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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 10, 1961

Page

11

40 Red Roses for Anniversary

Grandchildren of Mr and Mrs George Fryer presented 40 red roses at their anniversary celebration at their main street home in Acton. The couple united August 6 192? in Toronto with a large family gathering including relatives from Niagara Falls Hamilton Toronto Brampton Georgetown and Rockwood.

George Fryer Main Street North Doris Mac Penson George Albert Fryer Lewis Vaughan St. Mark's Church Toronto Edward Fryer Acton Acton Park Fryer Cambridge England Jarmo Beardmore Tannery Charles Shultis Fern Alvey Gordon Lois Darlow Johnston Frances Andrew McLeod Irene Scarborough Robert Cannon Shirley Brampton Jett Niagara Falls Hamilton Georgetown Rockwood Lorna Stevenson Hamion Kaye Stevenson Jims Stevenson T. Atkinson Wasaga Bales Guelph John Dan Stevenson Peterbor Atyth Ron Martin Collingwood Lemmar Cornwall J. D. Lowrie

Sunday church calendars mix for multiple acts in Acton Ont

A scanned church calendar lists services for St Alban the Martyr Anglican Baptist and United Church of Canada in Acton Ontario. It notes August Sunday dates, worship times and programs including Sunday School, Bible study, prayer meetings, scout activities, and a guest minister from Waterloo.

the Church OF ST. Alban the Martyr Anglican Comer Willow and Bower Liks Jeffreys St. Phone Joo United Church OF Canada Acton Ontario Deusht Bopel Boa George Ellert Oveaist Chow Muster

Eden Mills Community News Highlights Recreation and Visits

The Eden Mills ball teams hosted events with mixed results while the Pee Wees hosted Burlington and Badenoch beat Centre Tan on the Eden Mills diamond. A Fun Fair planning session was held at the Martin home for a Community Park event this Saturday.

Eden Mills Ontario Reformatory O.R Rockwood Pee Wees Burlington Badenoch Centre Tan

Acton Scottish Club Donates 250 for Community Night

The Acton Scottish Club renewed a 250 donation for Community Night funds toward a new school for mentally handicapped children in North Halton serving Milton Georgetown and Acton. Imperial Oil Limited gave the cheque to Dour Tarrant treasurer of the finance committee. Work on the Hotoby site may not start this year until funds are guaranteed.

Acton Scottish Club North Halton Servage Milton Georgetown Acton Dour Tarrant Finntae Committee Imperial OU Limited Hotoby

Film Reveals Milton Industry To Nassagaweya W I Members

Nassagaweya Women’s Institute members hosted a Milton industry film night with Mis Gates and Mis Raghwardson presenting details on local manufacture. The event included a sales booth, a plaque unveiling for Brookville school, and memories of past members as guests spoke about home crafts and community efforts.

Milton Nassagaweya W.I Mis Amos Dhe Canstatin Industries Mis AL Gates Raghwradson Puesecataba Dali Bande Boa Alan Riohiadson

Acton WI Summer Meeting Held on Member's Shady Lawn

Acton WI WW summer meeting hosted by Mrs Roy Brown on her lawn. President Mrs George Hargrave welcomed members after an opening ode and prayer and a memory tribute. Reports covered bus trips to Peterborough and Toronto Exhibition with plans for Music Day. Hot dinners were replaced by sandwiches and pies at Acton Fair.

Acton Roy. Brown Bower Ave George Hargrave W. Hall Grarriatt George Fryer Wats Peterborough Toronto Fo Anderson Acton Fair

Freeze Raspberries For Winter Enjoyment

Summer is berry time and raspberries are in demand. Choose berries at peak, wash, and inspect. Freeze with sugar as directed, pack in proper containers with headspace, and freeze quickly. Defrost in refrigerator and eat soon to avoid juice loss.

Macdonald Institute Guelph Re Fe

Turnabout a woman waits to go to store with children

A woman stands at the door with four children and coats as her husband descends. She instructs him to put the children's coats on while she goes to honk the horn, signaling a plan to leave.

Fire Fighters Elephant and Bear Lead Civic Parade

In Oakville's Civic Holiday parade the unique floats included an elephant with actors from Acton Fire Eighters Association. Harold Townsley and Phil McCristall led Acton delegates to a four day convention. About 2000 spectators watched a 45 minute event featuring Smokey the Bear, a Mahajara float, and bands from Oakville Citizens Band and Lorne Scots.

Oakville Smokey Bear Acton Fire Eighters Association Acton Harold Townsley Phil McCristall Oakvile Citizens Lorne Scots Dianne Mitchiner Ontaria Oakville Fire Department Jack Tembleton Sam May Jsrom Hormby Norm Smokey the Bear Price Trafalgar Waterdown Orangeville Chippewa Burlington St. Marys Dialte i Sehahin Fallsview Vaughn Township Dandi St Bertle Thoreld Port Credit Merriton Forest Brampton Botton Inglewood Thistletown Streetsville Alton Swansea Baden

Stones target Mill Street vehicle reported

Officers investigated Friday and Saturday after reports of children throwing stones at a passing car on Mill Street and throwing stones and apples into a pantry area on Bower Avenue.

Aun Ur Mill Street Bower Avenue

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