commands taking first prize at 79 seats. Alvey Gordon and Art Ford won second and third, with Mrs. George Fryer receiving the consolation prize and Mr. Freida Gordon winning the banner prize. Mrs. Art Ford organized the event and the social group afterward.

Legon Legion Thal Alec Commands Oo Seate Alvey Gordon Art Ford George Fryer Freida Gordon

Rockwood Plans Carnival With Parades and Activities

A Rockwood planned carnival tied to the annual village events with a parade on Saturday June 20 includes game booths crafts baked goods a tea and eat stand and an outdoor dance. A children's program under supervision and a community play are also planned to raise funds for the school library and local poor man’s library.

Roskwood Rockwood Raadwoods Nune Dasa Atic Treasures Newe Bectks Hbrars

Meeting Notice From Local School and Community Group

An educational meeting was held in May with Nora Sarv of ClOY Guelph as guest speaker. Parents are urged to keep this meeting in mind and to support the school for a successful outcome.

Nora Sarv Cloy Guelph

Purchase Picture Of Queen For Hall By Local Institutes

The Eden Crest Women's Institute met at Mr Wo Mcblano s home for a yearly roll call and fees. They decided with Eden Mills Women's Institute to buy a picture of Her Majesty the Queen for the Community Hall. A full slate of officers was elected with Mrs W McDougall as president and volunteers invited to help clean and paint the hall on April 20.

F. Taylor Atwaes Po McGilvray F. Hosking Musicfield Rockwood Fo Taylor Telt Presbyteriat Eacouttre Waterleo Fonkhly J. Shakte Bob Barden E. .Harden E. Thompson Ais Mas. A. Quabar Mas E. Perry D. Clifford H. Schelke B. Marshall J. Shulte EE. Woodhouse M. Hould Rumany A. Dunbar H. McPherson A. Vos Man. A. Abram J. Chamberlain E. Woodehouse

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