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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

6

Personal Notes Of Actonians Visiting Out-of-Town Points

Acton social notes report Grimsby visitors Mr and Mrs Ray Watson and others calling in town. Several residents return from Florida and England while hospital stays and routine work intrude on daily life. A St Andrew's College scholarship awards Steven Wolfe and local staff changes at Bank of Montreal are noted alongside community movements.

Acton Mrs Ray Watson Grimsby St. Andrew's College Aurora Steven Wolfe J. W Wolfe David Gordon Wilbur St Halifax N.S Mr. Gordon Stewart Peter Camphill Hospital Bank of Montreal Bory Young St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph City Hall London

Georgetown Rotary Showboat Docks at Port of Halton Manor

The Georgetown Rotary Club brings its annual Showboat to Halton Manor on May 2 for residents, staff, and families. Producer Ralph Ursel and music director Ken Harriscam led an eight piece orchestra in a lively program of solos, duets, skits, dances, choral numbers, and gags.

Georgetown Rotary Club Halton Manor Ralph Ursel Ken Harriscam John Gunn Chif Georgetown Rotary’s Halton Centennial Manor

Group Commends Members and Hints at Installations

The report notes praise for the group’s interest and activities and mentions that two new members will be installed at the upcoming meetings.

Legion Auxiliary Pledges $500 During Monthly Meeting

The Legion Ladies' Auxiliary pledged 50 dollars to the Acton Community Centre Fund at its last meeting. Alec Johnson outlined the program and answered questions. Tonight they attend the Zone Rally at Oakville and depart by bus at 7 pm. Plans for the October bazaar were set. Zone Commander W Finley made a periodic visit and filed reports. Production of natural gas in Canada in 1989 reached 427.8 billion cubic feet, up over 25 percent from 1988.

Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Acton Community Centre Fund Alec Johnson Oakville Aind Legion Zopam W. Finley Canada

Guelph Pastor Kenneth Griffiths Licensed for Ordination

At Dublin Street United Church Guelph the Guelph Presbytery licensed Kenneth Griffiths pastor of the Ebenezer charge in Preparation for ordination on June 8 at Westdale United Church Hamilton. Rev H A Bagnall assisted, with Rev J H A Bewell of Harriston chairing.

Dublin Street United Church Guelph Kenneth Griffiths Ebenezer Westdale United Church Hamilton H. A. Bagnall Dublin Church J. H. A. Bewell Harriston

Dublin church reception honors students and ministers

The Christian Education committee of Dublin church and the W A held a reception after a meeting chaired by Rev O P Hassie of Trinity United Church Kitchener and Rev A E Black of Dublin church. About 300 attended including Ebenezer charge guests. The Empire State Building in New York is noted for its construction cost.

Guelph Presbytery O. P. Hassie Trinity United Church Kitchener A. E. Black Dublin Church Griffiths Christian Education Committee W.A Ebenezer Empire State Building New York

Manor Audience Delights with Music and Sermon

Oakville business men gathered at the Manor on Sunday afternoon April 30 led by Mr George McAllister with Mrs RB Olson singing and playing violin and Mrs George McAllister on piano. Rev M Christensen from Highway Gospel Church Milton delivered a comforting sermon on John 14:1 3 focusing on Let not your heart be troubled as progress in science grows.

Oakville George McAllister RB. M. Olson George ‘McAllister Olson

Faith and happiness through belief in Christ

A brief religious reflection emphasizes finding happiness through faith in Jesus Christ and the belief that He has prepared a place for believers.

Christ

Home and School Plans Arena Support

Acton Amalgamated Home and School Association executive meeting decided to resume next fall and keep the group active. They unanimously approved sending $50 to the Community Centre Fund for the proposed arena.

Acton Amalgamated Home and School Association Community Centre

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