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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 09, 1957

Page

5

Anniversary Services at Ballinafad United Church

Anniversary services were held at Ballinafad United Church with Rev. Wren of Burlington delivering the morning sermon and Rev. Bherwin of Bronte speaking in the evening. The event featured choir performances, solos by Mrs. Griffiths of Ebenezer, a Salvation Army quartet, and a turkey supper hosted by the ladies. A lively program followed with duets, solos, and community music during the social hour.

Buntley Ballinafad United Church Servie Rev Wren Burlington God Jems Griffiths Eb@nexer Margaret Bherwin Bronte Jesus Ballinafad Ernie McEnery Carol Muriel Helena Hills Lloyd Swindlehurst Brian Sinclair Min. Muerc McEnery Ken Cotton

OsPRinos Club Meeting Hears News and Social Updates

A long village notices several social visits and engagements. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Wilfred McMillan purchase the Mc Tavish House above Mimons and plan moving in soon. Numerous visitors from Hamilton Guelph Rexdale Lindsay Acton and Toronto attended gatherings and a 4H event.

Wilfred McMillan Mimons McTavish Ho Griffan Harold Aitken Hamilton Gordon Robertson Jim Sharon Guelph Gordon Aitken Jamily

Mission Study Discussion Led by Norton McKenzie and McPhedran

On May 7 Knox CGLT opened with 13 attendees and minutes from the previous executive meeting were read. Jane McPhedran, Joanne McKenzie, and Barbara Norton led the Mission Study on Malaya, an offering was received, a story was read, and the meeting closed with Taps.

Limehouse Murray Coles Preaches at Church

Mr Murray Coles led services at Limehouse Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Rev Alex Calder conducted a drumhead service at Applewood Acres shopping plaza on May 32. Baptismal services are planned for Mother's Day.

Murray Coles Limehouse Presbyterian Church Alex Calder Applewood Acres Calder Homer and Laidlaw Toronto Teachers College Mra McKay Ted Morrows Toronto Nobert Lane Georgetown Mra. Lane Misa Helen Mills Mra

Mothers and Daughters Banquet for Explorers Held

The Friendly Circle hosted the second annual Mother and Daughter Banquet for the Explorers on Wednesday at Magath United Church. Miss Neelands, director of Humber Camp, spoke on the Explorer Purpose to look to the light and do what is right in God’s sight.

Friendly Circle Magath United Church Susan Hurd Barbara Symon Pauline Symon Ros Gordon Adams Esther Adams Jean Rowse Donna Cranswack Dierba Symon Janet Rognvaldson Miss Rowe Miss Cranswick Evelyn Goodwin Janet Adama Mary Beth Fllatt Kay Dennis Janet Rognvaldaen Mra Mildred Long Misa Jo-Ann Emmerson Rowe Ladway Friends Circle Rev Adams Neelanda Humber

Rockwood Women Discuss Past and History Book Project

Mrs G Wallace guest of Rockwood Ladies MAE D McPhedran welcomes 30 members and guests for the May meeting at Mrs C McNabb’s home. Plans include a Tweedamuir History Book and farm history at each meeting, with talks by Mrs Drugbee McNabb and Mrs Grover Mack on Eden Crest materials. The Eden Crest volume is estimated at $200. Luncheon served by Mrs Bayne and others.

G. Wallace Rockwood Mae D. McPhedran Rockalong Women's Institute C. McNabb G. Nelson G Wallace Wallace Institute Tweedamuir Drugbee McNabb McNabb Archibald William McNabb Alexander Dunbar Angus Dunbar Guelph Mra McNabb Everton Nia Grover Mack Eden Crest Mira Mack Mack

Milton Brick Company Crew Returns After 8 Day Strike

Seven mill workers resume duties this Thursday marking the end of an eight day strike that began March 22 over wage and benefits. The remaining crew will return on shifts and full staff is expected back by Monday morning after a new agreement reportedly concluded yesterday.

Milton Brick Company

Girls' Auxiliary Meeting at St Alban's Anglican Church

The Girls' Auxiliary held a meeting last Thursday at St Alban's Anglican Church. The session began with The King of Love My Shepherd Is, followed by the G A prayer and readings explaining its lines. Barbare Ware was chosen to notify absent members and a point system was created to honor members. The business portion closed and dancing ensued. The Acog Intermediate ball team reported practice turnout with a few new players.

St. Alban's Anglican Church Barbere Ware

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