Two life memberships presented at Nass Church event
A Nass Church gathering featured two life memberships presented by Nass W MS and a Women from Ebenezer Rirs group shared a study on Canada’s early church history. Mrs. Robinson read Acts and tied Scripture to Canada’s life, while local women closed with prayer and a hymn.
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Two Life
Nass. W.ms
Nasya
Ebenezer Rirs
Canada
Robinson
New France
Champlain
Brazil
Florida
Carolina
New Enigland
Church of England
Rome
Newfoundland
New Brunswick
Christ
Jerusalem
Norris
Ted Britton
Temperance talk at Greenock Women’s Institute meeting
The Greeneck Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Jim McCulloch’s home with President Mrs. Gordon Leslie presiding. A discussion on moderate alcohol use highlighted concerns about drinking. Guest speaker Fawcett Eaton of Lake Avenue shared insights on alcohol problems and a plebiscite experience, noting India travels and personal involvement, followed by thanks from Mrs. Trysennaar and a lunch hosted by Mrs. B Johnston and Mrs. George Wallace.
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Greeneck Women's Institute
Jim McCulloch
Gordon Leslie
Onetine Ute
Mary Stewart
J. McCulloch
Mr. Eaton
Trysennaar
Eaton
India
B. Johnston
George Wallace
A. Gates
World prayer service Friday main event notes
A world prayer service is planned for Friday. Mrs. Eaton visited recently in India with their son, reflecting on global faith and family ties during the visit.
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World Prayer Service Friday
Acton WII hears church history and centennial notes
Mrs Anderson reviews the history of local churches for Acton WII at Miss Rusty Clark’s home. Union, Baptist, Presbyterian, United Methodist, St Alban’s and Catholic parishes are dated with service and burials, centennial flags readied, and a minutes reading followed by thanks and social time.
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Mrs. Anderson
Acton
St. Alban's
Little Dublin
Dublin Cemetery
Lindsay
Centennial fair prize list highlights centennial themes
Advance prize lists for Acton’s centennial year fair showcase a new baking class for a centennial birthday cake with $2 first prize, centennial themed quilts and cushions, antique-style homecrafts, preserved products, and a flower section featuring cosmos and centennial roses. Women's Institutes display Canada’s Centennial Year theme with quilt blocks and cushions, plus a one year only costume contest on fair day.
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Acton
Women’s Institute
Acton Free Press
Aston
Canada
Mrs Mary Graham Receives Life Membership In Auxiliary
At the Alert Evening Auxiliary meeting in Knox Presbyterian church Elen Anderson room members wore old-time costumes. Mrs. Mary Graham received life membership and pin as Miss Bella-Maye Roszell sang two solos. Plans were made to visit Halton Manor on April 10 and a tea luncheon followed.
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Alert
Elen Anderson
Knox Presbyterian Church
G. Musselle
E. Cole
E. Masters
G. Young
Canada
Bella-Maye Roszell
Mary Graham
Clarence Coles
Emma Cole
J. Inglis
New Domestic Cases Project For Ladies Fair Division
Mrs L Davidson hosted the February meeting of the Ladies Agricultural Society as members discussed the design of new domestic cases for a centennial project. Delegates were chosen for the Toronto fair February 22 23, with alternates named. A luncheon followed and plans for the next gathering were set.
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Ladies’ Fair Division
L. Davidson
Ladies’ Agricultural Society
Melvin McCullough
W. J. McDonald
William Thompson
R. L. Davidson
M. McCullough
W. Linham
Don Matthews
Elva Pearen
Toronto
Presbyterial U C W meets in Oakville
Halton Presbyterial United Church Women hold their fifth annual meeting on February 16 at St Pauls United Church Oakville. Morning session from 9 30 includes worship led by Mrs Martin Johns vice president Hamilton Conference U C W. Lunch at 12 15 features catering by St Pauls U C W. Afternoon guest Rev Lawrence A Purdy speaks on Church in The Future Change and Challenge.
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Halton
St. Paul's U.C.W
Lawrence A. Purdy
Observer
Mission Circle Meeting Sees Fine February Attendance
Mrs West hosts Baptist Mission Circle at her Bower Ave home. February meeting opened with The Quiet Hour led by president Jessie Coles. The group planned a spring Thankoffering speaker and a White Cross sewing meeting on February 20 at Mrs Helwig's. Six missionaries to India canceled due to visa delays. A devotional from 1st Peter was given by Helen McCutcheon. Prayers were offered for India Africa Bolivia and home missions. Jessie Coles sang The Old Rugged Cross. Elsie Quee read The Incredible Journey. The gathering closed with The Ninety and Nine and prayers. Refreshments were provided by Harriet Helwig and Tleen Lott.
