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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 07, 1957

Page

11

Knox Anniversary Services Mark 112th Year

Rev R Jackson guest minister at Knox Church in Acton leads both morning and evening services for the 112th anniversary. He urges renewed faith in God and the church, notes special music from Norman Elliott and choir, and outlines the every member visitation and Project-Estar. Local clergy from United and Haptic churches join in the evening service.

Rev. R. Jackson Knox Knew Law Cnurch Robert A. Jackson Knox's Church Galt Canada Ireland Hew Jackson Presbyterian Church Acton Norman Blliott Atv Charis Saranets M. Kirkness Jackson A Jl. McKensie G “Adams The United Church Stev. HK John Devideus Norman Klwknang

Fern Chrysanthemums Set Scene for Holmes Dynes Nuptials

Ceremony held at Rethel Baptist Church Fergus on November 2 featured Eilen Debereh Dynce daughter of Stev and Mrs William Dynes and Donald David Holmes son of Mr and Mrs David Holmes of Acton. Rev Woo Dynes officiated with Rev Roy Wiecy assisting. Officiant father gave bride away. William Dynes Jr. served as witness. Bridesmaid Rosemary Smith Fergus wore pink net over taffeta with white mums. Ring bearer Proce Mason Fergus. Allan Holmes Acton and ushers Robert Dynes and John Dynes. Reception for 75 at the church with fern and mums decor. Guests from Toronto Hamilton Acton Etora.

Permany Chfyebmie Rethel Baptist Church Fergus Eilen Debereh Dynce Stev William Ho Dynes Pergus Donald David Holmes David Holmes Acton Woo Dynes Roy Wiecy William Dynes Mim Rosemary Smith Linda Miller Brnk Fergus Ontario Toronto Hamilton Etora

Community sports trophy presentations highlight junior and senior leagues

The ceremony honored multiple players across hockey and baseball with trophies from the Marlins, Canadiens, Hershey Bears, and other clubs. Don Lindsay and John Duffield Join received top senior and junior hockey honors, while Gord Mason and Gord James were recognized for their MVP and supporting roles. A Legion annual dinner followed with prizes, songs, and Film showings.

Miami Marlins J. Hert Wood Hee Lambert Masters Yate Lorne Masters Lorne Masters Gord Cunningham Hershey Bears Vic Masters Acton Creamery Rarne Flyera Herb Cook E Jones Don Lindsay Gard McCutcheon Johnny Kentner Jack Kentner Jr John Duffield David Shannon Manor James Legion Legion Minor Sports Gov. James Lea Duby Greaner Rose George Hall

Quiet Halloween in Rockwood with minor pranks and church events

Halloween passed quietly in Rockwood with slight mischief including disturbed storm drains and broken glass. St John’s church hosted a tea, seven cups and saucers were won, and a Confirmation service with Bishop W E Bagnall followed, then a parish reception. The Guelph Creative Art Association held its 10th annual exhibit at the Guelph Armory with multiple media on display and notable participants.

Hallowe'en W.A St. John’s Church K. B. Waller Arthur Ewers Wm. Dunbar Guelph

Fre nch Federation of Agriculture Holds Rockwood Meeting

The Fre nch Federation of Agriculture annual meeting convened Friday in Rockwood Town Hall with President Gordon Ostrander presiding. Speakers included Lance Dickenson on farm marketing, Alec McNabb on his Quebec trip, and George Atkins noting CBC and broadcasting basics.

Hazel Mack Garlame Bruce Hindley Russell Osborne Gordon Ostrander George Atkins Eramusa Federation of Agriculture Rockwood George Athis Halton County Tannn Eramosa French Federation of Agriculture Eid Rockwood Town Hall Lance Dickenson Charles McNabb Ken Johnason Iia Karl McKennie Keesurer Green Club Alec McNabb Quebec St. Lawrence Seaway CIBC Toronto

Names and People at a Historic Reading Event

A list of individuals appears in a fragmented report from a past event. Notable names include Gordon Osteund Peresett Bruce Mond rey Hen Tianking and Gordon Daily SS Nad along with Jack West Ken Fairs Allan Busnett and Lorne Allan. The piece also mentions entertainment by Mr Norman Hales and David Beata with new numbers.

Gordon Osteund Peresett Sie Cen Bruce Mondrey Sewenmd Siee-Peerong Hen Tianking Soverdinp Sehout Wee Hen Boskir Gordon Daily Nad Jack West Ken Fairs Martin Allan Busnett Preoklin Armostrong Hiaph Sarason Afy Carter Mis Eo Hinddes Nonnan Hales David Beata David

Brownies Elevated to Girl Guides in Scout Ceremony

Nine Brownie members were admitted to the Girl Guides at a formal ceremony on a Tuesday night in Scout Hell. Three received the Golden Hand, the highest Brownie award, as they moved up to guides. The new up girls included Mary Eliott Janet Adan and Gant Rowell.

Mary @eth Eliott Janet Adan Gant Rowell Browne Glorie Barber I Battenham Dorothy Thampwa Dacquetine White Barbare Churchill Jane Hogawatheon T L. McSwain Guide Commission 4 Jock

Fire crews respond to tree fire and vehicle blaze

A smoldering fire at an old deed tree prompted a fire call from Requesting township to Acton for assistance Sunday evening about 1 pm. The response involved a fire truck and several cars at the scene.

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Town and Township Fire Scene Draws Local Crowd

Local residents and firemen responded to a small blaze as a line of carts and a truck moved along Main Street. Spectators dispersed once the fire was deemed not serious, ending the scene as onlookers headed home.

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