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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 06, 1965

Page

7

Anniversary and community notices from Ballinafad church

Ballinafad United Church hosted anniversary services with Rev C Johnson and Rev Ted Highfield guest speakers. Several residents attended the morning service including Lucena Campbell Ebna McKechnie Annie Vannatter George Kirkwood Joan Reanon David John and others. Local deaths include Percy Harding and George Edmonds. funeral services were held at McClure Funeral Home and Coningsby Cemetery. Streetville visitors and community members were noted.

Lucena Campbell Ebna McKechnie Annie Vannatter PL Kirkwood Georgetown Joan Reanon David John Streetsville Ballinatad United Church Pearson Jessie McEnery Robert Shortill Gordon Price Toronto F. J. Shortill Auniverary Ballinafad United Church Kk. C. Johnson Ted Highfield Five Oaks Wat Campbell McArthur Guelph Bates Percy Harding William Harding McClure Funeral Home Coningsby Cemetery George Edmonds Ballinatad McClure Aire William Barly Ballinafad Ernie McEnery David Russell Robert McEnery

Congragation Greets Rev Byron Howlett at Wyndholme Church

A large congregation in Dartmouth Nova Scotia welcomed former minister Rev Byron Howlett of Wyndholme Christian Church on Sunday morning. He had attended All Canada Committee meetings in Toronto and will depart Thursday to conduct evangelistic services in two western churches. His sermon on Love one another from John 13 urged living the gospel with hope through Christ like love. A junior choir performed The Twenty Third Psalm with organ by Marilyn Kingsbury.

Byron Howlett Wyndholme Christian Church Dartmouth Nova Scotia Howlett Toronto All Canada Committee West Marilyn Kingsbury

Herb Ritchie Retires After 10 Years at Micro Plastic

Lifelong Acton resident Herb Ritchie retires from Micro Plastic plant after 10 years as a receiver in the shipping room. He receives a purse from the company president and a sterling silver debit call from coworkers. Ritchie, born on Agnes Street, plans to tend his garden and stay active with his wife and three daughters Isabel Laurie and Beth. He has been a member of Walker Lodge AF and AM and Royal and Scottish orders.

Were Hitch Micro Plastics John D Hagerman Acton Herb Ritchie Micro Plasticx Miichie John D. Hagerman Rituhie Ritchie Royal

Second Anniversary Issue Of Ontario School for the Deaf Yearbook

The Ontario School for the Deaf Mitton yearbook the O S D Beaver second anniversary edition mailed last week features student life news. It displays staff and student activities with photos and stories by Mrs W C Driscoll Miss Evelyn Gillan Mrs Laura Inman and others. An article by D B Kenned on preschools and editor remarks on past present and future education appear along with pieces by AL Brittan and ROF Argall.

O.S.D. Beaver Ontario School For the Deaf Mitton Echool Mice Juanita Fou D. B. Kenneds Thechool Cosh AL Brittan Woo Rof Argall Canada Hother

Easter Visits and Local Greetings Highlight Quiet Week

Mr. Bob Warren spent Easter at Chariton. Anniversary wishes go to Mr and Mrs AL Norton for their 9th on Sunday. Limehouse and Toronto visits noted. Sunday School starts at 9 00, with services at 10 45. Mr and Mrs Bill Mills and their family visited his parents. Mr and Mrs Alfred Greenflees from Campbellville called on A W Renton’s family.

Bob. Warren Chariton AL Wo Norton Neu Limehouse Bill Mills Bale Toronto Walfred Greenflees Campbellville A. W. Renton

McCutcheon Move to Acton and Local Updates

Mr and Mrs Murd McCutcheon moved to Acton after selling their farm. New farm owners Mr and Mrs Clark of Oakville move in. George Cooke recovers to good health after illness at work in Guelph. Garrett Bruce from Guelph University finishes term and will work at the college holidays. George Grundy leaves Guelph hospital after two weeks. Tom Phelan sells Westway Church of Christ Toronto to operate as a church camp with plans for a permanent kitchen. Bob Ferguson undergoes emergency surgery for ruptured appendix with encouraging recovery. Some heart disease prevention notes highlight possible cures.

Murd McCutcheons Acton Clark Oakville George Cooke Guelph Garriet Bruce Guelph University Robert A. Craig Linda Steven London H.R. Howard George Grundy Guelph Hospital George McKenzie Tom Phelan Holiday Park Rov Hi Westway Church of Christ Toronto Bob Ross Ferguson

Abolition Advocates Urge End of Death Penalty

Guest speaker Mlle Phyllis Haslam urged Canada move toward abolition, arguing the death penalty shows a lag in development. She cited comparisons with the United States and highlighted alternatives like life imprisonment and rehabilitation, urging MPs to vote on abolition.

Mlle Phyllis Haslam Elizabeth Irv Seenery Association For the Abolition of the Munierer Canada Wardame United States Mist Haslam Fife

Grass Fire Suppressed Near Poplar Avenue By Action Teams

Combined Force Acton Citefighters and Beantmore workers battled a grass fire at the end of Poplar Avenue last Thursday. Fire crews fought burning dry grass as flames spread, with Beantmore workers attempting to control the blaze.

Acton Beantmore Poplar Avenue

Marie Grant Wins Ike Lions Cash Draw For Final Goal

In a Stanley Cup final weekend event Mrs Marie Grant won Ike Lions cash draw tied to the winning goal. The announcement notes the prize and the dramatic finish fueling local chatter.

Verdhet Mre Marie Grant Ike Lions Gars

Lectures Promote Forests and Renewable Use Across Provinces

The Online Department of Lands and Forests held lectures across 22 administrative districts to educate the public on renewable use forest protection forest fish and wildfire management. In September attendance reached 14 196 at 176 lectures plus 3 490 at 28 school talks and 10 904 at 146 public lectures.

Uheges A Lands and Forests Ior Husual

Midday Meal Ideas Emphasize Protein Rich Snacks

The text outlines a midday eating time and stresses including protein rich foods for growth and repair. It mentions items like milk fish eggs cheese dried beans and tea as suitable snack components.

Provincial hospital data shows patient care costs rise

In 1963 Ontario hospitals treated 1,024,404 patients who received 3,039.58 in care. This reflected a substantial increase from 1988 and the first year of the provincial hospital insurance plan, indicating growing demand and expenses across convalescent and chronic facilities.

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