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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 21, 1957

Page

6

Greenock Institute March Meeting Hosted by Mrs Hemaley

Green Beck Womens Institute held its March gathering with 15 members present. Mrs Patterson presided. readings, prayers, and a roll call opened the session. Plans surfaced for a March 28 family supper and an April event. donations to the Red Cross were approved. various contests and talks followed, including Maplewood Farm history and poems.

Greenock Institute Thomas Hemaley Green Beck Womens Institute Lnd Lee Mra Eki Patterson Mra HO Rew Mary Stewart Fo Johnston Mra © Atken Bowing Tyrone Ireland

Obituary: Norman Duncan McMurchy Interred in Brampton

Norman Duncan McMurchy last surviving member of his family died March 11 at Toronto General Hospital. Born on a family farm north of Acton he became a barn builder and lived on Centre Road Brampton with his wife Ella Lundy predeceased him seven years earlier. He leaves two children Helen Freon of Thorniil and Dr Norman Ray of Kitchener. Interment was at Brampton Presbyterian Church last weekend.

Brampton Norman Duncan McMurchy Duncan McMurchy Toronto General Hospital Acton Centre Road Ella Louise Lundy Heleniere Joseph Robfreon Thorniil Norman Ray Kitchener Brampton Presbyterian Church

Mrs L L Skace Guild Speaker At All Saints Church

Eight members and three guests attended the March meeting of the Dadi Guild of All Saints church at Mora Mudd Les. Mrs Clarkson led the seemed praise and Rev Powell read scripture with the financial report. A talk by Mr Att was given and a social hour followed.

Dadi Guild All Saints Church Mra Mudles Guald Peaser Ma Clarkson Powell Mratt Skuee Laneh Clarkseon Doug Powell

Church in Formosa Study Topic Discussed by Mission Group

The March meeting of the Senior Run Minis Womens Missionary Society of Koos B Presbyterian church was led by Mre A J Buchanan with Mrs ROM MrDonald in charge of the program. Mrs McDonald and Mrs A Aut hen conducted worship as Mrs John Davidson attended. the study on Formosa described the church and missionaries facing rising sect influence and internal issues.

A J Buchanan Rom MrDonald Minis Womens Missionary Society Koos B Presbyterian Church Mra O Moran Arthur McDonald A Authen John Davidson Vdass Tawar Siscas Artis Food Clifton Fornisa Cai Presbaterians Canada George Leslie Mackay

Bogle Reid Wedding in Hamilton Church

Laura Kathleen Reid daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Reid became the bride of Orville Ray Bogle at Trinity Reformed Church Hamilton. Rev O D Priddle conducted. Albert Pows organist provided music. Attendants included Mrs Alice Hodgson and flower girl Joanne Landsborough. Grant Cummings served as best man. ushers were Smith Griffin and Norman Rogie. A reception followed at Trinity church hall with plans to depart for Florida.

Laura Kathleen Robert Ow" Reid Orville Ray Bogle Trinity Raptar Church Howard Alderson Nelson Hugh M. Reid Acton Alice Hodgson Guelph Nasegay Lathe Joanne Landsborough Grant Cummings Hamilton Smith R. Griffin Norman Rogie Puslinch Trinity Church Hall Florida

Acton Juniors Discuss Radio Station Operations

At the March Acton Junior Farmers meeting held at Allen Bowen Station CFIR Brampton officials John Powe and Terry Coles spoke on behind the scenes at a radio station. Topics included pre air procedures, newsroom operations, and the station's role in rescue work during disasters.

Acton John Powe Terry Coles Staten CFIH Trampton Tne Allen Bowen CFIR Mr Fore Con Toronto Brampton CFIB Rook Terry Cote Stanen Relat Daval Che Werk Bes Senidirar Reppin Mossi Gofow

Landsborough Made Life Member At Baptist Women’s Circle Meeting

The Baptist church Womens Mission Circle held its March meeting at Mr Go Wasners Wellington St. Mrs Landsborough received a life membership certificate and pin with a gift presented by Miss Jessie. Miss Zens sent a letter about work in India. The event closed with a social hour and thanks to Mrs Wagner for hosting.

Womens Mission Circle of the Baptist Church Go Wasners Tuenean Wellington St Te J Chapman Ates Peyag OurLands Angela Bolivia

Women's Institute Hosts Two Day Hospitality Course

The local Women's Institute sponsored a two day course on hospitality foods led by Miss Croft from Taranto. At Mrs DG Robertson's home the first day featured a complete dinner prepared and served to attendees. on day two Miss Croft spoke on special lunches and catering. The event drew several Greenuch branch members and earned a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Croft.

Women's Institute Mua Doreen Croft Taranto DG Robertson Freemii Greenuch Newond Miss Croft Karl Mollowan Denighes Emi Darel Niagae Adan MO Murren Wren Wand Bruce Jeswegele Mis Fan Aitken Geoye If Pearen Af Hockwinnd Norman McKenzie Linde Billy Alec Kingsbury Hockwood Women's Distit- Pdle Mia Fo Fusher Red Cross Mn T Fines

Birthday Greetings From Many Friends

A long list of visitors and well wishers called on John Alton on his birthday. Family and neighbors from Detroit and nearby towns including Mrs Howard Culbaky, Mr and Mrs Harvey, and several others stopped by to offer greetings and gifts while sharing conversations about community events and local happenings.

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