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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 30, 1963

Page

5

TV Set Radios Presented To Sunnybrook Patients

Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto received eight cementale radios during the annual visit by Legion Ladies Auxiliary representatives from Acton. The group usually distributes cigarettes candy and fruit at Christmas but postponed this year due to many parcels. Visitors included Mrs Kes Shultis Mrs William Buchanan Mrs Bert Fowler Mrs Frank Toth Mrs Del Jordan Mrs Gordon James Mrs Pete Turkesz and Mrs William Williams.

Worpital Acton Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Bart Fowler Charles Shultis Frank Toth Willian Buchanan del Jordan Gordon Jermes Pete Yarkenr Bill Williams Sunnybrook Hospital Toronto Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Acton Cemantle Kes Shultis William Buchanan Bert Fowler Gordon James Pete Turkesz William Williams

Community events mix film and worship across churches

A cinema night at Town Hall featuring Moody Bible Institute’s City of the Bees highlighted youth activities, followed by a sermon and discussion at Monts Bible Institute. Open church services occurred at Knox Church Preston and Campbellville churches with varied offerings and an upcoming Ladies’ Night at St. Davids. Renovations near United Church anniversary prep and wedding plans for a June ceremony were noted amid local light issues on Valley Road.

Ares Sound Emmanua Monts Knox Church Preston Orean O. Ridsdale A. Scott Campbellville A. H. Wair Guelph Autled St. David's Presbyterian Church Gordon Bish Keswick Presbyterian Men's Council Arthur Diamond Duncan Kingsbury United Church Valley Road

Eden Mills Scout Parade and church service in Eden

The First Eden Mills Scout Troup Cubs Brownies and Girl Guides paraded from the park to Eden Mills United Church for a 3 30 service. Lutheran Camp activities begin as two Cubs groups visit from Kitchener and Preston with Douglas Scott leading activities. St Matthew's Lutheran League held a Sunday picnic.

Eden Mills Park Eden Mills United Church William Mino Brooklyn Sid Barnes R. Wright Beverley Vincent Aurora Mell Vincent Bracebridge McLean Sr Millar Toronto McLean St Matthew's Lutheran Church Kitchener St. Peter's Church Preston Douglas Scott Sticler St. Matthew's Lutheran League

Local Women's Institute Hosts Centre Wellington Annual Meeting

Local Women's Institute in Centre Wellington hosted the annual gathering at Frosty Teas Church. President J. Baldwin presided with M rs. Wilfred Awrey as secretary. Doria Fines welcomed guests. reports came from committee chairs. Home economist Dianne Weremak outlined 4H club activities and courses for members. Agricultural rep A G Grubbe spoke on farm, home, and highway safety. FWIO board member Velma Norris delivered greetings and board findings. Eight branches submitted roll calls, highlighting a Canadian product sample. Baking prizes went to Mrs George Young for chocolate lager cake and Mrs D G Robertson for bran muffins. Visitors included Malcolm McLeon, Marian of Thornbury, John Sim of Mimico, Calvert Hills family of Bolton, and John VanderVaart’s birthday party. Four year old Janet De Vries was hospitalized for burns from hot soup. Two weekly halts at the Second Line Community grounds drew crowds as local team support boosted morale. Brian Robertson helped with church camp grounds cleanup at Selkirk on Lake Erie for summer programs.

A. G. Grubbe Velma Norris F.W.I.O Canada Wellington County Malcolm McLeon Marian Thornbury John Sim Mimico David Stewart Calvert Hills Bolton C. Hills John Vander Viaat Janet de Vries John de Vries

Churchill Comfortably Settled In New Mobile Home

Mr and Mrs William Bessey of Guelph visited at her brother John Nears home. The community extends sympathy to families including Mrs Tan Wallace on the death of her grandmother in Toronto and Mrs Bil Graff of Galt after long illness. Duncan Waldie and family moved their new mobile home to their sons farm and are settled. Ward Hamilton and Karen and Paul attended an Aberdeen Angus sale in Erin and bought a new side for their herd.

Mobile William Bessey Guelph John Near Ron Davies Paul Eddie George Hardy Herbert Toronto Bil Graff Galt Chas. Freeman Ancona Beach Douglas Peers Frank Freeman

Plant Talks Stall as Conciliation Board Holds

Boardroom officials this week refused to confirm a possible strike and said talks through the conciliation board had yielded no results. Plant management reported negotiations with employees continuing through the conciliation board on Wednesday evening.

Boardmore Conciliation Board

Patriotic Theme Prompts Donation to Presbyterian Camp

Mills Ruby Clark chaired Know Law ton Aid meeting. The group held a patriotic theme and voted a 25 donation for supplies to a new Presbyterian camp near Bale. June plans included a dinner for Agincourt’s 2 W.L. group. Members recalled the sick, heard readings, and closed with the National Anthem.

Mills Ruby Clark Know Lawton’ Aid Peter J. A.J. Robinson At Leslie Jonu Camn Bale Dodds A. J. Buchanan W.L Agincourt

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