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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 06, 1960

Page

7

Oakville Man Heads Halton CNIB Board Report Details 64 Blind in Halton

John Isard of Oakville was named to head the Halton CNIB Advisory Board at the annual Milton meeting. He succeeds G. F. Thompson, who has led since 1983. The report lists 64 blind residents in Halton, including eight in Georgetown and 13 in Dukie, with four in Acton and others in Burlington, Norval, and Milton area.

Oakville Halton C.mb John Isard Hatton Umehara K. ¥. Dick G.F. Thompson Stanley 4Ra Outare C.N. Gph Caruk C.nlb Edgewood Hall Hamilton Eye Bank

Mrs Jack Sanderson Tops New Exhibitor at Fall Fair

Mrs Jack Sanderson of Moffat wins top new exhibitor prize at Acton Fair for best overall points in baking homecraft and canned goods. She also takes first prize in New Domestic cake and second in New Domestic pie, totaling 30 points. Tied for second with 24 points are Mrs Herman Boxee Rockwood and Mrs Leslie Swackhamer Acton. Mrs Mure ray Scoyne Acton earns third in baking points. Mrs Norman Robertson Acton wins Pequegnat and Son voucher for most baking points and Simpsons Sears Special for most home economics points.

Jack Sanderson Moffat Guelph Serveful Acton Fair Sannn Herman Boxee Rockwood Leslie Swackhamer Acton Mureray Scoyne Abo Norman Robertson Robertson

Two Women Delegates At Guelph WI Convention

WI area delegates from Guelph are noted with Mrs. James Noble and Mrs. F. Z. C. Brown attending last week. Mrs. E. Sanford joined an evening session. others include Mrs. Burt Gerrans Aurora and L Janssen hospitalised in St Joseph's Guelph.

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

Sharon Lynne Gervin to wed Victor Edward Watts

Mr and Mrs Aubrey Gervin announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Lynne to Victor Edward Watts, son of Mrs and Mrs Francis Watts. The marriage is planned for November 4.

Aubrey Gervins Sharon Lynne Victor Edward Francis Watts

Scout meeting and scrapbook project progress noted

The meeting opened with prayers from Canada and the Guide. Patrols discussed the scrapbook title page and a prize for the most original design. Hillary Pope updates the hook notes as tests are studied. A baby squirrel cared for by Rudolph Spielvogel appears in the boiler room.

Canada Hillary Pope Rudolph Spielvogel Herman Chase Queen

Will and church opening lunch at new church dedication

The Will. Serva group held a worship service with the theme spirit of man is the candle of the Lord. Mrs. Amos Shoemaker led, with scripture from Phil 2:14 and hymns sung by Mrs. Heller. Thirty visits to shybins and lunch arrangements for dedication day were noted. Flowers planned for Easter Christmas and anniversary Sundays, with a bazaar bake sale and tea set for Friday Oct 28 in the church basement. Social fellowship followed lunch led by Mrs. C Pickett.

Meetin An Nine Mra. C. Ter Amos Shoemaker Phil Heller Shybins Theew W.A C. Pickett

New Oil Burner For St. Alban's Church

A new oil burner has been installed at St. Alban's Church of the Martyr, greatly improving heating. The change coincided with the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels last Thursday, and fresh paint brightens the church and parish hall. An unsightly tree at the parish hall door was removed after sidewalk repairs.

St. Michael and All Angels

Seience Chub Names Officers At New School Year

The club held its annual meeting to plan year goals and officer roles. James Rapaide was elected president, Riley Kidken became secretary, and New Filion moved to vice president. Two members tasked with recruitment formed the student council advisory group.

Kenn Key Megbayler Pesident New Filion Ole Jamen Rapaide Rily Cidken Bill Rogavakisan Danny Holmes TV Pced

Night school attracts near hundred applications

Nearly 100 applications for night school classes have been received by the night school committee. Sewing classes draw strong interest while new courses in busting, home making, and motor mechanics show promise. Applications come from Milton Guelph Rockwood Eden Mills and Acton with a Friday October 14 registration deadline. Forms are available in many town and district stores.

Jc.creighton Milton Guelph Rockwood Eden Mills Acton

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