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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

13

Local Social Notes From Acton Hilltop

A collage of weekend visits and small events from Acton including church parties, family gatherings, hospital notices and graduation plans. Residents visited relatives in Toronto Guelph Tren ton and California while others recovered from surgery and celebrated birthdays. Terrence Clifford, grandson of EF A Clifford, to receive Bachelor of Science at Guelph and then teach at St Andrew’s College Aurora.

A. E. Clifford A.C. Guelph Ont Terrence EF. A. Clifford Guelph Terry Western University London St. Andrew's College Aurora Ontario

Hamilton Pair Wed In Wentworth Church San Jose California Home

The Rev James Taylor officiated at the Wentworth Baptist Church wedding of Dorothy Elizabeth Reid daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph N Reid Hamilton to Samuel Massey Hall son of Mr and Mrs James R Hall Hamilton. They will reside in San Jose California after a reception at Sunilas School hall.

James Taylor Wentworth Baptist Church Hamilton Dorothy Elizabeth Reid Samuel Massey Hall Joseph N. Reid Houghton Avenue South Acton James R. Hall Glenholme Avenue Glen Campbell Honor David Lowry Norman Beatty Jeanann Orchid David Hamilton Brant ‘Torc Bernice Anderson Waterdown Ronald J. Baker Sunilas United States California San Jose Charles Landsborough Robert

Everton District News Shares Sunday Visitors

Mr. William Cutting of Hamilton visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Blovad Cutting Raymond and Marie Meo. Mrs Harvey Jestin visited with Mrs Evan McCuen Guelph. Elizabeth and Niamey were with Mr and Mrs Bert Palgaman Guelph. Hillsburg and Orangeville families listed among Sunday visitors including Hindley and Hortop relations.

District News William Cutting Hamilton Blovad Cutting Raymond Marie Harvey Jestin Evan McCuen Guelph W. TH. Bortep Mie Hares Hortop Elizabeth Niamey Bert Palgaman Clarence Hortop Bock

Girl Guides News Report On Donations And Activities

After opening the meeting the company was dismissed to patrol corners to receive the move which is donated toward the Community Centre. Joan Ramsden Janet Rogmdvald etc led the second class girls on a merry trail as Ute others passed and studied tests or worked on bantges.

ANON Joan Ramsden Janet Rogmvaldsom Jin Pruestein Mars Grischow Ute

Rockwood Church Service and Bus Trip Updates

A Rockwood Presbyterian service on May 14 featured Mr. John Pearce and Boy Scout leaders from Everton plus visitors from St. John and other churches. A Rockwood dairy milk route change and a Toronto trip for cameratain exhibits are noted. Bus trips organized by Rockwood women’s groups include tours to Brampton, Taranto, and Parliament, with details for contact. Concerns include hospital progress for Mr. George Baynit, congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Symons on Esther Georgina, and various local visits, notices, and changes to summer church service times starting May 28. A deer-accident damaged a car on Highway 401 near Preston with $300 in damage.

Presbyterian Church John Pearce Everton St. John's Church Rockwood Acton Chester Meek Richard Harris Toronto Queen Elizabeth CNE Promid Berenet Camerias Clg. Harris Dixie Tvach Toranto Dale Garegat Brampton Christie Biscuit Point Taranto Mas Win Ritchie Maple Leaf Gardens Billy Wattson Garpeous George Numnber Galton Guelph YWCA Guelph van Saclay George Bay Guelph General Hospital Sam Symons Esther Georgina K. B. Waller Medical Surgeons Convention Roy Lovell Lb.Lovell St. Joseph's Hospital Parape Oato United Church Stone Ttaar Dot Hots Main Street Diame Cresigemme Albert Shultis Shultis John Loreher Kitchener Stuart McDonald Morriston Aberfoyle Mee Herb Saunders Marie Ellen Daly George Petry J. J. Miller Magshu Michel Kitchener Andrs Fred Lamberd Fred Pierce Alma Pierce Ainley Croft

W A Meeting Notes and Local Visits Highlight May Event

Mrs Leste Swacklamer hosted the WAL meeting on May 10 with President Mia Arthur presiding. Read minutes by Mrs Abirithin. Danni recorded due to Ralph Denny's absence. Devotion on Mother’s Day led by Leslie Swackhimer. Following the meeting, attendees shared social hours with guests from Port Arthur and Toronto visiting local families.

Leste Swacklamer Mia Funeh Ate Pharell Guttin Smith Bball Reich Due Wentworth Baptist Church Hamlton Miro William Me Donal Anal

District Evie Service Draws Nearly 300 Masons

Nearly 300 Masons from 22 lodges gathered at Knox Presbyterian Church for the District Divine Service. Wellington District Deputy Grand Master A J Buchanan read the scripture and welcomed attendees, with District Chaplain Rev A H McKenzie delivering a sermon on devotion to God and neighbor. The Speed Lodge Choir and Speed Lodge members performed and joined in hymns, followed by a fellowship hour with lunch in the church basement.

Knox Presbyterian Church A. J. Buchanan Wellington Stan K. Joe Walker Pas A. H. McKenzie Speed Little Norman Elliot George Musselle B.A. Hansen Speed Lodge Lunel

Parents and Friends Night At Acton Baptist Explorers

Acton Baptist Church Explorer group hosted Parents and Friends Night on Friday. Christine Preston opened the service, with readings and poems by Explorer members. Crusaders from Pentecostal Church participated. A speaker from the Guelph Salvation Army discussed Mothers of the Bible and the evening closed with refreshments and an offering for basement chairs.

Mr. D. Dunk L. Cross Isabella Nichols A. Waters Mrs. Paddington Guelph Parents and Friends Acton Baptist Church Explorer Group Christine Preston Freuler Pracyr J. Rudd Linda Gordon Joan Gordon Judy Gordon Heather McGeachie Lorraine Creland Joanne Landsborought Paul Dunk Darlene McCurdy Jean Bulmer Billy Landsborough Linda Ralston Crusaders Crusaders of the Pentecostal Church Harold Reid Mrs. Rudd Keith Dunk Bernie Frewler Joanne Landsborough C. Landsborough Dank L. Crossland Guelph Salvation Army Landsborough Ex Plorers Barker The Pentecostal Church

Rotary Scholarship Approved by Club Endorsed

Rotary Club Tuesday evening endorsed the Amos Manon Rotary Scholarship for a girl entering nursing with a yearly award for the course length. The winner will be announced at the July meeting and the prize presented at the November high school commencement. Trustees are A. L. Padbury, William Pendleton, and E. L. Hansen.

Rotary Amos Manon Mae A. EL. Padbury William Pendleton EL A. Hansen A.V. Row Matton Aion Bob Gougean

Local Engagements and Return Note From Georgetown

Mr and Mrs N Siolth announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine to Kenneth Dodds of Acton with a June 3 wedding at St Georges Anglican Georgetown. Joyce Kathleen Milbrandt to George Herbert Cook of Galt to wed June 3 at Lisbon Evangelical United Brethren Church. Walter Woodburn was welcomed back after a lengthy illness at the Georgetown club.

Alvin Milbrandt R. Ro New Homburg Joyce Kathleen Kitchener George Herbert Cook Galt Albert Robinson BR. Roe Georgetown Tate T. HE Cook Lisbon Sud Walter Woodburn

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