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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
20
A meeting at the Cowart home presided by Mrs. Tam Gibson discussed topics from a letter by James Kirkwood missionary in Africa. Thanksgiving greetings, a turkey supper, and visits by Mrs. Askin and Mrs. Helen accompanied the church service at Ballinaiad United Church.
Halton County Council heard that the county tent at the International Mowing Match in Caledon drew strong interest from visitors. Official host Jack Armstrong of Georgetown noted favorable comments on the exhibit, with inquiries about Halton’s industry presence handled via EMQ data sharing. Packages of matches went to South Africa, the United States, and Australia. the council praised the industrial committee for its display effort and approved the motion honoring those involved.
Large flocks of geese observed over the district on Monday were taken as an old Indian sign. A local resident saw four flocks in quick succession and temperatures dropped soon after. By Wednesday the weather warmed again.
A compact church calendar lists services for Acton Baptist Trinity Church Rockwood Evangel Baptist Church and St Alban Anglican for October 27 across years 1943 1963 1965. It notes morning and evening services Sunday schools and weekday Bible studies plus choir practice and fellowship events with addresses and contact lines where provided.
Eighth in a series on the Lorne Scots recounts the 1942 training camp at Sheffield Park Surrey England. Over 1 250 troops formed into six companies with drill route marching guard mounting and orange practices. The article notes final dispersal in July 1942 and later demobilization and reformation of reserve battalions, with numerous officers listed.
The text mentions attempts to secure water on Valley Road amid a dry spell and describes a local Apple Day hosted by the Rockwood Hay Scouts who sold their lot at the town hall. It also notes the 101st anniversary services at Stan Chonvh Centre tin with Rev. Rarle Lestie as guest minister, the Guelph Masonic choir aiding the anniversary, and a Turkey supper planned. A Presbyterian service featured Mr. Wilbert Freeman as organist in Mrs. John Freeman's absence, with Roy Scouts present. Main Street saw a parade of older motor vehicles, highlighting contrasts with modern autos, and an editorial remark questions Sabbath day work.
Canada reports 4,892,000 occupied dwellings as of May 1962 with 1,051,000 singly detached houses and 1,266,000 apartments or flats.
An unsettled proposal appears to involve three churches and several groups named United and Anghewn in a plan described as the Chewt at the Werden of Mines. The text shows fragmented phrases about meeting in a chapel and references a Pete or Pete-related figure.
The text urges steady pace and avoiding sedentary living for heart health. It references a long-standing message about exertion and physical activity to protect the heart and mentions Canada and the Canadian Red Cross in a historical context.
The Conservative Victory dance at the Legion hall drew about 100 supporters Thursday. Guests included candidates George, Kerris, and Moe. Roth Kirknoe welcomed attendees as Jerilsee spoke briefly. the event featured refreshments and light entertainment.
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