Youth Sunday Tackles Alcohol Problem at Church
The Church of Christ Disciples observed Youth Sunday with the Christian Youth Fellowship leading service. Peter Fountain spoke on The World Faces Alcohol, urging adults to help youth resist drink pressures and highlighting Too Alpha and Tau Alpha events. Rev Byron Towler, previously in Calgary, continues evangelistic services in Alberta and returns by November 4.
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Church of Christ Disciples
Christian Youth Fellowship
Peres Fountain
Tor Alepha
McMaster
Hamilton
Toronto
AML
Toe Alpha
Tauperance Federation
Alenhalus Ayongetous
Salvation Arty
Alberta
Byron Towler
Eveeton
Guelph
Red Teer
Thanksgiving meeting at Ospringe Knox Presbyterian Church
The Ladies' and Knox Presbyterian Church in Ospringe held a Thanksgiving meeting at Mrs. T. R. Maxwell's Erin home with many members present. Mrs. S. Fuller led Turning Point, readings by Mrs. McEwan and Mrs. B. Bruce, and a piano solo by Mrs. Norman McKenzie. The program included a British Guiana study, a Bible Books contest won by Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. McCrea, and Mrs. G. Jackson, followed by luncheon hosted by the Maxwell and supported by Mrs. Storey and Mrs. McEwan.
Birth announcements for Edwin Dennis Jennings and a Wilson daughter
Mr and Mrs Ted Jennings Ed en Mills announce birth of son Edwin Dennis at Milton District Hospital on October 17 1962 weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces. Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson Milton announce birth of daughter at Milton District Hospital on October 18 1962 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces, sister for Debbie and Brent.
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Jennings
Ted Jennings
Nee Duffield
Eden Mills
Edwin Dennis
Milton District Hospital
Wilson
Walter Wilson
Kinread
Milton
Millon District
Debbie
Brent
Donations Flow To Ballinafad Hall Drive
Materials reach the new Ballinafad community hall site as donations pour in from Ballinafad and neighbouring areas. The canvass committee plans more fundraisers with latest donors including multiple couples from Ballinafad and other towns listed by area.
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Ballinafad
Ballinatad
Vic Greygoose
Sam Snow
J. Longstreet
la Rose
N. Sinclair
W. Wright
Grenfell Wright
Frank Smith
Norm McLean
Walter Sanderson
Erin
S. D. Leitch
Fred Roden
Limehouse
Walter Tinham
Paul Wilson
First Euchre of Season Held By Institute Friday Evening
The season opener euchre event sponsored by the Women’s Institute was held Friday evening at the hall with nine tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs. W. Awrey Mrs. John DeVries and Messrs. S. Matthews and B. Jestin. Other local notices follow about hospital visits, house sales, and social engagements in the community.
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Institute
Hool
W. Awrey
John DeVries
S. Matthews
B. Jestin
William Robertson
Guelph Hospital
David Stewart
Thornbury
Helene Tucker
Pennsylvania
Carman Griffin
Rankin
Toronto
Griffin
Mishawaka
Indiana
G. Sunter Ted
James Struthers
Ada McCutcheon
Erin
Acton Population Rises to 4 290 After Census
The Acton census completed September 30 shows a total population of 4 290, an increase of 85 from last year. The 1961 figure was 4 205, and the peak was 4 350 in 1960.
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Acton
Guest Speaker Showed Film For Presbyterian WMS
Presbyterian WMS at Livinghouse mission week event at Mrs A W Menton’s home featured Norman Young presenting a film on Kenya war effects and Koreans in Japan. After questions, Mrs Benton welcomed guests and led prayers as the program followed.
