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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 25, 1962

Page

3

Costs Up at Fall Fair Faces $82 Deficit Says President

The annual YAdion Agricultural Society meeting in Acton Chamber heard that receipts were 6248.75 with disbursements of 6330.86, leaving a net deficit of 82.11 for the year. President Nino Braida noted higher operating costs and unchanged gate receipts while praising directors and the Ladies Board for their efforts and planning for the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention.

Yadion Agricultural Society Ladies’ Board Nino Braida Irene Swackhamer Beeton Don Matthews Joan Waldie J. Dennis S. G. Matthews G.R. Somerville Ralph Denny Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Ladies' Board Thews H. H. Hinton Calvin Sprowl Calvin Aitken Fred Kentner Sr Trene Swackhamer William MacKay Chester Anderson Grant Erin Grant Nassagaweya Eramosa Acton John Flowers Postage & Exchange Hydro Rotary Club

Halton County Wins First Prize at Provincial Junior Farmers

Halton singers competed at the Provincial Junior Farmers Conference held January 13 at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto. The Halton Mixed Quartette led by music director Mrs. George Newell earned first in their class with 90 marks, the highest score of the day, marking Halton County’s first ever first prize at the provincial event. Members included Aileen Harrop Joy Hayward John Wilson Tom Hunter.

King Edward Hotel Toronto Halton County Aileen Harrop Joy Hayward John Wilson Tom Hunter George Newell Talton County

Halton Junior Farmers earn top marks in county event

A group of young artists earned high marks with a third place in their class. Singers John Wilson, Graham Reeve, Joe Love and David Lickie posted 77 marks. Aileen Harrop Joy Hayward and Marilyn Wrigglesworth scored 76 marks as a ladies trio. The Halton juniors were praised as a credit to their county.

Install of C Officers During Wednesday Meet

The Acton Chamber of Commerce annual installation of officers and directors occurred at St. Alban's parish hall. New members Ken Mann and Hans Martin joined, Rev. D. West welcomed, and Mayor John Gay installed the officers. Plans include off street parking, town beautification, and stronger chamber membership for Acton.

Acton Chamber of Commerce St. Alban’s Ted Tyler Sr Orval Chapman Ken Mann Hans Martin Mayfair Chamber A. McKenzie D. West McKenzie Chamber of Commerce Acton West Norm Braida William MacKay Ted Tyler John Gay H. H. Hinton A. H. McKenzie D. H. West Murray Harrison Secretar William MacKay Jim Ledger Fred Rdon Phil Unger Bill Benson Bert Wood Paul Nielsen Glen White Presiden Oumne Bert Hinton Hinton Phe

Sunday Church Calendar for January 28 1962

The Acton churches list services for January 28 1962. St Alban the Martyr Anglican opens with Holy Eucharist at 8 30 am followed by Family Eucharist and Church School at 9 30 am and Baptism at 11 am. Evensong at 7 30 pm and Young People’s Meet at 8 pm. Knox Church Acton Presbyterian led by Rev Andrew H McKenzie offers Church School at 9 45 am with sermon called The Stats in Their Courses and Youth Group at 7 pm. Adult Study Group at 8 15 pm. Baptist Church Acton under Rev James M Rudd schedules Bible School at 9 45 am, Morning Service at 11 00 am, Evening Service at 7 00 pm with missionary focus. Prayer Meetings midweek. All welcome.

Schoolister H.O Church School Young People Early Church Baptist High Fellowship Christian Life and Witness Earl Presley LoBgnela Bible School Chisses Herbert Ca Fleur Cornwall Pam Cottage al Kudra Word

Farewell party honors MacPherson family at local school

A Saturday farewell gathering at the school paid tribute to Mr and Mrs MacPherson and Ron with card games and a community gift program. Rev Maxwell read an address while Mrs Archibald and others presented linen table cloths a vase and an electric clock and plant er. Guests enjoyed refreshments as the event closed with a song. Nearby township polling saw 127 votes from 153 on the liquor roll. Community notes mention exams visits and church youth activities.

Guelph Linda Goobie Rockwood E. Archibald Wiwrey Hillsburgh Margy Klooster Jerry Klumpenhouwer Brampton Listowel George McMillan Toronto Murd McCutcheon William MacPherson Ron Hornby Georgetown Snyder Oakville MacPherson Currie Farm Opsahi J. Ismond W. MacPherson

Financial Reports from Year at Holy Eucharist Parish

Yearly figures show Sunday attendance across services and midweek rites, 12 baptisms and 13 burials. Receipts total 314049.63 with specific open and regular collections. expenditures 13713.62 leaving a year end balance of 255.21. Parish groups itemized by mimeographed statements. Young People’s Association shows strong receipts of 223.73 and 30 for juvenile chairs. Anticipated next year needs total 14810 for parish hall repairs landscaping and ongoing expenses. Benediction and refreshments closed the meeting.

Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen Luxton Young People's Association The Choir St. Alban’s Guild St. Alban's_Women's Auxiliary Church School Altar Guild Young People’s Association Luxton

Curlers Invited to Erin Club Night Match

A group of curlers received invites to Erin to play against the Erin club on a Wednesday evening, signaling a planned friendly or exhibition event. The notice highlights local curling activity and interclub participation.

Erin Erin Club

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