Teen-Agers Present Skit for WMS
The Senior Auxiliary Women’s Missionary Society of Knox church met at Mrs. R M McDonald’s home with Mrs EB Hassard presiding. Home Helper members led the program under Mrs BE A Hanson as convener. Mrs. M M Coles led worship. Delegates Bennie and Littie Moore reported on the pre assembly Congress in Toronto. Mrs A J Buchanan spoke on The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life. A skit Joining the Real Church of Christ was presented by teens led by Mrs W Toth. Mrs Moran played a piano solo and a fellowship period followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary Women'a Missionary Society of
Knox Church
R. M. McDonald
Hassard
BE. A. Hanson
M. M. Coles
Mra. Bennie
Littie Moore
Calvin Church
Toronto
Mra
A J. Buchanan
Real Church of Christ
W. Toth
Moran
Norman Oman Wins Weatherhead Flying Trophy at Waterloo Airport
Norman Oman of Eden Mills won the Weatherhead Flying Trophy at the Waterloo Wellington Airport flying a Fleet Canuck aircraft. The contest featured one hour of flight tests and four navigation flights of four and a half hours, judged by Department of Transport representatives from Toronto and Ottawa. Oman will represent the zone in the national Webster Memorial Trophy competition in July in Vancouver, B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Thomas
Norman Oman
Eden Mills
Waterloo-Wellington
Vancouver
B.C
Department of Transport
Toronto
Ottawa
Anniversary Services Mark Boston Church Milestone
Rev W G Rose preached at Boston Presbyterian Church on its 150th anniversary with morning and evening services. Special music by the choir directed by Crawford Douglas. Rose recalled church history and announced his upcoming retirement after 41 years in ministry, hinting this may be his final captive ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G. Rose
Boston Presbyterian Church
Halton County
Crawford Douglas
Rose
Boston Church
Nia
St. Thomas
Orbiter
Tapeater
First Reunion Held By Sayers Family
The Sayers family reunion was held Saturday June 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Sayers R R 1 Acton. A picnic lunch ended with ice cream and sports for all ages including races and guessing contests. Several Sayers family members performed in a light program before supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sayers
R.R. 1
Acton
Lyn Wardie
Boya
Tn Etght
Bille Sayers
Barry Bruce
Larry Sayers
Larry McGlaughin
Sharon Sayers
Tom McGlaughin
D. Wualdle
Rose Anne Sayers
Wud
Saye Priceville
Tom McGlaughlin
Wnd
Earl Sayers
Ralph Sayers
Hev
Willis Sayers
Grant Sayers
Charlea Sayer
Mra Ward Bruce
For Sale Classic Cars and Tractors Ad Listing
An auto and tractor sale ad lists numerous vehicles from 1939 to 1980, including Ford, Dodge, Plymouth, Hudson, Mercury, and Chevy coaches sedans and tractors. Prices range from 99.00 to 3995.00 with descriptions of colors, heaters, radios, and hoists. The dealer invites confident dealings at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Metcor
Austin
Ford
Chey Coach
Mercury
Hudson
Plymouth
Oldsmobile
Buick
Scouts Celebrate Grand Howl and Investiture Ceremony
Thursday honors go to the Yellow Six as the Pack opens with a Grand Howl and an investiture ceremony welcoming four new chums with Tenderpad badges. White Six leads the Pack with 32 points, Red Six five behind. Yellow and Tawny Sixes follow. Campfire introduces two new aways and more popular acts. Decoration Day parade on Sunday draws 4 Cuba. Pack competition ends tonight with a theatre party for the winner. Next fall opens anew. date to be announced. First Action Troop meets Tuesday after weather delay. Scout events recount campfire at Blue Springs Scout Reserve with Roy Kirknesas in charge. plans for a Honey Harbour weekend hike in early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhat
Aixea
Cuba
Informa- von Aa
Murray Leayne
Akela
Acton
Blue Springa Scout Reserve
Ascout Hall
Dave Dilla
Murray Scoyne
Gord Clow
Roy Kirknesas
Murray Scayte
Gord Claws
Jeaders
Murray
Cougars
Eagles
Seagulls
Fox Patrol
Honey
Eight Grade Toronto Field Trip Highlights Historic Sites
Museum and Assembly Casa Loma toured as part of an annual grade eight trip to Toronto. Over 30 pupils led by Misa Dena Brada and principal Go Wo Me Renaie traveled by bus, returning about 5 30 p m. At the Museum they viewed ancient Egypt exhibits and wildlife displays. A lunch at Queen's Park preceded a guided Parliament-Building tour. The session was lengthy with many details shared before the group returned to Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Ontario Museum
Parliament Buildings
