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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

5

Personal Notes Of Actonians Weekend Visitors And Guests

Acton residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Ena Morrison of Toronto stayed with the Cotes. T Jones and Susan of Morrisburg visited Everlia, while Mrs. W T A Bell of Toronto visited her mother, Mrs. MacDonald. The Storeys of Brantford and their daughter from St John’s Newfoundland joined G Stanley Mathews. Bill Patterson of Westcott Road is a patient at Guelph General Hospital after an operation. David Chapman left for Winnipeg to spend holidays with relatives. Roger Hipkins, a Queen’s Scout from Worcestershire, is visiting Ontario relatives en route to the Canadian Scout Jamboree in Ottawa. About 60 people attended the Winnipegosis reunion at the G. Rognvaldson home for a summer picnic and visit.

Bill Patterson Westcott Road Guelph General Hospital Roger Hipkins Worcestershire England EB. Davies Chris Swackhamer Ottawa Fuller Sr Roy Hinaley Ed Pearen Actan T. Fines Doris Alex Aiken Willowdale E. Jackson Guelph M. Jackson Sherlock Aitken Air Force Centralia Wm. Klooster St. Joseph's Hospital Canada Davsen

Engagement Announcement for Rosemary Moore and Keith Black

Mrs George E Moore of Meaford announces the engagement of her daughter Rosemary to Keith Black son of Mr and Mrs W R Black of Rockwood. Wedding planned for July 22 1951 at 3 pm at Christ s Church Anglican Meaford.

George E. Moore Meaford Rosemary Keith Black Rockwood Christ's Church Anglican

OSPRINGE Speaker Urges Strong Convictions At Anniversary Service

Rev. T. R. Maxwell of Toronto spoke at Knox Presbyterian Church anniversary services urging strong convictions like early church members. He cautioned youth moral standards and urged living to the will of God. Junior choir led by Mrs. Sunter performed two numbers. Mrs. Byron Bruce sang.

T. R. Maxwell Toronto Knox Presbyterian Church Maxwell G. Sunter Byron Bruce

High School Promotions List Reveals Honors and Passes

The promotion list shows students advancing from Grade 9 to 10 and from 10 to 11, with honors marks for 75 percent or higher. Names include Shiron Bradley, Neil Franklin, Joan Seth Mine raine Lasby, Wenona Bartram, and Brian Barbeau among others, with notes on conditional diplomas and multiple option outcomes.

Hosrcals Joan Seth Mineraine Lasby Gary Mirsales Parker Gai Roszell Andrew Smith Pass Dianne Angell Paul Bennett Hermina Bessem Sheldon Blow Judy Britton Geraldine Calder Ronald Campbell

Limehouse Presbyterian Communion Services Continue at Limehouse

Rev Norman Young conducted communion at Limehouse Presbyterian Church. Sunday school is discontinued for the summer with services at 9 30 am from July 2 until fall. Other items note visits and greetings among local families and a heart surgery recovery.

Norman Young Limehouse Presbyterian Church Bert Benton M. 2 Bennett Port Sydney Winnifred Campbell Western University William Mitchell Patterson’s N. Hodgson Brantford Mabel Carlisle Guelph Patterson's Jodie Scott

Entertainers Perform for Parents and Pupils at School

Bennett Kinder entertained their parents and pupils on Wednesday afternoon with a review of the year’s work. They played games and sang songs while a student named AO hunch served at the event.

Bennett Kinder Parle Drnemis AO Hunch Dhe Corie

Dublin W I Meeting Reports and Bus Trip Recap

Dublin Women's Institute last Thursday evening heard reports on the recent bus trip to Toronto on June 7 and recalled by members as one of the best. Minutes were read, new Hand Books and 1962 63 programs distributed, and remarks offered on the Limehouse anniversary, Decoration Day at Acton, and the Ban-nockburn visit.

Willard Bouton Dublin Women’s Institute Calvin McIntyre CC. Britton Peart Kennedy Limehouse Women’s Institute Dublin Wal Bennick Acton J.C. Dennis Dublin Bannockburn Women's Institute Toronto The Institute

Obituary: T Elwood Perryman Dies After Accident

T Elwood Perryman of Sault Ste. Marie dies at 38 in Wawa Ont after a loading accident when a shifting truck cargo crushed him. Survived by wife Dorothy Moore and children Judy, Sandra, Marilyn, Shirley, Bobby, Elwood, plus four sisters and a brother Allan killed in World War II. Funeral held June 19 at Rumley Shoemaker. burial in Fairview Cemetery. pallbearers listed.

Thomas Elwood Perryman Wawa Ont Mr. Perryman Brougham Edwin Earl Perryman Annie Isabella Allan Sault Ste. Marie Dorothy Moore Judy Sandra Marilyn Shirley Bobby Elwood Jack Campbell Jeart Acton Lloval Swindehurst Betty Georgetown Jack Bryne Lena Port Credit Robert Hepburn Allan Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home Pam C. P. Beaton Ballinyafad United Church Fairview Cemetery Lloyd McLean Elwood Allan Gordon Bowers Lloyd Swindlehurst

Pupils Raise 37.55 for Acton Community Centre Fund

Robert Little School pupils staged a variety show in the auditorium to raise 37.55 for the Acton Community Centre Fund. Students from all classes except kindergarten performed and admission was free. Proceeds go toward a 200 pledge. Kindergarteners enjoyed a park picnic with games and rides in the afternoon.

