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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 23, 1969

Page

3

The Song of a Christian sermon reflections by Rev Thoman

A Pentecostal preacher extols songs as Christian marks of salvation and praise. He contrasts Christianity with other faiths, recounts Moses parting the Red Sea and David’s psalms, and cites Paul and Silas praising God at midnight leading to the jailer’s conversion. The piece emphasizes enduring heavenly citizenship and spiritual song.

Ain Red Sea Pharaoh Moses God Mors Liveal Anid David Jerusalem Holy Land Jesus Jesus Christ Zion Paul Silas Nord

Ottawa House Debates Rule Changes on Parliaments Freedom

Report from Ottawa by Rud Whiting describes the House in session debating proposed changes to Howe procedures. Members discuss limiting speaking time amid 264 MPs and 40 minute speeches, amid claims of filibuster prevention versus parliamentary freedom.

Howe Olabuster Ottawa

Fourth annual Georgian Bay steam show set for Cookstown fair

The Georgian Bay Steam Gas Automotive and Antique Association will host its fourth annual show at Cookstown fair grounds August 2 3 4. Exhibits include portable and traction steam engines threshing grain mechanical wood splitters stone crushers and restored antique cars trucks and vehicles plus a collection of pioneer utensils and implements.

Georgian Bay Steam, Gas, Automotive and Cookstown Fair Grounds

Golden Age Club plans picnic and CN E bus trip

Acton Golden Age Club met July 15 with Mrs Elsie Reed in attendance. R L Davidson presided in absence of the president and 1st vice president. Sympathy to Mrs Fryer on her son-in-law’s Toronto death. Annual picnic set for focal park with fallback to Luxton Hall if wet. CN E trip planned for Aug 19 with free admission. Three members favored leaving the CNE at 8:30 pm to return home. Committee to arrange games. euchre and crokinole enjoyed. Prizes awarded to Euchre and Crokinole players. July birthdays noted. lunch served by Mrs Wilderspin.

Elsie Reed Acton Golden Age Club R. L. Davidson Cn.e C.N.E Fryer Creasey Agnew Euchire Davidson Wilderspin Cam Winn M. Graham Cossar Reed Robert Winton Winn Nesbitt

Church notices span three ages in Acton Ontario

An OCR read shows multiple Sunday notices for July 27 1969 and 1946, listing morning worship at 11 00, evening services, and midweek study hours. Denominations include Christian Reformed, Anglican and Presbyterian Knox Church Acton with ministers Rev P Brouwer Rev H J Dawson and Andrew H McKenzie along with evangelists and prayer services.

Goa Sarat Christian Reformed Church Rev P. Brouwer B.A. B.D. Acton Ontario Ella Parmenter Georgetown Presbyterian Church IN Canada Knox Church Acton Andrew H. McKenzie Trinity United Church Gordon B. Turner

Bible Society gifts Braille Scriptures to Lagos school

The Bible Society of Nigeria supplied Braille Scriptures to blind children at a Lagos school run by Catholic Sisters. A student on a specialized typewriter praised the arrival, while the Sister wrote that the texts are in constant daily use. Daily Bible readings suggested for July 20 to 26 accompany the note.

The Bible Society of Nigeria Lagos God

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