Acton Notes Reflect Weekend Visits and Local News
Somerville and other Acton residents spent weekends visiting relatives in Guelph Buffalo and Toronto while friends and church members attended a presbyterial meeting in Guelph. A Burns supper honors Robert Burns with local and visiting speakers and performers. Lt Col G O Brown plans a Pacific coast voyage via Vancouver Seattle and Yokohama with a likely March return, meeting his train seatmate the widow of a former Acton high school teacher.
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G. O. Brown
Stewarttown
Toronto
Vancouver
Tre
Seattle
Pacific
Yokohama
Japan
Korea
Okinawa
Manila
Philippines
Hong Kong
Victoria
Acton
A. Ringter
Cal. Brown
Winnipeg Home Coming Project Of Auxiliaries
The Afternoon Auxiliary W M S of Knox Presbyterian Church opened the New Year meeting at Mrs Wm McLeod home with Mrs Oliver Moran presiding. The program featured readings on Fellowship House and World Council of Churches work, plus a report on the Presbyterial meeting in Guelph and a social closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Moran
H. L. Bennie
F. Anderson
Guelph
W.M.S
Knox Church
A. H. McKenzie
Fred Anderson
A. T. Moore
Campbellville
Harold Marr
Knox- Presbyterian Church
Wm. McLeod
H. L. Binnie
Joyce Adams
Ashley
Fett
Howard Allison
Council
W.mls
Winnipeg
Sargent Christian Movement
Auxiliary
Keep Fit Group Reopens at Acton YMCA Under Buckner
After a Christmas recess the Ladies Keep Fit Group at Acton YMCA resumed last Wednesday under Mrs Buckner supervision. Gyminasts attend and praise the rhythmic relaxation exercises with piano accompaniment. Miss Park joins and assists as Buckner plays the piano.
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Acton
E Buckner
Miss Park
Buckner
Ospringe Ladies' Aid Reelect Officers at January Meet
The Ospringe Ladies' Aid held its January meeting at Mrs. Norman McKenzie's home. Mrs. R Elis led a devotional titled Faith and Prosperity and 13 members answered roll call. Officers were reelected for 1961. A cook book project and bazaar prep were discussed, a paper on Charity was presented, and a name contest was won by Mrs. A McCray and Mrs. S Fuller. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman McKenzie
Ospringe Ladies’ Aid
R. Elis
Everton C.W.F
C. Storey
A. McCray
S. Fuller
No Accidents Reported in North Halton OPP Update
North Halton OPP reports no accidents since last Wednesday with an average of about one accident per day. The bulletin notes consistent safety in the area and no unusual traffic incidents to report.
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North Halton
Waluapad Women’s Auxiliary and Barn Fire News
The January W A meeting at Mrs Alf Himes’s home, led by Mrs Tom Given, opened with hymn and prayer. Twelve members attended, fees paid, and funds planned to aid Care and local scout units. Norman Ridler’s barn burned Sunday morning. four cows and two sows died, but he saved others. The evening auxiliary met at Mrs Leo Jamieson’s with devotion on Christian Stewardship and plans for a Smorgasbord supper in March.
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W.A
Alf. Himes
Tom Given
Edmunds
John
Yreasurer
Leo Jamieson
First Aid Meeting Demonstrated by St John Ambulance
Mrs. George Hargrave hosted a meeting on Crescent Street with nine attendees. She demonstrated first aid using her son Peter as patient and thanked Mrs. Masales for use of her home while outlining 1961 project plans and a penny sale.
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A. M. MacDonald
Wot Ar Bellzin
Toronto
Laird MacDonald
MacDonald
Detroit
Norman Small
Smill
Niagara Falls
Peter Hargrave
Fred Anderson
Penny Sale
Geo. Fryer
Marjorie Hall
Lloyd Masales
Garnet Rose
A. W.wilderspin
St John, Ambulance Corps
Hector Lambert
Hargrave
George Fryer
Masales
Peter
George Hargrave
St. John Ambulance Corps
Birthday dinner honors Steven Archibald at Ospringe
Fred Archibald and spouse hosted a turkey dinner for Steven Archibald's seventh birthday. Guests included grandparents Mr and Mrs E Archibald and Mr and Mrs E Fisher plus Mr and Mrs C Fraser and two children.
