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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
19
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The community mourns Ar Thompson who died May 3 at Cantph General Hospital. Rev Andrew McKengie led services at Rumery Shoemaker Funeral Home with interment at Barryiew Cemetery Acton. Also remembered is Peter Hills who died Friday at Meron hospital, with funeral conducted and burial at Churchill Cemetery.
After the Queen and roll call each patrol finished its Display Night phase. A special year end meeting invites LAU Guides parents and interested readers to see activities in different Guiding areas. Joan Ramsden earned a horsewoman's badge while Margaret Guthrie gained second class and Jean Hart achieved a first class badge in many years. This Saturday Lokal Items Guide company girls plan a half day hike to pass tests at the home of Mr and Mrs 1960.
Hatton Centennial Manor begins expansion with 128 bed original facility adding two large wings and 92 extended beds. Dell Construction completed first wing with 2 bed and 4 bed rooms plus nurses station and dining areas. Special Care Wing opened next, segregated male and female sides with dining rooms and porches.
Scouts led by Sid Newton and George Haggett distribute 75 pound garbage bags for town cleanup. Bags aim to keep windblown trash, deter dog mess, and ease litter concerns with four to five thicknesses and water repellence. Town foreman Al Kirkness endorses the product as superior. residents may contact supervisors Haggett or Haggytt to obtain bundles.
Two Aton students succeed in passing their year at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph. John Van Dyk passed second year and Robert Kerr passed first year in the two year diploma course in practical farming. About 820 students to graduate later this month. S4 finished their first year.
Esquesing Township council on May 2 agreed to a $10 887 share of the $325 Kelky Dam project and planned a meeting with the Conservation Authority to discuss details. The council found no evident financial harm from the flood and dam, which will be in the township's southwest corner. The meeting will include Fr David Murray to review the arrangements.
Peter Hills of Calstead, resident 7R years, died May 2 at Milton District Hospital at age 92 after two weeks illness. Predeceased by wife Efi Swackhamer in 1944, they had no children. Murray McBride led service May 9. burial at Rumley Shoemaker Cemetery. Born Coningsby Ontario 1867, he moved to Mealand at 10, to Ac tana by 15, lived in Unis district, retired from a 500 acre farm four years ago, earlier worked at Hauden's Bakery for about 10 years, and walked to town from the hint line until age near 90.
Angus Thompson of RR 2 Erin township died May 5 at Guelph General Hospital. A lifelong farmer born in Erin in 1885 he married Margaret McIntyre in 1918 and is survived by her. he was predeceased by parents Joseph Henry Kim and Sarah McCutcheon and many siblings. Funeral services were held at Rumley Shoemaker funeral home with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers named Fernie Horne Charles Comfort Thompson Harold McIntyre and R B Kirkwood. Flower bearers listed Bill Cassidy Fred Cole Clarence Gamble John Near Hugh Reid.
Mrs Amelia Ab igtaik McCutcheon died at Plummer Memorial hospital Sault Ste Marie on April 22 aged 82 after four months there. Born 1878 in Guelph she lived in Acton Rockwood and Guelph before 19 years with her daughter and sons in Sault Ste Marie. Survived by sons Jona and two grandsons Donald and David Redmond, a sister Effie Hillmers and brothers Robert Herbert August Young Roy. Funeral April 26 at Malntyre Wilkie Guelph with burial Everton cemetery. Pallbearers J J Stewart Ross Patterson Clayton Barfedu Clarence Young Kenneth Young Ivan Hillmer. Married David A McCutcheon in Erin 1904. She was a longtime church member in Sault Ste Marie.
The St Albans chapter HAC met in the parish hall on April 27 for a salad dinner attended by many. Vic Bristow was nominated to succeed Harold Denny as secretary, with plans to dispense the Lads and Dandy supper to free time for activities. The Bishop’s Confraternity delegates met at the Sesettesty Rite Temple, and Rev John Rathbone spoke on The History of Our Church. Next month Father B.O.C. will discuss the Revised Book of Prayer.
After school Tuesday, teacher Tani Campbell hosted a party for Michael Rusty who is moving to New York. Guests played badminton and other games, ate sandwiches and soft drinks, and danced as a school ring and bulbs were presented to him by a band member.
Nine individuals were baptized during a Mother's Day service led by Rev R Browk at the YMCA. The ceremony included a sermon on faith and family with flowers placed at the front, and extra seating to accommodate worshippers. The christened children include Davi Eddie De View, Lythe Jean De Vries, Jeanette Dorothy De Vries, Debra Ann De Vries, William Lucas De Haan, Mary Ann De Haan, George Kenneth De Haan, Penny Joy Shortill, and two others at Frank Thompson's residence.
A garbled text puzzle describes a chaotic scene in a home. Clues hint at a hidden cabinet, a missing item, and a kitchen search as a narrator puzzles over what happened and why. The piece reads like a ransom of words and phrases, with fragmented sentences and stray letters.
About 35 Guelph Hi-Y Club members attend a meeting with 45 day attendees. The group plans to proceed with cryptic plans and a celebration for the Men’s Club 20th anniversary, with executives and advisers present to outline future activities.
Local gathering of the Adult Fellowship featured a program of film selections and social interaction. Attendees praised the postmaster Frank Tous who introduced speakers and hosts.
A historical outline outlines a forage project with a May to August timeline. It lists participants and officers including president Dow Sekhammer, secretary Wallace, treasurer Sheril Murray, and press reporter Linda Swackhamer. The executive team veterans Nine Braida, Fyfe Somerville, and Calvin Aitken lead the Agricultural Society.
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