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West
Mission Circle
Baptist Mission Circle
F. West
Bower Ave
Jessie Coles
Mrs. Helwig
India
Helen McCutcheon
Mary Landsborough
Elda Fryer
Africa
Harriet Helwig
Bolivia
Edna’Gordon
Old Rugged Cross
Elsie Quee
LOD celebrates 67th birthday and Centenary Fund milestones
The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire marks its 67th birthday on February 13. Across 965 chapters members showcase global reach with substantial education and welfare investments including $358,000 in projects and support for 591 remote Canadian schools plus overseas aid. Ontario funds a three week Northern Ontario tour for 255 Grade 11 boys to represent the province.
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Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Northwest Territories
Labrador
Newfoundland
Canada
1.C.D B
West Indies
British Honduras
I. O. D. E. First
Europe
Africa
Korea
Hong Kong
India
Yukon Territory
Ontario
Old Age: Fading Firsts in Later Years
A reflective note on aging, noting how growing older shifts actions from repeated beginnings to final opportunities. It contemplates the paradox of doing more for the last time while fewer firsts arrive.
Guelph General Hospital Patients and Local Visits Noted
Local notices list residents in Guelph General Hospital including Mr Lynd Smith Mrs C K Browne Miss Lorne Massiles and Mr Charles Kingsmill with several others returned home from hospital. Visits include Hamilton Ottawa Acton and Toronto relatives attending events as Rotarians hosted a dinner and dance and a Loyola retreat Mass was said with Ash Wednesday services cancelled.
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Lynd Smith
Guelph General’ Hospital
Bill McPhedran
Toronto General Hospital
Lorne Massiles
Guelph General ‘Hospital
Charles Kingsmill
Guelph General Hospital
Orrie Lamb
Hank Barens
Nora Frances ‘Henderson
Hamilton
W. J. Morgan
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Guelph
Father McCarthy
Loyola Retreat House
Mrs. F D Reid Dies in Toronto
Acton friends report the death of Mrs. F D Reid in Toronto on Monday. She was wife of Jack Reid and mother of Mrs. Wm H Mowat of Vancouver, James and George of Kleinburg, Jack of Toronto, and the late Donald Reid. Funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at St George's Church in Toronto. Interment follows in St George's Cemetery.
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Acton
Jack Reid
F. D. Reid
Toronto
P' Her
Wm. H. Mowat
Vancouver
James ‘and
George
Kleinburg
Jack
Donald Reid
St. George's Church
Islington
St. George's Cemetery
Acton Auxiliary Plans Sitters Service For Mentally Retarded Children
Acton Auxiliary of the North Malton Association for Mentally Retarded met at Mrs. R. McMurray’s home. They welcomed two new members, discussed HOPE workshop work packaging seeds, a rummage sale, donating a book to Acton Public Library, and plans to offer babysitting services for parents of mentally retarded children. They also considered a fall scouting and guiding program, a public viewing of a film on mental retardation, and a modest bursary for students in the field. Volunteers for skating sessions were urged.
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Acton
North Malton Association For
R. McMurray
R. Willets
Lyear ‘Hope Workshop
Howard Pearce
Charlie Thompson
Ilio Marzo
LODE Sponsors 20th Short Story Contest With Cash Prizes
The LODE sponsors its 20th consecutive short story contest offering $250 top prize and $50 runner up. Deadline for entries May 1. Judge this year is Marjorie Freeman Campbell of Burlington, author and lecturer. Further information available at the Free Press newsroom.
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the Lode
Marjorie Freeman Campbell
Burlington
The
Free Press
Legion Ladies Auxiliary February Meeting Highlights
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary chaired by Mrs Gordon James discusses buying a new refrigerator for the kitchen and sending a 100 cheque to the B Fund. They support the Acton Community Service Council and will buy 15 cats for the day nursery. Euchre is set for Port Credit on Feb 22. contact Mrs Robert Angell to play. Acton A bowling team placed fourth in Brampton to qualify for regional bowling in Barrie in March. Social evening is Thursday at the Legion Hall followed by lunch and social hour with all zone auxiliaries invited.
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Legion Ladies'Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Gordon James
Acton Community Service Council
Port Credit
Ore
Robert Angell
Acton
Brampton
Barrie
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Greenock W.L
Mary McAuley
Acton W.I
Rusty Clark
F. Anderson
Chiscf
W.I
Wellington College
Presbyterial
U.C
Oakville
Tleen Lott
Caroline
Highway 7
South Side
U. F.C. Wire Service
D.E
C. K. Browne
R. Brown
Owen Sound
Jack Frank
Westdale Collegiate
St. Joan
Pfaff
Ottawa
Casey
Jack Chapman
Madge Chapman
Cullen— Cli
Howard Smith
Leslie
Anna Smith
Wannetta
Union Gas Cooking School
W. McKenzie
W. Dubois
J. Bray
C. L. Rognvaldson
F.D. Reid
LURAN
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrist
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