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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

14

English Young Farmer to Visit Halton on Exchange

Anne Steele of Westmorland will visit Halton as part of the English Young Farmers Exchange. The Ontario program sponsors four delegates each year to Britain, with four from England and four from Scotland visiting Ontario. Miss Steele helps on Heayes Farm, Levens, Kendal and runs poultry tasks on her father's farm.

Halton J. A. Francis English Young Farmers’ Association Iss Anne Steele Westmorland Hée Halton Farmers Association Miss Steele Ontario Department of Agriculture Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario Ontario Great Britain England Scotland Heayes Farm Levens Kendal

The Land Is Mine film premieres in Halton Ontario

Ontario Hydro will premiere the new film The Land Is Mine on May 1 in Halton. Filmed in Milton and Brampton, it follows a boy's summer on his aunt and uncle's farm and highlights farming life. The film is part of Ontario Hydro's Farm Sales Division. Manager John Moles and regional supervisors announce services to help farm operators use electricity, including identifying hydro use problems and planning future programs.

Ontario Hydro Miltor Brampton Gas City Boy John Moles Heder

Ontario Agricultural College Hosts Halton Farmers in 1960

Halton farmers were part of the 50 000 visitors to the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph during 1960. The college held 65 agricultural conferences and numerous field days and meetings across all farm sectors. The campus doors stay open year round to assist farmers with technical information and problem solving through its 15 departments.

Ontario Agricultural College Halton Farmers Halton Guelph Tra O.A.C

United Church of Canada Service Schedule Acton Ontario

Sunday services at 9 30 am and 11 am including sermon on The Ordinances of the Christian Church. Sunday school for all ages, infant to grade at 9 30 am. Evening service at 7 30 pm. Orange Lodge church parade 9 30 am, Young People meet, Official Board at 7 40 pm. Wednesday meeting 7 00 pm. Rev Dwight Engel and Mr George Flitt lead worship with choir and organ.

Dennis E. Clark India Clark Baptist High Fellowship Mission Band Rayer Ee See v. Is Awa Asm Mérainga Resnikie United Church OF Canada Acton Ontario Dwight Engel BSA George Flitt Cain Wellington Speed Lodge Guelph Church of the Back To God

Staff Changes At Toronto Bank Branches

Harold L. Wetmore of Toronto relieves Bank of Nova Scotia manager W. A. Woodlet on sick leave. J. Heit of Wilson and Jane branch Toronto replaces J. N. King who transfers to Kingston Road and Bingham branch. Brian Beatty of Pigton joins as clerk.

Harold L. Wetmore Toronto Bank of A Scotia W. A. Woodlet Do J. Heit Wilson and Jane J. N. King Kingston Road Bingham Brian Beatty Pigton

Bible Society presses on in Congo amid upheaval

The Canadian Bible Society reports continued import of Bibles and recording devices into the Congo since 1960. A. W. Mathingon says shipments reach many areas while some provinces remain blocked. Tshibuba Gospels of St John and Bibles are sent to refugee regions with a Volkswagen bus to aid distribution.

Congo Canadian Bible Society A. W. Mathingon Bible Society London New York Oriental Kivu Leco Press Bak“wynga Volkswagen

Seven Year Old Margaret Ann Slaven Wins Ten Medals

Seven year old Margaret Ann Slaven earned ten medals after adding two seconds and one third at the Guelph district Highland Dancing Competitions held in Guelph city hall. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Terry Slaven of Acton she attends Speyside school.

Margaret Ann Slaven Guelph Terry Shaven R.R Acton Speyside School Margaret Ann Dave Trattoof Clarkson Accton Scottish Diance Club

Tips on Touring Picnic Foods for Easy Outdoor Dining

Practical tips for planning a picnic with frozen and shelf items from grocers. Features frozen shrimp cocktail, heated frozen meals, canned cold meats, store bought cake, frozen strawberries, whipped cream, and powdered coffee cream. Encourages gourmet style picnics away from ovens.

Special Services On Holy Thursday At St Albans

Holy Thursday services held at St Albans church with a mid week service for young people at 9am marking Ascension Day. Some pupils were excused from school to attend. A Family Eucharist service is scheduled for 7 30 pm tonight.

St. Alban’s Church

Race prejudice topic and Florida slides at local meeting

May W A meeting at Blyth home opened with prayer and devotions on race prejudice and interracial cooperation. Talks cited biblical examples and Africa literacy, stressing mutual respect amid segregation. Florida slides viewed at a dessert party for the Pranks, with a church kitchen fundraiser and get well and sympathy messages for members.

Mra. A. Frank W.A Blyth Mra. A. McLean Paul Antioch R. McLean Sittles Florida A. Prank Mr. Prank Lindsay Ferguson

Dalis Dilemma A Night Porter Helps Curb Burglar

In New York the night porter at Dalis Dilemna hotel recognized a burglar from his appearance and sketched him. Dali admired the sketch and later painted a painting of the robber for the police. The sketch aided officers who then rounded up 200 people and seized assorted items.

Newquse Artat’ Balvador - Dali New York Dali

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