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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

8

Summer assignments and weekend visits noted in church group

Sr Student Minister Tom Fountain leaves last week for Back Bay New Jersey to serve as summer student minister at the Church of Christ Disciples. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Harry Hartop and family with Miss Lois Black and friend from Rochester. Families from Thornbury and Kitchener visit others. condolences extend to Mrs Lillie on the death of her brother William McDonald.

Tom Fountain Back Bay Njb Church of Christ Disciples Harry Hartop Lois Black Rochester T. D. McCutcheon Thornbury Mac McLeod Patsy_Jestin R. Richardson Granny Elin Ross Daley Harvey Jestin Bobby Robert McCutcheon Dianne Kitchener Wesley Lillie

Truck runs off control near village on highway

A Hamilton owned tractor-trailer loaded with scrap iron outran control on a hill near a village Friday night. The driver steered toward a tree but backed between two trees and into a ditch. it was moved out Saturday after unloading some load. Allan Smith, 15, was operated on for part of his index finger in Guelph General Hospital.

Guelph Currie’s Hill Mr. Howard George Robertson George L._ Robertson Loree North Bay Gordon Robertson John Sim Toronto D. G. Robertson L. Stansbury Oakville Ken Robertson Lydna Charles Williamson J. Flick Johnny Margaret Klooster Edna Jackson E. Archibald Don F. Archibald Joan Ida Archibald Don Matthews Acton Hamilton-Jackson Newton Robinson Mr. Conroy First Line Brampton Conroy Georgetown

Rector Welcomed At Halton Centennial Manor Service

Residents of Halton Centennial Manor welcomed Rev D A Powell new rector of Grace Anglican Milton to his first service at the manor. Matron Mrs Clarke introduced him and the residents gave a warm welcome. Powell delivered a sincere sermon on the Good Samaritan as Miss Milicent Gilby led singing with Mr Alfred Baker and Mrs Roy Waters on piano.

D. A. Powell Grace Anglican Church Milton Clarke Mr. Powell Powell Milicent Gilby Alfred Baker Roy Waters

Ballinafad Women Hear Talks on Travel and Ethiopia

Ballinafad Evening Auxiliary met May 11 at Mrs. Maurice Baker's with 15 attendees. Miss Lydia Snow spoke on a 1500 mile Easter motor trip to Atlantic City. Ballinafad Evening Auxiliary held May 12 at Mrs. F J Shortill's with 24 attendees and a talk by Mrs. Ringler on three years in Ethiopia.

Ballinafacdl Women’s Institute Maurice Baker Smith Mary Stewart Leo Jamieson William Kirkwood Ringler Acton Ethiopia

Acton Choir and Minister Visit Hedford United Church

Acton United church choir and minister led the Hedford United church evening service north of Toronto. About 25 Acton residents joined a supper at Richmond Hill hosts Mr and Mrs Robert Robbins. The program featured three anthems, solos by Nancy Lambert Dorothy Simmons and Frank Bean, piano by George Elliott and a trumpet postlude. Rev E A Currey delivered the address.

Acton Nancy Lambert Dorothy Simmons Frank Bean Elliott Currey O. Robbins Stouffville

Weekend Social Notes Roundup From Ontario Towns

Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend visits and travels to towns including Orangeville Guelph Huntsville St Catharines Stratford Kitchener Brantford Hillsburgh and Salem. Attendees at events cover families friends and club members with multiple mentions of gatherings and travel to conferences and ceremonies.

Ruby Clark Toronto Hamilton Hickmore Johnnie. Krapek F. Anderson Huntsville I. Ritchie Port Credit Thorarinson Ronald McKnight Woodeden London Meb Blow F. Blow Warren Wood St.Catharines McGladery Vancouver B. C James "McGladery O. A. Rochlitz Frances Rochlitz Chicago Mel McCullough Clinton Taylor Stratford Kitchener Brantford Guelph Hillsburgh Ontario Bowling Proprietors’ Association Royal York Hotel Ruth and Ken Halford

Legion News Highlights Inter-Branch Visit and Events

A crowd welcomed Port Credit comrades for darts euchre and cribbage followed by beans and ham. An upcoming return visit to Port Credit is urged. A well attended dance featured named bands, and Rev Dr T H Stewart will speak at Decoration Day service. Membership drive plans and outreach urged.

Port Credit T. H. Stewart Palermo

Car Crash In Speyside Causes Injuries To Mrs Moodie

Mrs Andrew Moodie suffers severe head injuries after a car driven by her husband from North Halton Golf Club Georgetown loses control on a curve at noon on No 15 sideroad a mile east of Speyside. The 1939 Chev panel truck rolls over after striking the south bank.

Andrew Moodie Sideroad Speyside Moodie North Halton Golf Club Georgetown

Salvation Army Campaign Set For Friday Fund Drive

Salvation Army calls for canvassers with campaign kits ready Friday. The drive aims to raise 1000 dollars for the Red Shield fund. Bandmaster Crossland will conduct a concert today to support the effort.

Salvation Army Crossland

Limehouse Fells of Welcome For New Canadians

The W.M.S. met at Mrs. Smethurst’s home with scripture read by Mrs. Kirkpatrick and prayer by Mrs. Mills. Edith Wilson spoke on church ladies aiding newcomers in Norfolk county as health notes in India were discussed.

Smethurst Neil Benton Kathleen Kirkpatrick Benton Betty Anderson Wilfred Anderson Kitchener Grant Stewarttown

Rockwood Chest Clinic Postponed After X Ray Machine Breakdown

The Rockwood Chest Clinic dates were set for last Wednesday but the X Ray machine failed in the afternoon, forcing a postponement. Over the weekend Heffernan's Run and White Store marked their sixth anniversary as the community sees stock ready to serve locals and visitors. Sunday evening the Rockwood and Everton Branch Bible Society met at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Parsons of Toronto as guest speaker.

Heffernan Ees Rockwood Everton Presbyterian Church Parsons the Society Toronto Elizabeth McPhedran Orangeville Richard Harris Lynch

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