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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 27, 1958

Page

7

First Communion Confirmations at St Alban's and St John’s

Bishop Bagnall confirmed 37 candidates at St Alban’s last week including five from St John's Rockwood in a large Niagara-Diocese ceremony. The rite was conducted by Bishop Begast with support from Rev HOB Suprect Lataromers and others. reception followed in Luxton Memorial Hall with certificates and prayer books awarded.

Bagnall St Alban’s Church Bi John's Church Rockwood W W Begast Ningars Et &T Alban’s Luxtun Memorial Hall Bagnall Wnettor Luxton Memoral Kev Stukrert Church of St. Alban’s Actua Levid Agdnewa Peter Barrett Sharon Bredivy Barbara Churchill Patrick Churchill Bmadgel Churhall Davia Clothe Max Haggetts Allan Hall Ian Johnson Andrew Knox Michael Mattucksa Jill Morton Thelma Moyer James Peal Margaret Proce Jack Fuge Nancy Heid Brian Scott Diane Shults William Stuckey Andrew Tarrant David Tharmoeson Marlyn Anus DeForest George Mela Waynr Ridley Evelyn Storey Marion Starey Phyllan Tyler Carol Wallis Thsnaptayneh John Last Church of

Flight Cadet Ro Morind Barr Receives Wings in Winnipeg

Flight Cadet Ro Morind Barr, a recent graduate of the HCA Air Observer School in Winnipeg, was presented observer wings at graduation in RCAF Station Winnipeg. Air Commodore EM Reyne, AKC, CD, officiated as Wing Officer. Barr also received a commission in the Regular Force and was promoted to Flying Officer. Prior to service, Barr worked as a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician at Orends Engines Ltd in Malan Oat. Barr’s parents, Mr and Mrs Woos Barr, reside at 73 Roseford Terrace Acton.

Ro Morind” Barr Actan HCA Air Observer School Winnipeg Rcaf. Statn EM Reyne AKC Air Defence Command FC Marr Rcaf Regular Force RCAF FC Harr Technion Orends Engines Ltd Malan Oat

Accidents in Acton District Cause $1000 Damage Each

Two separate single car crashes in the Acton district this week caused about $1000 damage each. George Haylis of Guelph Street Acton swerved to avoid a deer on First Line of Esquesing near Main Street South and struck two trees before stopping in a ditch. Herbert Macfarlane of Scarborough lost control on Highway 7 east of Acton when a transmission jammed and the car landed on a rail fence in a ditch.

Acton George Haylis Guelph St. Acton Contro Main Street Herbert. Macfarlane Scarborough Highway 7 Merth Ditch

Grey Cup Fans Six Day Feast On Train Trip

CNR dining cars report huge meat and dessert needs for Grey Cup travellers. Over 14 tons of meat fed hundreds of fans on the East West Grey Cup Special in six days, with 800 pounds beef 350 pounds turkey and chicken and a ton of fish. Coffee and desserts follow with 280 pounds coffee 168 quarts cream 190 pounds sugar and 50 gallons ice cream.

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Unofficial Junior Farmer Hockey Game in Millan

In Millan the first Junior Farmer Hockey League game was declared unofficial after only 36 minutes due to a power outage at 8:18. Norval loaned two players as Acton fielded a short lineup with several penalties and players missing.

Millan Farmer Hockey League Acton Norval Bruce Hood Narval

Two Acton Girls Win Kiwanis Music Awards

Katherine Kirkness and Linda Braida received Kiwanis awards at a Dublin Street United Church recital. Kirkness earned a gold medal for grade one theory with certificate. Braida earned a gold medal for grade three piano with certificate and played in an Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association recital.

Acton Katherine Kirkness Linda Breida Dublin Street United Church Hall Royal Conservatory of Miuuic Kirknesa Mon Uraida Landa Alao Ontario Olive Lampard Katherine Kiwanis C Kirknews N Braida E Braida

Rotarians Hear O AC Padre Speech On Common Good

The Rev. Wi Young of Ontario Agricultural College addressed Milton and Acton Rotarians at Luxton Memorial Hall Acton on a Tuesday evening. He urged unity and the idea of the common good over individual gain. Acton president Ted Hansen welcomed attendees, with a magician Walter Scutt’s program and a Ladies' Guild of St. Alban’s buffet dinner.

Wi Young Ontario Agricultural College Milton Acton Luxton Memorial Hall Ted Hansen Walter Scutts Ladies’ Guild of St. Alban

Nuffield Scholar Mac Sprowl Returns to Canada Feature

Nuffield Scholar Mac Sprowl tours Baglane based press outlets and the Watery club of Acton England plan for a seat in December. The narrative notes Sprowl’s popular recognition and his early work with Nigrata Falls tenants and the Canada feature.

Nuffield Scholar Mac Sprowl Tomas Ated England Abe

Unclear Text Summary of Southampton Departure Note

Fragmentary OCR item mentions departures from Southampton and travel to New York around January. Names appear garbled and unreadable. No clear events, dates, or entities can be confirmed.

Thieves Target Gasoline At Local Disposal Plant

Desperate for fuel, thieves climbed a fence at the town disposal plant and siphoned gasoline from a recently purchased PUC truck. They retraced their steps after a swift dash, damaging dashboard wiring and leaving the scene before police arrived.

PUC

Knox Visitation Beneath Parish Objective During Service

Pledges for the coming year fell slightly short of the BOD 8 target as Knox church held a Sunday service led by Mews Kensie and attended by TS visitors. Kensie spoke on stewardship of time talent and treasury, followed by a congregational luncheon and an afternoon of calling on members.

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Insurance policy coverage and premium credits offered

A damaged ad fragment outlines an insurance policy covering certain risks with potential premium credits for loyalty and remission. It references contact details and a phone number for inquiries, though many words are garbled.

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