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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 06, 1961

Page

3

Two Baptised and Honored Sunday School Staff

A baptismal service saw Jane Patricia Nettle and Blake Edward Kirkwood baptized by Rev Norman Russ. The event honored Sunday School staff including Mr Beaton and the Kirkwoods, with remarks from Douglas Lapp of Arlington and thanks to the ladies for the supper. The hail storm caused damage to windows and gardens. Ross Shortill, long time Sunday School superintendent, received a Bible as he leaves for the police force.

Ballinafad Churchill and Etvilié Béaton Douglas Lapp Arlington, Sr Beaton Smith Griffen Jane Patricia Nettle James Kirkwood Blake Edward Prench Norman Russ Linden Ross Shortill Ross

Limehouse Celebrations and Visits Highlight Local Notes

The Limehouse area lists a 70th birthday celebration for Mr. Oliver Williams with 28 relatives attending. Other items mention Miss Doris Mitchell's holiday plans to Saskatoon via plane, Jodie Scott awaiting heart surgery update, and several families hosting visitors from London and Rochester. Additional notes include new arrivals, weddings in Spence and Westminster Hope United Church, and purchases of local properties by Mr. Harvey McDowell family and the Simmons. A Holland visit by Mrs Swinkels and children closes the column.

Oliver Williams Palmerston Hironour Geo. Williams Williams Doris Mitchell Saskatoon Toronto Jodie Scott England C. James London Audrey James New York John Sears Edna Cummings Hermann Linda Michael David Rochester N.Y James Noble Frank Wheeler Riverdale Mich Ross Brownridge Brenda Glen Sturgis Frank Brown C. Bos Georgetown District Hospital Kirkpatrick Calvin McDonalds Elmwood Tom Hamilton Sutton — Paulech Spence Wm. Karn E. Karn Evison — Karn Westminster Hope United Church Harvey McDowell Osburn Ron Latimer Simmons Earl Scott Holland Swinkels Baker Beck En Donk F. T. Browns

Celebration Visits in News

Brownridge reunion at Brampton on Saturday. Junior Fire Ranger Mr. Peter Glynnis left last week for Swastika, where he will be a junior fire ranger for the summer months. Mrs. Gisby is in Milton District Hospital following removal of gall stones on Friday. We wish her continued improvement.

Peter Glynnis Gisby Milton District Hospital

B A C Steak Fry At Lake Belwood

Nine members of the Brotherhood of Anglican Church enjoyed a steak fry at Lake Belwood on Wednesday evening July 3. After several trips around the lake they tried water sports including surfboard riding. Boats were supplied by G V Barbeau and Jack Blow with other members present named.

Brotherhood of Anglican Church Lake Belwood Everyope G. V. Barbeau Jack Blow Ken Blow Frank van Wyck H. B. Si

Students perform varied recital at Luxton Memorial Hall

A large audience attended a music recital on June 27 at Luxton Memorial Hall featuring piano guitar accordion violin solos and ensembles by students of Mr and Mrs EB Watson. The program included pieces by Bach Gluck Brahms and other composers with performers such as Kay Dennis Nancy Snow Peggy Wheeler and Joe Petrie among many. Mr Bydevante taught the accordion while Mr Watson led guitar and Mrs Watson violin with several family members also noted.

Luxton Memorial Hall EB. Watson Gossip Joan Scott Watson Bach Allan MacDonald Morley Shortill Judy Gordon Winnifred Dunbar Diara Larry White Kay Dennis Donna Sterrit Jacobs Vanderbrink Celia Lindancy Miller Elise Nancy Miller Mr. Bydevante Mr. Watson Mrs. Watson Vickery

Dororthy Richardson Scull Pupils Hold Annual Recital

About 20 pupils performed at Acton's Baptist Church with guests from Torunts Decie and Leslie Ann Cochrane. Jean Hart won the year’s top award. Diane Swackhamer earned overtime practice honors. several pupils received high test marks.

Dorothy Richardson Scull Acton’ Baptist Church Torunts Decie Leslie Ann Cochrane Jean Hart Chris Brunelle Diane Swackhamer Julie Smith Heather Ann Dumarch Susan Robinson Ann Gordon Stephen Wolfe Lesley-Ann Duby

Prejudice Theme At Busy Bees Meeting In June

The Busy Bees Women’s Institute held its June meeting at Mrs. Stan Robinson’s home with good turnout. President Mrs. Allen chaired. a thought for the day by Mrs. McLeod and a report by Mrs. Lindsay were presented. A plan for a July 8 strawberry social and baking sale at Mrs. Henderson’s home was approved.

Busy Bees Women’s Institute Stan Robinson Allen David Henderson M. McLeod Lindsay Busy Bee Hayward

New Store Owner Takes Over Ruddick Shop on Young Street

Mrs. Philip Waltho, previously of Hornepayne Ontario, assumes ownership of the former Ruddick store on Young Street. She will run the shop while her husband commutes to Toronto. The family includes four children who will help in summer, and they plan quality merchandise and service. The first change is new downtown hours.

Acton Philip Waltho Hornepayne Ontario Ruddick Young Street

Sunday church services and Sunday School listed

At 6:30 am Holy Eucharist and 10:00 am Martins D Dittrich BA lead service. All are welcome. Infant Baptism list at 10, with Sunday School for senior section.

Martins D. Dittrich PR Aam

Donations to support cancer research and memorial gifts

Local undertaker accepts donations in memory of loved ones and provides official receipts for each contribution.

Lakeside Chapter Celebrates New Canadians Ceremony

Lakeside Chapter hosts 32 new Canadians at Milton courthouse reception on July 6. Judge W. Cory officiated as RCMP stood with red tunics. after oath, officials congratulated them. Local chapter members arranged a red white and blue table and helped serve.

Lakeside D. E Milton Court House W. Cory Royal Canadian Mounted Cory R. Spielvogel LO DE R. A. Gillies Burlington Halton George Mupselle Immigration and Citizenship J. Mann E. Bratda W. Sproston A. J. Buchanan

Ontario Court of Appeal Raises Damages for Student Injury

The Ontario Court of Appeal increased damages to Diane McKinney from 19000 to 27600 for injuries suffered in a school bus accident near Erin on January 28. The ruling adjusts compensation in favor of the high school student against the school authorities and related parties.

Ontario Court of Appeal Diane McKinney Erin

Flags Were Gay But People Away

Holiday weekend quiet with roads crowded by travelers and Acton residents leaving town for summer trips. Stores closed three days for Dominion Day and the weekend. by Tuesday activity returned as garbage pickup resumed and streets settled.

Acton

More Discussion On Fair Bylaw

A proposed bylaw avarning the use of the park by the Agricultural Society for the annual fair was read and discussed at the fourth regular meeting in the council chambers June 28. President Ning Braidu chaired the session and secretary Mrs. C W Swackhamer read minutes. Directors asked for clarification on several points before final approval.

Tton Agricultural Society Ning Braidu C. W. Swackhamer

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