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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

14

Cubs and Scouts Attend Service at United Church

Cubs and Scouts, led by Cubmaster Ted Dillestone and assistant Garnet Norrish, filled the United Church as the congregations joined in worship. Norman Marshall passed colors to Kenneth Griffiths who received them for the minister, as Mr. Griffiths urged Canadian youth to shape the nation with parental church involvement. The service closed with the colorful ceremony of unposing the colors and the singing of the Queen.

Ted Dillestone Garnet Norrish Norman Marshall Sesstorna Kenneth Griffiths Canada

Legion News Notes Zone Officers Appointed At Acton Meeting

Legionnaires from Branch 197 Acton attend Zone meeting in Brampton on May 3. Lee Clarke named Zone Commander with Bob Hadden as Deputy Zone Commander. Ralmes again chosen Zone Sports Officer and Tom Grieves Poppy Chairman. William Bolt Royce of Rockwood dies at 76. survived by son William Clarence Royce and four brothers. Funeral in Acton and interment in Rockwood Cemetery with pallbearers listed.

Acton Hrampton Teat Lee Clarke Bob Hadden Art Ralmes Tom Grieves William Bolt Royce Rockwood Fremeea Jennie Bolton Rockwined Royce United Church William Clarence Royce Willowdale James Guelph David Milton Stewart Charlew Niagara Falls Hrumiecy Mr Ward Roarkwood Cemetery Earl Balton Elwood Bolton Herb Bolton Ray Osburn George Qeburn Ras Parr

Knox Church Chapel Scene of Marriage

A happy couple united in marriage May 3 at Knox Presbyterian church Guelph with Rev. Crawford S Smyth officiating Marian Orr McDermid of Guelph and W D Alam Barber of Acton were wed. Attended by Mrs Frederick Ballantine Georgetown and the groom’s niece and nephew. The bride, a former St Joseph s hospital nurse, wore powder blue with pink rose corsage. Reception followed at the bride s brother’s home.

Crawford S. Smyth Knox Presbyterian Church Guelph Marian Orr McDermid W. D'Alton Barber Acton Frederick Ballantine Georgetown Mary Elizabeth (Minne) Ballantine James Ballanttine J. P. McDermid Saster Irene McDermid St. Joseph's Hospital

Four Counties Form Hereford Association In Ontario

The Central Ontario Hereford Association formed by four counties Ontario York Peel Halton elected president C F Pat Patterson vice president Burt Guard House Charles Montgomery secretary treasurer Bob Timbers directors George Rodanz SM Blair Frank Hall. Ed A Starr from the Ontario Department of Agriculture spoke on association promotion as plans for a sale begin. Breeders in the four counties are invited to join.

Ontario Department of Agriculture Ontario York Peel Halton

Milton Teams Dominate Halton Juniors Annual Meet

Milton teams topped the Halton Juniors field day at Lawville Community Centre on Saturday. Acton, Norval, and Milton divisions starred in tug of war, horseshoes, and football contests with Milton earning several high placements and Norval close behind in multiple events. Local officials and agricultural representatives attended the event, highlighting youth sports and community activity.

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