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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 05, 1961

Page

3

Eden Crest Women's Institute Holds September Meeting

The Eden Crest WI met at Mrs. Savage's home with 16 members. They discussed Hallowe'en UNICEF kits, read resolutions, and planned future CAC Bonetin support. Mrs. G MacDougall presented a clock sampler reading, sewing hints were shared, and a pattern alteration demonstration was given by Mrs. Ingle.

Eden Crest Women's Institute Bonetin Meadan G. MacDougall B. Woodhouse Ingle

Colorful Maple Scene Sparks Autumn Story In Ontario

A week after a northern Ontario parade of color, a maple on Mill Street drew attention with vivid autumn hues while surrounding trees remained green. The scene contrasted real seasonal color with the event’s staged appearance.

Page Nine Ontario Tong Mill Street

1962 Ford Galaxie Models Offer Engineering Advances

Ford announces for 1962 Galaxie models engineering advances and longer service intervals. Features include MAQOO-lubrication for wheel bearings, 30 000 mile radiator protection, 6 000 mile oil changes, self adjusting brakes, dust and corrosion resistant body parts, and optional complete safety belt installation. The Galaxie will be shown at Ford dealerships across the country this week.

John D. King Ford Motor Company of Cansuta, Limited Ring Sala King Fone Ford Pacross

Daughters of Knox Hold Fall Meeting

Miss Helen Holmes Wis hosted the October meeting of the Daughters of Knox. Worship and study were led by Mrs. Charles Kingsmill with assistances from Mrs. Jack Pink Mrs. Allan Holmes and others. Discussion covered Downtown Church problems and the sale of 1962 Presbyterian calendars. Volunteers formed a dominating committee to manage the sale and next meeting plans. The group reported about $2000 in recent contributions and noted Halloween reminders ahead with a quiz and a jovial Jack o lantern centerpiece.

Charles Kings Mill Jack Pink Allan Holmes Iin Welon Hales Eo AL Blansen Wan, Spielopel Herb. Price Mas. Z. McKnight

Best Seller Fire Safety in the Home booklet

A top Canada best seller is Fire Safety in the Home, produced by the Association of Canadian Fire Marshals. It can be obtained from the Queen's Printer in Hull Quebec at a price in US cents per copy. The booklet is out of print but a new supply is rushed.

Canada Association of Canadian Fire Marshals Queen's Printer National Printing Aurea Hull Que

Harvest Services Highlighting Community Worship

The Acton Ontario United Church calendar lists multiple Sunday services including Holy Eucharist at 8:30, Family Eucharist at 9:30, Martins and Sermon at 11, Evensong with youth at 7:30, and Morning Worship at 9:45 with a Nursery start in the basement. Weekly Sunday School, Senior and Junior programs, and the Your People's Club meet, with Bible study Thursday evenings and ongoing church activities.

Sundary Barnabas Hapher Veo Your People’s Club Pam Alboower Wawa

Letter From Tasmania Interest at W.1 Meet

September meeting of Ld en Milly Women's Institute hosted by Mrs. Ro Wright. Minutes approved, delegates chosen for area convention. A letter from Tasmania discussed unemployment and drought effects.

Tasmania Lden Milly Women's Tnstitute Ro Wright Mel Ro Ray Institute Mary Stewart

Convention Outline Interests Y M C A Men's Club

The Y M C A chapter hosts a meeting of the Gall Weasel Acton V's Men's Club with President chairing and a talk by AL Wilson. The event includes a blessing, remarks on a Chicago trip to attend a convention, and appreciation for the honor shown to the club.

Y's Men's Club Gall Weasel Acton V's Mens Club Yv.m.c.a Presi AL Wilson Chiccagao Alinais

UNICEF Plans Made for Hallowe'en Activities

UNICEF outlines plans for Hallowe'en efforts in Acton with children carving pumpkins and adults volunteering. Details to be announced later as UNICEF assisted projects have benefited over 56 million children worldwide through health services and nutrition programs and aim to continue combating disease and poverty.

Phan Acton Hublion WOO Phas Navehee Reguitar

Fire Extinguishers and Home Preparedness Guidance

A national fire prevention official urges readers to learn extinguisher use and maintenance. The advisory warns many extinguishers are ineffective due to poor knowledge and improper placement.

Fragmentary warning on a distant threat

A terse, garbled line references delaying action against a distant threat and warns that impact may arrive once plans are completed. The message implies urgency without clear specifics or identifiable entities.

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