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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 17, 1960

Page

3

Obituary of M Seymour of Rockwood and Guelph

M Seymour of Rockwood later of Guelph died Friday in St Josephs Hospital after lengthy illness. Born in Mitchell he was the son of Daniel Seymour and the former Resins Breckenridge. He served with the Canadian Army from 1915 to 1918. He married Gertrude Sorgeny Taronta. He worked 39 years in the CNR freight dept. A former Rockwood resident he lived in Guelph 28 years retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Col John McRie Branch 257 of the Canadian Legion and of the Grand River Lodge APS and AM. Besides his wife he leaves three sisters Mrs Frank Whitlock Lillian May of Burlington Mrs He Pocock head and Mrs Andrew Poustie Rhete of Vancouver. Services were held in Guelph with Rev Crawford Smith assisted by Rev Peirce cremation at St James Crematorium Toronto.

M. Seymour Guelph Rockwood Marton Seymow Gatelph St. Joseph's Hospital Mitchell Qutavio Datnel Seymore Resins Breckenridge Owiths Any Raita Corps Gertrude Sorgeny Taronta Seymour CNR Heiad Andrew Poustie Rhete Vancouver Sailas de Crawford Smith Pion Peirce St. Jamies Crematorium Toronto

Rotary Ladies' Night Show Delights Toronto Club

The Rotary club held a Ladies' Night in Toronto with 36 members and guests traveling by bus to Maple Leaf Gardens to view the Revue. After the show the group dined at Town and Country Restaurant before returning home.

Toronto Rotary Maple Leaf Gardens Himeh Town and Coins

Rockwood Mission Service Honors Departed Residents

A Rockwood WM Society Mission service in the United Cherub hall mourned two former residents. Mrs. Hosking led prayers as groups performed music and readings. The service featured a village play, offerings, and remembrances, with burial arrangements and survivors listed, including names from the Rockwood area and nearby towns.

Sunday Church Calendar for Acton Area Unfolds Diverse Services

The schedule lists Knox Church Acte Presbyterians Rev Andrew McKencie with 940 am service and 1000 am Bible class, plus Sevier Gaus and MG Matkar speakers. Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle offers 1080 am Sunday School 1100 am Morning Worship 630 pm Evangelistic Youth, with prayer meetings Saturday. Christian Reformed Church and United Church of Canada in Acton present English and services in YMCA, while St Alban the Martyr Anglican and Baptist Church outline Eucharists, Lenton evensong, and maritime worship. All churches invite attendees for Sunday March 20 1960 and March 24 1980 services with nursery care.

Edsion Sevier Gaus MG Matkar Haissett Evangelate Tuoagng Tube Stud Thuretor Frayer YMCA Alt A Hasam Welson

Fate of Arena Future Debated as Parks Board Hears Lacking Support

Acton Parks Board failed to agree on forming an arena commission to manage the arena. Debates centered on funding, bylaw control, and possible joint operation with the town council. Flyers discussed use of park facilities, bids for a booth, and plans for a Civic Holiday program at the arena site.

Arena Parks Board Acton Arena Commission Board of Parks Management R.R. Parker Rowan A. Jabosan Johnson Packer Johnnan Poaltlan Rce Vartians Jobson Vaisie Hes Mio Barbeau Giily Aaver ToOpd Cayassin Acton Legion Mihot Sports Phive Manes

Board Approves Teacher Salary Schedule Changes

The board adopted a new teacher salary scale with five qualification classes ranging from uncertified at 4,000 to 9,000 for experienced staff. Principal and vice principal allowances of 800 per year for first five years and 200 per year thereafter, plus statutory terms, were outlined amid school-size adjustments.

O.S Gream Nina Joon Bert Fae Commie Ink

W. A. March Meeting Highlights 54th Anniversary News

The March meeting of the W. A. was held on Wednesday night March 9. Members hosted guests, roll call noted attendance, and a contest and pictures from British Columbia were shown. Mrs Hitch led a birthday and anniversary toast for Jedis Lackman and La rkmans. Swindchort’s uncle George Swindle’s passing was noted. he lived 102 years, born in Ballowtad Flow.

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