Churchill United Church Annual Meeting Elects Officers
The Churchill United Church held its annual meeting on January 19 in Churchill with Rev. D Engel leading. Officers for 1962 were elected, reports showed a good financial year, and a supper and entertainment committee was formed for the congregation. WA meeting followed at Mrs. Williamson’s home with scripture from Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill United Church
Churchill
D. Engel
Frank Freeman
H. Griffin
L. Swackhamer
L. ‘Swackhamer
S. Griffin
Robert Kerr
Arthur Swackhamer
Wallace Swackhamer
R. Denny
Wallace Swackhamer W
Ted Freeman
R. Saunders
N. Turner
E. Anderson
Beeton
Dave Williamson
F. McArthuy
Ralph Denny
Brigade Sought $1,500 February Appeal Sought
Sydney K. Lamb named chairman of the February St John Ambulance appeal to raise 1500 for the Acton division. General Sir Neil Ritchie announced the Ontario Council president will lead the campaign with R. R. B. Willie as treasurer. Campaign will use direct mailing and avoid door to door canvassing.
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Sydney K. Lamb
St. John Ambulance
Acton
Neil Ritchie
Ontario Council
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Lamb
R. R B. Willie
Take Stock at First of Year Mrs Velma Norris Tells W L
Mrs Velma Norris spoke at Nassagaweya Women's Institute at Mrs Jack Robertson home. Members and visitors noted why they value living in Canada. Norris urged stock taking in life and civic duties while sharing greetings from Mountain Union and the district.
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Velma Norris
W.L
Queen Elizabeth
Cale Park
Toronto
Leafa Anderson
Norri
Norris
Mountain Union
Anderson
Jennings
Robertson
John’ Henry
Rags To Mahon
John Henry
Malcolm Moffat
Mrs. Witton -Fraser
Dublin Women’s Institute Meeting at Nellis Home
The Dublin Women’s Institute met January 18 at Mrs Mansell Nellis home. Members praised a new quilt and the cadre and penny sale results. Emblems of Canada’s Provinces featured in the Roll Call. Plans for February 19 celebrate the institute’s 68th anniversary. An achievement day for 4H girls is set for Milton February 3.
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Mansell Nellis
Dublin
Dublin Women’s Institute
Smith
U.S.A
ACWW
Milton Fall Fairstead
Milton
Horace Blyth
Erin Township Remains Dry Vote Totals Announced
Official returning officer Bert Berry reports Erin Township kept dry with votes on liquor licenses. Beer for public house with women admitted failed 452 for 653 against. beer for public house with men admitted failed 404 for 686 against. Dining lounge liquor with meals passed for 490 for 613 against. Total No 1952. Of 1770 qualified taxpayers, 1156 ballots cast about 60 percent.
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Erin Tonship
Bert Berry
Erin Township
Teen Agers Plan Concert and Dance in Town Hall
Teen-agers meet at the Town Hall for a business session to organize a variety concert and later dance. Mrs Carpenter of Acton assists with the event while the old blacksmith shop site near the Post Office is noted. Skating delays due to cold weather affect the season. Roy Day of Toronto is home for the weekend.
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Town Hall
Iuture
Carpenter
Acton Lis
Billy Graham
To Morrow
Mrs. Roy Day
Toronto
Acton native Cam McNabb named Deputy Minister at Ontario Highways
Acton born Cam McNabb, long time Department of Highways veteran, is appointed Assistant Deputy Minister Administration. With over 25 years in the department and former chief of Administration, he guided day to day operations with the minister and deputy. He led the Engling Audit section before joining the Deputy Minister's staff in 1958 and previously headed Location Surveys for route location. He served in the Canadian Army during World War II, returning in 1946 to resume his civil service career.
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Acton
A. T.C
McNabb
Engling
Department of Highways
Cam McNabb
Toronto
Billy McNabb
Ang
Neil McNabb
Robert Hayes
England
Alf Delong
Ottawa
Department
Ministerial Association backs Billy Graham film in Acton
Acton United Church drew over 200 congregants for the Decade of Decision film hosted by the Acton Ministerial Association. Rev Dwight Engel introduced the Billy Graham group produced film, with Rev James Rudd closing. Funds raised benefit the Billy Graham crusade as the association plans further faith outreach and New Life Campaign events in nearby communities. Leighton Ford of the Billy Graham Evang Group will speak in Guelph as part of related events.
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Acton Ministerial Association
Acton United Church
Dwight Engel
Billy Graham
James Rudd
Llnk
Acton United
Abbott and Costello Film Delights YMCA Youth
Over 200 children packed the YMCA Saturday afternoon for a showing of an Abbott and Costello movie. YMCA Y's Men organized the event, which drew rising attendance despite fluctuations in turnout.
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YMCA
Y's Men’s Club
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W. Thompson
Acton Fair Board
Fred Thompson
Arthur Sanders
George Stephens
A. Damm
Bannockburn
William McDonald
Linham
Gordon
Streetsville
Allen Newton
Salvation Army
Burns
Engel
Nassagaweya Women’s Institute
Jack Robertson
Citizenship and Education
E. D. Young
Canada
Holland
William St. High School
Milton Fair Fair
W.I
Union Assurance Company Limited
Edgar Force
G.M Banks Telephone
Toronto OX
Erin
Sid Saltz
Ray Saltz
Terry Cole
OLA I Tnt
Dominion
Pacthenty
Hon
Pam
Acton Lions Club
Acton Community Centre
Lucernes
Municipality of the
Department of Municipal Affairs
J. McGeadhle
Mill Street
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Mothers’ March OF Dimes
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Rotary Club
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