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Fred Archibald
Steven
E. Archibald
E. Fisher
C. Fraser
Ward
Bruce
Barry Clarke
Robert
Byron Bruce
Fred Osburn
Fergus
George Young
Acton
Marilyn Young
Toronto
D. G.c
Robertson
C. L. Heimler
Guelph
Reg. Carter
Laverne
Karen
Stratford
Jack Johnstone
R.C.N
Vernon Stewart
Knox Presbyterian C.G.I.T. Holds Second 1961 Meeting
The Knox Presbyterian C.G.I.T. met for its second 1961 gathering opening with purpose and hymn. Mrs Price reviewed Bible study Burning Yet Not Consumed. Lynne Masters and Linda Parker led worship and discussed Going Steady. Gail Rozetl presided over business as Taps marked adjournment.
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Knox Presbyterian C.G.I.T
Life of Frank Mason 27 Ended in Yosemite Crash
Frank Charles Mason 21 died from injuries in a Yosemite car crash Sunday. Funeral held Thursday at 2 p.m. conducted by Reverend D Engel. Son of George and the late Mason, he was born March 1 1939 in Guelph, educated in Acton and Guelph, and worked as a ski instructor in Chalet Cochand Laurentian region and Yosemite Valley. Survived by parents, brother Richard, sisters Jane and Judy. Family moved from Guelph to Toronto. Mason Knitting Company head. Both parents died in 1960.
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Frank-Charles -Mason
Yosemite
California
D. Engel
George Mason
Guelph
Acton
Chalet Cochand
Laur
Ientlane
States
Yosemite Valley
Richard
Jane
Judy
Toronto
Mason
Mason Knitting Company
Amos Mason
Acton High School Carnival Week Ends With Dance
Students at Acton High School held a Friday evening dance in the auditorium as part of Carnival Week activities. The event followed broom ball and ice sculpture contests and featured a snowman centerpiece and music by the Glen Street Trio. Trophies were awarded to Susan Wilson and Eunice Norrish for broom ball.
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Acton High School
Galty
Glen Street
Susan Wilson
Eunice Norrish
Bruce Andrews
Coun
Acton man Howard Masales dies suddenly at 83
Howard Masales life long Acton resident died suddenly Thursday at his Mill Street home at age 83. Funeral services were held Saturday at Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Dwight Engel with pallbearers named. Survived by wife two sons Lloyd and Grenville and four daughters Mrs Charles Spires Mrs Madeleine Mooney Mrs Pay Dore and Mrs Len Brows plus 25 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Married here in 1900, he owned Beardmore Co. 37 years and later milk routes for a nephew. He was in Orange Lodge Local 467 Belt Preceptory and enjoyed sports and baseball.
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Acton
Howard Masales
Mill St
Rumley-Shoemaker Funeral Home
Dwight Engel
Prandsons
Wayne
Spires
Reg Spires
Owen Masales
Jim Brown
Kid Brown
Ran Purdy
Wesley Maxules
Vile Owas Ia
Orange Lodge
Belt Preceptory
Elph
Stalian
Thie Legion
Auditoriuasy
Familly
Fran
Ontaris
In Memoriam Donations for Cancer Research
In memoriam donations support cancer research efforts. Contributions will be issued official receipts and allocated to the memorial fund, honoring the deceased while advancing medical research.
Kerrs Announce Engagement of Lydia Marie Kerr
Mr and Mrs J Archie Kerr announce the engagement of their daughter Lydia Marie to Donald Robert Anderson of Acton. Marriage planned for the latter part of January.
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J. Archie Kerr
Lydia Marie
Donald Robert’ Anderson
Acton
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