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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 21, 1959

Page

4

Rockwood Parents Tackle Dances Rowdyism at Town Hall

At the Rockwood Home and School Association meeting on May 12, members discussed complaints of misbehavior at weekly dances in the town hall. A committee proposes limiting outside sponsorships and increasing parental supervision to improve conduct. Detective Harry Edwards attended and noted orderly village events by local groups.

Town Hall Rockwood Rockwood Home and School Association TT Gellatly Janet Little Rockwood United Church Janet Litthe Edna Duffield Guild Harry Edwards David Armstrong

Pink Tree Sells Candy at Spring Church Sale

Youngsters from the United Church Mission Band set up a stall beside a blossoming spring tree. Passers by admired packets of candy as tables and decorations drew attention on a windy Saturday. The event was considered very successful despite strong winds.

United Church Mission

Rockwood B C Society Holds Annual Meeting and Reports

The Rockwood B C and Everton Bible Societies held their annual meeting at Disciple Church Rockwood Sunday evening with Rev. Walden Field Secretary present. Miss Pearl Hamilton treasurer gave the financial report and a color film The Briar and the Myrtle was shown. Baptismal ceremonies occurred at Sunday services and Holy Communion was observed at St Johns. Victoria Day passed quietly with fireworks noted in the village.

Rockwood District Bible Society Rockwood B.C Everton Bible Society Gordon Virgil Findlay Wallace King Ray St. John’s Church Victoria Isaac Waltons Valley Road Guelph Alex McWilliams Parksville B.C Nanaimo General Hocapital McWilliams Moore F. Anslve Fred Rockwood St Anne's Anglican Church C. Gordon Nanticoke Fred Day Ancaster Enid McNabb Toronto St. John's

Seven Confirmed At United Church

Rev Gordon Adams administered the rite of confirmation at the United Church. Confirmed were Joan Ramsden Diane Angell Lorraine Lusby Janet Rognvaldsen Jo-Ann Foree Heather Leytland Lillian Phillips Carmen Woodburn. Orville Johnston Willer Woodburn George Bowman Bern Veldhuis assisted Mr Adis in the ceremony and welcomed the young people into the congregation. They received gold Inpol crosses. They will take their first communion next Sunday. During the service Howard Lidken of Kitchener sang a solo.

Gordon Adams The United Church Joan Ramsden Diane Angell Lorraine Lusby Janet Rognvaldsen Jo-Ann Foree Heather Leytland Lillian Phillips Carmen Woodburn Orville Johnston Willer Woodburn George Bowman Bern Veldhuis Adis Theeremony Howard Lidken Kitchener

Demonstrates Making Of Aluminum Trays at May Meeting

The Greeted Women’s Institute held its May meeting at Mrs. Wm Butler’s home with 13 members and three visitors. President Mrs. C. Allen led the program, opening with the Opening Ode and the Lord’s Prayer. Minutes were read and approved and plans were made for the District.

Wm. Butler C. Allen Ali

Annual Quilt and Blanket Gift Promised at Os Pringe Event

The Os Pringe annual gathering this Thursday aims to aid a family recently left homeless by presenting a quilt and a pair of blankets. Mrs Arthur Lightle of Orangeville showcased a demonstration on making aluminum trays, which drew interest before the meeting ended with a song.

Arthur Lightle Orangeville

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