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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 21, 1964
Page
12
Syd Durow spent the holiday weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Leybourne in Fergus. Miss Marilyn Owander of Sudbury came home to Rockwood to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ostrander over the weekend.
David Harris gave an engaging temperance lesson to Rockwood United Church Junior Sunday School on Sunday morning. He used film with commentary and personal experiences from the Top Alpha Conferences he attended. A question and answer period followed.
The Rockwood JA group of St. John’s Anglican Church held a packed Parents Night in the parish hall marking the season’s end. Brenda Shipp opened with a devotional story by Dr. Paul Brand about an Indian woman doctor who overcomes disability to aid lepers, inspiring endurance and faith.
John Root MPP for Wellington Dufferin announced a government grant of 7500 for Rockwood Conservation Area park improvements. He said the province approved the funding after advice from Energy and Resources Minister John Simonett.
Rockwood construction park buzzed during the holiday weekend as warm weather drew visitors to outdoor eating areas. A new pavilion remains under construction while tables drinking water and barbecues support visitors, including Chase, enjoying the surrounds.
A faculty member at a London Medical College was named honorary physician to King George and announced it on the class blackboard. On returning from lunch he added the inscription God Save the King beneath the notice.
Rockwood United church hosted the Explorers end of year gathering with a display of handmade saris and beadwork. Girls planned a charitable school donation for India, reviewed a scrapbook, and closed with an Indian lunch prepared by Mrs. Oulpher.
The scene shows the Duke and Duchess at a formal civic reception with the Minor and Mayoress nearby, while the Vicar and others stand to the right. The wording reflects a traditional procession of town officials at a ceremonial event.
A baptismal font dedicated at Rookwood Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning in memory of former pastor Dr George Aitken. Mrs Ray Death presented on behalf of the Twilight Auxiliary during the service marking Rev J Taylor’s change in minister. Attending were Mrs George Aitken and Mr Mrs George Aitken Jr of Kingston.
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