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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

19

Baptism Service Marks Mothers Day Observance at Knox

A Knox Presbyterian Church service for Mother's Day and Christian Family Week featured six infant baptisms Anne Isobel Roe ers Marinus Andries Schuts Robert Allan Ellerby Susan Elizabeth Is mond Beverly Lynn Moore and John Henry MacLeod The church school presented 52 memory work certificates since autumn as the minister led the service with the choir providing music.

Knox Presbyterian Church Church School Anne Isobel Roeers Marinus Andries Schuts Robert Allan Ellerby Susan Elizabeth Ismond Beverly Lynn Moore John Henry MacLeod C. M. Coles

Youth topic by D Schmull at Duke of Devonshire chapter

The Duke of Devonshire chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire met at Mrs. R. R. Parker’s home on Tuesday evening in May A to hear D Schmull discuss The Youth of Today. Mrs. W. Wolfe introduced the speaker and Mrs. J. Whitham thanked her. Mrs. W. Ballentine presented two readings and Mrs. H. Holmes was named civil defense lesson representative. Two new members joined and fundraising ideas were explored. Arrangements were made to host the basic English class at the high school and lunch was served by hostesses.

W. Wolfe J. Whitham W. Ballentine H. Holmes Civil Defense Committee

Erin Council approves debenture for Erin High School district

Erin township council with Reeve Albert Wheeler approves an application by the Erin High School District for debentures not exceeding 43750 repayable over 20 years to fund construction and equipment of a high school in Erin Village. The council agrees to assume its proportional share of costs under the High Schools Act. Centennial entries planned for May 22 and Fergus centennial celebration July 16 and 17 are urged to sponsor entrants. Road and bridge committee reports include grading and construction recommendations across several concessions and lots. Insurance renewal set at 500 for car use by inspectors. Hydra Electric Co. bill of 44.77 approved from tax roll.

Erin Township Albert Wheeler Erin Erin Village Ith In Nation Blind Council Rumor Mers of Erin Wellington County Fergus North Division Concessiat Constitution Datehona Repat France Caledon Esquies John Baldwin Hydra Electric Co Ise I Mosa

Aluminum Today and Tax Notes in Local Reports

Mention of aluminum in daily foods and industry. Notes on Alcan ore shipments from South America to Canadian plants at Arvida Shawinigan Beauharnois and future Kitimat refining. Also details Workmans Compensation and public liability insurance premiums and a hydro overcharge rebate, with accounts paid totals.

Alcan South America Arvida Isle Maligne Shawinigan Falls Beauharnois P. Que Kitimat B.C Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd General Accident Insurance Company Frank DeGray John L. Ferguson Hydro

Penny Sale Draws Crowd Despite Poor Weather

The Catholic Women's League of St. Joseph's church held rummage and penny sale last Friday evening attracting a good crowd. Proceeds were a financial success. Winners included Frank Aerts, Mark Linecloth, Joyce Hunter, Basil Mellon, Alice Dubs, and others winning items such as cups, saucers, pillow cases, nylons, and an Innebeon set.

Catholic Women's ‘League St. Joseph’s Church Frank Marie Aerts Mark Linecloth Joyce Hunter Basil Mellon Father Mar Mas Lazenby Alice Dubs J. Loutitt J Breen O'Rourke Mae

St Alban’s Services Emphasize Family Role in Growth

St Alban's Church held services on Sunday May 9 focusing on the family’s place in life and God’s plan. The rector Rev Ralph E Price spoke on the home shaping body mind and spirit and the need for Jesus Christ as the family’s center. Later, the St Albans Guild hosted a Mother’s Day Fireside with a musical program and an address by Mrs Kenneth Knox on Mothers in the Bible, with proceeds going to missions.

St Alban’s Ralph E. Price Jesus Christ St. Albans Guild Kenneth Knox

Women Attend WI Conference in Guelph Amid Weather Delays

Large turnout of women at the WI Officers' Conference in Guelph last week despite wet weather. speakers included Mrs. Ellen Farrell and Miss Ethel Chapman, with themes urging action from members and praise for Miss Lewis as branch director.

W. I. Officers Guelph Hur Ener Hayes Hayes Hayes Heyer Fdnburgh Wrovisoter Ati Fin Padre WA. Young Q. AC Ely Ethel Chapman Miss Chapman Addies Misa Chapman Ellen Fareclough Hamilton Polancs Maas Lewis Lewia Sones ACWW Toverty Lewis Ontar

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