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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 13, 1963

Page

7

Frend Ladies Attend June Banquet and Bazaar Plans

In a diate convener session Mrs Peter ty announced a banquet for June and listed a September market contact Mrs Pierd Masales to collect members names through August. She will invite interested ladies and collect Bee or one Thursday night participants, with a letter from Zane guiding arrangements. A $500 cheque was presented to Legion president Com Max Storey by Mrs C. Shulds. The meeting finished with a Stanley demonstration and a lunch served by the month’s committee.

Ted Nn Mra Peter Ty Inemiber Zane Darta Dent Legion Max Storey C. Shulds Stanley Ile Street Harvey Palmer Ho Jordan

Races at Eden Mills Camp Highlight Knox Picnic

Saturday events at Camp Eden featured races and games during the Knox Picnic. Activities included wading, lunch, a ball game, tug of war, novelty races, candy and peanut scrambles, balloon blowing, bubble gum contests, sack races, and various age group competitions with numerous local youths and adults participating.

Knox Eden Mills Camp Eden Milla Aes Kim Menw Brenda Kingamill Bonnie Moore Nicola Toth Susie Ashley icKenazle Jim Mec-Nal Noite Brenda WcNabb Barbara McNabb George’ McPhail Toches I Leolak Elly Tacbes Mark Brown Glen Tailleter Lorraine Kingsmill Helen Jogue Keith Livermore Herb Job Susan McPhail Kathy Ashley Leslie [ Coles Jim McNabb Ara Toth Corinne Maxwell Terry Royce Kenny Hearn Pat Nicolok Pat Wheeler Ricky sLivermore Billy Nicolak Cat Biscuit Edie Hopkins Beverley Me Knight Roy Shultis Billy Kae Hanna Jean McPhail Anne Moore

Bowl Shower For Church Kitchen At Churchill U C W Meeting

The Churchill United Church Women monthly gathering June 5 featured a kitchen shower with useful items for the church kitchen. Mrs Swackhamer opened, devotions led by Mrs Butler, scripture Romans 8:2-30 read by Mrs McCulloch, and the Word and The Way studied.

Churchill U.C.W George Stephen Mra. Swackhomer Mra. W. Butler Jesus Mra. J. McCulloch Butler L. Swackhamer B. Leitch Deliciade Hinch Muriel McNichol Weston Want Hamilton Mabel Hattle Shelburne Conimon John Near Alex Ressie Hillsburgh Jono Near

Local Briefs Report Sparse Reads and Unclear Details

Fragmentary briefs describe routine notices to the Peatie Office Depart a renrald bala cot 88 and other scattered items. The legible text is sparse with no clear events, dates, or named entities to confirm actions or outcomes.

Peatie

Social Evening for Newlyweds at Church Social

A Tuesday social in the Church of Christ Disciples Sunday school room celebrated newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Howlett. Top scorers were Stanley Stewart, John McDougall Jr. and Marilyn Kingsbury. Alex Kingsbury spoke, John McDougall presented a vase, flowers and money, and Leslie and Janet spoke thankful words before refreshments.

Church of Christ Disciples Leslie Howlett Janet McBean Stanley Stewart John McDougall Jr Marilyn Kingsbury Alex—Kingsbury Brigal Parr John McDougall

Treasure Mart Attracts Crowd At Duke of Devonshire Chapter

A Treasure Mart hosted by the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE drew a Friday crowd with craft and bake sale items. Winners included Wile Near for a painted item, Mrs GoW McKenzie for a hand woven piece, and Mrs Wayne Currie of Hartton for a house coat. Various tables were run by named volunteers and a general convener oversaw the event.

