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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 24, 1955

Page

6

Students' Service at Knox Presbyterian Church

Eight young men preparing for the ministry visited Knox Presbyterian Church for an evening service. Jack Hibbs of St. Andrew's Church Galt preached the sermon John Allan read scripture and George Vais led in prayer. Other participants included Bill Bell Howard Smith Alex McCombie Ian Gibson and Bill Warden. They sang The Lord's Shepherd and O for a Thousand Tongues to Crimronga tune. The group had been at St. Andrew's Church Galt in the morning.

Knox Presbyterian Church Jack Hibbs St. Andrew's Church Galt John.Allan George Vais Bill Bell Knoxchurch Howard Smith Alex McCombie Ian Gibson Bill Warden Jesus

Mrs H Howard Hosts Ospringe Ladies Aid Meeting

Mrs H Howard hosted the Ospringe Ladies Aid meeting with the president presiding. Devotional on A Continuation of the New Year by Mrs Aitken and a lively roll call. plans included an April tea and a sacred drama. A motto paper by Mrs Sunter and a Mizpah benediction closed the meeting with a lunch served by the hostess committee.

H. Howard Ospringe Ladies’ Aid Aitken Mre. Harris Sunter W. Bruce

Campaign Goes On For Patients' Care

The Friendly Circle met at United Church on Wednesday February 16 with President Stella Adamson in charge. Laura Lovell summarized four Sundays of Sunday school lessons on the Holy Spirit. Jean McLean played piano. New member Catherine Matthews was introduced. Verna Bean screened a TB care film with commentary and discussed TB seals proceeds. A Valentine motif event closed the meeting.

Fthe United Church Stella Adamson Laura Lovell Jean McLean Catherine Matthews Verna Bean Lovely Valentine Lundi Awith A. Valentine

Commencement Week Activities At Acton High School

The Acton High School glee club prepares for the Friday evening commencement at the public school auditorium with free admission and dancing afterward. A life-like Venus statue on campus was torn down during the weekend amid uproar. Weather halted hockey games for the week, with one match left. Grade 10A held a farm party last Wednesday, followed by ski tow tobogganing and school dancing. Chorale and play rehearsals continue toward a March night. The glee club plans two shows. Twin daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Heron last weekend.

P.S Glee Club Heron

Knox Ladies Aid Meets With Hostess Mrs McCutcheon

Mrs F J McCutcheon presides at Knox church Ladies Aid monthly meeting. Worship led by Mrs W McArthur and Mrs Robert O Hara. Plans include a return engagement with the Queensmen of Toronto and an Easter Hat party. Members to meet next at Mrs R R Parker's. lunch served.

F. J. McCutcheon Knox Ladies’ Aid Knox Church Ladies’ Aid W. McArthur Robert O'Hara Queensmen Toronto R. R. Parker Robert Armstrong Anderson Wm. Balentine S. Matthews C. Hansen J.wilds Peter Murray O'Hara McCutcheon

Mothers Daughters Hear Canon At Fourth Annual Event

The fourth annual Mother and Daughter dinner at the YMCA featured Rev Canon F Nicholson of St Michael and All Angels Toronto as guest speaker. Attendees enjoyed roast turkey and dessert with entertainment by local club members and musical selections.

Y.M.C.A XI Men’s Club Canon F. Nicholson Church of St J. Hurst Canonicholson H. Graham J. Calder F Oakes Margaret Armstrong Sheila Paul

Notable Ontario Real Estate Board Delegates Attend Toronto Convention

Mrs. Charles Heller returns home from Chicago. Fred Wright and Dick Bean attend the Ontario Association of Real Estate Boards convention in Toronto. Ontario residents travel to Toronto and Ottawa for meetings. several families visit Gravenhurst Huntsville and Peel St. weekly. About 25 000 Canadians relocate to the United States annually.

Fred Wright Dick Bean Ontario Association of Real Estate Boards Toronto Canada The United States

C.G.I.T. Knoxchurch Meets for February Worship and Plans

The C.G.I.T. of Knoxchurch met on February 21 in the Sunday school room. Norma Sinclair led scripture and prayer. Marg Armstrong spoke on Daniel while Norma Sinclair and Mary Armstrong sang a duet. The group closed with Taps and planned a girls magazine inquiry and a mission study of India starting in March.

