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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 19, 1961

Page

10

Visitors Prominent In Community Homes Weekend Guests

Prominent visitors and locals are noted in Rockwood and area over Thanksgiving weekend. Names include Byron Culp Drayton Anna Norman Armstrong Alma Don Hillson Milton James Miller Joan John Hugh McQueen Guelph Norman Bilton Belwood Donna Crawford Nell Bulley Toronto Mors Phillips Lindsay Lennie Watson Orangeville Roy Lovell and Hazel Maude. Attendees traveled to Windsor Detroit and Toronto while others plan Night School classes in Acton. Dr and Mrs K B Waller returned from a two week US and Manitoba vacation. Epamosa services affected Rockwood United Church.

Lennie Watson Orangeville Roy Lovell Detroit Hazel Maude Guelph Windsor David McFarlane Inlaw Campbell Alex Graham Oakville Bud) Webster Rockwood- Castle Rockwood Erin Fair Reeve Joseph Oakws Everton School K. B. Waller United States Manitoba Stone Church Epamosa United Church

Halton CNIB Delegates Review Blind Population and Finances

At St Pauls United Church Milton the Halton Advisory Committee heard Wes Stanley report 68 registered blind in Halton with distribution 29 in Burlington 16 in Oakville and eight in Georgetown. The board noted a deficit of 991.00 despite a successful picnic and Christmas cheques for all Halton sightless.

Halton Wes Stanley Canadian National Institute For the Blind Norval Rockwood Glen Willams Hornby Oakville Port Credit J.B. Isardo Tratton M. Cress Milton H. Tremayne Stanley Sandy Best M.P J. Caruk Ontario C.n.lb Lake Joseph St. Paul's

Church Calendar for October 22 1961 at two local churches

The Church of St Alban the Martyr lists Holy Eucharist at 9 30 a m Family Eucharist at 9 30 a m and Church School and Lawmen's Service at 11 a m with preacher Mr L Duby LA Evensong at 7 p m Young People's Meeting. United Church of Canada Acton notes services at 9 30 and 11 a m with infant care during the 11 o'clock service and separate senior and junior church schools and a 7 30 p m Young People meeting all welcome.

Trinity R L. Duby

Anniversary Services and broadcasts listed for two dates

The page lists MW9th Anniversary Services on Sunday October 22 1991 with morning worship at 11 000, evening service at 700, and lectures by Dr L A Johnston plus a staffed nursery. Also dated October 22 1901 notes Sunday School Ac ton YALCA flannel graph lessons cottage prayer meetings and radio church programs on CKKW 1320 with English and Dutch services and Sunday School at 3 45 PM.

L. A. Johnston Dr. Johnston Acton Yalca

Japanese Code Trek Drivers Observe Pedestrian Rules

Ontario Safety League notes the Japanese highway code requires drivers to horn and warn when pedestrians or animals appear. It advises passing slowly or stopping, giving space to animals and pedestrians, and avoiding startling or exhaust hazards.

Trek Japan Ontario Safety League

Waterloo Trust Opens Guelph Branch Office

The Waterloo Trust and Savings Co opens a Guelph branch today to serve the Golden Triangle area including Guelph Galt and Kitchener Waterloo. W L McCord will manage the new office with Keith Rae as the accountant, bringing extensive banking experience to the Wellington and Wilton counties.

Waterloo Trust Guelph Waterloo County Waterloo Trust and Savings Co Galden Triangle Galt Kitchener-Waterloo Cned Waterloo County Loan and Savings Co Ontario Bets Westmount Kitchener Elmira Nas Wellington Watterley W. L. McCord Banking and Trust Company Keith Rae Western University Preston The

Bible leaders laud Latin America outreach and growth

Revered Dr. L E Holmgren of the American Bible Society and Rev J J Williams of the British and Foreign Bible Society visited Rio de Janeiro to celebrate retirement ceremonies at the Bible Society of Brazil. They noted Latin America’s rapid population growth, rising literacy, and expanding scripture distribution as of 1960 with scriptures issued in five languages for the first time.

L. E. Holmgren The American Bible Society Latin America Canada USA

Busy Bees Women’s Institute Meet Highlights October

Members gathered at Mrs. GQadesley’s home for the Busy Bees meeting. Leaders from WAL discussed the Sentbe Save course at Milton and Home Extension catering for crowds proposed. Historical research by Mrs. Henderson covered district pioneers and antiques, with cart tests won by Mrs. Coxe, Mrs. Hayward, and Mrs. Livdany.

Busy Bees Women's Institute Mew Hayward Alen Robinson WAL Milton Lindsay Millon Henderson Mra. Allen McLeoi Pringle Eladkay Coxe Flayward Livdany Mizpah Obene Wal Grave

Back Injuries Acknowledged By Employers And Insurers

Studies show insured workers receive better care through chiropractic therapy reducing malingering risk and lowering costs for insurers and employers. Several large industrial firms hire full time chiropractors for insured workers, with the program highlighted by the Public Interest office at 17 MUL St Acton.

The Public Interest Mul St. Acton

Sunday Services and Gospel Events Schedule

A Sunday and weekday church schedule lists Sunday School at 1900 a.m. and Mocking Worship at 1100 a.m. Evangelistic service at 7 00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Tuesday at 8 a.m. Christ's Ambassador event Thursday at 8 p.m. Includes a later note about “Rats Krusade” with “Crcte Ball” moods and a Friday through October 22 27 or 418 times. You are always welcome.

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