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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 03, 1961

Page

4

Plan 100th Anniversary For Community Church

Community Church plans a 100th anniversary celebration at Winave with guest speaker Den Dihor from Sula aaratip at Cheba Discites. The event includes youth work, a week of activities, and special plans to mark the milestone with ministers and local leaders in attendance.

den Dihor Winave Sula Chueh Cheba Dishor Gatariy Cheba Cheadda Seeman Christan Wiles Everton Bon Mey Ruth Spateniee Fwal Buon Hovwlet Sanday Disciple Speeers Farmers Het Che Rha Uae Bhacktack

WAS Ladies Aid Picnic Turns Indoor Event at Elon Mills

Rain forces the WAS and Ladies Aid annual gathering indoors at Elon Mills. Prize winners were named in several events. Visitors from Cornwall, Milton, Guelph, and Toronto were noted among the attendees and relatives.

Elon Mills Presbyterian Chan Bh Ro Gordie WAALS Ladies Aid Progeainy HL Gilbertson Varias

Promotion List and Shower Highlights at Woodside School

The Woodside School promotion list issued by teacher Mrs Charence Denn y includes multiple grades with honorees such as Phillip Romnus and Wayne Brown Chon. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Lorne Saunders was held at home on Friday evening, with attendees from local families including Mr Bruce Deiteh and Mr Reonakd Sasimlers.

Woodside School Charence Denny Praide Sandiv Cripps Glen Near Trusty Spear Bill van Dam Cecil Cripps Peter van Dam Prade Michael Bonus Phillip Romnus Wayne Brown Chon Prude Sty Donna Cishak Earl Near Homd Cape Vine Spear Choy Andrea Cistak Linda Rete Chand Jia Swackhamer David Chipps Brenda Spear Kathy Swackhamer Jones Bons Patsy Bonus Ross Brown Sands Carn Crow Nanes Spear Brakia Siro Hex Susie van Voll Grenade Tote Michael Retz Debbie Spear Janet van Dam Billie Veermat Garnet Winters Lorne Saunders Carol Cowles Pitts Oakanmty Bane Wats Bruce Deiteh Reonakd Sasimlers Saturdhey Toronto Mroaine Jack Malapngton Marriad Florida

Man Burns Bumble Bee Nest After Swarm Breaks Out

Cameron Avenue resident Mr. MacColl faced a mass of bees as a nest was torn down and set alight to prevent a further swarm. Spectators backed away while he wore protective gear and fought the insects, returning later to ensure the bees were fully burned.

Cameron Avenue Belragtes Apo MacColl

Community News Highlights Barbecue and Visits

A Thursday community event featured a lawn barbecue hosted by church members with visitors from Alora and nearby areas. The parish hall hosted a variety of gatherings including a Sargeant Hepburn appearance, Vacation Bible School activities, and a joint church program. Local anniversaries, parties, and family reunions were reported, along with funeral notices and sympathy messages.

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O G McDowell Named Inspector for London Schools

Orville G McDowell has been appointed inspector associated with the Public Schools in London Ontario after a long teaching and administrative career. He earned a BA from the University of Western Ontario and is pursuing graduate studies toward a doctorate in education. He and Mrs McDowell, with their two young daughters, plan to move to Millen.

Orville G. McDowell Halton Georgetown Oobelle McDowell de Wd Ontario London London Norr School London Township McDoweth London Teachers’ College Use University of Western Ontario University of Toronto Mro Millen

Poets Corner fragment from a faded verse

A damaged poem fragment describes sunset colours fading, rainbow winds gone, and night birds taking over. A gentle voice is heard as trees listen, ending with a dreamlike, quiet forest stillness and a moonlit mood. The text includes garbled names and stray letters.

Rough First Hundred A New Yorker 103 Year Old

A 103 year old New Yorker has saved women in the past three years amid unclear clues and fresh ventures. The report notes the resilience and ongoing challenges faced by the centenarian.

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Rust and Humid Weather Slow Early Ontario Wheat Harvest

Heavy rust infestations and high moisture slow early harvests in Southern Ontario. Moisture levels above 14 to 15 percent trigger discounts up to five cents per bushel, while rust reduces kernel weight and can lower grade, with central and eastern counties less affected and harvest extending over the coming days.

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Ottawa Report on Firemen Tax Tariffs and Budget Measures

A dense summary of government actions including firemen tax provisions, tariffs, and budget discussions. Notes on Royal Commission findings, excise tax, export policy, national revenue talks, and anticipated parliamentary committee work. Mentions volunteers, municipal safety funding, and ongoing industry impact debates.

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Nine Methods to Ruin Tires and Safety Warnings

A garbled public service style piece outlines nine methods to ruin tires and cautions from a Canadian safety context. It mentions tire damage risks and calls for careful handling and inspection to prevent unsafe failures.

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