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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 17, 1961

Page

2

Silver Anniversary and Accidents Reported in WA and Nearby

Community notes record two accidents at the mine and fourth line area with injuries to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie of Acton. Silver anniversary celebrations for the Swackhammers held in Hamilton. visits to Toronto and Blue Water Highway trips noted. Church services featured a Gideon Bible Society speaker. locals attend gatherings and reunions at camp on the fourth line.

W.A Lestie Swackhamer Harold Swackhamer Hamilton Norman Turner Ralph McKeown Blue Water Highway Kincardine Collingwood Fred MacArthur Toronto R. McEnery Norval Ralph Denny Dari Miiar D. Leslie Acton Leslie Georgetown Hospital James’ Emsile Guiel Gidean Bible Society Charlie Binnie

Memories of the early band days and 1872 roots

The writer recalls the first motor trucks for a band, shared gigs from picnics to factory workers, and personnel from Glen Williams Milton Georgetown and others. Leaders John Hill Amos Mason and Charlie Mason are noted as early organizers, with notes on a recent band concert rekindling old memories.

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

Used Cars Prices and Warranties Listing

Local used car dealer offers a selection across makes including Chevrolet Plymouth Ford and Oldsmobile with prices ranging from about 795 to 1098 dollars. The ad highlights warranties and mentions inventory types like sedans wagons and a few specific models.

Scout Registration Fee Details for Packs and Scouts

The notice informs parents that annual registration fees are due at the start of the scout year. Each pack must register with Provincial Headquarters and include a fee of 50c per cab and 8.00 per scout.

Picnic and visits across towns noted in weekend posts

The clipping lists a Sunday picnic at Stan ley Park Erin. Miss JoAnne and Miss Donna Faye McKeown took a week’s vacation at Humber Glen Camp near Bolton. Miss Caryl Ann Dawson of Oil Springs visits with Mr and Mrs Fred McArthur. Max Nosman enjoys summer visits during the Women Teachers Federation convention at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

Stanley Park Erin JoAnne Donna Faye McKeown Humber Glen Camp Bolton Caryl Ann Dawson Oil Springs Fred McArthur Max Nosman Oover Fummer Celeste Women Teachers Federation Royal York Hotel Toronto

Sunday Church Calendar for Acton and Surroundings

The August 20 1901 church listing for Sy. Alban the Maryvr Anglican, Pentecostal Tabernacle, United Church of Canada Acton, Christian Reformed Church and Knox Church Acton includes service times. Notable items: Anglican Holy Eucharist 8:30 and 10, Rev R Gardner. Pentecostal 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship 7 p.m. Evangelistic. United Church service 10 a.m.. Christian Reformed Back to God Hour on CKKW1320 8:30. Dutch service 2:30 p.m.. Knox Church 10 a.m. Divine Worship with Gideons speaker Kenneth Burns.

R. Gardner CKKW Acton Park Kenneth Burns Fergus Gideons God

Scout Training Fund and Troop Expenses Revealed

Provincial headquarters require an annual registration fee of 100 dollars to cover insurance and operating costs for all scouts and cub activities. The troop treasurer reports monthly maintenance costs around 2000 dollars, with about 40000 dollars spent yearly on camping gear and a summer camp funded by group contributions and long-term fundraising efforts.

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