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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

9

Baptism Services and Memory Certificates At Knox Church

The Knox Presbyterian Church held a Sunday service on Mother's Day and Christian Family Week with the church school leading the responsive reading. Six infants received baptism: Anne Isobel Roeers, Marinus Andries Schuts, Robert Allan Ellerby, Susan Elizabeth Ismond, Beverly Lynn Moore and John Henry MacLeod. Superintendent C. M. Coles awarded 52 memory-work certificates since last autumn as the minister led the service with choir 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 Talk At Duke Of Devonshire Chapter Meeting

The Duke of Devonshire chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire hosted a Tuesday May gathering at Mrs. R. R. Parker’s home. D. Schmull spoke on The Youth of Today introduced by Mrs. W. Wolfe and thanked by Mrs. J. Whitham, with readings by Mrs. W. Ballentine and two new members welcomed.

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

Erin Council Approves Debenture to Fund High School

Erin township council met with Reeve Albert Wheeler presiding and approved a debenture plan not exceeding 448,750 to build and equip Erin High School. The council agreed to its share of repayment under the High Schools Act and directed cost details to be set as needed. Centennial Entries invited participation for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind event on May 22. Wellington County centennial celebration entries were urged for Fergus on July 16 and 17. The Apple meeting road and bridge committee reported on April 11 with grading and construction recommendations across North, East, South, and West divisions. Insurance renewal approved for John Baldwin at 500 for car use and committee members to receive a day’s pay. Hydra Electric Co. bill of 44.77 authorized.

Erin Township Albert Wheeler Erin Erin Village Natiostitute For Corweil Wellington County Fergus Tot Constitution Feeney R.o

Aluminum presence and Alcan supply lines across Canada

Article notes widespread aluminum in foods and daily items, explains aluminum source from bauxite and Alcan operations in Quebec and Saskatchewan regions, mentions Kitimat future shipments from South America, and references insurance premiums and town finance actions including a hydro overcharge refund and payments to General Relief Roads accounts.

Alcan South America Arvida Isle Maligne Shawinigan Falls Beauharnois P. Que Kitimat B.C Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd

Penny Sale Draws Crowd Despite Bad Weather at St Joseph’s

The Catholic Women’s League of St. Joseph’s church sponsored a rummage sale and penny sale last Friday evening. Despite rain, event attendance was good and the sale proved financially successful. Prize winners included Frank Mariscak towels, Mary Sinclair towels and wash cloths, Joyce Hunterile pillow cases, Basil Mellon pillow cases, Father Mor pillow cases, Mrs Lazenby plate, Alice Duby cup and saucer, Mrs J Loutitt cup and saucer, Joyce Hunter cup and saucer, Mrs J Breen nylons, Mrs O’Rourke salad plate and bowl, Mae Dylan fine china set, Fred Coles apron, and Mrs Shutts dessertware.

Catholic Women's ‘League St. Joseph's Church Frank Mariscak Mary Sinclar Joyce Hunterile Basil Mellon Father Mor Lazenby Alice Duby J. Loutitt Joyce Hunter J) Breen O'Rourke Mae Dylan Fred Coles Shutts

Alban's Services Highlight Family Role in World and Church

The May 9 Sunday service at Alban's church focused on the family in godly life. Rector Rev Ralph E B Price urged the home to nurture body mind and spirit while guarding against harm, stressing Jesus Christ as the family’s central union. Mrs Kenneth Knox spoke on Mothers in the Bible at an evening address in Mother's Parish Hall. The day included prayers and a collection for musicians.

Alban’s Ralph EB Price Mily Fam Uy Jesus Christ St. Alred Mother's Kenneth Knox Mussiens

W I Conference at Guelph Highlights and Voices

Large turnout of women due to wet spring and strong program at the WI Officers' Conference in Guelph. Speakers included Mrs Ellen Faceclough MP and Miss Ethel Chapman, with emphasis on starting from current resources, social recreation, and Open-minded approach to peace and wartime issues.

W. I. Officers Guelph Ener Hayes Hayes Keyer Ati Fin Padre WA. Young Q. AC Ethel Chapman Miss Chapman Addres Misa Chapman Ellen Faceclough Hamilton Pcat Lewis IBS Muse Lewis Home Economis Service of Ontario

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