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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 15, 1961

Page

2

Loyalty the guiding light for Acton scouts in 1961

Bruce William icon celebrates Acton Boy Scouts focusing on the second scout law loyalty. He urges families to model lawfulness for children, uphold rules, and respect national symbols. Compliments to patrol leaders Bil Cook Roger Ladouceur Max Haggett John Wood and troop leader George Ware for their disciplined turnout at Decoration Day parade.

Bil Cook Roger Ladouceur Max Haggett John Wood George Ware

Presentation at Woodside School honor for newlyweds

A Saturday evening event at Woodside school celebrated Mr and Mrs Albert nee Doris Thompson with a large church and community attendance from Churchill Church Woodside Cedarvale and Brisbane. The program included euchre and dancing with the Freeman orchestra, gifts of lamps and cedar chest, a floor lamp and two table lamps, and singing after the toast. Local guests visited nearby families and a guest speaker from the University of Toronto addressed Churchill Church.

Woodside School Albert Doris Thompson Churchill Church U K Woodside Cedarvale Brisbane Freeman Smith Griffon Jr Cere Mildred Watson Jack Ferguson Doug McArthur Ted Freeman Keith Leitch Wilfred Harding Ralph McKeown Milton Watson Stoney Creek Proud University of Toronto Norman Turner Ebenezer Church Woodbridge Bruce Williamson Bruce Leitch Beverley Ronald Saunders Worgan Weston

Rockwood Community News Highlights Surprises and Services

A Rockwood roundup reports a Saturday birthday surprise for Douglas McNabb with euchre and gifts including a bill fold money and a newspaper subscription. Anniversary services in United church feature Rev Cannor W Sherwin plus choir numbers and solos by Mrs Taylor Campbell McArthur. Sympathy extended to Mrs Archie Flear. notes on health updates for several residents. Final meeting of Rockwood Golden Agers noted with year end events and weekend visitations listed.

Douglas McNabb Acton Free Press United Church R. R. Cannor B.A Wm. Sherwin Paisley Street Church Guelph Frank Taylor Campbell McArthur Norfolk Street United Church Dave Ben‘ham Rockwood Golden Agers Guelph East Y.W.C.A The K. B. Waller Kiw Paimerston

Brampton Trust Co Moves to Larger Brampton Premises

Halton and Peel Trust Co. Brampton office relocates to 28 Main St. N. in the former Bank of Toronto building. The new fourfold larger space enables new services including a safety deposit vault with boxes and a night depository for after hours deposits.

Erin Two Council Adopts Penalty By Law

Ern township council approves a by law imposing a one percent penalty on tax default dates and adds statutory interest. They authorize final payment of 3002.12 to Hall Construction Co for the municipal building and approve purchases from RK Rammond Co for furniture. Expenses are approved for a two day assessment course in Owen Sound and $15 for the assessor's Hamilton convention. Accounts to be paid include general 60 roads 2618.52 cattle and sheep killed 152 welfare 688.07.

Erin Ern Hall Construction Co RK. Rammond Co Ais Ten Sacram Aa Owen Sound Hamiltah

Miss Ena Waller Fated by Friends Shower

A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday evening June 6 at the home of Miss Carol Han to honor bride to be Miss Waller. Many friends gathered for games and contests before presenting gifts to the honoree and the couple to be.

Archie Flear Guelph General Hospital George Wall Guelph Everton Cemetery J. B. Jolliffe Robert Johnston Edgar Johnston Ovell St.Joseph's Hospital, Guelph Speck George Bayne Ena“ Waller Carol Hanto Benor Aller Charles Petty

Ebenezer Life Membership Presented To Mrs Kenneth Griffiths

The Townline W M S group met at Ebenezer WA for the Jane meeting. Mrs. Griffiths received life membership and a pin after a devotional program and a tribute to her service.

Kenneth Griffiths Townline W.M.S Ebenezer WA Arthur Norrish AL Feunkopf Ebenesaer Gr Tewer B. Archibald Townline Mart Campbellville Spess Ray Garter Queen Charlotte Ouf Johan Munclack Skidewate Queen Charlotte City Carter Bigghiter J. Kendoall Amily Gestde Kendall Trospitier Hospital Hoara KL Garffiths Ebenezer Group Griffiths

Outdoor living and summer tips in Acton ad

Outdoor phones for patios and gardens coming to Acton this summer. Travelers warned to book ahead for accommodations and keep a safety focus with water awareness and the St John Ambulance training highlighted as a key life saver.

Hell St. John Ambulance

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