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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 30, 1964

Page

3

Junior Auxiliary Members Learn During Planting and Craft Projects

The Junior Auxiliary of St Johns Parish Hall hosts activities learning knitting poster making and clothing sewing. Members plan to store finished garments and prepare for future projects. On April 25 Georgetown branch hosts a visit by Georges guests with Indian sari presentation and a square dance display. Dr T M Dustan of Greco Church Milton served as a missionary for 16 years.

St. John’s Indien Jalen Junion Auxiliary St. John's Ie Georges En Indlan Juba Georgetown Apedal T. M. Dustan Greco Church Milton Dr. Dustan India Sippy Behal Rocksweed

Rockwood Bowling League Playoffs Near End of Season

In Rockwood and District bowling action the two playoff games determine the Dave Gray Trophy winner. Standings list Nichol’s Pole and Milne’s Booth among top teams as the field narrows for the championship series.

Rockwood Ely Dave Gray Serios Yount Nichol’s Pole Milne’s Booth Ken

St John’s Anglican Women’s Auxiliary Aids Communion Breakfast

The St John’s Anglican Women’s Auxiliary held an April meeting at Mrs K B Waller’s home. Members prepared bale articles for sale and delegates were chosen to represent Kirkwood at the Diocesan annual meeting in Hamilton. Bishop Bagnall spoke at the event and a tea with Pakistani embroidery displays followed at St George’s in Guelph. Noting Holy Communion and a parish hall breakfast for men on April 25, the day concluded with fellowship and reports from diocese Beaneries.

St. John's K. B. Waller Jones Nightingale Khwood Hamilton Asenel Hiesting Libra. Waller Mr. Ewers W. Mitchie Hamilton T Church of Christ the King Harmilton Bagnall Rockwald Yea St. John's Anglican Church

Hills Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Rockwood Party

Mr and Mrs Jim Hill of Rockwood Route 2 were surprised at their 25th wedding anniversary when 1428 friends and family gathered at Rockwood town hall for dancing to Kerrs orchestra A tribute address was read by Beverly Barfoor of Guelph and a silver service was presented by Dave Swackhamer Lunch and a three tier wedding cake followed the surprise guests traveled from London Port Credit Hamilton Kitchener Guelph Fergus and Rackwood

Jim Hill Rockwood Rockwood Town Hall Kerr Beverly Barfoor Guelph Dave Swackhamer London Port Credit Hamilton Kichener Guelph Fergus Rackwood

Plan Costumes Minstrel Show At Rockwood Scout Event

The Rookwood Boy Scouts and Cub Mothers held a meeting at Mrs. B Thatcher's home chaired by president Mrs Hill. Norm Geeth outlined plans for the minstrel show on May 1 and 2 in Rockwood town hall with mothers offering full support as the boys work hard toward a packed venue.

Rookwood B. Thatcher 3. Hill Norm Geeth Rockwood Town

Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs Oswald Meadows

Family and relatives gathered Friday evening at St John Hall to honor the couple on their wedding anniversary. Lunch was served after the surprise engagement and toast.

Oswald Meadows St. John Palit Hall

Sunday Callers and Guests Visit from Ontario

Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor included Mr and Mrs Glen Ploveson of Guelph and Mr and Mrs Ralph Ruth and daughter Ruth of Deep River Ontario Speakers from Guelph churches spoke on Sunday sharing remarks and introductions during the visit.

Frank Taylor Glen Ploveson Guelph Ralph Ruth Ruth Deep River Ont Ruttedge Mr. Rioveson

Rockwand News Help Wanted at Mra Prank Taylor Office

Community page asks readers to assist Mrs Taylor with the Rockwood page and invites notices of anniversaries parties and visitors. Call Mrs Taylor to share news or missing items for her column.

Rockwand Taylor Rockwood

Presbyterians in Guelph meet buy hymn books and plan

At Mrs. George Denham's home in Guelph the Presbyterian WA and WMS group discussed purchasing a new hymn book and choir hymnals. Mrs. Roy Young led the study, delegates were named for Montreal's anniversary, and a firemen's banquet report was shared.

Presbyterian WA WMS Guelph George Denham P. Sim W. Swanston Betty Denham Roy Young D. D. Gray Storey G. Swanston G. Denham P. Lim

Firemen's Ball Draws Large Rockwood Attendance

The annual firemen's dance took place Friday evening in Rockwood Town Hall with about 180 invited attendees dancing to Bowen's Orchestra of Hillsburgh and firemen and their friends in attendance.

Rockwood Town Hall Bowen Hillsburgh

Final Euchre Held By Scout Mothers

The Rockwood Cub and Scout Mothers held their last euchre season at the parish hall. Eight tables served a fair crowd. ladies high went to a Mrs Barden of Eden-Mills and men's high to Mr. Young. Mr and Mrs Barden took lone hands. a closing thank you followed.

Scout Rockwood Mr. Young Mrs. Barden Eden-Mills Mr. Bar Per Wien’s

University Women’s Club Praises Successful Event Attendance

The University Women’s Club expressed pleasure with the event's success. Speakers attended willingly and student attendance was encouraging, according to Mrs G Roberts and Mra UW Jones.

Hasinges Graeme Huycke Ontario Steel Lab Techniicain G. Roberts Milton Bietrich Daight To Engel Trinity United Church Acton DL Proleemy Mra UW Jones University

Career Night Brings 200 Seniors Face to Face With Future Paths

About 200 seniors from Acton District High School and Milton District High School attended a career night sponsored by the Milton and District University Women’s Club. speakers from education, nursing, forestry, fashion, public service and business outlined opportunities and urged students to consider how each field fits their personality and goals.

YCA Rosalind Kelly Milton Nancy Reid Acton High Lois Bird Marie McNeil Milten High ACTON Don Price Don Long Million and District University Bill Jones Halton Children’s Aid Society Milton and District University Women's Club Acton District High School Milton District High School Chen Ims Rob Frame RB. C. Hanter Ro McKenzie Milton District Hospital Lo C. Freyre Lasing Muncipal Canada Business College Bell Telephone Martha Parkinson Oakville Mise Rosalind Kelly TCA Dasul Whitmore Toronto A. So Michell Uoot Ti Aifore OW. Gingrich Olive Wallace MacDonald Institute Agneuttuire J. Alkaf

Halton County Include in Ontario Transportation Survey

The Ontario Government announced a massive transportation survey covering the 70 mile by 40 mile Metropolitan Toronto region. Halton County will be included, with interviews across over 70 municipalities to assess present and future travel methods and potential Burlington to Alas commuter rail service. The study, the largest of its kind in Canada, aims to determine physical and economic feasibility for rapid transit expansion.

Halton County Ontario Toronto SS. MacNaughton Hahan County Burlington Alas Canada Hamilton Bowmanville Barrie Toronto and Region MacNaughton Rapid Transl

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