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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1960

Page

3

Saverwood Parents Save Children From Drowning Near Orangeville

Mrs J Carriere and her brother in law Ted Cariere leaped to save three of their children after an overturned boat tossed Susan 12 Brian 8 Paul 6 and Peter 0 into the water near Orangeville. Susan swam to shore for help as Peter stayed with the others to help them. The parents emerged fully clothed and retrieved the panicked non swimmers, bringing them to shore before lunch was served at a neighborhood gathering with thanks and gifts exchanged among attendees.

J. Cariere Ted Cariere Orangeville Peter

Eden Mills and Acton All Stars Clash In City Showdown

A capacity Toronto crowd watched Eden Mills defeat Acton All Stars after a day of ball games and a sports program in Acton. The Eden Mills Community Club prepared for its annual Fun Fair Saturday evening as visiting families and residents gathered for weekend activities.

Eden Mills Acton Flaherty Daughters Toronto Eden Mills Community Club Fred Gardiner Trenton Bewley R. Wright Neil Ruvbens Sharon John Peter East Rochester New York Bonnie MacDougall Brenda Wright Kitchener G. Brown W. McLean Sr

Ebenezer Women Review Africa Study Book at Meeting

At Ebenezer the women discussed the Africa study chapter On the Bridge led by Mrs. George Robertson. Devotions by Wynne Dunbar and Bible study on Psalm 95 followed. An article by Mrs. Clifford World Traveler was read, plus a piece by Miss Whale on church attitude. A chicken barbecue was planned for August. Sympathy extended to Daigle and Snow families after a weekend car accident. Mr. and Mrs. Don Thomson celebrated a Brookville hall presentation.

George Burt Earle Rodger Hedge Pat Garbutt Len Bessie Was- Stone School Gaga Beach George Robertson Wome Ebenezer Mervin Thomson Africa Robertson Wynne Dunbar Sharon Blyth M. Thomson Clifford United Nations Earl Ward Miss Whale Dunbar Lew Russ McLean E¢ Samuel Daigle Bruce Snow Brookville Hall Don Thomson

Farewell to Neighbor Mrs. E. T. Thetford

A group of neighbors and friends held a farewell gathering at Mrs. Earl Lambert's Brock Avenue home for Mrs. E T Thetford who is moving from the hill downtown A reading program and games followed by a gift for Mrs Thetford honoring her 40 years in the community Families and guests enjoyed lunch and extended invitations to future get togethers

Earl Lambert Brock Ave E. T. Thetford Daisy Forster Thutford

W J Summer Meeting on Mrs H L Browns Lawn

The Agton WAL summer meeting hosted by Mrs. H L Brown on her lawn discussed agriculture and Canadian industry. Plans were made to entertain Halton Manor residents, a bus provided, lunch by dads, and a focus on bursaries for pupils of institute members.

W.J Brown Bower Ave Agton Wal George Hargrave W.L Halton Institute Halton Manor Betty Young Go Piver

Funeral held for two killed Saturday in Campbellville region

Reading from Page Gne, the obituary notes Jean Snow and family connections. Stephen Wu Timmy, toaster parents i Sher and the law yer of RR 1 Campbellville, brother EH of Campbellville and Daniel of Weston, and sisters Mrs Roy Baird Mary of Matton and Mrs Don r Lord Kathleen of Orangeville attend. The deceased worked at Ontario Steel Pro ducts in Milton with Bruce Cargill.

Page Gne Jean Snow Stephen Wu Timmy I Sher RR. 1 Campbellville Daniel Weston Roy Baird Mary Matton Don R Lord Kathleen Orangeville Ontario Steel Products Milton Bruce Cargill

Tannery Donates Equipment to Lorne Scots Band for Scotland Trip

Acton based Beaudincre and Co Ltd provided drum hardware for the Lorne Scots pipes and drums band ahead of their Edinburgh festival trip. The bandsmen, including Peel Dufferin and Halton Regt., arrived from Acton for the voyage, departing Malton today.

Nll Lorne Scots Pipes and Drums Peel Dufferin and Halton Regt Acton Edina Scotland Edinburgh Beaudingre and Co. Ltd Malton

Birthday surprise party greets Miss Bennett at home

Miss Bennett returns Monday from Kitchener weekend for Near Bester wedding and a party with relatives. A large picnic lunch and supper follow a home welcome. Guests travel from Etobicoke, Erin, New Toronto, Stewartown, Cooksville, and nearby towns. A huge lighted birthday cake completes the gathering.

Miss Bennett Kitchener Near Bester Etora Erin New Toronto Stewartown Cooksville Woodbridge Georgetown Wood Stock Delph Acton Arn Turd Toronto Sault Ste Marie

Youth Breaks Arm in Fall Visiting Grandfather's Farm

A week ago Bobbie Lindsay fractured an arm in a fall at his grandfather’s barn and is in a cast. The piece notes various local visits and travels of residents, including Mrs. McLaughlin returning home with a broken leg cast, and multiple rural community movements around Meaford, Perth district, and Lake Muskok a.

Bobbie Lindsay McLaughlin Archie McDonald Acton James Noble Manitoulin J. Crichton Jacky Glenwood Beach M Ralph = Turner Paul Lake Cache Lake Mus Koka

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