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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1961
Page
15
The Eden Crest WI met at Mrs. Savage's home with 16 members present. Members selected a sewing material for roll call, planned more UNICEF Halloween kits for local children, and discussed resolutions for the area convention with Mrs. Barden as voting delegate.
A northern Ontario event featured a field of color though trees mostly wore summer greens. A maple on Mill Street stood out with vibrant autumn hues amid the season's palette.
Ford Motor Company announces the 1962 Galaxie models with new engineering advances. The Galaxie will feature a 6000 mile service interval and double life oil changes, plus self adjusting brakes and enhanced lubrication. Optional safety belt installation will be offered. The models go on display across Canada this week.
Miss Helen Holmes Wis hosted the October meeting of the Daughters of Knox. The group discussed Downtown Church problems and the 1962 Presbyterian on lengbars sale. Volunteers formed the nominating committee. Contributions to the date packed reached about $20. Reminders of Halloween festivities included a quiz and a lunch table activity.
A noted best seller is the Fire Safely vna the Home booklet by the Association of Canadian Fire Marshals. It is available from the Queen's Printer National Printing Bureau Hall Que for US cents per copy. The text notes it is out of print but a new supply is forthcoming.
Sunday schedule lists Holy Eucharist at 8 30, Family Eucharist at 6 30, Matins sermon at 11, Evensong at 7 30 with Young People meeting for ages 12 to 19. Morning worship notes Barnabas study in Christianchant er and a basement start. Church School operates Senior and Junior programs with a Sunday morning service and weeknight Bible study and prayer options. All are welcome to the United Church of Canada in Acton Ontario led by Rev Dwight be Engel with organist George Elbow.
September meeting of Ld en Mills Women's Tpethute hosted by Mrs. Re Wright with president Mr. Re Ray as chair. Delegates were chosen for the area convention at OLA. A letter from Tasmania described unemployment and hardship, noting homes busy with sewing and women caring for children, cows, and gardens amid poor harvest.
The Acton YMCA hosted a Y's Men's Club meeting led by President and featured speaker Hugh Wilson who discussed a trip to Chicago for the Pernattanows convention of Women. Attendees included four members and Pocatet Todd Watts spoke on the club's international view and future leadership.
The article notes UNICEF plans for Halloween in Acton with no donations requested this year and urges children to be cared for by adult volunteers. It references prior years’ charity efforts and mentions UNICEF groups aiding protests and health services, including relief for afflicted children.
A public safety notice warns households to study extinguisher use and maintenance. It emphasizes recognizing effective and ineffective types and urges practice to handle emergencies properly.
A damaged line references distant timing and uncertain action. It hints at delays and limited impact when a task is finally completed, suggesting hesitation or misalignment in timing and response.
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