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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
7
The writer notes a green very blooming garden despite frost fears with cherry and apple blossoms lilacs and lilies in bloom. New shoots iris pansies and geraniums appear while furnace and car adventures mix with reflections on weather and world events and a new grandson arriving as a bright note.
Residents heard two Sunday services in June with Rev. D A Powell of Grace Anglican Milton and Rev. E Orsborn of Knox Presbyterian Milton. Powell spoke on Nicodemus and being born again while Orsborn reflected on Psalm 108 and God's mercy, forgiveness and blessing.
Area residents joined weddings birthdays and gatherings across communities. Notes mention the Taylor-Lawton wedding at Woodbine United church with a reception at Tts Restaurant and Golden Mile, theatre party for David Roughley’s 12th birthday, and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. McDonald on twins. Communion at Limehouse Presbyterian on June 17 and a Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Thornton are noted among visits and family connections.
Bishop Georges Melancon of Chicoutimi announced the creation of a new Roman Catholic parish in Jonquiere in the Lake St. John district. The parish will be named Yor St. Raphael.
The June meeting of St Alban's Guild met in the Parish Hall with 3% of members present. Lil Cook read scripture, A. Taylor presented the secretary's report, and Mary Townsend the treasurer's. A Bishop's letter was read by Doris Taylor. Corporate Communion was set for June 17 at 10 45, with two July weddings arranged, Grace Nelles acting as convener. A report on flowers for Sunday school picnics was given and a strawberry social plus smorgasbord planned. Mizpah Benediction concluded the meeting with lunch served by the committee.
Saint John, New Brunswick hosts an experimental milk promotion festival sponsored by local producers distributors and the province's agriculture department. O J W Shugg of Toronto public relations officer for the Dairy Farmers of Canada says the city was chosen after the group’s annual meeting marking the first such Canadian city effort with official blessing from distributors producers and government.
A misc ellaneous shower for Miss Joyce Lambert was hosted by Miss Chris Lamb at Mrs. O. Larmmb home. Guests included school chums and friends. Joyce thanked everyone after receiving gifts and a bountiful lunch was served.
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