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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 21, 1960

Page

8

Local Notices Roundup Mixed News From Town

Fall changes at United church Sunday school as Tony Ironside takes over duties. Commuter plans for a three day Legion timor sports meet in August. Hatchen's Bakery adds new cement steps. Jim Burlough injures his foot from a mower blade incident. Victoria St. listed among Toronty Sta contest winners. Weekend tallies show people in sunglasses weaving through crowds. Free Press invites readers to share news items. Roses theme from Omnie gardens amid rain. Stated farm safety week highlights high farm accident rates. Undergoing Bell Telephone undergrounding plan in Orangeville fall 1991. Death of Miss Effie Smith of Guelph noted for paintings and floral designs.

Fire Destroys Barn In Thirsk Morning Blaze

A barn fire last week near Thirsk destroyed a barn and its contents valued around twenty thousand dollars. Firefighters battled the flames as wind hampered efforts and no injuries or exact causes are confirmed. The incident remains under investigation with unknown total losses.

Wiring upgrades approved for new corn chambers project

Inspectors last week ordered rewiring of the complete mage Moor system and power restoration to up states grt orb. Mahogany plywood and floor tiles will be installed as part of the modernization in the new corn chambers, with heavy wiring installation planned for Wednesday in the project area.

On Quinte

Bible School Closing Program Fills Reformed Church

Students of the Vatention Bible School presented their closing program in the basement auditorium of the Christian Reformed Church Friday evening. Sidney Wierstra led as master of ceremonies introducing classes and hymns while Mrs Looyenga accompanied on the organ. Parents and friends admired the students work and chatted over coffee after scripture readings.

Christian Reformed Church Vatention Bible School Sidney Wierstra Looyenga

Two Parishes At Garden Party $100 Raised

The Garden Party at the home of Mrs. Don Beston in Everton drew about 300 people for the Catholic parishes of Our Lady and Rockwood. Funds exceeding 500 were raised for church needs as entertainment, refreshments, and a program for children highlighted the event.

Don Beston Everton Oustic Rockwood Acton Diester Miss Robertson Catholi Women Leag Re Callaghan Ad Rochwood

WL Community Picnic Draws 60 to Area Park

A community picnic drew about 60 residents to an area park last Thursday. Attendees included local families with names such as Steven Hans, Candy Kanedsay, Patty Burns, Ricky Appleyach, and Eva Linekaen. The event featured a shoe scramble for ladies and a welcoming note for neighbors, with stories of weekend travels and a calm, pleasant day.

Tasuvenwungwa Steven Hans Rome Appleyad Heverley Appleyach Candy Kanedsay Shelf Me Maber Ricky Appleyach Commie Beachbutt Patty Burns Ball Bana Hendevon Arty David

Substitutes Fill In As Officials At Local Meeting

A confusing file notes substitutes filling in at a local event with names like Rev AWW and McKenzie. It references a Mr Hansen role and a Bird L topic discussing average lifespans of common birds such as the robin, stated as 10 to 15 years.

Petnast Raton Chao McKenzie Mel McCullatyth Ty Pod Hansen

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