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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 16, 1966

Page

11

Renovations at Presbyterian Church Ahead of Anniversary

The local Presbyterian Church is undergoing extensive renovations including a new roof stained glass and sanctuary painting. Congregation members are painting the basement and exterior ahead of the June 26 anniversary service led by Rev. D. Herbison. Lunch will follow to allow fellowship with guests.

Presbyterian Church D. Herbison Vernon Stewart A. Johnstone Rockwood Jack’ Johnstone Oakville Orley Dingman Victoria Harbour G. Sunter E. Baldie

Eden Mills Lutheran camp hosts large Picnic groups

Sunny Wednesday sees Eden Mills Women’s Institute with about 50 aboard a chartered bus to Muskoka. A three and a half hour boat cruise on the Lady Muskoka includes a chicken dinner and Gravenhurst shopping before return. Rev. McDonald services Eden Mills and Rockwood churches. 40th wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs William McLean Sr. at Eden Mills with family from Guelph London Burlington Toronto and Brantford. Eden Mills Lutheran Camp reports a busy season with Girl Guides Downsview 113 and other groups including St Mark’s Kitchener Waterdown St Paul’s Guelph, drawing 350 to 400 attendees last Sunday.

Eden Mills Women’s Institute Muskoka Gravenhurst OutPost Inn Grant McDonald Finlay Stewart Kitchener Eden Mills Rockwood Presbyterian McDonald Nanson Duffs Church William McLean Manor Guelph Don McLean Bill Mclean Jr Bob Francis London David McDonald Burlington Lorna Toronto Hospital J. Mitchell Ashworth Betty Bob Auld F. Colgate Connie Toronto Ogg McLean Brantford Miller Glerden Girl Guides Downsview St. Mark's Lutheran Church Christian Endeavour and Fellowship Group Waterdown St. Paul's Lutheran

Auction Sale At 22 James St Georgetown For Mrs Robinson

An auction listing for the estate of Mrs Mary H Robinson at 22 James Street Georgetown on Saturday June 18 at 1 pm features a near new Simplicity automatic washer Westinghouse refrigerator apartment size electric stove and numerous household items. Alfred R Spence is the auctioneer with Tom Hill as clerk. The listing notes owner and auctioneer not responsible for accidents on premises. 20051

James St Georgetown Sharp Mary H. Robinson Westinghouse

Auction At Residence Of Herbert Fuller Saturday June 24

Household and shop items to be sold at 6 30 PM at lot 13 con 4 Erin Township corner of 3rd Line and 24 Hwy near Ospringe. RCA Victor TV 2 piece suite Moffar fridge 4 burner stove Danby chrome table and chairs G E floor polisher washing machine and more plus 1961 Plymouth auto in good condition license 691 576. Cash on sale No open house WM A Gibson Auctioneer.

Herbert Fuller Con Erin 3Rd Line Hwy Mile N.E Ospringe RCA. Victor Braun Universal Plymouth Automobile A. Gibson

Limehouse Club Hosts Visitor Tour and Meeting

Limehouse Class enjoys city tour with guests from Kenora Rexdale and Toronto. Local families share summer activities and a Belgian Greece Egypt and Holy Land slide presentation by Mrs Sam Mackenzie. W M S met at Mrs Appleyard home with scripture prayer and a Belgium Greece trip talk. Communion services planned at Limehouse Presbyterian church.

David Roughley Ryerson C.B.C Ava Behn Paul Widdowson Robert Lane Toronto Jas. Findlay Georgetown Mileham W.M.S Appleyard Gisby Glen Scott Roughley Mitchell Sam Mackenzie Belgium Greece Egypt Holy Land Austria Mackenzie Sanford

Two-Car Crash Causes $150 Damage in Acton

A Saturday two car collision on Main Street South in Acton caused about $150 in damage. Helen Yateman of Brock Street sustained an estimated $100 damage to her car, while Bertie Leonard Wesley of Morriston's vehicle incurred about $50 damage.

Acton O.P.P Main Street Acton Morriston Helen Yateman Brock Street Bertie Leonard Wesley

Moffat shower and church fire in local notes

A village bridal shower for Kathy Pyatt features contests and a buffet hosted by Mrs. Mullen and helpers. Separately an old Moffat barn burns, the Carton family farm property, with movers to Guelph. Upcoming moves include Dunkie and Hathaway families. Serum albumin noted as blood plasma product for shock and burns.

M. F. Mullen Bonnie Mullen Linda Storey Beth Currie Kathy Pyatt D. Joss Betty Allison Lucyann Jeffares Mullen Ted Britton R. Miles Valerie Green K. Parker T. Green R. P. E. Jeffares Don Joss Lucyanne Jeffares M. Pyatt J. Roberts B. D Guelph F. Hathaway Moffat Don McMillan Dunkie del Moffat Evelyn Yakes J. E. Sutherland Formosa Nassagaweya “Presbyterian Church Mrs. Sutherland Toronto

Barberry as a rust host to be removed under Ontario Act

The common barberry is identified as the main link in the stem rust life cycle of oats, barley, and wheat and must be destroyed to prevent epidemics. The bulletin explains identifying features, contrasts with the Japanese barberry, and urges residents in Halton to eradicate the plant under the Weed Control Act, offering help from weed inspectors.

Halton

Ballinafad Sympathy For Bereaved Family

The community extends sympathy to Mr Dave Burton and family on the death of their wife and mother who died Thursday at Georgetown and District Hospital. Funeral held Saturday from Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home to Fairview Cemetery Acton. Mr and Mrs David McEnery and Mr and Mrs Doug Leslie of Hornby spent the weekend fishing at Manitoulin Island. The Scout Mothers held a cachre in Ballinafad hall on Tuesday night.

Dave Burton Georgetown and District Hospital Rumley- Shoemaker Funeral Fairview Cemetery Acton David McEnery Doug Leslie Hornby Manitoulin Island Ballinafad Hall

Witnesses to Attend District Assembly at C N L E Grandstand

Henry Loewen presiding minister of the Acton Jehovah's Witnesses notes that members of the congregation will attend the five day district assembly at the C N L E grandstand during the last week of June.

Henry Loewen Acton

Leaf sampling helps area fruit farmers in July

Leaf samples taken by the Fruit and Vegetable Extension Specialist in July can reveal nutrient uptake in apples pears sour cherries peaches and grapes. Cost is $5 per sample with results available late December or early January. Applications from the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food Extension Branch. Toronto Hamilton area Box 189 Milton.

Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food Toronto-Hamilton Milton

Haying Time in Southern Ontario Warns on Wagon Dangers

The article notes haying season returns to Southern Ontario and cautions about the dangers of hay wagons. It warns that children are more often killed or injured by falls from wagons than by any other machine, advising against riding on the load of hay while permitting riding on the wagon itself.

Ontario

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