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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
12
A letter from A R Needham argues that reporting criminal cases with names and details serves as a deterrent and public protection. He contends sensationalism lies in distortion, while withholding news harms society by shielding wrongdoers from accountability.
On Monday October 1 the CG LT meeting opened with a worship service led by Mrs Greer A flannelgraph was shown by Mrs Greer Mrs Hansen conducted the crafts The business part of the meeting was opened by Jane McPhedran Rules of the Gold Pin were given to each girl Betty Lemon made a motion to open a bank account The poll call was read with 15 girls present The meeting closed with taps.
Harvest festival services at St Albans Church featured the first warm union for the newly confirmed and music including an anthem. Rev E Jones preached on a Thanksgiving compact and introduced Rev W O Straw of St Patrick's Guelph who spoke on a verse from Luke. The altar was decorated with white flowers and fall produce, reflecting the harvest theme.
Knox Ladies presented Moving pictures and commentary on Europe trip this summer. Mrs A J Buchanan shared highlights while Daughters of Knox hosted senior groups in Knox Sunday school room. Dr A J Buchanan showed film and noted Mrs Schmull and two children as highlights.
Acton Baptist church marked its 114th anniversary with morning and evening services. Rev Frank Swackhamer of Temple Baptist Toronto spoke at the morning service and led a scripture reading from John 20 19 31. Congregations from Hillsburgh Baptist and Churchill United joined the evening service with readings by Rev A H McKenzie and prayers led by Rev Gordon Adams. Wayne Stratton and a girls trio performed hymns while the sermon linked the crucifixion to Old and New Testament fulfillment.
A group of former school friends honored Bet ty May Lambert at Nancy Lambert s home. The bride to be with Russell Arble will wed in early October. Guests played duo games with prizes and gifts were presented in a decorated chair. The hostess and relatives served lunch.
The Woman's Association of the United church met at Mrs. E Jennings home. Mrs. H Burns presided. Devotional by Mrs. S Holmes. Roll call on Bible characteristics dramatized. Plans for wedding catering bazaar and turkey supper. Quilting ongoing with several quilts. New member Mrs. W J Beatty attended. Alf Long showed moving pictures of his west coast trip. Collection was for the Sunday school. Sympathy extended to several families. best wishes for recovery sent.
Local residents share weekend visits and anniversaries across Acton Port Arthur Toronto Vineland and beyond. Notices include birthdays church events illness travel from Mrs Fosbury to Queensville and memorial attendance by Ys Men at Belleville with several families listed.
At a YMCA meeting in Acton Leg ton Ladies Auxiliary planned inviting the inter provincial Ladies Auxiliary to hold their next session there. The Guelph event draws Indies attendees and a home baking sale is planned for December. Delegates from Acton WI attended a two day convention in Guelph and Mrs Ballentine was elected provincial board member of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario.
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