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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 16, 1961

Page

3

Churchill Bazaar Planned by WA Griffins Winners at Royal

The November W A meeting at Mrs A Dam's home discussed a church bazaar to be held later that month. Plans included committee assignments and donations of used clothing. Royal Winter Fair prizes were won by S EF fin and Son. Community news noted hunts, illnesses, and anniversary celebrations across local families.

Griffins Royal W.A A. Dam Ralph Denny Ralpheany Harold Griffin S. Effin and Son Taronto David Russell the McEnery Ray McEnery Krocker St. Catharines Leslie Swackhamer Bruce Wiliam Third Fine Newmarket

Patrick McCristall dies after long illness in Acton

Patrick Joseph McCristall died at his home 19 John St on Saturday November VW after months of illness. Born in Ireland he came to Canada in 1925 and lived in Acton since 1939. Survived by wife Catherine Kelly and six grandchildren. sons Martin Leo Philip Michael C Brian. daughters Maureen and Kathleen. sisters Bridgette McRoy Manis McGrath and Susan Donaldson. Requiem Mass held Tuesday at St Josephs Church with burial in Dublin cemetery. Pallbearers listed included John Gow Sam Brunelle Phillip McCristall Ted Lamb Kevin Breen and Strat Cannon.

Patrick McCristall Patrick Joseph McCristall St. Joseph's Church Dublin Mr. McCristall John St Ireland Canada Acton Catherine Kellys Martin Georgetown Leo

Testimony and Change at St Alban the Martyr Parish

Sunday schedule lists Holy Eucharist at 8:20, Family Eucharist at 9:30, Choral Eucharist, Evensong at 7:40, and parish events under Rector D H West with notices of church leadership changes and diocese officials. Also lists Knox Acton Presbyterian and United Church services with ministers Andrew H McKenzie and Dwight E L Engel and various youth and junior groups.

Pam D. H. West St. Alban W. OE. Bagnall Niagara E. K. Clarke Christian Education Diocese of Ottawa

Open House and Social News Note Events

The W M S met at Mrs Roughley’s home with three children present. Prayers and scripture readings marked the gathering. Open House at School No 9 featured teachers and pupils with a post event lunch. Sympathy extends to the Poot and Bos families for recent losses. Mr and Mrs Norton visit Hank and Mrs Norton for their golden wedding anniversary. The Bentons visited relatives near Meaford.

W. M.S O'Rourke Dorothy Anne Karen SS. No. 9 Holland Poot Mr. Poot Vis Holland C. Bos Polland

Guest Speaker To Highlight A A Meeting At Scout Hall

The Acton mobile group of Alcoholics Anonymous will host a special speaker at the Scout Hall on Saturday November 25. Henry McG, delegate for Western New York State to the General Service conference, will address the attendees on the theme sitituded and all are invited to attend.

Acton Alcoholics Anonymous Scout Hall Henry McG New York State

Motorists Scrape Frost From Windshields Wednesday

Frosty weather closes in as motorists battle fog and ice on windshields Wednesday. Drivers report reduced visibility and slow traffic across area routes amid chilly morning conditions.

Acton YMCA Focuses on Building Christian Character

The Acton YMCA outlines programs under Gen. Secretary Sid Saltz to develop Christian character in youth. Activities include gym, woodwork, dancing, badminton, basketball, and gymnastics, with changes due to YMCA YWCA merger and staff duties. The board appoints Bob Foyers Sr. as president. Bill Wilson as vice president. Elmer Smith as treasurer.

Sid Saltz Hself Ino World Unit Willy Ymca Min Your Acton Ymca Acton Sid Satta June Davidson Jack Rundell Ladouceur Bob Foyers Sr Bill Wilson Elmer Smith Clarence Rognvaldson Kay Graham G. McKenzie YMCA Actons Y Laties Menates Acton Hily Club

Bear evades hunters in Muskoka weeklong hunt

An Acton hunting party in Muskoka reported seeing many game but a black bear remained elusive after being wounded. The group included Wilfred Dieval Theo Papillon Archie Papillon Tierb Dodds and others. A Muskoka guest joined the party. the heaviest bear weighed 238 pounds and was about four years old.

Acton Muskoka Bennett Tom Elliott

Groups Join Acton United Church Youth Society Event

The Bal tinatad Young People's group joined Acton United Church Youth Society on Sunday evening. Guest speakers Rev Emil Lange and Mrs. Tanipegtd Chev spoke. Perienees amel showed slides of Tota. The missionaries live there.

Acton United Church Youn People’s Society Baltinatad Young People’s Emil Lange Tanipe Gtd

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