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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1962
Page
10
In Rutherford Hill area memory of the Alexander family endures at a historic forge near a bellows and well worn saddle. Henry County Council selects a premier site for a new historical museum preserving pioneer craftsmanship and local heritage.
The 1962 meeting of the National Read ing Association in Milton highlighted poetry's effect on children. Guest speaker William McMaster urged teachers to read poems aloud with rhythm and meaning, guiding students from enjoyment to appreciation. He emphasized three teaching steps and the goal of instilling a personal philosophy through poetry. Harold Catling thanked the speaker as the gathering closed with God Save the King.
Sunday February 11 1962 schedule includes 945 am Sunday School 11 am Morning Worship 3 pm Evening Service 8 pm Billy Graham London Crusade film at United Church Wednesday 730 pm Prayer Praise Bible Study Thursday 800 pm Christian Life and Witness Class V All Are Welcome contact Mr B Presley 51 Longfield Rd 853 1924 945 am Bible School Classes 11 am Morning Worship 7 pm Evangelistic Service speaker Mr M Brown Toronto Wednesday 8 pm Cottage Prayer Meeting Holding Forth the Word of Life Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle 33 Churchill Road Rev Kennetts J Reid Pastor 78 Cook St Phone 853 1357 1000 am Sunday School 11 am Morning Worship 700 pm Evangelistic Seance Tuesday 700 pm Bible Study and Prayer Thursday 800 pm Christ Ambassadors You Are Always Welcome The Church of St Alban the Martyr Anglican Corser Willow and Bower Rector The Rev D H West 185 Jeffrey Ave Phone 853 2694 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany 830 am Holy Eucharist 930 am Family Eucharist and Church School 1200 Martins and Sermon 400 pm St James Church Guelph Youth Rally All Are Welcome
The Ebenez er church held its annual meeting in the church school with Rev R Hadecock chairing. Reports from church groups were praised while A Diamond noted a diminished M and M fund. Officers for 1962 were elected including Choir president Mrs Harold Savage and secretary-treasurer, with social plans and a farewell to John Kitching.
Six North Hatton delegates attended the Second Annual Research Clinic at the Children's Psychiatric Research Institute in London on Saturday January 27 as part of the Ontario Association for Retarded Children. Dr. Kephart of Purdue University spoke on Motor Bases of Behaviour and Perpetual Problems of the Brain. other experts included Dr. Hausti and Dr. Vehitla discussing autopsies and genetics in mental retardation. The event highlighted ongoing government grants, clinics, and newborn screening for phenylketonuria as a preventative measure.
Maurice Beaty of Lindale Jersey Farm earns the Constructive Breeder Award for the fourth time. The honor, presented at the Canadian Jersey Cattle Clubs annual meeting in Toronto, recognizes high milk and butterfat production and outstanding sires. Beaty’s Lindale Beacon Bus sire has 1000 tested US daughters with a 9.764 milk and 478 fat rating, plus 150 tested daughters in Canada.
Mrs. Velma Norria spoke at Nassagaweya Women’s Homemaking Club meeting held at Mrs. Jack Robertson’s home. Citizenship and Education organizers planned an engaging program. Members shared why they value life in Canada and the president noted upcoming events, including an achievement day and a 45th WH luncheon in Toronto.
Room reports describe pupils awaiting report cards and enjoying outdoor play while rooms share activity highlights. Mentions yearbook sales, a nursery rhyme cant, a charity meeting, and history lessons on War minister Withiam Pike and the Rebellion of 17 in Upper Canada.
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