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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1961
Page
3
The Canadian Bible Society announced districts across Canada have allotted 465000 for global scripture distribution, an increase of 150000 over 1959. The funds support the Million Gospels for Africa campaign and reflect the society's successful effort.
Palm Sunday services at St Alban Martyr Anglican Church include Holy Eucharist at 9 30 am followed by Choral Eucharist and Church School. Holy Week schedule lists Holy Thursday Good Friday and Easter rites. Also notes activity in Knox Church Acton Baptist and Pentecostal tabernacle with their March 26 services and morning worships.
Through the churches of Africa a great need for scriptures is revealed. The last report says well over 3,000,000 gospels are needed in more than 900 Shan Ruapes. Printing has been done in England and Attica. Some gospels are first scriptures printed for tribal clanpunipes. Suggested readings include John chapters across the week.
A simple method uses a piece of charcoal placed in a tool chest to absorb moisture and reduce loose dust. The practice helps keep tools dry and minimizes dust dissemination.
About 100 youths gathered at the Royal Oak Hotel Oakville on March 10 to form the Halton Young Liberal Association affiliated with the Ontario and Southern Ontario Young Liberal organizations. Rob Blake chaired the meeting. officers named included Jim Clifford president and Alex Hugill secretary.
In Acton Ontario, residents led by the Lions Club press for a community centre following the cancellation of Galt Figure Skating Club’s Showtime 61 ice revue due to gas facility issues. They hope local efforts will raise funds and support a new venue for children and residents.
The Ontario Safety Leapine warns drivers to use ash trays to prevent cigarette ends from being tossed from vehicles and igniting forests. Officials stress that proper disposal reduces wildfire risk and environmental damage.
This fragmented draft warns drivers to adjust speed for safety. It emphasizes avoiding slow pokes that confuse others and urges reducing speed on certain roads to prevent accidents and make travel safer for everyone.
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