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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

4

Halton Manor Hosts Arctic Slides and Farewell Dinner

Residents of Halton Manor attend an evening of color slides about Canada and the Arctic shown by Mr. Joe Sharpe. The event honors Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lewis, chefs departing for Germany with NAT0 forces in Germany, as attendees praise their years of service and generosity.

Hatton Manor Math Io Canada Arctic Joe Atpe Sharpe Cansdae Defense Elberle Mr. Clarke Mr. Sharpe T. A. Hutchinson N .Pickett Mr Pickett Mr Sharpe Mr. Pickett Me. Sharpe North Pole Helena Arf Hutchinson Edmonton Yellowknife Victoria Russell Lewis N.a.to Germany Europe Lewis Lews Harriett Metcalfe Beck Sect Christian Herald Hilda Marcy Beant Lew Germanys Eurane N. Pickett

Pensioners Get Low 23 Cent Theatres Rate at Roxy

The Roxy theatres in Acton and Georgetown will admit all old age pensioners at a fixed 23 cent price starting tomorrow February 1. Hill Leslie manages both locations and set the standing rate to benefit senior patrons.

Roxy Acton Georgetown Hill Leslie

Election of Officers and Community Notices at Campse lville

The January meeting of St John’s W.A. discussed officer elections and the previous meeting. Reports included roll call, a monthly bulletin, and reflections on leadership. Sympathies extended for local residents, a sleigh party held by St Insvich’s church, and a night of social activity at the parish hall.

Fea Mra Amos Matthies Siamenbera Ube Janes Deforest Jeffarca Muldaire St Insvich's ‘Church

Prizes Awarded in Appreciation Day Draw

Reg Campbell won $24 in the Appreciation Day draw on Saturday with a $29 prize pool. Runner-up with the regular eight award was Mrs. S Turkosz.

Reg Campbell S. Turkosz

Local Presbyterian Meeting Notes and Community Snippets

The annual church meeting chaired by Mr and Mrs Ward Hruco Key Note discussed department reports and charity efforts. Local residents and relatives visited Owen Mound and nearby towns. attendees included several households and students from Toronto and Acton enjoyed activities and services during the week.

Presbyterian Church Wriday Ivenink Amt Orangeville Bacoucagug Mer Farmythe Toronto David Miewall Owen Mound Harold Smith Jno Harold Minith Putles Seoul Gakvilla Landon Jain Acton

Limehouse Annual Meeting Highlights Community Effort

The Limehouse Presbyterian church group held its annual meeting at Mine Evens residence on Thoraday evening with C Calder as chair and KOC Landay as secretary. Reports praised service growth. social hour followed the meeting and new communicant Thomas Ritchie joined during the January 27 communion at Limehouse church.

Tamehouse Realy Mine Evens Thoraday Res Ao Calder KOC Landay Fae Ted Frown Koc Vander Kiskpateik Brier Cahder Fur Mia Mitchell Clifford MacDonald St Jompha Hospital Guelph A . Matteson and Doy Mel Tin Rooney Willowdale Thomas Ritchie Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Funeral and Obituary Notices From Local Church and Community

Interment services for the late Mrs. Wylie held at Guelyte. Funeral at the Malatyre and Wikies home with Rev. McKensie officiating. Numerous mourners listed, including Mr and Mrs Pines Williamer of Gudlph. Wedding of Miss Cheype of Fain and Mr Rovae noted. Annual church meetings postponed. Local shop renovations and community events referenced amid obituary notices and tributes.

Guelptr Wylie Guelyte Lab Amsten McKensie Knaa Chutes Acton Tyealie Tyee Waller Phas Wallace Jone Coe Pines Williamer Gudlph Khisalaih Lownaldo Ehibyerea Nebert Univeretty Deetae Af Lotry Feet Tae University At Dye Carter Partuaat Aagun Cartas Tai Eisten Wits Daag Kelso John Freeguan Dackesats

New General Secretary Appointed by British and World Society

Reverend McMillan takes a new post as General Secretary of the British and World Society. He has served at Mount Koteat, Guelph and with the Overseas Missions, guiding interdenominational and humanitarian work. The role includes leading auxiliary work and fundraising for sculpture and memorial projects in a village setting.

Cleneril Hrittah and Eign Wible Hociety Ceguda Mev Keonrih GO McMillan Legdina Mount Koteat Oularin Presbyterian Shureh Guelph Anee HSU

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