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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 11, 1957

Page

4

Elders Elected and Furnishings Discussed at Local Church

A church meeting elected Robert McEnery and Elwood Snow as elders and named Robert Warne and Sir Lindsay as honorary elders. John Black became secretary after Robert Warne moved to Acton. Plans included selling the shed and installing an oil furnace. The session closed with Scripture and prayer.

John Black Robert Warne Acton Robert McEnery Elwood Snow Sir Lindsay J. P. Kirkwood Neelon Newton Five Oaks Billy Smith Alan Jamieson Peter Lawr Merting F J Shortall Women’s Institute Archie MrEnery Mary Stewart Museum Et Flore William Kirkwood William McLean Jesse McEnery Lioyd McLean Kirkewood William Cassidy Guelph General Hospital James Kirkwood Marion Wood William Akitt Helen Hillaburgh Violetta Curry Mary Toronto George Mathews Ballinafad Brookline dUneas To- Punto Mathews Gordon Chambers Boisse- Tre

Community notices and visits in Ospringe area

A Wednesday night Ladies Aid event at Ospringe Grounds drew a good crowd with music stalls elocution and dances. Visitors include Mrs Vernon Stewart and Jamie in Toronto and relatives in Rockwood. Several families and friends visited from Guelph Acton Stratford Toronto and Camp Borden. A Peacock school picnic at Waterfalls Park featured swimming races and a leaving gift for Miss Webb.

Forsythe Poomanita Duainesa Toronto Vernon Stewart Jammy Debbie David Stewart A. Johnstone Rockwood John Lamond Laidlaw Oake Norval George Rennick Ancaster D. Stewart D. Robertson Reg Carter Laverne Karen Stratford W. G. Moseley Don Moseley C. Williamson Doug Robertson Sharon Murray Guelph George Young Marilyn Acton Wilbert Matthews M. Jackson Carol Mack Ape George Grundy Harry Parr Brazil Parr Alma Bill Bosomworth Susan Verna Anna Marie David Given Billson Larry Crooks Camp Borden George McMillan Murray McMillan Terry-of- Toronto Murd McCutcheon Muriel Norman "Watt Sandra Kim A &, Wilson McEwan Vou Manitoba Per.ona Arnold McEnery Peacock Waterfalls Park Miss Webb Somerville Hillsburgh Tis Cam McEntry Farnie McEnery Bill Carolline George Evans Wingham Art Willetta Nisgata

Many Visitors At Local Homes

Sunday and Saturday visitors visited various local households. Names include Harvey Dolmer family from Freeland and Wayne, Howard Dolmer of Toronto, Glen Stewart, Joan Hamphill of Dundalk, Robert McCutcheon and Diane, Lily Martin of Kiteh Tener, John Alton and Jennie Tovett Iwer, Albert Royce and Donald from Hillsburgh, Robert Patten and family of Guelph, Fred Alton of Rockwood, Ted Jestin and family, Bul Craig of Toronto, Max Milne of Rockwood, Ida Tharp of Fergus, Norman Fryer, Mrs John Alton and Jennie Towell, and Maranga Patten of Guelph. Master Ronnie and John Dolmer holidaying at Berkley with their uncle.

Robert Patten End Guelph Fred Alton Rockwood Ted Jestin Bul Craig Toronto Max Milne Ronnie John Dolmer Berkley Ida Tharp Mra Sam Fergus Madi Norman Fryer John Alton Jennie Acton Towell Wic Wonert Maranga Patten Omar Parker

Heard Kay wedding guests at Alderwood church

Community residents attended the Heard Kay wedding at Alderwood United Church on Saturday with reception at the Killarney club. Mr and Mrs J Lawden and Miss Joyce Lawden of Windsor visited with Mrs Newton and Miss Tivens on Sunday. Mr A C Patterson visited family on holidays at Bob Cageon.

Mra W. Mitchell Doris Mitchell Mra Fo Sanford Full Sanford Heard-Kay Alderwood United Church Killarney Mra J Lawden Joyce Lawden Windsor Newton Tivens A.C. Patterson Bobcageon

Knox Sunday School Picnic Highlights Knox Event

The Knox Presbyterian Sunday School held a Saturday afternoon at Old Mill Guelph with about 200 attendees. Activities included swimming, races, tug of war and softball, plus a detailed list of age based event winners led by Anne Watkins Ella Jany Rova and Johnny McNabb among others.

Knox Sunday School Anne Watkins Ella Jany Rova John McNabb David Ryder Anesavon Knox Presbyterian Old Mill Guelph

Kerrs Host Canon Reunion Attendance Tops Eighty

Mr and Mrs Archie Kerr entertained the Canon reunion with over 80 members from Varney Galt Kitchener Toronto Niagara on the Lake Brantford and Acton Guests enjoyed races pony riding and meals under trees by the pond Eldest guest was Mrs May Caldwell of Varney Ont George Bayley of Kitchener served as president and Mrs Keisley of Hummaville was secretary Funeral attendance included Mr Robert Kerr and family as Minne Buck of Toronto was laid to rest The day featured picnics at Shand Dam Wasaga Beach Fergus and Hamilton and gatherings with relatives in New York and Thedford Ont

Archie Kerr Carson Archie Y Kerr Varney Galt Kitchener Toronto Niagara-on the-Lake Brantford Acton May Caldwell George Bayley Mrs Keisley Hmuntaville Robert Kerr Marnié Kerr Minne Buck Buck Mr Kerr Shand Dam Wasaga Beach Fergus Hamilton Lecel Dave Williamson Sliver Covek New York Dave Williamson Thedford Ont Ernie Dawson Robert Carol Ann MacArthur

Eden Mulls Toronto Minister Preaches at Church

The Presbyterian Church experienced a two Sundy pulpit occupancy by Mr. Smith from Knox College Toronto with Mr John Amos also assisting and giving a violin solo. The annual Sunday school picnic followed a supper at 5 30 with races and sports. Visitors included Mrs Gordon Robertson and others from Guelph and Dayton Ohio. Sympathy extended to Mrs Charlie Roberts family after a local death. Aubrey Wilson of Cannington, grandson of Will Wilson, works in a garage destroyed in the storm path.

Smith Knox College Toronto Presbyterian Church John Amos Airs WooLowne Des Joseph Abatt Thomas Reon Gordon Robertson Les Nallagh Linda Billy Seth Guelph Ron Burrows

Keswick church service observed after incident

A fragment notes a Sunday service at Prest y Church after an incident in Keswick. It mentions the Per Wil being ofserved and the event occurring in the presence of the department and superintendent, with no injuries reported.

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