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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1967
Page
8
Eden Mills marks its Centennial Year with a watch night service at the Presbyterian church. D J Sinclair delivered a brief sermon while hymn singing united the attendees. Several residents traveled, hosted dinners, and celebrated Christmas with extended families in town and nearby cities.
Mrs Mary Ellen Breen aged 78 died at home in Acton on December 27 after a brief illness. Born in Tyrone Ireland she emigrated to Canada 42 years ago with husband James Breen and raised Kevin Sheila Eileen Dobie Meave. Survived by four children eight grandchildren and siblings in Ireland and New Zealand. Funeral at St Josephs Church Acton followed by burial in St Josephs Cemetery. Pallbearers named Des O Rourke Walter Porty Ral Nystrand George Stull Brian McCristall.
Christmas wrappings swelled the usual dull waste pickup. Town workmen used an extra truck and the garbage packer to handle the unusually heavy load after Christmas. The extra vehicle was needed again Tuesday. By Thursday the collection nearly returned to normal.
Catherine McNaughton Registered Nurse is appointed to the Ontario Society for Crippled Children District Nursing Office at 1125 Dundas St East Suite 28 in Cooksville. She will cover Peel County north of the QEW and Halton County with Muriel Downey and work with Easter Seal clubs across multiple towns and cities. McNaughton trained in Scotland and at the University of Glasgow and is bilingual.
Over 100 members of the Christian Reformed Church gathered after Sunday service to bid farewell to the Rev and Mrs W Van Dijk and their sons who move from Acton to Orillia. Gifts included a rocking chair a desk calendar a pen set an ash tray stand and a plant. The Dutch and English Ladies Societies spoke with thanks and support, and the congregation will begin calling another minister while visiting ministers assist locally.
Community announcements note a 50th anniversary and various New Year gatherings. Harold Griffin attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Roy and Mrs. Brillinger at Gormley. many relatives and friends enjoyed New Year’s Day visits across Guelph, Melgrove, Georgetown and surrounding towns. A wedding of Gail Spears Butterbee was celebrated December 31 at a family gathering with friends and relatives.
The Rev A H McKenzie on his service folder last Sunday listed 13 marriages 19 funerals and the baptism of 35 children and three adults in the church year 1966 record.
Robert Little School pupils used proceeds from selling Christmas cards and wrapping to buy more gym equipment, expanding their fitness facilities.
Knox Presbytery will hold its meeting at Knox church Acton on Tuesday January 17 at about 4 p.m with Rev A H McKerftzie as moderator. About 40 clergy and laymen are expected for a communion service. The previous Sunday January 15 a Sunday School teachers conference will be held nearby under the auspices of the Presbytery.
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