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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 10, 1968

Page

12

Ospringe History of roads and quilts club meeting

Historical Research was the Ospring Women's Institute topic as they met at Mrs. George Young's in Acton. Doris Fines presented on Our Highways tracing early roads and building methods to present super highways. Members pledged to enter quilts records and sponsor a 4-H Homemaking Club project while planning a quilting party and bake contest.

Kaireah Palida MaKe Eotoas Ee McKinnon Gus Rrboury Gall Jayce Rear Joan Mys KiAnda Abguty Montreal Xe Géoks Michael Ghd Glenn Seamgul Cand R. ‘Sinclair Nell Doris Fines Tweedsmuir H.R. Howard George V Minnie Louisa Haskins God D.G. Robertson Robertson Evarton F. Brydon S. Fuller R Ellis D. Milton

Churchill U C W Opens Year With Meet At Mrs Williamson

The first Churchill United Church Women meeting of 1968 was held January 3 at Mrs D Williamson's Silvercreek home with fair attendance. New president Mrs R Denny led devotion, and Mrs A Winter spoke on New Years. Scripture was Philippians 1 1 15. Mrs R Saunders led the study on the life of Jesus. Reports from last year’s visiting committee and secretary treasurer were read. A card for Mrs W Stephens wishing her well was signed. Lunch followed with guests from Ospringe Hillsburg Rexdale and Guelph areas. attendees included Mr and Mrs Alex Bessey, Mr and Mrs Gordon Fines, Mrs Williamson and others.

Churchill U.C.W Mra. D Jesus Mra. Free W. Thompson W. Stephens Malton California Stephe Williamson F. Thompson R. Denny Mr. and Myre Alex Bessey Hillsburg Gordon Fines Darlene Larry Ospringo John A. Maud Guelph John Near Glen and Earl Paul Hamilton King Edward Hotel Toronto

Ballinafad News Roundup From Snow Pony to Church Service

Ballinafad notes report Sam Snow lost a pony to rabies and three of his family and a neighbour received rabies shots after contact. A dedication service for the UCW officers at Ballinafad United Church was held with Rev Johnson presiding. Snow has returned home from Guelph Hospital. Euchre night high scorers named, with a Toronto visit to a local farm. Children enjoy skating on Joe Matthews’ pond.

McEnery Sam Snow H. Sargent Joss McEneery U.C.W Ballineafad United Church Johnson Guelph Hospital

New Year Service Features Music And Message

Everton Christian Church opened the year with a morning service featuring a trio Mes Lillie Kingsbury and Harris. Rev Basil Metz preached on a new church for a new age, urging elastic minds to accept changes and keep the church alive as the instrument to spread the gospel to all walks of life.

Mes. A. Lillie Marilyn Kingsbury Carl Harris Christian Church Basil C. Metz Jesus Christ

Ospringe student wins runner up in poster contest

Oscar Feenstra of RR 4 Rockwood Ospringe public school received a runner up prize at the Wellington County unit Canadian Cancer Society poster contest. He was presented a plaque by Mrs M Ellerby Erin education chair. Oscar's smoking hazards poster advances to the provincial contest with Ontario finalists.

Oscar Feenstra Adcabie Mig M. Ellerby Wellington County Oscar Feenstra RR. 4 Rockwood Ospringe Wellington County Unit Canadian Cancer Society M. Ellerby Erin Ellerby Canaian Cancer Society Oscar Ontario Ospringe School Bruce MacAphergon Eri Public School

Public meeting explains proposed Everton dam plan

A public meeting is called for Monday January 15 by the Grand River Conservation Authority to explain plans for a proposed dam in the Everton area. The project, part of a $30,000,000 federal program, involves dams near West Montrose Guelph and others. federal approval is pending with grants from two seats. The program expects support from 71 Grand River Valley municipalities.

Everton Grand River Conservation Authority Osprinke Osprings Einand Br i Rome Ard Montrose Guelph Hédpeluy Wnd Ay Tee Provinglel Grand River Valtoy

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