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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

3

Canada Hopes to Expand Peaceful Atomic Power Use

In a Commons committee report the government highlights a 324 million pound uranium contract with Great Britain and Canada's growing nuclear program. It notes NPD2 near completion on the Ottawa River and the CANDU reactor plans to fit Ontario hydro grids. The $40 million annual program funds reactors research medical therapy and uranium mining, with Canada stressing peaceful use of atomic energy.

Stanly Ann Commons Shewne Ona Pie Howmons S Am Great Britain Canada Ontario Coniada NPD2 Ottawa River Atomic Ene of Canada Chalk River Lake Huron Anlaya Britsh Columbia Alberta Hoase of Commons Atomic Energy of Canada Eliott Lake

New Sinhalese Bible Revision Under Way in Ceylon

The Bible Society secretary in Ceylon reports a ten year project to revise the Sinhalese Bible. A $2500 gift funded by the sons of the late Sir Henry de Mel supports translation work. A Colombo conference in 1960 led to starting the new translation under Bishop Lakhasa de Mel and the British and Foreign Bible Society team.

Celestine Fernando Bible Society Ceylon Sir Henry de Mel Church, Missionary Society Missionaries Kotte Charles Carter Lakhasa de Mel Kurungola H. K. Moulton W. J. Culshaw British and Foreign Bible Society Colombo

Hold Several Showers For Kitchener Bride

Several Showers were held in honor of the former Joyce K Milbrandt of Kitchener prior to her marriage to George H Cook of Galt formerly of the Acton on June 3. Regenblath and Miesely Kibrandt were hostesses on May 7 when the bride received an electric fry carving set electric tea kettle and ironing board. On May 24 coworkers and friends presented linen and a mixette. Miss Berry Ertel was hostess. Mrs Mary Graham was hostess on May 25 when friends gave her an automatic toaster.

Joyce K. Milbrandt Kitchener Prinr George H. Cook Galt Acton Regenblath Miesely Kibrandt Berry Ertel Mary Graham

Fourth Sunday after Trinity Services and Parish Picnic

On June 25 1961 the church schedules 8:30 am Holy Eucharist and 10:00 am Choral Eucharist followed by the Burning of the Mortgage in the Parish Hall and a Parochial Picnic in Bria Park. The mid week celebration on June 2 notes Saints Peter and Paul mass at 10 am and two Holy Communion services with parishioners asked to record attendance.

Bria Park

Sunday Schedule for June 1941 Church Activities

Sunday June 1941 timetable lists 0.45 am Church School 10.60 am Glinister's Bible Class 10.40 am Kirk Session meets 11.00 am Morning World Holy Communion Yours Obediently Junior Cotion ages 3-7 meets Daily and weekly events include Pre Communion Preparation Service on Thursday at 6 pm.

Glinister’s Bible Clans Kirk-Seasion Holy Camelunion Junior Cotion Ouriee Aegon

Toronto Educational Tour By Speyside Central Students

Pupil groups from Speyside Central School in grades seven and eight toured Toronto on June 14, 1961. They visited Fort York for a history lecture, viewed regimental uniforms and artillery, explored High Park and the Zoo, and spent time at the Museum of Natural History, returning after a day of photographs and learning in two groups.

Toronto Speyside ‘Central School Ite Frank Anthony Plana Fort York High Park

United WA Provides fifty dollars to arena fund

The June meeting of the W A of the United Church was held in the church parlor with Mrs. Wilderspin presiding. They approved reports and moved by Mrs. Lindsay and Mrs. Shoemaker that the W A give $50 toward the Acton Community Fund. The next gathering is set for June 27 at Mrs. R Brown's home and a picnic lunch will follow.

W. A. of the United Church Wilderspin Father Cleave Poole Lindsay Shoemaker W. A Acton Community Fund R. Brown

Changes in Guiting school grounds from the past decades

In a Fifty Years Ago reminiscence, teachers once earned 400 dollars yearly and left to marry. The author recalls older school facilities, longer hours, summer mowing by horse teams, and the shift from the old stone building to a newer high school as changes accumulated.

Car Owner Claims Six Months of Free Repair in Town

A car owner asserts no payments for repair or upkeep in over six months, while a friend relays a remark from a service station man. The exchange hints at ongoing disputes over vehicle maintenance costs and responsibility.

Woodland Pond Life Well Worth Careful Observation

A woodland pond serves as a miniature world with a transparent surface revealing perpetual struggle for existence. Readers glimpse ferocious creatures, developmental life stages, and varied habitats as species move between water and surrounding woods and streets.

Amphibians emerge as spring warms ponds awaken

The article notes frogs returning from hibernation as snow melts. Wood frogs call while males vie for mates, with smaller individuals grabbing eggs and the gelatinous masses expanding to resemble a clenched fist, containing thousands of eggs per cluster.

Piano exam results from Georgetown Trinity College of Music

The Georgetown Branch of The Trinity College of Music held exams on May 2 and 26. Dorothy Richardson Scull and others earned first class honors in Grades 1 to 4 with several second class honors noted. Notable names include Jule Smith Judy Petheric Susan Robinson Kathryn Sinclair and Marlee McSwain.

Georgetown Trinity College of Music Dorothy Richardson Jule Smith Heather Ann Dumiinhy Wendy Woul Paul Champion Judy Petheric Susan Robinson Ann Gordon David Godson Gail McHugh Bowsing Jean Nell Christine Brunelle Kathryn Sinclair Marlee McSwain Anne Shortill Anne Stubbs Linda Gilmore Betty Champion Linda Gorchinski June Given Louise Show

Fragmentary Student Honors List

Partial page lists several students with grades and honors including Sharon Bradley Janice Raluton Diane Swackhamer Gail Champion Joanne Bang Heather Leyland and others. The text appears garbled with possible classroom or school notices.

Billeles Acer Te Oe Eron Sharon Bradley Janice Raluton Diane Swackhamer Glaasford Gail Champion Joanne Bang Donin Idsborough Heather Leyland

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Atomic Energy For Peace the Bible Today the Church OF ST. Alban the Martyr H. B. Stokresé Jeffrey St United Church OF Canada Acen Dovight Engel George Elliott Presbyterian Church Canada Knox Church Andrew H. Meckenaie E. A. Hansen Christian Reformed Church J. Nutma Bol Queen St Box 4 Ae A Engliah Gea Mour Christ Ambassadors Jung Eai United WA Arena Fund Cour Tattler Wes Fountain Pollock and Campbell Water Nent G Galt E. L. Buchner R.O ST. E. Acton Ony Waterloo JEM’ Drive-In Theatre Rockwood Guelph Forbeth Willard Parker Robert Ryan Carolyn Jones van Johnson Steve Reeves LAS Vagas Bowery Boys Web Thurs Robert Stack Dorothy Malone Tommy Noonan Pete Marshall Bank OF Monteear Guernsey Our Don Timmings Ocean Steamship Tickets F. L. Wright Wilbur St. N Halton & Peel Trust & Savings Company Brant ST Burlington Mgr J. E. Whitelock Fontarioam Hydro
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