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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

12

Christian Fellowship and 4-H Club Meetings Noted

Church activities include Everton Christian Women's Fellowship meeting at Mrs. D. G. Robertson’s home with talks on prayer and Romans. The first 4-H Club Fall project Meat in the Menu met at Doris Fines’ home with officers Kay Johnson and Margaret Klooster elected. Various guests and visitors attended events, and a riding mishap left David Stewart with a broken foot.

Norman McKenzie James Glassford Caledon George D. Robertson Harry Alton Spiker Penetang Joyce Robertson Jean Petty Kitchener Gail Roberston Guelph John Cunningham Cecil Nellis Jean of. Qustic G. Sunter E. Baldie Sherlock Foreman Fort Worth Texas Foreman Hugh Moorehouse Petrolia Gordon—Aitken David Stewart Sharp Lindsay Johnston Martha Jackson Wilbert Matthews Joyce Chester Friend Campbellville Alfreda Margaret Winter Shirley Robinson Dustie Harry Angus Toronto William Somerville Acton Christian Women's Fellowship of Everton Church D. G. Robertson Harry Hortop Jessie Trout Rusger Smith Duncan Kingsbury Alex Kingsbury Harvey Jextin George Young Joanne Smith Teachera College Stratford Carl Bannas Vernon Stewart 4H Club Doris Fines Kay Johnson Margaret Klooster Elizabeth Ford Sharon Beasey Nancy Bulloch Wilfred Awrey Earl Barber Everton Wa

Concert at Presbyterian church draws many attendees

Friday evening a Presbyterian church concert drew a large crowd. Chairman David D Gray led the program featuring Murray Taylor with his mother, Martin Bauer Jr and other local artists in violin, piano, vocal, and accordion selections. A post performance vote of thanks was given, and a pie and coffee booth operated in the basement.

Presbyterian Church David D. Gray Murray Taylor Frank Taylor Martin Bauer Jr Carolyn Clark Reading Ballentine Martin Bauer David ‘Lush Marie Harris David Benham Muriel Armstrong Donna Thompson David Lush Dave Maham Roszell Robinson John Freeman Telephone Exchange Nureeries Guelph

W M S Thankoffering Meeting Highlights Blessings Counted

The W M S Thankoffering meeting at Mrs. S Kirkpatrick's home featured speaker Mrs. W Greenlees of Campbellville who urged counting blessings and reflecting on biblical thanksgivings. Nine euchre tables funded by a baking sale and card party accompanied social time. several visitors joined Thanksgiving weekend events.

W.M.S S. Kirkpatrick W. Greenlees Campbellville James Kirkpatrick Harry Smethurst Barrie Russell Robinson Gravenhurst Grant Kenneth Stewarttown A. J. Smethurst Seddon Toronto Bourne Geary Donna James Noble Olive Marshall Ivens S. Wright Willowdale Ted Morrowa Lane Tim Rooney Patterson's Robert Patterson Kirkpatrick W.A Robert Lewin Ron Latimer Joe McDonald Knox Georgetown Acton Donna Kier Guelph General Hopital Neil Benton St. Joseph’s Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Walton Manor Hosts Lorne Park Students First Meeting

Ten to twelve students and one teacher from Lorne Park College visited Walton Manor on Tuesday evening October 9 for the season opener held in the chapel. Raymond Goheen led the gathering with music by Joan Blott and a prayer by David Dyer.

Halton Manor Lorne Park College Clarke Raymond Goheen Joan Blott David Dyer Donna Lee Steenburgh Allan Kay Jim McLachlin John Campbell Mr. Grandfield Got

Mrs. A. Brough Teacher Remembered in Obituary

Janet Mitchell Brough a native of Era Morris township born 1872 and long time teacher died October 3 after a week illness. She taught 28 years and supported mission schools in Vancouver before moving to Campbellville. Funeral held October 6 at Rumley funeral home Acton with great nephews as pallbearers.

Vancouver Janet Mitchell Brough Charles H. Mitchell R.R Campbellville Rumley Acton Gordon Baulch Everton Cemetery James Chambers Stoney Creek Charles Mitichell Lyle McCutcheon George Fry Barrie John MicCallum George Sanders Erin Brough

Heath Parker Marriage Vows Said at United Stone Church

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Eric Heath Nean Parker married Saturday at United Stone Church. After a short honeymoon they will reside in Hamilton. Weekend visitors included Fountain and Alan from Toronto. Families from Guelph Kitchener Hamilton and Toronto joined in the celebration and gift opening.

Eric Heath Nean Parker United Stone Church Hamilton William McKeon J. A Stewart Bill Wm. Bruce Harvey Jestin Health Raymond Law Jean Petty Heath John Alton Jennie Tovell Robert Patten Guelph Alvar Tovell Linda Kitchener Helen Dawes Francis Dawes Toronto T. D. McCutcheon Thornbury Ted Jestin William Craig Jackie Max Milne Rockwood Patsy Nancy Alfred Winter

Orton News Highlights Local Visitors and Ties to Jamaica

Local church notes record visits by former missionaries Rev Francia and Mrs Lovelock in Belize and Jamaica, with mentions of Col Addington Curphey of St Ann Jamaica and his wartime service. Social items list many guests, Erin Fair earnings near $475, and community congratulations for Noah and Mrs King at their long marriage.

Ewart Mra Culley Francia Lovelock Belize Honduras Mandeville Jamaica Nassau Bahamas Maritimes Fullerton Ontario United Church Addington Curphey Costos Rotalorum Egypt Palestine Legislative Council Curphey Bishop Duay Tom Billaunds Orangeville Ken Nevills Earl Hooper Hooper Erin Fair Thomas Hayward Wilfred Till David Toronto Jack Hayward Wilburn Noah King Walter Gray Orton Bert Wheeler R.R

Robinsons Sell Store to Smiths in Belwood

Mr and Mrs Robinson sold their store to Mr and Mrs Smith of Belwood. The community welcomes the Smith family and expresses sympathy for Mrs and Mrs Robinson and Brock.

Robinsons Smiths Robinson Smith Belwood Jose Brock Robert McEnery Ontario J .B. Nelson Amesdale Wm. Kentner Boissevain Manitoba U.S trans-Canada New Liskeard George Jennings Jennings Vic Swandlehurst Anigus McFrachern Sam Snow Dills

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