Acton Scouts Promote Road Safety During Easter Holiday
Bruce Wililheon writes the Acton Boy Scouts discuss safer driving as Easter crowds descend on streets. He warns 210 young people under 14 killed and 6,000 injured nationwide in auto crashes and urges parents to model safety. Tips include stopping at curbs, looking both ways, walking against traffic where no sidewalk, wearing white at crossings, safe play areas, and bicycle single file. The piece notes troop news and achievements.
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New English Bible New Testament Published After 13 Years Work
The New English Translation of the New Testament issued in March marks a milestone as the first entirely new English version since Wycliffe. A diverse committee and world scholars used original languages and recent archaeology to craft contemporary English, with Old Testament work ongoing and a release date not yet set.
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Rudd Couple to Join Acton Baptist Church
Sunday ceremony will welcome Jianes M. Rudd and Mrs. Rudd into Acton Baptist Church. Fred West a life deacon will extend the right hand of fellowship at the acceptance service.
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Easter Services and Holy Week Calendar update
Anglican rector Rev. me B. Stokrec announces Holy Week and Easter services including Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist Good Friday litany and ante-communion Holy Saturday baptism renewal Easter Day Holy Eucharist and morning worship at 9 50 am, with church school. Baptist pastor James McRudd outlines morning and evening services and weekly activities with nursery care available.
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Acton Chamber Seeks Citizen of the Year Nominations
The Acton Chamber of Commerce invites residents to nominate a Citizen of the Year for 1961. Nominations must include reasons and a summary of acts benefiting Acton, mailed to Citizen of the Year Committee Box 1961 Acton Free Press by April 6. Final selection by a chamber committee. the winner to be honored at the mid April Civic and Community Dinner.
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Editing Error Mixs Up WAALS and Baptist Festival
A misprint combined two items from the Fr Press causing confusion. The United Church WAALS meeting report began under its headline but its remainder appeared at the end of the Baptist Festival of Missions account. The paper apologizes for the confusion.
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Tips on Photography in Rainy Weather Opens New Camera Possibilities
The piece argues that overcast days offer strong photo opportunities as modern film latitude allows shooting with less light. It notes that weather improves atmosphere, reduces harsh shadows, and that adjustable cameras handle aging color film, yielding soft pleasant images despite the gloom.
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Poets Corner Questions Death and Devotion in Echoes
The passage ponders resurrection and divine presence as sorrowful figures lament a guest who did not come. It reflects on faith, grief, and belief in Christ's glory beyond death, with mentions of Lazarus and Mary. The text also notes photography tips for color film and describes moody, rainy imagery for pictures.
Local Card Party Winners and Federal Budget Note
Ten tables played with prizes awarded. Ladies winner Mrs Matthews and runner up Mrs McCutchen. men’s winner PF Kent and runner up William Wilson. A separate federal note mentions a file and a $347 budget item for Canada’s proposed designs.
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