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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 21, 1968

Page

7

Churchill Area Church News and Local Greetings

Churchill area residents share church updates and social visits. Pastor Gordon Turner returns to service after his accident. Families travel to Toronto, St Catharines, Campbellford, and Guelph Hospital. Local farmers, juniors, and relatives attend banquets, lectures, and hospital stays.

Churchill Acton Brookville Brian Bessey Hillsburg Harold Griffin Guelph General Hospital Homa Brice’ Leitch Donald ‘Laitch Santa Rosa California Dadidre Leslie Swackhamer Debbie’ ‘Wibitad Ross Swackhamer Brenda Georgetown Bob Kerr Bob Marshall Jr R.L. Davidson St. Catharines Bob Wilam Daley Lisa

Erin Township Council Appoints Adjustment Committee Member

Erin Township council met February 5 in Hillsburgh with full attendance. A by law appointed James M Leitch to the Erin Township Committee of Adjustment for 1968 1989 1970. the council donated funds to Salvation Army St John Ambulance and Wellington County Farm group. George Herrington named Dog Control Officer. fence allowance to Providence Cemetery. several fire and general accounts paid. road expenses listed including snowplowing and maintenance.

Township of Erin Hillsburgh Alex Jackson James M. Lattch Erin Township Hamilton Salvation Army St. John’s Ambulance Association Wellington County Federation of Agriculture George Herrington Providence Cemetery Ward Wellington County Soil and Crop Improvement Association Community Telephone Co. Ltd J. C. Barnes Orton Erin Advocate Elmer McKinnon Doering and Brown Ontario Hydro Cancade Ltd James Dowlaney Bert Berry H. J. Awrey E. S. Hubbell R. Nelsson A. Tarzewell Bryan Valley Blades Ltd L. W. Migr. Ltd Garnet Tilcax West Garafraxa Esquesing Stamps Ronald Saunders C.P.R. Flasher Nallis Construction Ltd Ray Swind

Deputy district governor visits Acton Lions

Deputy district governor Ed Wiggins visited Acton Lions at their last regular meeting urging adoption of World Understanding through Lionism with emphasis on youth exchange visits. He praised secretary Bob Hall and bulletin editor Al Lauder for prompt reports. He noted plans to nominate Tris Coffin for third International vice president and a one dollar club assessment to support the campaign.

Ed Wiggins Acton Lions Lionism Bob Hall al Lauder Lion Ed Lions District A Tris Coffin Third International Paten Lion Vic Bristow Lion Ray Evelan Music Centre Lion John Griefenader Joe Bray Canadian Track and Field Association North Peel

Brenda Bruce Wins Public Speaking at Rockwood School

Brenda Bruce, Ospringe student, won the Wellington County public speaking finals at Rockwood Centennial School Monday afternoon. She spoke on LSD against three competitors and was chosen by three judges to represent Erin, Bramosa and Puslinch townships. Other finalists included Brenda Smith and Glen Fair. Judges cited her substantial background research and delivery as key factors in her victory.

Ospringe Brenda Bruce Erin Bramosa Puslinch Wellington County Brenda L.S.D Rockwood Centennial School Brenda Smith Rockwood School Glen Fair Aberfoyle Brae Evin Village Fidges Tom Jeandro Our ‘Lady Ius School Guelph Miss McElroy John Ross Coltogate B. Kiely Calliandro Calicandro Rockwood Grant McRae Eloise Watson Acton Erin - Bramosa - Puslinch

Valentine Social and Local News in Limehouse

Valentine social sponsored by the W.S at Mrs Kirkpatrick's home. Mrs A Benton and Mrs Patterson note visits in Weston. Mr T H Price returns from Islington visit with Gordon Price family. Gary Maltby breaks an arm in a toboggan accident. Michele Mumby wins Stewarttown public speaking contest with the topic Symphony Orchestra. Mr and Mrs Neil Anderson host relatives and friends as their son David of Toronto celebrates his 21st birthday.

Churchill Gordon B. Turner Don. Anderson Toronto Mes Ward Hamilton Charis My William Elsaxser Jack Windler Clarkson Windley Sind Hartley Harrison Acts Windiec Rae Brisbane Leslie Swackhamer Neil Anderson David

Limehouse student crowned in junior school finals

Michele Mumby earned runner-up honors in the No 1 Inspectorate finals at Georgetown Friday night after winning her own school contest and the township junior schools final. John Tost of Georgetown claimed top laurels with his autobiography.

Michele Mumby Symphony Orchestra No. 1 Inspectorate Georgetown Limehouse John Tost

Brownie Guide Ranger Mother-Daughter Banquet Recap

An annual Mother and Daughter banquet at the Legion Hall on February 13 featured a Campfire Fun theme. Highlights included The Friendship Prayer by Linda Sayers, a campfire segment, a puppet show by the 2nd Action Guilds Company, skits by 1st Ace ton Guide Company, and songs led by Brownies and Guides. Mrs Browne read a verse by her daughter Gloria Jean Map.

Legion Hall Linda Sayers Grace Cugen Tré. E. Browne Sippér Lee Gloria’ Brown Ranger Brownies 2Nd Acton Guilds Company Granny O. Chapman Girl Guides Walter Ge Browne Daightay

Violinist Karen O'Rourke Earns First Class Honors

Karen O Rourke received first class honors in violin from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She prepares for Peel Spring Festival and has been chosen for first violin in the Guelph Youth Orchestra spring concert. She also sings with Acton Presbyterian choir and enjoys the experience.

Karen O'Rourke Royal Conservatory of Music Karen Peel Guelph Acton Presbyterian Choir

St Alban’s preacher Canon John Bothwell replaces Rev McMurray

Canon John Bothwell preached at St. Alban s Sunday replacing Rev Ritchié McMurray who was attending a conference in Ancaster.

Canon John Bothwell Ritchié McMurray St. Alban’s Mc Murray Ancaster

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