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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 13, 1968

Page

9

Milton Canon honored for 25 years at St Monica's

Canon F H Mason of Milton was honored for 25 years of service at St Monica's Anglican Church East York as the parish hall was dedicated and named Canion Mason Hall in his honor. His career spanned St George's in Montreal St George's Windsor Square Toronto and Newcastle before St Monica's 1936 1961. The highlight was building the basement church into a topped structure.

Milton F. H. Mason Toronto St. Monica's Anglican Church East York Canion Mason Anglican Church of Canada Canon Mason Mason Grace Anglican Church Montreal St. George's Church Windsor Square Newcastle St. Monica's

EBHO Riding Club ends season with glittering trophy event

The EBHO Riding Club wrapped up its first season with a banquet at Willtap Lodge. President Jim Corbeil welcomed guests and reviewed five summer shows on Erin fair grounds. Elmer McKinnon of Erin Agricultural Society praised the club and urged riders to be good sports and accept judges’ decisions.

Evin-Balblouftadt lilleburgh-Ospringe EHO Willtap Lodge Fin Jim Corbeil Erin Fair Grounds Elmer McKinnon Erin Agricultural Soeciety McKinnon Cas McKinnon Echo Riding Club Hilltop Lodge Erin

Ebenezer U C W district meeting and notices

Seventeen ladies attended the Ebenezer U.C.W. November meeting led by Mrs. Moffat and Mrs. McLean. Remembrance Day reflections, songs, and Christ teachings were shared. Congratulations to Millie and Ian Norrish on a son. baptisms and new residents noted. Winners and trophies listed from a club event. evening closed with dancing.

Ebenezer U.C.W Moffat McLean Norrish Blyth Dr. Pidgeon God Hayward Lucas Charlie Lil Thomson Acton Arthur Darlene Hewer Shirley

Nature Takes Its Course Overcrowding Fears Across Fergus Region

Residents in Fergus worry about growth as Kitchener may spread influence toward Elora and Fergus. Some fear Toronto could absorb southern Ontario up to Arthur and Orangeville. A Montreal mail lottery ticket from Mayor Drapeau prompts reflections on luck and local commerce.

Fergus Kitchener Elora Toronto Ontario Arthur Orangeville Montreal Drapeau Canada Ian Oy

Razor blade found in Erin Halloween apple

Dan Doherty nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Doherty found a razor blade inside an apple given to him during trick or treating in Erin. He had cut the fruit in half when the blade appeared. Constable Ova Petersen reported pins in apples elsewhere. The incident raises concern that harm could reach Erin and other centers.

Erin Dan Doherty Bruce Doherty Hallowe'en Dan Ova Petersen Dan’s Apple

Ballinafad 4H supper honors local youth and awards

Ballinafad 4H Club held a community turkey supper at the church basement with 350 guests. Students earned multiple awards including Manning Electric mathematics honors and E G Tyler and provincial scholarships. Attendees praised the event and thanked organizers and helpers for a traditional old fashioned fowl supper.

John Grace Manning Electric Anne Shortill E.G. Tyler Kathryn: Sinclair Murray Jamieson H. K. Porter Women's Institute Ballinafad

Silverwood 4-H Meetings and Community Shower Recap

Mr. George Henderson returns from St Josephs Hospital Toronto. Mrs. Fred Campbell hosts 51 guests to honor Ricky Bell and his bride on Oct 22 with euchre won by D Lindsay and Bill Campbell. Charles Fogal MC. Tuna casserole and garlic bread served. Fourth meeting at Mrs Holmes with five members. tuna casserole noted. Fifth meeting at Mrs Bombolt with six members. cheese souffle and caramel oatmeal squares. Mrs Holmes to host next. Charles Birdseye notes frozen foods invented by rapid freezing.

George Henderson St. Joseph's Hospital Toronto Fred Campbell Ricky Bell D. Lindsay Bill Campbell Nonnan Long David Long Charles Fogal M.C Ricky Climan Silverwood Cocketts

Principal Dawkins Receives B A at Waterloo Convocation

Speyside school principal Gary Dawkins earned his B A in history during a four year program of night courses and one summer of studies. The November 3 ceremony at Kitchener Memorial auditorium was televised. Attending from Acton were Mrs. Gary Dawkins Mr. and Mrs. William Dawkins.

Speyside Gary Dawkins University of Waterloo Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Dawkins Acton William Dawkins

Saskatchewan couples attend Kindersley wedding and visit relatives

Saskatchewan newlyweds Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson return from Kindersley after attending Paul's niece wedding and travel to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs Peter Wilton Sixth Line. Wayne French visits London with grandfather Dan Campbell at the raceway. Remembrance Day services and local activities noted including 4 H Club meeting with garlic bread and jellied salad. Irene Keir earns a scholarship after completing 12 clubs and local choir sing. Betty Cunningham and Janet Cunningham visit Toronto relatives over the weekend.

Paul Wilson Kindersley Saskatchewan Paul Dan Campbell Beryl McEnery Feather Buchanan Nancy Swindlehurst Georgetown Irene Keir Irene Halton Rev. Johnson

Teacher as a Book Wired for Sound

A playful idea equating a teacher to a book wired for sound. It suggests that teachers convey knowledge like text amplified through voice and presentation. The image emphasizes instruction accessible through audible delivery.

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