O the Robert Little School Acton Community Centre Fund Wednessays

Council Renames Unconnected Roads to End Street Confusion

Tuesday council voted to rename a cluster of similarly named streets after a public school children’s list. The changes will be formalized by by law and court order, affecting streets from Main to the west end, including Bower Street becoming St Alban s Drive and Perth Street, Queen Street renamed to No 7 Highway on the east side, and other adjustments such as York Street, Eastern Avenue, and Poplar Ave.

Council Bower Street Main Willow St. Alban's Drive C.N.R Mill St Bower St Wallace Avenue Perth St Queen Street Young St Ajax Engineers Maina St Cobble Hill Drive Agnes Street Mason Knit Maria Street York St Guelph Mill Street Force Electric Gullph Street Crescent Poplar Ave Blackham Street Lakeview Elmore Dr

Scout Mothers Elect New Officers in June Meeting

The Scout and Guide Mothers Association met June 27 at the scout hall. Officers elected for the coming year include President Betty Blunn and Honorary President Beryl Newton. other posts filled by Alice Wilkinson Marion Jerome Laura McEachern Thelma Vale and more. A Father and Son banquet was planned for October with convenors named. A St John Ambulance demonstration on artificial respiration closed the meeting.

Scout and Guide Mothers, Association A Beryl Newton Bruce Williamson Alice Wilkinson Marion Jerome Betty Blun Betty Blunn Laura McEachern Kitty Keeper Thelma Vale Mark Hargrav Beryl Newton Gladys Davidson Elizabeth Grant Ethel Haggett Lorna Clarke St. John Ambulance

Ad Value: Tall Woman Fails Auto Sales Pitch

A manufacturer seeks a leggy, attractive woman to answer calls and type notes. The boss agrees she is smart and capable but rejects her for being too tall. Commissions depend on sales made, not arguments won.

Rotary Balloon Launch Sparks CARE Campaign Draw

The Orangeville Rotary Club launches helium balloons as part of a CARE campaign. Each balloon carries a card for donation, with a chance to win a prize if found and returned. A second prize goes to the balloon that travels the farthest.

Orangeville Rotarians Sendimtz

Four Hurt in Oakville Area Car Crash Near Speyside

Two Oakville residents sustained head and facial injuries after a car left a curve near Speyside and struck a tree Sunday morning. Passenger Susan Goulet, 25, and driver George Allan, 27, required hospital treatment. Constable Dave Hardy investigated for North Halton O.P.P.

Oakville Speyside Fairly George Allan Nol Susan Goulet North Halton O.P.P Dave Hardy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mixs Ena Morrison Fred Cote T. ‘Jones Susan of Morrisburg Everlia W.T. A. Bell Mrs. MacDonald Saekend RB. A. Storey Robert Storey St. John’s Newfoundland G. Stanley. Matthews David Chapman John “Chapman Winnipeg Robert Pratt Emte Proto Tony Oliviay Charles Bantin Venchiarutti Douglas Dunbar Ospringe Linda Fernson Linda Helen Marchington Roy Tinney James Struthers Erin urd = McCutcheon Stewart McDonald Rochester N.Y Jack Sim RD. Stewart Gilroy Sr E. Archibald Barrie D. I6 Robertson Roy Parker Campbellville Tom Henry Jackson Doug Robertson Grelph Norman Robertson Shiron Bradley Neil Franklin Terry Hamilton Ross Hughan Jill Hurst Nancy Miller Mary Moffat Stella O'Gorman Donna Pendleton Bill Reed Helen Richardson Diane Swackhamer Winnie Vlidstra Janice Wagner Carl Weir Janice Woodburn Danny Archie James Arnott Jennifer Bagby Gloria Barber Jack Bewley Sandra Binnie Sandra Blyth Jim Burgh Gail Buttenham Carol Mp Jon Chisholm Kay Chisholm Carol Glendinning Ruth Clow Joan Coxe John Creighton Randy Daly John DeBlauw Anne Duenk Keith Dunk Barbara Fellows Betty Fong Douglas Ford Sandra Fountain Karin Heller Ron Henry Marv Hiadun David Hobson Carolyn Hoey Buddy Holmes Helen Hopkins Marilyn Kirkwood Donna Landsborough Tony Leighton Kazmier Lewandowski David Lidken Donald Long Brian Cargill Shirley Cohen Darlene Cannon Bill Coxe Muriel Coxe Bob Cripps Bill Dawe Chris Denny Bohdan Dye Allan Gay Janice Gardner John Gay David Griffiths Allan Hall Annette Hay Ronald Heller Richard Ironside Jim Jennings John Kranendonk Gertrud Kuhn Yvon Lachance Roger Ladouceur Shirley Langevin Heather Leslie Bonnie MacDougall Wenona Bartram Ruth Coles Fred Dawkins Karl Gathof Jean Hart Mary Baker Lorrie Brian Barbeau Carolyn Cook Elizabeth Force Pass — Marie Croft Ricky Currie Lester Anne Duby Robert Duby Yvonne Dayal Norman Elliott Katherine Garret Akin Hayward James Trenside Randy Lidhead Paul McGeachie Sherrill Marr Lorraine Richardson Diane Both Douglas Roddick Ruth Spicevogel Ross Swackhamer Bernice Wasowice Limehouse Presbyterian Church W.I Duncan Mottar Uhe Canadian Mental Health Association Geoorge Robertson He Birth William McInve Halton Georgetawi Atay Wal Ham Frank Qty Gourteoss Minnie Somerle Po Kennedy Melee Toe Bo Rennick Custom Cleaners Ocnus Aeckoy T. Perryman Scout Churchill RD. N Kirby Food Market Sunkist Ada As Nut Steve Melmag CorOnaDo Symon Hardware Acton Chamber OF Commerce
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