Duke of Devonshire Wittners Jean Johnston Wile Near WJ Beatty Gow McKenzie Atri G Young Wayne Currie Hartton Ms Wou Realty Merv Gearhe FL Lidken CL Poole HH. Mainprize Mo Mainprize Ro Cho Filiott Mix A. Lronsale Gordon Johnston R. Fone Wo McLeod Way Teaser

Mrs Chapman Circle Hostess At Mission Meeting

The Marion Rudd Mission Circle of the Acton Baptist Church met at Mrs. J. Chapman's home. Reports were postponed due to illness. the group discussed a membership drive and regular attendance while planning for a year themed India focusing on mission work and support for Mr. and Mrs. Rudd. A letter from Eastword Centre and a devotional were shared. lunch was provided, and the next meeting will be a picnic at Mrs. Helwig's in August.

Marion Rudd Acton All Mission Circle Mission Bonde Exlorers India Rudd McCutcheon A. Pilkington Eastword Centre Hamilton Miss Pilkington TT Corinthians

Esquesing Teachers Take Some Lessons

The Esquesing Unit of the Ontario Federation of Women Teachers Association in Georgetown holds a flower arranging session led by Mrs. W. Hayward of Guelph. Volunteers create corsages, and guests include teachers from Acton Georgetown and Esquesing. Mr. Presswood and Miss Rudy plan to attend the Toronto convention as voting delegates.

Exquesing Ontario Feders Ol Women Teacher's Association Georgetown W. Hayward Guelph Acton Esquesing Wwoa Shirley Armstrong Stan Finlay M. Z. Bennett Mainprve M. Langan

Fruit Bread Variety Served Ladies' Guild Social

St Albans Ladies' Guild held a pleasant social evening at Luton Memorial Hall last Wednesday. Mr Stan Mayes and Mr George Led won games. John Creasey Jr chaired. Mille Bowles led the group. A pot luck supper and strawberry social are planned for June 20 at Pasrasesh.

St. Alban’s Ladies’ Guild Luton Memorial Hall Stan Mayes George John Creasey Jr Mins Mille Bowles Pbsrasesh

Acton Women’s Institute Members Plan Littering Fight

The Acton Women’s Institute meeting led by President Mrs C Maplease gathered 28 members including three visitors. They approved a $10 donation for the Decoration Day committee and supported the Acton Fair Board, discussed beautifying the town and preventing littering, and heard reports on district meetings and a Pioneer Village trip itinerary.

Ste Wan Acton W.T C. Maplease W. Maddox Sunshine School Acton Fair Board R. L. Davidson Acton Air

Safety Council Plans Bicycle Check Program At Town Hall

Safety council to conduct bicycle checks on the next two Saturdays at the town hall. Circulars are being distributed. Constable Ron Rupert directs the checks and tests. The Elmer safety program will resume in fall. posters and programs for students and parents will be available. The council meets the first Tuesday monthly with Mayor Lex Duby as honorary chairman and Paul Nielsen as chairman.

The Safety Council Ron Rupert Elmer

Groups Invited To Enter Boat In 50th Anniversary Parade

Local organizers ask groups if they want to enter a boat in the parade marking the 50th anniversary fair. Officials urge early signups to ensure spots and proper placement in the procession.

Institute-Bus Tour Report Highlights Shrine Visit and Social

A group journeyed from Barrie and Midland outlining an Institute-Bus trip that included a stop at Bend Small Appliances, a picnic at Springwater Park, and a detailed Jesuit Martyrs history talk at Midland Shrine. The return included dinner in Barrie and a hospital note on Mr. Harry McIntosh.

Martyrs’ Shrine Eden Mille Women's Institute Riends Barrie Oil Ya Midland Battle 8 Bend

Acton Driver Hospitalized After Truck Hits Tree

John O Rourke an 18 year old of Acton was taken to St Josephs Hospital Guelph after his pickup truck struck a tree on County Road while attempting to avoid a dog. Police reported about 1800 dollars in damage to other late model trucks and the driver suffered lacerations to both knees and a lip.

John O'Rourke J. F.D. O’rourke Acton St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph C Hi Road Bob Haines North Halton O.P.P Young Mer. O'Rourke

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