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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 05, 1961

Page

6

District Events and Accidents Highlight Week

A week featured meetings and a car accident with minor injuries. Notable items include a daughter born September 29 at Guelph General Hospital, attendance at the CNE gift show, X-rays at Guelph hospital, and a noninjury collision on No 7 highway near Oakville. Residents and relatives gathered for visits and study activities at OAC Guelph and area institutes.

Fred Archibald Guelph General Hospital J. A. Bullock C.N.E Toronto Herb McEwan Guelph Hospital

Winners Announced in Acton Ensilage Corn Contest

The Acton Agricultural Society released results for the ensilage corn competition. Top ten from 22 entries include Walter Linham 95 and George Wallace 94.5. judge J Mo Cockburn of Guelph oversaw official placings.

Acton Agricultural Society Walter Linham George Wallace Fred Brown Lloyd Marsden Chas McNabb Harvey Bayne S. E. Griffins and Son Norman Harris Duncan McPhedran J. M. McCullough J. Mo Cockburn Guelph

Halton EMO appoints George D. Macaulay North Halton Deputy Coordinator

The Halton Emergency Measures Organization names George D. Macaulay of Georgetown as Deputy Coordinator for North Halton. He will train volunteers and inform the public on survival matters. Macaulay, a WWI veteran, completed Army Staff Courses and Civil Defence studies and can be reached at TR 7287 in Georgetown for further inquiries.

County of Halton George. D. Macaulay Delrex Blvd Georgetown North Halton Macaulay North Hatton Aggulay Royal Canadian Artillery Civil Defence College Arnprior Mr. Macaulay

Ballinafad Meets Discuss Tenders For New Community Hall

A Ballinafad United Church meeting reviewed plans and funding ideas for a new community hall. Miltoi Fall Fair attracted a large crowd with some pickpocket incidents reported. A reception for Mr and Mrs Tinvard Hamilton featured dancing, tributes, and gifts. Work continues on No 5 Sideroad improvements to reduce snow buildup.

Communion Service and Baptism Highlight Community Notes

Communion service was held Sunday with Rev. Mr. Foster as guest minister. A baptism of infant Douglas Emmerson Anderson occurred, with Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Thompson among attending relatives. Community members joined a 1000th anniversary service at Limehouse and a Wiener roast organized by Acton public school staff. Local church youth groups met in Erin to form a Young People’s Union meeting biweekly.

Erin Milton Eddie Smith Milton Hospital Stephen Lori Archibald E. Archibald Mr. Foster T Douglas Emmerson Bud) Anderson Joshua Thompson Leonard Fred Charlie Thompson Harold Robson Hornby Limehouse Wiener Acton Mead Norman Turner And Presbyterian P. O'Sullivan Young Peoples’ Union Ross Ferguson The Ontario Reformiatory

Lang of Orangeville Attends Church and Lunches Here

Lang of Orangeville attended church here Sunday and had lunch with Mr and Mrs Richard Shortill. Mrs Lang called on and Mrs Robert McEnerger. Cutter number from this community attended centennial and rededication services at Limehouse Presbyterian church on Guarday night. They heard Rev Ross Cameron and the Acton Male Quartette. Communion services were held at Ballinafad United church Sunday morning with Rev D Foster of Caledon officiating assisted by Mr Beaton.

Ross, Cameron M.A D.D Acton Ballinafad United Church D. Foster Caledon Mr. Beaton

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