Casa Loma
Toronto
Misa Dena Brada
Go Wo Me
Renaie
Egypt
Armau l
Queen's Park
Casa la- To
Acton
Picnic at Breezes Wed Draws Acton Church Crowd
United Church members and over 250 attendees enjoyed the annual Sunday School and congregational picnic at Breezes Wed afternoon. Event results list numerous classes and participants across boys and girls divisions with names such as Jane Etliote, Toly McKeown, Dorothy Sterritt, Brenda McKeown, Donna Shor, and many others in a series of contests and novelty races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
Jannette Kay
Duane
Hab Coxe
Kent Andrews
David Dedels
Carls
Hetty Bean
Gail Halford
Boyx
Emmerson Baxter
Bob Coxe
Ann De-Thread
Mrs. Ledner
Mra. Gorden
Mra. Quennell
Mra . Waterhouse
Knox Alert Auxiliary Holds June Meeting at Brook Avenue
The June meeting of the Knox Alert Auxiliary was hosted by Miss Morjane Hall on Brook Ave. Mrs A K Mann presided. devotions led by Mrs Walmer Watkins and Mrs Stewart Shielai. Margaret McKen Ble spoke on Tai Wan, with Miss Isabel Smith reading Glad Tidings. A report on the pre assembly conference was given by Mrs HL Bennie Bave. The summer meeting was planned at Mrs W Watkins home with program planning by Mrs A Messauc, Mrs Kovacs, and Miss Bella Maye Roszelt. No home baking sale date set. Mrs Sinclair and Miss Isobel Smyth concluded with a poem. The meeting closed with Mizpah benediction and singing From Greenland’s icy Mountains. Fellowship with refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Morjane
Brook Ave
A. K. Mann
Walmer Watkins
Stewart Shielai
Taiwan
Margaret McKen- Ble
Miashagary
Misa Ibebel Smith
Bennie Bave Aw
Turoute
Ahe
WMS
W. Watkins
A. Messauc
Kovacs
Bella Maye Roszelt
Mra
J Inglis
George Miaselle
So Sinchur
Greenlands
Sinclair
May Isobel Smyth
Robert
Turner
Obituary for George Fields resident of Acton
George Fields died Monday at Gurlph General Despuds after six weeks illness. A 64 year old native of Rutland Vermont, he lived in Acton 34 years and worked at Baxter Cerboratories. Known as an artisan for the veruty and garden, he charmed locals with a friendly smile and devoted wife and family. Funeral was held Wednesday at Virtus Rumley and Sor funeral home, Rev RoPrce officiating, interment at Fastview cemetery. Pallbearers listed include Newter Hurst Lingd Dave Drvadaie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
George Fields
Rutland
Vermont
Baxter Cerboratories
George Poedte
Artar
Dot
Griese
Sidney
Jack
Virtus
Rumley
Sor
RoPrce
St Albats
Local social notes reflect a weekend of visits and gatherings
numerous residents and guests visit Acton area over the weekend with attendances by families from Toronto Guelph Brampton Waterloo Nassau and Stratford. a funeral in Exeter and a decorating day service in acton are noted along with hospital stays and a bank manager’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Newman
Sarmatt
Garion Currie
Anne Wilkinson
Sie School
Guelph
Graham Hamacher
Waterloo
Steve Gueal
Toronto
Mra Nixon
Weaton
Vialtara
Mra
Howard Allison Me EE Berryman
Neil McNabb
A. E. Overhult
EO Harrison
Brantford
George Ogurehon
Roy Parker
H.W Greenley
Woodstock
A. G. Blow
Blow-Watkins
David Dilla
Jean Hrown
St Johns
Newfoundland
Marjory Qwen
London
England
White Predominates In Wedding Party
The Knox Presbyterian church ceremony on Saturday June 1 featured a white dominated wedding party. Jacqueline Betty Watkins married Melbourne Arthur Blow with Rev RO Armstrong officiating. Bridesmaids wore pale yellow and attendants carried roses and stephanotis. Guests hailed from Ontario towns including Acton, Toronto, Georgetown, and Kitchener as the couple prepare to settle in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Jacqueline Betty Watkins
Jo Watkins
Acton
Melbourne
Arthur Blow
Mra
A. G. Blow
RO Armatrong
Pic
Eranke Glossina
A. Hatsan
Mra J. Davidson
June Watkins
Marjorie Pecks
Mary Dine
Toronto
Diane Willams
Georgetown
Kenneth Adame
Dubn Blow
Kenneth Blow
Orde Treiher van
Mra Bhisano
New York
Nather
Cy Aage
Turotte
Woodstock
Brantford Guelph
Kitchener
London
Milton
Actar
Blow
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Blue Valley Ranch Limehouse
Blue Valley Boys
Stew Clarke
Royal Life Saving Society
Georgetown TR
Tov
le Roy Dale
J. McGeachie
Town of
District
J. K. Gardiner
Mill Street
EL. Buchner
Optometrist
H. Mainprize
LGA
Bystant Coffee
York
G.A
Arizona
California
Cardinal Grapes
Blue Brand
Swift
Boston
Sayers
Studebaker
Ford &N
Fordson
Assembly
Angmair
Luccace
Ben Ridsdales
Milton Ont
Dad
United
Breezes Wed
Geo. Fields
Dam Tewking
Haltor
Beaver Dari
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