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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 07, 1968

Page

3

Unsolved UFO or Airplane Over Milton District

Reports swirl over a Sunday evening lighted craft seen by dozens in Milton and surrounding areas. Police and OPP staged a district manhunt after a bank holdup in Oakville tied to a separate spree, with a stolen car found abandoned and a second vehicle later recovered on a Toronto street.

U.F.O Awith Calla Abdul Haly Calis Oakville Plaza Milton’ Police Department Milton O.P.P Oakville Toronto

Eden Mills Presbyterian District Page Annual Meeting Report

Eden Mills Pres Church held its annual meeting with high attendance chaired by Rev. D R Sinclair. OfficER elections, reports from treasurer, missionary and Ladies Aid were read. Young Peoples Groups join with Rockwood for the year. Sunday School adds teachers. New three year members Ralph MacDonald and Joe Lasby. retiring members listed. postmeeting fellowship and refreshments served. A community club euchre, Silver Bells Club, and local visits noted. couple from Brockville wed. hall turnout strong with prize winners listed.

Eden Mills Pres D. R. Sinclair William McLean W. Lasby Ladies’ Aid R. Wright Rockwood School For the Deaf Milton Guelph Eden Mills and District Community Club Doreen Doughty Laura Early Lone Jean Porter Lada Gilbertson Ken Hesch Don Mochrie Joe Poirier

Acton Free Press Item Summary Notes February 7 1968

Local paper provides brief notices and events for Acton on February 7 1968. Highlights may include community updates, local meetings, obituaries, and notices of upcoming services or happenings in Acton and surrounding areas.

Acton Free Press

Water in church basement cancels Sunday services

Due to water in the Presbyterian Church basement the Sunday services were cancelled after the furnace failed. Mrs. D G Robertson noted the stoppage while townspeople and visitors, including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Roberts and Myra C Helmer, were in town. Several residents, such as Mr and Mrs David Stewart and Mr and Mrs Charles Oakes, were in town for a funeral in Toronto. Ice fishing participants Gordon Aitkens and D G Robertson reported a fair catch on Lake Simcoe. Members of the community, including Myra C Helmer and Sharon and Darlene Robertaon, visited in town from Guelph.

David Stewart Charles. Oakes Townline Victoria ‘Harbour George Willeyss Ve Gordon, Aitkens D. G

Eramosa Board backs high school unit plan

A joint Eramosa School Board and Eramosa Township Council meeting at Rockwood Centenary School on January 30 approved a resolution favoring a larger school administration unit limited to high school areas. They urged no legislation until all boards are informed, and sent copies to Minister William Davis and MPPs John Root and Harry Worton.

Eramosa School’ Board Eramosa Township Rockwood Centennial School Myr John Root M.P.P Harry Worton

Youth Service Hosts Guest Speaker at Local Church

Everton youths held a Sunday morning service at the local Christian Church with the Christian Youth Fellowship in charge. Peter Fountain, a York University student, spoke on World and the Church as Youth sees them, urging the Church to take interest in the world or face decline. Rev. B Metz welcomed attendees and delivered the benediction.

Christian Church Christian Youth Fellowship Donna Fountain Elaine White Cheryl Street Doris Fountain John McDougall Peter Fountain York University Toronto B. Metz

Miniskirts Rank in Advance to Entertower Steamboat Parity

A fragmented report compares fashion to maritime progress, citing Robert Fulton's remark that advances no longer wait for favorable winds. The garbled text suggests a bold claim linking style momentum with industrial achievement, though details are unclear.

Robert Fulton

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