Churchill United Church Annual Meet Elects 1962 Officers
The Churchill United Church held its annual meeting on January 9 with Rev. D. Engel presiding. Reports by officers showed a good financial year and committees were formed for a supper and entertainment for the congregation. The W A meeting at the home of Mrs. Dave Williamson discussed plans for the Acton Fair Board banquet and noted several local moves and hospital visits.
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Churchill United Church
Churchil
D. Engel
Frank
Freeman
H. Griffin
L. Swackhamer
W.A
Smith Griffin
F. Freeman
S. Swackhamer
S. Griffin
Robert Kerr
Arthur Swackhamer
Frank Freeman
Wallace Swackhamer
R. Denny
Ted Freeman
Churchill
W. Thompson
Acton Fair Board
Shrey Jines
Fred Thompson
Arthur Sanders
George Stephens
A. Damm
Bannockburn
Allen Newton
Salvation Army
Burns
Dave Williamson
Soin
Engel
Beeton
Appointment of Sydney K Lamb as February St John Ambulance head
Sydney K Lamb was named chairman of the February St John Ambulance appeal to raise 1500 dollars for the Acton division. General Sir Neil Ritchie, president of the Ontario Council St John Ambulance Brigade, announced the plan this week. Lamb will be aided by R R Willie as appeal treasurer, with the campaign to use direct mailing only and no door to door canvassing.
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Sydney K. Lamb
St. John
Acton
Sir Neil Ritchie
Ontario Council
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Lamb
R. R. Willie
Take Stock at First of Year Mrs Velma Norris Tells WI
Mrs Velma Norris was guest speaker at Nassigaweya Women's Institute in Milton. Members and visitors spoke on why they appreciate living in Canada. The group discussed 4H Homemaking Club plans and Milton Fair themes, and sent the president to a Toronto luncheon.
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Velma Norris
Nassigaweya Women’s Institute
Jack Robertson
Citizenship and Education
E. D. Young
Leafa Anderson
Canada
Holland
Malcolm Moffat
William St. High School
Milton
John Henry
Milton Fair Fair
W.I
Dublin Women's Institute Meeting Recalls Institute Activities
Mrs. Mansell Nellis hosted the Dublin Women's Institute on January 18 at her home. Emblems of Canada’s Provinces inspired the Rosary Call answers as letters of thanks were read from gift recipients. Members admired a recently made quilt and noted successful euchre and penny sale results. Plans were announced for a February 19 celebration of the 65th anniversary. A display article list for Milton Fall Fair was read and a new Institute cup and saucer design was unveiled. The upcoming Achievement Day for 4H girls will be held in Milton on February 3. Mrs. Horace Blyth contributed an article on Agricultural Conservation.
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Queen Elizabeth
C.N.E. Park
Toronto
Leafa Anderson
Norri
Norris
Mountain Union
Anderson
Jennings
Robertson
John’ Henry
Rags To Mahon
John Henry
Malcolm Moffat
Murray Mahon
Witton Fraser
Marisell Nellis
Dublin Women's Institute
Canada
Women's Institute
Mansell Nellis
Dublin Women’s Institute
Smith
U.S.A
A.C.W.W. Sonng
Milton
Horace Blyth
Erin Township Remains Dry Vote Totals Report
Official figures from Erin Township returning officer Bert Berry show the liquor question results. Beer only under a public house licence for women admitted: 452 yes 653 no. Beer under a public house licence for men admitted: 404 yes 686 no. Dining lounge licence for meals: 499 yes 63 no. Total dry 1 952. Ballots cast by 1 156 of 1 770 eligible voters, about 60 percent.
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Erin Tonship
Bert Berry
Apna
Erin Township
Teen-Agers Plan Concert Business and Dancing Saturday
Teen-Agers from the village met near the old blacksmith shop opposite the Post Office and Town Hall Saturday to plan a future variety concert and discuss their community activities. Mrs. Roy Day of Toronto spent the weekend at home. Mrs. Carpenter of Acton assists with the show while local youth leaders praise their conduct.
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Mrs. Roy Day of
Toronto
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Carpenter
Acton Lis
Billy Graham
Acton native Cam McNabb named Assistant Deputy Minister of Highways
Acton born Cam McNabb, wartime service aside, is appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ontario Department of Highways with immediate effect. He brings over 25 years in the department, most recently as Chief of Administration, after heading Engineering Audit and Survey Location sections and serving briefly in the Canadian Army. He studied in Acton and Toronto, and is married with ties to local relatives.
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Acton
Alt C
Cam) McNabb
Department of Highways
Ontario
Highway Department
Minister of Highways Byt
McNabb
Cam McNabb
Ister
Toronto
Billy McNabb
Neil McNabb
Robert Hayes
England
Alf Delong
Ottawa
Department
Ministerial Association Backs Billy Graham Film Campaign
Acton United Church hosted the Decade of Decision film with over 200 attendees from several congregations. Rev. Dwight Engel introduced the Billy Graham group production, Rev. James Rudd closed the service, and proceeds support the crusade. The association plans further faith outreach and New Life Campaign activities. Leighton Ford of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will speak in Guelph.
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Acton Ministeria)l Association
Acton United Church
Dwight Engel
Billy Graham
James Rudd
Ministeriag Association
Acton United
Abbott and Costello film drawn large Y clubs crowd
A Saturday matinee at Abbott and Costello drew over 200 children among a mixed audience. The event sponsored by the Y's Men’s Club aimed to foster youth engagement, though attendance fluctuated during the run.
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M.ca
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