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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 07, 1957

Page

2

Knox Church marks 112th anniversary with guest minister

Rev. R. Jackson from Knox's Church in Galt led morning and evening services celebrating the 112th anniversary. He urged reaffirmation of faith in God and the Presbyterian church founding in Acton. Special music included Norman Elliott solo and choir hymns.

Knew Law Cnurch Robert A. Jackson Knox's Church Galt Canada Ireland Hew Jackson Presbyterian Church Acton Norman Elliott Atv Charles Waranets M. Kirkness Jackson A Ul. McKensie G ‘Adams The United Church Stev John Devideus Ged Norman Blwlt

Trophy presentations mark minor and junior sports event

The event featured multiple trophy handovers for hockey and baseball honors. Miami Marlins received the J Hert Wood trophy from donor Hee Lambert, Gordie Mason won the Lorne Masters Memorial trophy, and Gord Cunningham led Hershey Bears with the George Molozzi trophy amid other awards.

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 Gov. James Lea Duby Granet Rose George Hall

Quiet Hallowe'en in Rockwood with Minor Pranks and Events

Hallowe'en passed quietly in Rockwood with minor pranks including disturbed storm drains and damaged windows. In St John's Parish Hall a tea event drew surprisingly good turnout despite bad weather, with seven cups and saucers won, and organizers Mary B. Waller, Arthur Ewers, and Wm Dunbar active. A Confirmation service at St John's drew eight candidates with Bishop W E Bagnall present. reception followed in Parish Hall. Presbyterian church held Sunday meeting with Greene and Nicorto leading. Local notices include travel to Bert Dover and a Guelph Armory exhibit by the Guelph Creative Art Association featuring varied groups and works.

Hallowe'en W.A St. John’s Church K. B. Waller Arthur Ewers Wm. Dunbar John’s Church W. E. Bagnall Niagera E. H. Jones Greene Nicorto Presbyterian Church Graham

Fre nch Federation of Agriculture Meets in Rockwood

The annual Fre nch Federation of Agriculture meeting was held in Rockwood Town Hall with President Gordon Ostrander presiding. Speakers included Lance Dickenson on marketing and Alec McNabb on 4 H club work and trips to Quebec, plus Halton County farmer George Atkins addressing CBC broadcasts and farm futures.

Hazel Mack Garlame Bruce Hindley Russell Osborne Gordon Ostrander George Atkins Eramusa Federation of Agriculture Rockwood Halton County Canadien Broadcastuxy Corp Dog Tannn Eramosa Agriculture French Federation of Agriculture Eid Rockwood Town Hall Lance Dickenson Charlies McNabb Ken Johnson Iia Rarl McKennie Green Club Alec McNabb Quebec St. Lawrence Seaway CIBC Toronto Atkins CBC Athins Craig Farm Dorothy Pickney Mra Pickney Karl Osborne Athinn Fred Cox

Community Reading Evening Noted for Humor and Talent

A local event featured Mr Norman Hales delivering several humorous readings while David Benham and David performed lively acts. The program highlighted performers including Lee Baskir Gordon Daaly SS Nood Jack Welt Ken Fairs Allan Busnett Aly Carter Mis Eo Hinddes Lorne Allan Carl Nettis William Jackson Curt McDouugall Art Staged at fete Benham Cliff Swanson Doug Porsvihe and Hugh Planelaay.

Garden Ces Bruce Mondrey Sewomd Peenong Jtanking Soverdinp Sehoat Baskir Gordon Daaly Nood Jack Welt Ken Fairs Martin Allan Busnett Preoklin Armstrong Hiuph Sarason Aly Carter Mis Eo Hinddes Neve Fered Lorne Allan Carl Nettis Willian Jackson Curt McDouugall Arty Bayne Alex McPhedecan Fete Benham Cliff Swanson Doug Porsvihe de Borden Sabye Hugh Planelaay

Brownies Rise to Guides in Scout Ceremony

Nine Brownies are promoted to Girl Guides at a formal ceremony amid cheers. Golden Hand recipients Mary Elliott Janet Adan Gand Rowell led the walking up as leaders welcomed new guides and praised their future work.

Mary @eth Eliott Janet Adan Gand Rowell Browne Glorie Barber I Battenham Dorothy Thampwa Jacqueline White Barbare Churchill Jane Hopnwatdeon T L. McSwain Brown Owl He Ogitix Brownie Land Guide Land Go Walling Adane

Fire crews Battle Blaze At Old Deed Tree

A smouldering blaze near an old deed tree prompted a fire call Sunday around 1 pm from a township to Acton for assistance. The report notes the response by fire units to quell the fire and prevent spread.

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Fire crews battle minor town blaze as spectators depart

Local residents cooperated with firefighters using extinguishers to handle a small incident. A cart line trailed the truck along Main Street before tangling as onlookers, deeming the fire non serious, began to depart for home.

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