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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 22, 1962

Page

3

Euchre Dance and Day of Prayer Held in Eden Mills

Eden Mills hall hosted a euchre and dance Friday evening with Watson's Orchestra providing music. Prize winners included Lela Borden Gladys Glazier Millie Gardiner Bill Martin and others. World Day of Prayer services featured participants from both churches and local residents attended. Dr William O Connor addressed visitors at the Eden Mills event.

Etamosa Saval Association Eden Mills Hall Watson Lela Borden Gladys Glazier Millie Gardiner Bill Martin B. Sobye C. Kingsmill Ella Singular Georgetown R. Roy Athens Wallace Lasby H. Gilbertson O.A.C Eden Mills Institute William O'Connor Kitchener

Lenten Services and Church Renovations at St John’s

Lenten services at St John’s on Monday led by the A Y P of All Saints Erin and John’s feature a devotional period, film His Crucible, and group discussions. Afterward coffee and doughnuts follow as parishioners discuss the film. St John’s interior renovation includes varnish removal from seats in preparation for Easter. Fine weekend weather melted ice and snow, restoring cement sidewalks. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hunter and family of Brantford visited Mr and Mrs Max Milne Sunday.

A.Y. PA All’ Saints' Church Erin St. John's Church Old Sol Lloyd Hunter Brantford Max Milne B. Jlowlett John Alton A. Lillie John McDougall Grand Valley Fountain D. Stewart H. Jestin S. Snyder Pennsylvania Re Former

Theme for Greenock Institute Meeting

The Greenock Women's Institute March meeting at Mrs. W. Johns home focused on Historical Research with president Mrs. C. Allan presiding and opening with a poem. Delegates T Hemsley and Mrs. M C. n reported on the Toronto founding anniversary while plans included an annual meeting, baking contests, and district competition.

Greenock Women’s Institute W. Johns C. Allan T. Hemsley Mrggg C. N Women's Institute Toronto Centre Wellington Ireland E. Patterson B. Johnston J. Thompson W. Johnston

Acton Parks Board Plans Budget and Arena uses

The Acton Parks Board will ask the council for a 2685 levy to run parks in 1962. A budget committee formation was discussed and the board eyed closing the Tod pling skating operation. Bill Coon from Acton Curling Club got arena use for April 4 and 5 bonspiel.

Acton Council Epes ‘Bates Councl Tod Satwordy Hel Bill Coon Acton Curling Club Royer Lakeside of Devonshire

Rachlin Trophy Spotlight On Friday Interchool Final

Five players from Bennett School will vie for the Rachlin Trophy as the Interchool finals approach. The contest features Ee four and Ee three point contributions, aiming for the title at the upcoming game night.

Bennett School

Tiny Sergeant Die Hard Detachment Scene

A terse report details a sergeant nicknamed Tiny and a detachment involved in a lethal incident. The brief notes the unit's presence, potential location, and the actions taken, with authorities assessing the case.

4 H Girls Discuss Fruits and Fellowship Meetings

Community notes show 4 H Homemaking and Women’s Fellowship activities. Members discussed fruit season ideas and monthly fund-raising coupons, with Bible quizzes and district rally plans. Visiting families from Guelph and Brucedale joined meetings. several members announced moving plans and church worship details.

Visitors Prominent In Community Homes

Visitors with the A C Patterson family included Mrs Roy McKeown of Burlington Mr and Mrs Ross Patterson Mr Bob Patterson Miss Pat Schneider all of Guelph and Mr and Mrs Charles Sinclair of Welland Mrs Bob McDonald of Stewarttown and Mr and Mrs Clifford McDonald of Dolly Varden visited Mrs E McDonald 4th street on Sunday Mr and Mrs Vance Langille Miss Brenda Langille and Mr Joe McDonald of RR 4 Acton visited Mr and Mrs Alan Ferrier of Moffat We are pleased Mr James Findlay is home after six weeks in hospital in Toronto for throat treatment.

A.C. Pattersons Roy McKeown Burlington Ross - Patterson Bob Patterson Pat Schneider Guelph Charles Sinclair Welland Bob McDonaldity Stewarttown Clifford McDonald Dolly Varden E. McDonald Vance Langille Brenda Langille Joe McDonald RR. 4 Acton Alan | Ferrier Moffat James Findlay Toronto

Everton Visit Harry Alton

Mrs. June Ativan and Albert Alton of Guelph with Fred Alton of Rockwood visited Flurry Alton who is seriously ill in Pene Tong hospital last Thursday.

June Ativan Albert Alton Guelph Fred Alton Rockwood Flurry Alton Pene Tong Jennie Lovell DD Stewart Ogpringe Victor McCalhim Streetsville T. D. McCutche William Alexander Charles Hamilton

Birds Seen in Town After Week of Field Notes

Since last week’s Free Press reports, more birds have been spotted in town. Father Vr Morgan saw one in his driveway before early Mass.

Morgan Siy

Mrs. W. Swackhamer Hosts United Church Women Meeting

Mrs. W. Swackhamer hosted the United Church Women gathering on March 14. The program featured devotions from John 1, hymn singing, and a talk on “Com Linen denominator.” Members approved plans for a spring bake sale in April and extended get well wishes to Mrs. K. Taylor.

John Alton John McDougall Mesa Harry Hortop D. G. Robertson W. Swackhamer United Church Women UCW McArthur Gullin Russia W. Swickhamer Frigands

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