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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 05, 1961

Page

7

Actonians Visit to Oubob Town Notes Weathered

Personal notes from Acton residents recount visits to Oubob Town and nearby communities. Entries mention gatherings at Assan ta College, social visits in Edacatan Alberta and Guelph area, and attendance at area conventions. Several names appear with family ties and local activities, including anniversaries and visits over several Sundays.

Earl Lambert Fred Anderson Acton Women’s Institute Onttario Agricultural College Guelph

Engagements Announced for Guelph Couples and Friends

Engagements reported for Myrna Patricia Bonany of Guelph to Paul Joseph Coles of Guelph, with wedding set November 4 at St. Josephs Church. Eileen Evelyn Dodds to Franklin Alexander Yule of Guelph, wedding October 14 1961 at Nassagaweva Presbyterian Church. Bette Adele La marche to Elmer Bruce Kressler of Owen Sound, marriage November 11 at Acton United Church.

Myrna Patricia Bonany L. Bonany Guelph Paul Joseph Coles E. W. Coles Acton St. Joseph’s Church Clarence Dodds Eileen Evelyn Franklin Alexander Yule Sydney Yule Nassagaweva Presbyterian Church

Chiropractic Proves Most Successful Back Pain Treatment

Studies of Workmen's Compensation Board files show chiropractic care as the most effective treatment for back pain, outperforming other methods.

Workman's Compensation Board Chiropractic

B A C Aids Rector With Youth Group

The Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen at St. Alban's parish hall welcomed Rev. Donald H. West. An enjoyable beer dinner was served by Ernie Coker and the Ladies' Guild assisted. They sponsored a new Hi Fi group. first meeting held Sunday with strong turnout. Members include Tom Lynch Les Duby Vic Bristow Walter Dubois George Gold. Volunteers were sought for a Grimsby youth workshop later this month. Harold Denny and Harold Coker reported on the Dundas stewardship conference.

Donald H. West St. Alban’s Church Brotherhood of Cnovener Ernie Coker Ladies’ Guild West B.A.C Tom Lynch Les Duby Vic Bristow Walter Dubois George Gold Grimsby Dundas Harold Denny Denny Harold Coker

Heating Feasibility Discussed for Robert Little School

Acton Public School Board discussed converting the Robert Little School furnace from coal to natural gas with a long view on timing. Maintenance status was reported as excellent and no immediate malfunctions noted.

Robert Little Acton Public Robert Little Scloss Bradley Nest

Lucky Winners Named by Scout and Guide Mothers

A Friday evening event hosted by Scout and Guide mothers showcased numerous prize winners. The list includes Mrs G Somterville as first prize, Amie Thompson as second, with multiple gifts such as a cushion, waste basket, purse, and household items awarded to a long line of attendees.

Scout Guide Scout and Guide Enehin Mrs. G. Somterville Amie Thompson Salles Consol Atrsy Richi Heather Les Heschulles State Marion Terome Charlie Cutts Wall Phinter Gloria Coats Pop Loutett Norma Marchment Gladys Davidsent Frekda Perkins Rita Dwyer Cand Searf the Holmes Ted Jennings Faye MecEachern Win Thompson Mary Couture

Propriety Chaperone That Cigarette

A cautious note urges a chaperone to supervise a cigarette and not expect it to extinguish itself. The piece humorously cautions about self extinguishing habits and social propriety in public.

Fire Rips Through Car On Highway Near Milton

A fire destroyed a 1956 Oldsmobile on Highway 28 five miles north of Milton. Stan Murdock and his wife reported a tire sparked a blaze after a tire change failed to start the car. Firefighters extinguished the flames. no injuries reported.

Abby Hee Highway Milton Kiremen Oldsmobile Stan Murdock Polive Pata Cfire Thames

Kennedy Found Dead at Campbellville in Self Inflicted Tragedy

After an extensive investigation North Hatton OPP confirmed the sudden death of George Kennedy of Campbellville as a self inflicted death. Police and Hatton Crown Attorney P K McWilliams said he shot himself on his farm home near the village. He was an employee of Hallion County Roads Department. Funeral service was held Saturday.

North Hatton Opp George Kennedy Campbellville Hatton Crown P. K. McWilliams Kennedy Ele Hallion County Roads Department

Little Helpers Party At St Alban's Draws 21 Children

Twenty one children attended the Little Helpers party at St Alban's Church on September 27. Rev 1 opened with prayer and the elephant tale illustrated Christian values. Children brought mite boxes for missionary work, proceeds split for Canada and abroad. Tea and cookies followed, with thanks from Mrs C Neltes, Little Helpers secretary, as mothers and children enjoyed the afternoon.

Mall Jd Chiltern Ariel WLA Tena Atery Atery Canada

CHURCITER TOO An Average of TE Chase Bin on the Combbaunt

A fragment reads like a garbled news note about an event or chase sequence. Names and places are unreadable, leaving only a vague sense of pursuit or pursuit-like activity without clear facts or proper nouns.

Ueny Dy

Woman Dies From Burns In Explosion Of Dust From Vacuum

A woman died after an explosion caused by dust from an ordinary vacuum cleaner. The incident occurred when she emptied the dust into a fireplace and triggered a flash fire. The report notes combustible dust from common household materials and highlights the danger of dust explosions.

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