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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 17, 1961

Page

12

Silver Anniversary and Accidents Reported in WA News

Silver Anniversary events featured Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swackhamer and relatives in Hamilton while Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Swackhamer attended a celebration. Two Sunday accidents occurred, one near the Ukrainian camp and another on Fourth Line near Mrs. Darin, sending Mr. and Mrs. Leslie to Georgetown hospital. Residents, trips, and social visits fill the community update.

W.A Leslie Swackhamer Harold Swackhamer Hamilton Norman Turner Ralph McKeown Blue Water Highway Kincardine Collingwood Fred MacArthur Toronto RL. Davidson United States Ted Freeman Thompson

Remembering the Early Band Days and Motor Truc ks

A reader recalls the first band formed in 1872 and its transport by early motor trucks. He recalls members from Glen Williams Milton Georgetown and Beaumont, with leaders John Hill Amos Mason and Charlie Mason, and notes evenings of practice at the old stone school.

Alger Cripps Storey Glove Factory Glen Williams Beaumont Boys Milton Dick Gollins Billice Dewar Georgetown Mr. Castell John Hill Amos Mason Charlie Mason

Goodwill Used Cars Listing with Mixed Brands and Prices

A shop offers used cars with warranty and varied models including Chevrolet, Ford, Plymouth, and Volkswagen. Multiple listings show sedans and wagons with prices and some garbled text, indicating stock and possible discounts though details are unclear.

Scout Registration Fee Details for Scout Year

Scout headquarters outlines annual registration for Scouts and Cubs. A per scout fee of 50 cents to accompany registration is required, with funds supporting provincial operations. Parents will be asked to register their packs with Provincial Headquarters.

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Picnic and visits across communities mentioned

Miss JoAnne and Miss Donna Faye McKeown spent a week at Humber Glen Camp near Bolton. Erin residents planned a Sunday picnic at Stan Ley Park. Caryl Ann Dawson of Oil Springs visits with Mr and Mrs Fred McArthur. Mrs Nosman and Bonea Jamer spend time here while the Women Teachers Federation convention was held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

Stanley Park Erin JoAnne Donna Faye McKeown Humber Glen Camp Hear” Bolton Caryl Ann Dawson Oil Springs Fred McArthur Nosman Bonea Jamer Women Teachers Federation Royal York Hotel Toronto

Sunday Church Calendar for Acton Ontario August 20 1961

The Acton church listings present services for August 20 1961 across multiple congregations. The Church of Si. Alban the Martyr marks the 12th Sunday after Trinity with Eucharists at 8:30 and 10:00 am led by Rev. R. Gardner. Other churches include Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle at 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, 7:00 pm Evangelistic, plus midweek prayer. United Church of Canada led by Rev. Dwight Engel at 10:00 am. Christian Reformed Church overseen by Rev. J. Nutma with back to God Hour radio tie-in, English service at 10:00 am and Dutch service at 2:30 pm. Presbyterian Knox Church with Gideons speaker Kenneth Burns at 10:00 am.

R. Gardner CKKW Acton ‘Park Kenneth Burns Fergus The Gideons International

Scout Group Finances Outline For Training And Camps

Provincial headquarters require a $100 annual registration to fund training leaders, insurance, and operations for scouts and cubs. Troop treasurers maintain accounts, with about $2000 monthly group expenses for scout activities and a summer camp, plus camp gear and supplies costing around $190 per seat for attendees.

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