Youth Sunday Address Highlights Alcohol Awareness
The Church of Christ Disciples observed Youth Sunday with Peter Fountain leading a message on "The World Faces Alcohol." He cited Top Alpha experiences and warned that youth face a dilemma between media temptations and alcohol evils, urging adults to support alcohol education efforts amid rising traffic risks. Reverend Byron Tawler conduction evangelistic services in Western Canada was noted, with return expected by November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Disciples
Christian Youth Fellowship
Peter Fountain
Top Alpha
McMaster
Hamilton
Toronto
Toe Alpha
Alpha
The
Temperance Federation
Alcobaltes Alpagataus
Salvation Aunty
Alberta
Rey
Byron Tawler
Everton and
Guelph
Chive Bh
Christ Disciples
Calgary
Cambrian Heights
Chinghy of Christ
Parkland
Thanksgiving meeting at Knox Presbyterian Ospringe Church
The Ladies' and Knox Presbyterian Ospringe Church held a Thanksgiving meeting at Mrs. T. R. Maxwell's Erin home last Wednesday evening. Devotional Turning Point led by Mrs. Fuller urged mastering small things, with roles for Sunter, McEwan, Bruce, Winter, and Norman McKenzie. A Bible Books contest, luncheon, and readings followed.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Ospringe
T. R. Maxwell
Erin
S. Fuller
Birth notices for Edwin Dennis Jennings and Wilson child
Mr and Mrs Ted Jennings Ed en Mills announce birth of son Edwin Dennis 8 lbs 10 oz at Milton District Hospital October 17 1962. Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson Milton announce birth of daughter 7 lbs 10 oz at Milton District Hospital October 18 1962. 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
Lloyd Williamson
Brampton
McEwan
Gordon Aitken
Marilyn Turner
Rodger West
Melrose United Church
Hamilton
Mary
Marion Theaker
Guelph
Ed Stewart
Isley Sr
Limehouse
Wesley
Ballinafad Hall Donations Rise With Raising Efforts
Materials arrived for the new community hall at Ballinafad as donations pour in from diverse areas. The canvass committee schedules more fund-raisers. latest donors include Ballinafad figures, Erin, Limehouse, Acton, Georgetown groups, and countless individuals and local businesses.
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Ballinafad
Ballinatad
Rand
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 first euchre of the season, sponsored by the Women's Institute, was held Friday evening at the school with nine tables in play. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. W. Awrey, Mrs. John DeVries, and Messrs. S. Matthews and B. Jes. on. Mrs. William Robertson left Guelph Hospital and planned a short visit with relatives before returning to Thornbury.
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Women’s Institute
W. Awrey
John DeVries
S. Matthews
B. Jes
William Robertson
Guelph Hospital
David Stewart
Thornbury
Helene Tucker
Pennsylvania
Carman Griffin
Rankin
Toronto
Navy
Griffin
Mishawaka
Indiana
G. Sunter
James Struthers
Ada McCutcheon
Erin
Acton Population Grows to 4299 in Census Figures
The census completed September 30 and totaled this week shows Acton with a population of 4299, up by eight from last year. The 1961 figure was 4291, while the peak was in 1960 at 4350.
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Acton
Guest Speaker Highlights Presbyterian W M S Meeting
Rev Norman Young was guest speaker at the fall Thankotterlog presbyterian women’s meeting held at Mrs A W Venton’s home on October. He spoke on Presbyterian missionary work in Kona up to wartime and the removal of Christie Koreans to Japan. A program followed with scripture readings, songs, and a social hour. 200 attended the anniversary supper prior to this event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Knox Presbyterian Church
Norman Young
Limehouse Presbyterian Womla
A.W. Venton
Anawera
Kona
Japan
Young
Tim Steip
Benton
Donald Hancock
Mulder
Sanford
Harvey Norton
Sidney
Patrick Ds
Poearmeonia
Mike Bentill
Georgetown
Colleen Kenney
Guelph
Simmons
Evert
Calvin
Ann
Grasenhurst
Merediths
Transformer and Rummage Sale Highlight Centennial Week News
Centenary services at Stone Church Centre Inn feature a guest speaker Mr. McTavish of London and a benediction by the choir. Despite mist and cold, a hot supper welcomes the faithful after the Twilight Auxiliary rummage sale at the Presbyterian Church. A Globe photo shows a home built model locomotive by Lestie Lane and sons, 92 inches long, 600 feet of track, weight about a quarter ton. A new 20 ton transformer replaces three smaller units at Acton Hydro Station, with six employees affected under CNLB Hamilton district, plus benefits and annual picnic.
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Stone Church
Centre Inn
McTavish
London
Rummage
Twilight Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
Globe
Lestie Lane
Guelph Road
Robert
Donald
H.E.P.C
Acton
Hamilton
CNLB
Canvassers Aid Local Blind Institute Drive
Thirty six canvassers cover the town before month end to collect for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. The effort is under the direction of Mrs. Tom Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Tom Shields
Pulpit Exchange Joins Acton Churches in Shared Service
A church union plan led to a unique exchange of pulpits in Acton. The United Church minister, choir and organist led the Anglican service while the Anglican rector, choir and organist conducted the United Church service. The exchange aimed to deepen understanding of creeds and rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Anglican Church
Missionary from India Guest At Fall Thankoffering Service
The Fall Thankoffering service of the Marion Rudd Mission circle was held at the Baptist church last Thursday evening. The service opened with a hymn and prayer by president Mrs J Chapman. Mes C Lanesborough led devotions from Psadin R4 and the home was “Thienkel fering every day” Mes HO Het wig led a missionary prayer. Local attendees included Mrs S Garon Mine Math and Max G Hareage. Ushers were Mrs Wagner and Mix A Pilking shaw. Refreshments followed with many churches represented from Minbear and Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Rudd Mission Circle
The
Baptist Church
J. Chapman
Mes C. Lanesborough
Psadin
HO Hetwig
P. Beddel
Ale
Ile Plang
Misa
Garon
Nadia Tall
Sears
Max G Hareage
Wagner
Shaw
Paquesing Township Breaks Ground On New Route SpaL HQ
footing poured basement block in place for a $70,000 structure on the C. Greig farm along the Seventh Line just north of Maple Ave. Construction began and completion is expected early next year.
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ATART
Paquesing Township
C. Greig Farm
Maple Ave
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Acton Free Press
Donna Kingsler
Elizabeth Hortop
Patsy J . Lorraine McDougall
Ken Fountain
Mariffa Kingsbury
Jesus
Charlie Thompson
Wilfred Harding
Acton Area
Mac Sprowl
al Saunders
Young Bros
Ars
Art Saunders
Myerson
Acton Creamer
Ledger Siga
Oakes
Buckner
A.B. McLean
Georgetown Area
IGA
Huntearval Auto Body
Mr. Lefrink
Co. Thompson
H. Thompson
Creda
OsPi
Institute
Go Bowling Act
O.B.P.A
Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre
Highway 7
Wan Hous
Presbyterian W.M.S
Welcomsca
Roughley
Bert Benton
Kirkpatrick
Crichton
Lowas
Chase
Manning
ChEar
Esso
John
William Weldon
Imperial
Typewriter Repairs & Service
India
S Gaenrneste
Tate Bast
Minbear Gts
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
E. Halton
Centennial Manor
Lawyer's Lounge
A. W. Frank
Children’s Aid Society Emergency Measures Organization
W. B. McGregor
Halton Centennial Manor
Halton County Health Uni
Children’s Aid
Hallowe'en
Hinton's
Hallowe'en Candy
Hinton
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