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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 06, 1960

Page

21

Oakville Man to Head Halton CN LB Leader Revealed

John Isard of Oakville named to head the Halton branch of the Canadian National for the Blind at the annual meeting in State United Church Milan. He succeeds G. F. Thompson of Beach who held the post since 1983. The meeting heard reports on members in Halton and Acton, and outlined rehabilitation and training programs, finances and future campaigns to close a funding gap.

Oakville Halton CN LB John Isard Hatton State United Church Milan Gf, Thompson Bieet Ince H. G. McKoakville H. Raddells Milton M. Cress Miss. H. Tremyne Acton Burlington Georgetown Oakv C.n.lb Joseph Caruk CNB Edgewool Hamilton Eye Bank

Mrs Jack Sanderson Tops New Exhibitor at Acton Fall Fair

Mrs Jack Sanderson won top New Exhibitor honors at the Acton Fair with a high total in baking, homecraft and canned goods. She also received an $8 Guelph District Co operatives Service award for first time exhibitors. Second place tied at 241 points went to Mrs Herman Boece of Rockwood and Mrs Les Swackhamer of Acton.

Jack Sanderson PP OY Moffal Guelph Acton Fair SannNo Herman Boece Rockwood Lesle Swackhamer Acton Mureray Scoyne Abe Norman Robertson Robertson

WI Convention Delegates and Local Notices From Guelph Area

Umer 46 sends two women delegates to the WI convention in Guelph. Hernia operation site indicates Larry Kara improving after a procedure in Guelph. Mr and Mrs Burt Gerrans of Aurora visit Mrs and Mrs James Noble. Culps attend funeral for uncle E J Culp in Mount Forest. Mrs James Noble and Mrs F Z C Brown attend WI area convention in Guelph. Mrs E Sanford attends an evening session. Ben McHarg visits Manioutin Island last week. Robert Linham returns from England aboard Empress of Britain after two months visiting relatives near Bristol. Communion at Limehouse Presbyterian Church. Visitors to the Pattersons include Mrs Wo Patterson, Edgar Patterson of Shelburne, Wilt Gordon, Roy Young of Rockwood. L Janssen hospitalized in St Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph.

Guelph Larry Kara Burt Gerrans Aurora James Noble Culps E. J. Culp Mount Forest F. Z. C Brown E. Sanford Ben McHarg Manidoutin Island Robert Linham Bristol England Limehouse Presbyterian Church Patterson Wo Patterson Edgar Patterson Shelburne Wilt Gordon Roy Young Rockwood L. Janssen St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph

Engagement Announcement for Sharon Lynne Gerviis

Mr and Mrs Aubrey Gerviis announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Lynne to Victor Edward son of Mr and Mrs Francis Watts The couple plan to marry on November 4 set to take place in the near future in a formal ceremony.

Aubrey Gerviis Sharon Lynne Victor Edward Francis Watts

IT IGIRL GUIDE MEETING NOTES AND QUIRKY EVENTS

The meeting opened with O Canada and the Guide Prayer. Patrols discussed the scrapbook tithe page and a prize for the most original patrol design. Hillary Pope keeps the book updated. A baby squirrel storyline involved Rudolph Spielvogel nursing and guarding the creature in a boiler room cage. The group practiced tests and wrapped with roll call and campfire tasks for a cover page.

O Canada Hillary Pope Capfire Davis Rudolph Spielvogel Herma God l Queen Fenderfoot

Will Serva Lunch At Church Opening

Mrs. Widerspin led the October meeting of Acton Unit OB at Mrs. C. Her home. Mrs. Amos Shoemaker directed worship with theme spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord. Scripture Phil 2 14. hymns 340 383. Mrs. Heller piano. Thirty visits to skyting noted. Plans for lunch after dedication of the new church on Oct 23. W A to place towers on Easter Christmas anniversary Sundays. Flowers memory donations welcome. Bazaar bake sale tea set for Friday Oct 28 in the new church basement. Social fellowship during lunch. Mrs. C Pickett convener.

Widerspin A. of Acton C. Her Amos Shoemaker Heller Skyting W.A C. Pickett

New Oil Burner For St. Alban's Church

A new oil burner has been installed at the Church of St. Alban the Martyr, improving heating. The upgrade coincides with the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels last Thursday. Exterior refreshed with white walls and red brown trim, and the parish hall received paint. An unsightly tree at the parish hall door was cut down and the sidewalk repaired.

A Ban the Martyr St. Michael and All Angels

Selonee Chi diet annual meeting outlines new club goals

Keun Kenney reports on the Selonee Chi diet group meeting held December 28 at Mepleagher. The club elected Bryant as chair and set four objectives for the year. Retiring president Nertet Elliott remains as vice president, Jamies Braids becomes president, Randy Cidken joins the student council representative, and Bill Rognvalisean and Danny Holmes are tasked with recruiting new members.

Keun Kenney Mepleagher Hvis Bryant

Night school attracts near hundred applications for classes

Nearly 100 applications have been received for night school classes indicating strong interest in sewing offerings. Secretary Mrs. J Creighton notes demand for three new courses such as busters hyume dening and motor mechanics. Applications come from Milton Guelph Rockwood Eden Mills Acton and surrounding areas with registration due Friday October 14. Forms available in town and district stores.

Ferest J. € .Creighton Busters Hyume von Milton Guelph Rockwood Eden Mills Acton

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