Transformer Rummage Sale Centennial in Week's News
Owing to Centennial services at Stone Church, Centre in, there was no service in the United Church in the village. Rev. McTavish of London Ontario was guest speaker for the aluminosis by the communion enjoyed by the congregations. Despite weather, a hot supper was served to those who ventured out for the evening rummage sale. Last Wednesday the Twilight Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church held a rummage sale in the Sunday school room. In Tuesday's Globe and Mail, a photo shows a model locomotive built by Leslie Lowe on the Guelph Road, operated by his sons Robert and Donald. the model is 92 inches long and weighs a quarter ton, coal-fired, running on 600 feet of track. A new transformer, a 20-ton unit, has replaced three smaller ones at the Hydro Station.
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Donald Hancock
O. Mulder
Sanford
Young
Harvey Novi
Parts Sound
Sidney Kick Patrick
Mike Dental
Conga
Sperdy
Colleen Kenney
Guelph
Simmons
M Everin
Calvin
Ann Ob Genhurst
Nutley and
Merediths
Stone Church
Centre In
United Church
Mr. McTavish
London
Ont
Globe and Mail
Lestie Lowe
Guelph Road
Robert
Donald
Canvassers Aid Area Blind In CNIB Drive
Thirty six canvassers cover the town before month end collecting for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Led by Mrs. Tom Shields, six workers in Acton fall under the Hamilton district CNIB supervision. Benefits include books records job help and the annual picnic.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Tom Shields
Acton
Hamilton
CNLB
Pulpit Exchange Unites Acton Churches in Shared Services
A church union concept was tested as the United Church minister choir and organist led one service at the Anglican church and the Anglican rector choir and organist led the other at the United Church. The exchange aimed to deepen understanding of creed and ritual differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Missionary Guest At Fall Thankoffering Service
The Marion Rudd Mission circle hosted a Fall Thankoffering service at Buppint church with Mrs J Chapman presiding. Mrs Larelsborotgh led devotions from Pailin R4, and Mrs Wo fed wig led a missionary prayer. Mrs Garnier spoke of work in India and was supported by Mes GO Harragey and others as local churches attended from Wblinsbear and Georgetown. Refreshments followed.
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India
Marion Rudd
Buppint Church
Jas
J. Chapman
Larelsborotgh
Wo Fedwig
New $70,000 Art Building Under Construction in Paquesing Township
Footings poured and basement block in for a $70,000 Art building on the C. Greg farm along the Seventh Line just north of Map Avenue. Construction started at Paquesing Township headquarters with completion expected early in 1963.
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ATART
Paquesing Township
C. Greg
Map Ave
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Acton Free Press
Peter Fountain
Donna Kings Elizabeth Hortop
Patsy J . Lorraine McDougall
Ken Fountain
Miss Marifin
Kingsbury
Hyavas
Jesus
Georgetown
IGA
Norval Auto Body
Mr. Lefrink
Beaver Lumber Co
Thompson's Hardware
Dr. Thompson
McChure
Pune
John R. Barbour
Ken Ridler
Port Arthur
Ospi
Knox Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Williamson
Brampton
McEwan
Gordon Aitken
Marilyn Turner
Rodger West
Melrose United Church
Mary
Marion Theaker
Ed Stewart
Isley Sr
Wesley
O.B.P.A
Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre
Highway 7
Holland
Ong BP
Presbyterian W.M.S
Welconica Vialtor
Roughley
Per Gathes
Aockwood
H.E.P.C
Manning
John
William Weldon
Imperial
Typewriter Repairs & Service
PB. Beddel
Mie
Hugh Foyer
Jia
Garnier
Willy
Wea
Ushean
Mis Wagner
Min Ao
Wblinsbear Yt
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred. A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
St. George's Square
Jack Ridley Cartage
Halton County
Halton County Administrative Offices
G. Brown
Margaret Maxted
J. Ford
Rogers
Roy F. Smith
Maine
Halton Centennial Manor
S.A. Allen
Geo. E. Elliott
Peter K. McWhalams
E. G. Ryder
Supreme Court
G. Madel
G. Madill
G. Madall
W. E. Mattocks
Lawyer's Lounge
A. W. Frank
Children's Aid Society Emergency Measures Organization
W. B. McGregor
Hallowe'en
Hinton’s
Hallowe'en Candy
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