C.G.I.T Knoxchurch Norma Sinclair Daniel Marg. Armstrong Sharon Gervais Mary Armstrong C.G. LT Mission Study of India

Legion News on Hockey Win and Local Sports

Report notes Hector scored once on Friday night helping Acton Minor Sports teams enter bowling, euchre, cribbage and darts. Acton hosts county teams this Saturday after last year’s bowling win, with upcoming matches and standings listed.

Hector Acton Legionnaires Oakville Tudesday Cribbage Tiger Cats Town Ramblers Union Eden Mills Legion Frank Winters Paul Wilson

Cub Pack Enjoys Movie Night and Campfire Finale

The 'A' Pack held a meeting featuring a two week old color motion picture showing Cub activities. Six standings show Red Six ahead by a few points while Tawny Six wins games. Five new chums Wayne Benson Malcolm Candler Robert Foyer Terence Taylor Carman Woodburn join the pack and Akela leads instruction on first star tests.

Barbeau Red Akela Wayne Benson Malcolm Candler Robert Foyer Terence Taylor Carman Woodburn Raksha Taps Murray Scoyne

Hamilton resident John J. Morgan dies after 45 years here

John Joseph Morgan, a Hamilton resident for 45 years and former Collingwood child of Irish immigrants, died Feb 17 at St Joseph's hospital. He worked with F. W. Fearman and John Duff and Sons and Frost Steel. Survived by three brothers, he was active in St Ann's Parish and St Vincent de Paul Society. Burial at St Mary's Cemetery, Collingwood after funeral at St Mary's Church with Fr W J Morgan and Fr Ellard.

John Joseph Morgan St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton Collingwood Ireland F. W. Fearman John Duff and Sons Meat Packing Company Frost Steel and Wire Co Morgan St. Ann’s Trott Funeral Home St. Mary’s Church W. J. Morgan Francis Morgan Kitchener Ellard St. Mary’s Cemetery

Continue Studies On India Mission

Mrs. Robert Turner hosted the Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary meeting on February 19. Mrs. Mel McCullough presided. Bible readings covered The Good Samaritan and the Work of the People of India with highlights from letters from workers with the Church of All Nations in India. A World Day of Prayer invitation and WMS events were noted, a copper contest planned, and various project conveners named for home baking candy sewing posters and more. The group planned a Halton Manor visit near Easter and closed with Mizpah benediction.

Robert Turner Knox Alert Mel McCullough Ear] Marshall H. L Bennie Mrrs. M. McCullough A. K. Mann Church of All Nations India Jesus Bennie James Irgalls E. Marshall James van Fleet S. Sinclair George Musselle Candy L. Davidson Cam” Leishman Corner

Mischievous reply on heaven path from a boy

A mother asks a little boy how to reach heaven. He thinks, then says he will run in and out and slam the door until they say, for goodness sake, come in or stay out. Then FIl go.

Council Deliberates Development Subdivision and Town Needs

Council discusses seek agreement for subdivision development and flood control with pond height as key issue. New chair price set at 44 dollars. ring chairs approved if suitable. Drainage request for resident. JP fees cut to 60 percent. indigent patient action deferred pending info. Tenders rejected for arena concessions. plumbing by-law from Health Unit reviewed. Urges work reports with daily time sheets. hot water tank request from Y.M.C.A. noted.

L. Weick Property Committee George Lantry Justice of the Peace M. Schroeder J.P Halton County Health Unit Association of Mayors and Reeves Halton County County Council Acton Tyler Er Eployees E. Footitt Y.M.C.A

Council Debates Sidewalk Riser Protections and Drainage

Councillors discuss protective risers for cellar widow pits near the Station Hotel and drainage fixes at Wallace Mill Streets and a MacDonald Blvd manhole. Regular accounts totaling 827.64 were approved covering Oakville Mutual Aid, Thompson Motors, Halton Registry, Bell Telephone, Hydro and other local services.

L. Brunelle L. Weick A. Irwin Wallace and Mill Streets MacDonald Blvd Reeve Hargrave Thut Acton W. McEachern Mutual Aid Oakvile Aid Bell Telephone Hydro

Y Ladies Plan Two Banquets at YMC A Meeting

The Y Ladies met Monday February 14 at the Y M C A with President Mrs. G. Paul presiding. They approved plans for the annual Mother and Daughter banquet and arranged catering for another banquet on February 23. A nursery school report noted need for more suppliers. Lunch was served after Mizpah benediction.

Y Ladies Y.M.C.A

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