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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1964
Page
15
The Junior Auxiliary of St John's parish meets at Bi Johns Parish Hall to learn crafts and service. Members plan clothing and doll projects, visit Georgetown and Indian Branch groups, and host a square dance with Dr. T M Dustan as guest speaker.
The Rockwood and District Bowling LeagueHold playoff games this week with a two round series determining one finalist to meet the Dave Gray Trophy winner Standings list shows Nichol's Pale Milne's Baunth and others in Series No 1 and Korner Pins Schneider's Sweets Don's Prigid Lockers among Series No 2 leaders The league notes a future winner will be crowned next week Good luck to all teams Also reports include a Rally In Guelph on May 2 St George's Church details and a Niagara Falls Diocesan Festival for the Diocese with a focus on girls work and a parents night in Rockwood
The St John s Anglican women s association organized a bale article display to support those in need during their April meeting. Mrs Jones led the session with prayer and minutes, delegates were chosen for the Diocesan annual meeting in Hamilton, and a breakfast followed Holy Communion. Bishop Bagnall spoke at the day s events.
Mr and Mrs Jim Hill of Rockwood were surprised by about 125 guests at the Rockwood town hall for a 25th wedding anniversary party with Kerrs orchestra. Beverly Barfoor of Guelph read an address. Dave Swackhamer presented a silver set. guests came from London Port Credit Hamilton Kitchener Guelph Fergus and Rockwood.
The Rookwood Boy Scouts and Cub meet at Mrs. B Thatcher’s home. President Mrs. J Hill wins in the chair. Norm Geeth discusses costumes for the minstrel show slated May 1 and 2 in Rockwood Town Hall. Mothers offer help. participants optimistic about well-packed fan turnout.
A family gathering in the St John Paris Hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Meadows on their anniversary. Attendees shared a surprise celebration with lunch served as part of the evening event.
Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor home included Mr and Mrs Glen Plovesan of Guelph and Mr and Mrs Ralph Ruth and daughter Ruth of Deep River Ontario. Both Mr Ruth fetge and Mr Plovesan spoke at Guelph charity events on Sunday.
Community notice requests information about a local event and invites readers to contact Mrs. Prank Taylor with any news or tips. Residents are urged to phone or visit to share details and assist in the inquiry.
Presbyterian W A and WMS group held in Mrs. George Denham home in Guelph reviewed hymn book purchases and choir books. Miss M Nickel was appointed delegate to the WMLS 100th anniversary in Montreal and the session discussed a firemen banquet summary and kitchen linen needs.
The annual firemen's dance took place Friday night at Rockwood Town Hall with invited guests. About 1580 people danced to Bowen's Orchestra of Hillsburg, enjoying a lively evening with firemen and their friends.
The Rockwood Cub and Scout Mothers held their last euchre season event at the parish hall. Eight tables were set, a fair crowd attended, with ladies high won by a unnamed winner and men’s high by Mr. Young. Mrs. Barden of Eden Mills had lone hand for the ladies, and Mr. Barden of Speedside claimed the men’s. A thank you is in order to the organizers.
The University Women's Club praised the event hosted with Graeme Huycke at Milton Biotech Hospitals and Trinity United Church. Speakers attended willingly and student attendance was encouraging, signaling broad backing for the project led by Mrs D Prole and Mrs UW Jones.
About 200 seniors attended a Carter sponsored event by Milton District University Women’s Club in Milton. Speakers from education business and public service covered careers and personal development with guidance on staying in school and pursuing individual strengths.
The Ontario Government announces a massive Metropolitan Toronto region transportation study. Halton County will be surveyed along with 70 municipalities to assess travel needs and possible commuter rail links from Burlington to Alton and beyond. The study aims to map physical and economic feasibility for rapid transit across a 70 mile by 50 mile area in the GTA fringe.
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