Community Notices and Local Happenings Preview
Seasonal bridge lessons end as Victoria Day approaches and Guides plan a cookie day in two weeks. Posters remind of potluck clinics, U of T pharmacy student Mary Lou Creighton works at Cooper's Drug, and St Alban’s W A holds a rummage sale. Volunteers back literacy projects and film nights attract youths with Abbott and Costello on show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of T. Pharmacy
Mary Lou Creighton
Cooper’s Drug Store
St. Alban’s
W.A
Loring
Acton Lions Club Prepares for Hamilton Convention Parade
Acton Lions Club plans to attend the provincial convention in Hamilton with two buses and the Acton Citizens' Band leading the parade. Wiven families join, as officials approve June carnival plans and a June Beardmore tour. Visitors from Simcoe and Streetsville attend. Tom Mullen bids farewell as Ray Arbie chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lions Club
Hamilton
Station Hotel
Acton
Wiven
Lions Syd Lamb
Vic Bristow
Lion Syd
Amusement Company
Lion Allan Lauder
Beardmore and Co
Tou
Simcoe
Streetsville
Lion Tom Mullen
Brampton
Barry Iiscoe
Lion
Ray Arbie
Substation Capacity Boost Contract Awarded
A contract to expand substation capacity by almost 60 percent was awarded to address demand growth. The commission will review insurance requirements and tender again. several firms submitted proposals. Existing insurance expires year end 1992 with approved payments totaling $1240.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgry
Oetene Hadi
LSU
Trom Ontana
Thursdas
Joe Wad
Asa Lamp
William Denny
Haidvd
Iosurame
Commissett
Acton High students shine at CWOSSA meet in Guelph
Acton High School placed second at the CWOSSA track meet in Guelph with runners John Gay Sheldon Blow Andrew Smith Allan Hail Keith Ranney Pete Lawson and Stuart McDonald leading the effort Georgetown won by five points. Bonnie MacDougall helped softball earn a second place finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Murr
Acton High School
Guelph
Georgetown
O.A. C
John Gay
Sheldon Blow
Andrew Smith
Allan Hail
Keith Ranney
Pete Lawson
Stuart McDonald
Bonnie MacDougall
Daughters of Knox Hold May Meeting and Plans
Mrs. Kingsmill presided at the May meeting in the church choir room. Reports were read and roll call answered. Final plans were made for catering to a banquet in the church basement on May 23. The study and worship were led by Mrs. Scayne with assistance from several members. They spoke about today’s challenge in British Guiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsmill
Daughters of Knox
C. GD. Fo
Churett
M. Scayne
A Holmes
J. Pink
Ki Livermore
Bo van Fleet
British Guiana
Reed
Royal Ontario Museum
D. Scott
E. Karn
Ted Brown
Gary Heisler
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
WMS
Seferink
Roughly
Mills
Patterson
A. W. Benton
Bert Benton
Corsages for Mother's Day at local Church of Christ Disciples
Chi-Rho Group presented corsages to workers and grandmothers during a special Mother's Day service at the local Church of Christ Disciples. Minister Byron F. Howlett delivered a theme on treasures of a mother's heart. The Christian Women's Fellowship held a May meeting with readings, missionary notes, and plans for a bake sale and sacred program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi-Rho Group
Church of Christ Disciples
Byron F. Howlett
Jave
Jesus Christ
Wallr Cauling
Rose Currie
Lorne Allan
Helen Duffield
Don Fountain
Janey Morden
Christian Women’s Fellowship
D.G. Robertson
Dauming A Missions
John McDougall
Lcm.s
Trout
Owen Sound
I Grand Valley
Walter Cardinell
Luslough
Congo
Harvey Jestin
Allan Lillie
Joh McDougall
Conceision
Knox Family Sunday at Church with Baptisms and Choir
The Knox parish observed Family Sunday with children seated with parents during Christianity Sunday service. Baptisms were performed by Rev A H Merial for Robert Douglas Ed son of Mr and Mrs Peter. David Milne Kirkness son of Mr and Mrs D Roy Kirkness. Shelley Corinne Schipper daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Schipper. and Charles Shane Withers son of Mr and Mrs Grant Withers. Sunday School superintendent Clarence Coles announced certifi ces for memorization as the service referenced the command to honor father and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Pr Church
A. H. Merial
Robert Douglas
Mes
Peter
Dee
Willow St. N
David Milne Kirkness
Just
D’ Roy Kirkness
Yidew Ave
Shelley Corinne Schipper
Peter Schipper
Main
Charles Shane Withers
Grant Withers
John St
Schall
Clarence Coles
McAkenzie Steel
Baptism at St Alban the Martre Church
Kathleen and Isabel Andrews daughters of Mr and Mrs Arthur Andrews were baptized Sunday at St Alban the Martre church by Ret Donald West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban the Martre
Kathleen Y Isabel Andrews
Arthur Andrews
Othe
Donald West
Senior students visit museum and Parliament buildings
Mr. Reed and six senior pupils toured the Royal Ontario Museum then briefly visited the Parliament buildings with chaperones Mrs D Scott Mrs E Karn and Mrs Ted Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament
4 H Club Meeting Highlights Jersey Cow Demonstration
Nettie Trussenaar thanked hosts for the 4 H club meeting held May 10 at Mr A J Murray farm. John Kranendunk led business, Janet Aitken read minutes, Jack Robertson from Milton described a Jersey cow, and members judged cattle while Sandy Buchanan explained judging methods. New refreshments were served as blossoms appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Accon
Falt Club
A.J. Murray
Sun R.R
Ninoaida
Jack Robertson
Milton
Murray
Sandy Buchanan
Mottat
Free Demonstration With No Obligation Offer
An advertisement promises a free demonstration with no obligation and no payment due until June 1st, 1962. The offer emphasizes zero down and no initial cost to customers.
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He Acton
Bill Coats
Victoria
Luxton
Esther Taylor
Bill Taylor
Main St. N
Aeion United Church Cgt
M.P.P. Stanley Hall
Ontari Department of Highways
Highway 401
Guelph Road
Robert Ritchie
Orangeville
Fred Rankin
Highway 7
Cedar Springs
Col
Glenn
Lions ‘Club
High School News
Caroline Cook
Brooks - Bond Travel Agency
Mary Gra Chon
Gay White
Allan Gay
Sadie Hawkin
Chill United Church
Rion
D. McCutcheon
Roy Hindley
Win. Stewart
Murray Stewart
Duncan Kingsaury
D. G. Robertson
Act
Christian Men's Fellowship
Knox
Gordon Hardware
Mill St
Ont
W.E. Brownridge
Stampton
Vanderbyle
Margy
Collingwood
Junes Vas
Connie
Helen Milly
Bermuda
Trinidad
Greenelees
Campbellville
Glen Scott
Joe
George Wheeler
Hillsburg
A. C. Patterson
Russ Patterson
Mies
Nettie Trussenaar
Dominion Day
Maple Leaf
S.P
Wieners
Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited
Edgar Force
Rae Sales
Steatiton Dal
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