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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

6

Knox Church Easter Thankoffering Speakers Preview

The Knox Church afternoon auxiliary held its Easter Thankoffering on April 21 with Mrs. Cleghorn, president of the Guelph Presbyterial, as guest speaker. Despite rain, attendees gathered after a opening hymn and prayers to hear about global troubles and the call to support mission work, ending with fellowship and tea.

W.M Knox Church F. Anderson Guelph Presbyterian Cleghorn Guelph Presbyterial Jr. Alison J. MacGregor Gly’ Cing A. T. McKennie Joby Davidson Ro ML MacDonald Mis. Cleghorn Davidson AH. McAkenghe Alb

Doreen Cooper and William Fawcett Tie at Knox Church

Doreen Tris Cooper married William Lawrence Fawcett at Knox Church in a blue gown with white accessories and pink and white corsages. The ceremony featured Rev. McKenie, organ by Ted Hansen, and a reception at the church parters. The couple plans a Washington, D.C. honeymoon and will reside in Toronto.

Doreen Cooper William Fawcett Knox Greer Stoon Eet Bt Relat Aver Tara Kitchener Cornwall Torun Agtott

Local Stores Change Managers Usher New Leadership

In Acton three local stores appoint new managers over the past year. Cooper takes over Hinton's and OLEO, with ties to the Sted Man organization and prior head-office roles. Wilmer Davidson begins a new venture at Adams Furniture on Mill Street, bringing diverse sales and service experience to the store. Davidson, married with children, hails from Esquesing township and has local family roots.

Bron Nok Mel Street Bineness Seution Homesharts Penko Fe Managpers Esta beGness Pines Yaris Gath Cooper Hintons & 0Leo Certiem Betes Pymans Actus Burn Acta Acton Turemin Mans Cooper Sted Man Wilmer Davidson Adams Mill Street Davidson Esquesing Township Lome Ir. Davidson RR. 4 R. L. Davidson R.R. Q

Acton United Opens CGIT Service and Meeting

The worship service was led by Dianne Angel and a business portion managed by Lorraine Lissby. Minutes read by Dianne Angel. The session closed with Taps following Acton United’s CGIT opening and period of work.

Acton United Dianne Angel Meeiing Lorraine Lissby

Actonians Guests and Visiting Clubs Gather in Out of Town Events

Personal notes from Actonians recount visiting out of town Polma and Vialiors, with many social calls to Belleville and Port Credit. Attendees include members of Y’s Men’s Club, families from Sarnia, Kitchener, Toronto, Milton, Guelph, and Sudbury, plus delegates at Canadian Wholesale Grocers Association and American Waterworks conventions.

Polma

Rotary Insignias Replaced At Town Approaches

Workmen repaired painted and reerected damaged Halloween insignias at Hidecaster and western approaches to town on number 7 highway and the southern approach on number 25 highway this week. Local Rotarian Mac Prow dug postholes and reerected the Rotary International Wheel and focal club meeting dates.

Rotary Glib Oimsiaar Syns Hallowe'en Hidecaster Rotary International Focal Club Jocal Rotarian Mac Prow

Guelph CJOY gains 10000W day and 5000W night power

The Guelph radio station CJOY was granted 10000 watts daytime and 5000 watts nighttime power, expanding its service to a dominant signal for the area. The station, operating 24 hours, announces staff changes in technical, news, and programming to prepare for the higher power and citywide reach.

Guelph CJOY Board of Broadcast Governors

Engagements Announced for Coxe and Hodwoos Couples

Mr and Mrs Mike Coxe of El Cajon California announce the engagement of their son Robert to Linda Gardner set for August 6 in the Methodist church in El Cajon. Mr and Mrs Raymond Hopper announce the engagement of their daughter Sheila Andree to Gerald Rhodgins senior, with plans for a May 2 ceremony at 4 PM at Adan Baptist Church.

Mike Coxe el Cajon Califor Robert Linda Gardner Raymond Hopper Sheila Andree Gerald Rhodgins Mroo Frank Hodwoos Piwassan Mer Memorial Hospital Sant Ste Maris Onn Alexander McCutchean Hee Lina FC Reeimend David Pou Roy Young Borkwood Herbert August Guelph Mes Wit Hilmen Toronto McCutcheon

Skating Tests Finish Season At Elm City College

Skaters Brenda Aherne Heather McGeachie and Barbara Cook lead preliminary and senior bronze dances including Dutch waltz swing and tango across a season close. Peter Gibbons Sally Wilson Joan Cook and Sharon Bradley also figure in European waltz and Iver dances as the winter program ends.

Sk Urd eIphy College Brenda Aherne Heather McGeachie Bar Cook Peter Gibbons Danasta Lingo Fleather McGeachie Michael Wolle Barbara Cook Fie Ten Fox J Tango Cook Dane Sally Wilson Joan Cook Sharon Bradley Iver Jake Waltz Ida Linda Br

Teen Town Minstrel Show Draws Large Crowds Here

A lively community event drew big crowds as the Teen Town Minstrel Show featured young performers including Marsden, Peppy Vindlay, and Murray Taylor. The program showcased violin numbers and choral pieces, with encores and a busy night ending in a well attended tower hall.

Bay Marsden Peppy Vindlay Taylor Rub Gelfatty Addew Ued David Benhany Choris Pormobers Murray ‘Taylor Watson Milka Ruth Musselle Gpl Musselte David Ben Deendean Mendy

Y Ladies Auxiliary Plans Future Projects

The April meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary was held Friday evening with Kay Gratany as president. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read. Mac Wilds volunteered to chair plans for a weather and son banquet outing likely to Guelph. Mispah benediction closed the evening.

Failies Kay Gratany Alten Egy Urer Mac Wilds Eather and Son Guelph

Eden Crest Officers Lead Institute Plans For Auction

Mrs E Perry hosted Eden Crest Women's Institute annual meets. Members donate six dollars to World Refugee Fund, giving one cent per waist measurement. Final plans set for April 27 auction and bake sale. Reports cover yearly activities. project for year includes Italian village cleanup and village hall hotbeds planting. New 1960 61 executive listed with officers and directors.

Dunbar Eden Crest E. Perry Eden Crest Women’s Institute World Refugee Fund

Community lab representatives and convener list readout

A long list of conveners and auditors is recorded including Mrs K Stevenson Mrs J Funk Mrs Abram Mel Savage Mrs B Wright Mrs McPherson and others. The next meeting is set for Wednesday May 17 at the home of Mrs A Machel y. Daylight saving time arrived with longer evenings and the term notes students returning after WW days. Canada’s first pulp and paper mill is referenced at St Andrew's.

K. Stevenson J. Funk Abram Mel. Savage B. Wright McPherson R. Martin A .Mochrig T. Bould J. Chamberlain N. Marshall Mew. G. McDougall Ull Scugglern Canada St Andrew's Wute Tur

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