World Day of Prayer Service Seeks Growth of Church
Rev. James Rudd spoke at the World Day of Prayer service hosted by Acton Baptist Church attended by representatives from six area churches. He used the parable of the mustard seed to illustrate church growth from humble beginnings to a worldwide spread despite past weaknesses, noting the ongoing expansion across continents and ages.
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Rev._James.Rudd Guest
Sn M. Rudd
Acton Baptist Church
Focal
Christian Reformed
Pentecostal
United, Baptist
Knox Presbyterian
St. Abban's Anglican
Baptist Church
Central Day of Prayer Comittee
United States
Charles Lanesborough
The
Aremembrance Oollets
Herman Frealer
Baptise
Cecil Nellis
Anglican Church
Marjory Thatl
Kaoy
3. Bowman
Christian Reformed Church
Peter Rinnie
Pentecostal Church
Edgar Lidken
R Force
United Church
Clare Picker
James Rudd
He. Hel Avi
Elda Fryer
Back Again In the Free Press A Dilla column return
A corrected reappearance of the A D About column by editor G A Dilla on the editorial page. The piece recalls past readers and promises regular updates while listing names and events tied to the local scene and personalities.
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Free Press
A.D
G. A. Dilla
Renew Now As Licence and Plate Deadlines Loom
Motorists must renew licenses and vehicle plates before March 11 to avoid delays. Only 16 licenses issued so far show a 25 percent drop from last year. The local agent 234 Arthur St offers quick renewal services with Saturday hours, but no extension beyond March 11 per Ontario Transport Minister.
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J. Hargrave
Department of Ao
Lalay
Thirgrave
Kuemchent
Ramapat
Arthur St
Hel
Rowntree
Ontario Minster of Transport
Zone changes approved at Avon public hearing
Public hearing on Avon zoning amendments led to tentative approval for changes in the by law. Armour B L McCrae and William Greenwood presided as officials recommended minor revisions before final approval. The AP Green Fire Brick Co. and Bell Telephone Co. sites were noted for zoning adjustments including a 6 inch side yard setback for garages. No objections were raised and the matter will proceed after final map submission to the Municipal Board.
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AVON
Ontario Municipal Board
Armour Bl. McCrae
William Greenwood Reisseavedl
AP. Green Pire Brick Co
Tava
Main St
Bell Telephone Co
Edgin St. S
C. Br. Leatherbind
Othe Bell Telephone Co
Robert C. Dick
G. V. Barbeau
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co
Chauloman McCrae
Basar
Burn Scout Mortgage Drive Nears Target Milestone
The Hoy Scout Group Committee led by Gord McKeown seeks funds to retire a long standing mortgage on the Scout House. After a town appeal donations are promised and volunteers collected at the Scout Hatch to issue receipts. The effort aims to start fresh and support active scouts and leaders missing during the blitz era.
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Victoria Newton
Acton First Company
Gordon McKeown
Scout Group
Bruce Wilhameon
John Dunn
Hoy Scout Group
All Cin Fons
An Murden
Rasp
Gord McKeown
Boy Scout Week Observed With Parade Concert and Church Service
Acton hosts Boy Scout Week activities including a blitz parade a concert and a church service at the United church. The event features a tree planting ceremony at Robert Little School a birthday acknowledgement for scouts and a community program with songs dances and youth leadership activities.
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Acton
Lions Carnival Skating Night Aims for Cold Weather
The Acton Laois Club hosts a skating show featuring Galt skaters and Barbara Ann Scott troupe. Avign Citizens Band and Acton Junior Pipe Band perform with a New York trip prize and cash awards. Proceeds fund artificial ice for Acton arena as participants hope for cold weather to improve ice.
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Barbara Ann Scott
Avign Citizens
Acton
New York
Actan
Hermit Veteran Trapped Rabbits for Food in Kiln Shelter
A 68 year old World War II veteran, living in a kiln and described as a hermit, trapped rabbits to eat during bitter zero weather. Police later received a report of his condition as authorities documented his isolation and immediate housing, with community notices naming Albert Robinson and others in related welfare events.
Acton Agricultural Society Awards Prize at Toronto Convention
Tops in Fair Books Ning Stralda president of the new Agricultural Society announced the prize for the 1960 Acton valor was judged best in China Fair. The award was announced at the convention of the Ontario Agricultural Association in Toronto. Last year the prize had won second prize. The bake geste, produced by the Acton Agricultural Society and printed by Oils Printing and Publishing Co. to Acton.
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Ning Stralda
New Agricultural Society
Acton
China
Ontario
Toronto
Acton Agricultural Society
Oilts. Printing and Pobiebing Co
Lakeside O D E Meeting Details Annual Projects
The Lakeside O D E group held its monthly meeting detailing annual projects and events. Members welcomed new attendees, reviewed bake sale and pot luck plans, and discussed commemorations and citizenship ceremonies.
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Gbragpit
Pelbauary Pa
Mian
Casa Phe
Caneb Gate
Beyer
Brad
Svenage
Tata
Phugos
Christies
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