Christmas Pageant at United Church Delights Local Audience
United Church held its annual Christmas pageant last Sunday with praise from spectators. Gladys Hanna directed assisted by Marilyn Brace and Mary Cox. John Benham narrated as Mary and Joseph were portrayed by Barbara McLaren and Charlie McRae. A children’s choir performed as the nativity was pantomimed, with audience participation and refreshments served by Unit Three ladies. Bowling scores on December 16 will hint at turkey prizes.
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United Church
Gladys Hanna
Marilyn Brace
Mary Cox
Truesdale
Harts Street
John Benham
Barbara McLaren
Mary
Joseph
Charlie McRae
Rockwood Bowling League Standings and High Scores
The Rockwood league shows Stratton's turkey team leading with 63 points while Queen of Hearts and Norton's duel for second at 7 points. Casrneys on 55, Begoodorbegones and Neighbours tied at 48, Elmer's Alley Cats 47, Four Corners and Whitewashers 41, Untouchables at 33. High scorers include Stratton's Shirley Salmon 736 and Dick Dupuis 724, Beyoodorbegones Willis 638 and Dick Hannan 680, Queen of Hearts 5 2 Untouchables, and Norton’s Fre 741 Mary Stahlbaum 733 Vivian Nightingale 649 in Norton’s 7 0 win over Four Corners.
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Stratton’s
Queen of Hearts and
Norton's
Casrneys
Begoodorbegones
Elmer's Alley Cats
Untouchables
I Willis
Dick Hannan
Beyoodorbegones
Queen of Hearts
Stratton
Shirley Salmon
Dick Dupuis
Carneys
Bob Lilley
Clarence Hilton
Danc McPhedran
Mary Stahlbaum
Vivian Nightingale
Norton
Marg McKersie
Three Congregations Choirs Sing at Joint Christmas Service
Three churches joined for a Christmas service as St John’s Anglican Presbyterian and United Churches combined choirs to fill Rockwood United Church on December 21. Rev Peter Rucker led readings and music with strong audience involvement, and the crowd urged more joint services in the future.
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St. John's Anglican
The
Presbyterian
United Churches
Rockwood United Church
Peter Rucker
Rockwood residents back CN rail status amid service debate
A Rockwood poll backs keeping CN Railway freight and limited passenger access, arguing current needs and economics favor preserving Go Train flexibility for future demands. Residents urge no further service cuts, noting proximity to Guelph and potential for restored service if needed. Public meeting set in Acton Council Chambers January 13.
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Leslie
Guelph
Toronto
Rockwood
Witlage C.N.R
Ucl
CNLR
Chas. O'Brien
Hydro
O'Brien
Lloyd Hindley
C.N.R
Canada
Acton
Georgetown
Canadian National Railway
Bible Society donation supports world scripture shortage
The Rockwood and Everton Branch of the Canadian Bible Society gave 714 toward Christian literature to ease a worldwide scripture shortfall. Funds largely from Everton Church of Christ Disciples and several local groups, with 17 collectors and helpers canvassing door to door and raising 426 from the village and area.
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Rockwood
Everton
Canadian Bible Society
Everton Church of Christ Disciples
Daily Vacation Bible School
Twilight Evening Auxiliary
Bible A Month Club
Rockwood Presbyterian Church
Rockwood United Church Sunday School
Little People's Bible Society
T. McCutcheon
W. Patterson
E. Pasmore
J. Hill
F. Ostrander
A. Root
F. Alton
P. Hamilton
D. McNabb
S. Trousdale
G. Brace
Mes. S. Drijber
J. Thompson
A. Benham
E. Archibald
F. Duffield
W. McCutcheon
Santa brings in funds for Biafra at Rockwood church program
Santa Claus collected envelopes for Biafra and other Sunday School funds, turning over $26 in envelopes and $28 in coin to Rockwood Christian Education Project coordinators. The 1969 snowmobile arrival delighted about 40 church children and teachers as carols, playlets, and film strips highlighted the evening.
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Rockwood Christian Education Project
Santa Claus
Biafra
John Thompson
R. R. J. Rockwood
D. Sinclair
Santa Returns to the Tree After Holiday Stash
A reader recounts stockings filled with care and a wonderous stare at the stacked gifts beneath the tree. They look forward to next year when Santa will be back.
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Santa
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Three Ladies
Acton Free Press
Children OF
Rockwood Furry Shop
St. John’s Parish Hall
Cynthia Luckman
Rockwood Bowling
Carrlers
Apidos ET Grostings
Crabtree
Meadows BP
Pollock
Cam
Maemonials
Matee Obene
U. Navi OU
CNR
Bob Leslie
C.N
Tyree
Yassday School
Primey
Bible Society
Fred A. Hoffman
Tom & Jessie Gellatly
Rockwood Mill
Rockwood Centennial School
Ulike
Gerald Barden
Janice Perry
Chvistinas
Petty’s
James A. Milne
Son Rockwood
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