United Church Plans Second Stage Canvass
Acton United Church moves into the second stage of its development program begun in 1945. A committee will supervise a Crete finish canvass aiming to raise 45 000 dollars for finishing the new church and supporting weekly envelopes for operation and Missions and Maintenance. A Loyalty Dinner at the Legion Hall next week will occur with no pledges solicited then.
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Acton United Church
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Canvas
Funda
Ils
Mr. Long
United Church
Poppy Drive Campaign in Acton County District
An estimated turnout on Poppy Drive weekends draws volunteers to Acton and surrounding areas for the annual welfare fundraiser. Organizers stress funds are held in trust and earmarked for welfare work assisting dependents not belonging to the Legion, with most proceeds staying in the district.
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Enateman
Weac
Acton
Dialiect
Dale
Eapestad
Oreuwke
Othe Chaimance
Legion
O'Rourke
Ospringe 4-H Homemaking Club third meeting noted
The Ospringe Orchids 4-H Homemaking Club held its third meeting at Miss Tite Hall call. A vegetable garish was prepared and Mark enet Sharples read club ty before the group. Mr and Mrs Stan Puller were congratulated on a new arrival Friday at the Guelph hospital.
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Ospringe Orchids
Tite Hall Call
Markenet Sharples
Stan Puller
Aosan
Guelph Hospital
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Msburgh
Twin Sons Born To Local Resident In Guelph
Local resident announce the arrival of twin sons at Guelph Hospital. Congratulatory notes pour in from friends and neighbors. The report mentions a Halloween party and various social events in the Fergus area with local residents noted by name.
Untimely Pranks Reported In Village Disturbance
A jumble of names and events recounts minor disturbances in a town. Items include pranks with soap and chalk, visits by several residents and a note about a project to save dollars. The fragmentary text mentions meetings and a farm sale near the middle of the month.
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Acton
Wig Wu Mioe
James Struthers
Deer Strikes Car In Ontario Highway Collision
A late model station wagon suffered over 300 damage after a deer leaped onto No 7 Highway five miles west of Acton. Driver Leslie Hates of Thistletown, eastbound toward Acton, struck the animal. the deer was killed instantly. Constable WOR Bennett investigated with local authorities. Game Warden Mathews assisted and the body was removed to Phalton Centennial Manor for residents.
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Acton
Leslie
Thistletown
Keld
Wor Bennett
North Holton
Mathews Teak
Phalton Centennial Manor
Mr Hates
Knox Church approves 1959 budget of 26000 for building fund
Knox Church unanimously approves a 1959 budget of 26000 at a congregational meeting. A 5928 000 budget includes 5075 for a building fund and requires 500 weekly to meet the goal. Visitation Sunday is planned for November 23 to explain time talent and treasury needs.
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Knox Church
Tupo
Rock Office report on work at Main Steel plant setback
A maintenance report notes delays at a steel facility project. Crews face halts due to rock formations and welding challenges on the new Ade Platt cooling line and associated infrastructure at Noo 7 highway.
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United
Sabiurtean Gan Company
Noo 7
Dedicate Pair of Candlesticks In Memory of F O Ron Rolston
A brass pair of candlesticks was presented and dedicated at Acton United Church in memory of Flying Officer MH GH Molsten. The service featured family attendees including Aone Rolsten and Laie Rolston, with observers from Guelph and Parry Sound. Fire Chief Newton reported a farm chimney fire near Acton early Thursday, urging rural residents to provide lot and township numbers when reporting emergencies.
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Howald Holston
Acton United Church
Dana Hedston
Toronto
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Damieston
Goad
Molsten
Kelsten
Zwemracken
Geremany
Wate
Aone Rolsten
Laie
Guelph
Claude Hume
Betty
Claudia de Dae
Nue Hume
Fills Vacancy In Association
Andrew Mibensie was named Acting Secretary of the association after the former secretary’s resignation. The change was announced at a meeting that included Memorial Day guidance and a plan to attend services in Maga ware. Special mention was made of Rev Crossley Hunter, minister of Franity United Church Torente.
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Andrew Mibensie
Acton
Tutu
Maga Ware
Alee
Dine Curnen
Mev Ko Crossley Hunter
Franity United Church
Torente
Church Plans New Building Amid Budget Strains
The meeting heard that building an addition may wait four or five years as the 1958 budget showed a deficit due to repairs. Bob Parker urged support for the project while Rev. A McKenzie appealed for cooperation and prayers to help the church grow as a stronger community witness. A film by Ted Hansen preceded reports from Mr Smooth and Clarence Coles as secretary. Tea and cake were served by the Daughters of Knox.
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Clarence Coles
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