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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 07, 1959

Page

9

Ballinarad Church Anniversary Services Held With Large Gatherings

Ballinara d United Church marked its anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev Professor Dobbie M A BD WM Th. The morning text was God the Gardener and the evening Gods Measuring Line. Special music featured Hosanna in the Highest Anywhere with Jesus Ayolo Beneath His Wings by F J Shartill and Our Father Thou Art Great with duets by Miss L Duby and Miss M Davidson.

Ballinarad United Church Dobbie God Jesus F. J. Shartill Our Father L. Duby M. Davidson Acton Holy City Holy Spirit Golightly Toronto Ernie McEnery Ray McEnery S. Russell D. A. Russell Wm. Evans Jack McEnery Robert McEnery Patilla Clifford Reid Rennick Till F. W. Stortill E. McEnery Stanley Sinclair Mary Allan Sheila Norman Sinclair Ken Cotton Bonnie Wayne and Neil T. Gibson

Presbyterians Ladies' Aid Host Joint Meeting at Home

The Presbyterian Church groups W.M.S. and Ladies' Aid held a combined gathering at Mrs Will McLean's home. Devotions were led by Mrs Kay Stevenson, and Mrs Gulbutson read a reading as plans for the Spring Rally formed. Choirs sang a duet, prayers closed the session, and Quilts were awarded to Mrs Ramsary, with social time to follow and notices of church cleaning and upcoming events.

Wilicil Horn Mehalle Churchill Balhinafad BalhnaGel Rey G. Adams Acton McBride Cam McEnery Arnold Don Brown W.mls Presbyterian Church Will McLean W.M.S Kay Stevenson Mar Gulbutson Mra G MacDougall Mra W Lasby James Gilbutson John Milne H Gilbutson C Ramsary

Residents Win Prizes In Store Opening Draw

A store opening draw on Thursday awarded prizes to numerous residents. The event featured a rhythm by four girls with a ball, a bank quiz, a tap dance by four scholars, and a choir of gifts conducted by Miss Bersem. Local students from Rockwood and other nearby schools performed, with prizes presented by teachers and local officials.

Anc A Bartwesston Oswald Mesauws Secene Bobeel Maris Bas Abe Gocanret Canada Kennew Hindley Weretten Wm Jollitte Cecil Mertith Mrx Thosman Gellally Hood Miss Bersem Rockwind School Mra Nellis T Gellatly Fatty Rockwyod Marilyn Kingsbury Carl Thomas Murray Taylor Melvin Currie David Schneider Dave Arm Strong George Adams Termin Clifford Johnston Waterloo College Presbyterian Church John Birthh

Weekend Visitors At Local Homes In Hillsborough

Weekend guests included Lionel Watson and family from Hillsborough visiting Mr and Mrs George De Robertson in Guelph. Other arrivals were Elbert Lagan Norma Watson and Gertrude Watson with the Cruickshanks from Hillsborough, plus Millson Greg Heather from Rockwood and Roberts family from Guelph. Additional visitors were Harry Alton P Fang L Suter Laws Black from Elora and Jane Westerhoek from Willodale staying with Ko Kloster and family Drayton. Sunday callers included George Kloster and family and Dick Khaswr with relatives in Erin.

El_Jackan Lionel Watson Elbert Lagan Mass Norma Watson George Cruickshanks Gertrude Watson Hillsburgh Murray Millson Greg and Heather Rockword Hugh Roberts Guelph George de Robertson Harry Alton P. Fang L. Suter Miss Laws Black Elora Robertson Tine David Stewart Jane Westerhoek Willowdale Ko Klooster George Kloster Drayton Dick Khas Erin

County Deliberates on Dissolving High School District

District leaders debate a by law to dissolve the H S district as Georgetown pushback and budget issues spark tense discussions. Trustees argue over gym facilities salaries and debentures while the Department’s leadership is assailed for mixed signals and confusion.

H.S. District Georgetown Ko Fargrave Milter John Hall Milton Milten Festas Centnuini M lGm Milt Malta Acton W. Gork Department Consultative Committee For Consultative Committee For subsTissen Sargent

Halton Manor Majorettes First Visit With Burlington Band

The Halton Manor Majorettes hosted a visit from the Burlington Hye and Girls Band on Thursday evening April 28. Nine dozen residents attended as the teenage band members in blue and white performed while the majorettes showcased baton twirling. Allen announced numbers as the program included marches and dance rhythms. The event offered an entertaining program for residents and attracted community interest despite discussions about potential by law changes and ministerial approvals for status changes affecting local municipalities.

Mra Manet Thei Allen Muriel Jay Dra Minj Burhitten Fadhien Munjorell Stewart Minister of Education G. E. Johnson County Council

Concert Night Highlights With Jazz and Classics

An engaging trumpet solo by Wm Ratchsan opened the program followed by an overture. The band performed modern pieces and well known melodies, celebrating a varied repertoire with improvisational flair and lively performance dynamics.

Wm Ratchsan

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