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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 25, 1962

Page

5

2nd Lieut Grahame Weds Sharon Swales In Georgetown

2nd Lieut. David J. Grahame and Sharon Irene Swales wed in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist Church Georgetown. Bride works at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Toronto. groom with the Canadian army. Reception in Odd Fellows hall with guests from Toronto Simcoe Guelph Malton Acton and the U S. After 25 years ago note.

First Baptist Church Georgetown Sharon Irene Swales David James Grahame Lloyd Whan Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Toronto K. J. Swales Clearholm Drive J. D. Grahame Mason Blvd Acton Joyce McLean David Swales Chris Binns Roland Keith Oddfellows Hall Simcoe Guelph Malton States John Newman

Former Pastor Speaker At Baptist Anniversary

Acton Baptist Church celebrated its 120th anniversary with a Sunday lineup of morning and evening services drawing large crowds. The guest speaker was Rev. Gordon Holmes, formerly of the church, now based in Lindsay Ontario, who delivered sermons centered on Christ’s church and the necessity of taking Christ seriously as Lord and Savior. Visitors from Barth Wasaga Beach Hamilton Guelph and nearby areas attended the celebration.

Acton Baptist Church Gordon Holmes Lindsay Ontario Ms Church Jesus Hell Christ Mr. Holmes Menu Church P. A Pituig Holmes Jesus Christ Barth Wasaga Beach Hamilton Guelph

Rural Halton inquest urges stop signs at intersections

Halton County coroner's jury urged that intersections or side roads in Halton County be controlled by stop signs. The inquest into the death of Sarah Eileen Gay of Acton noted insufficient by-law coverage for charges and suggested a stop ahead sign near a knoll. Mrs. Gay died August 5 from injuries after a July 28 collision at 25 Sideroad and First Line Esquesing.

Halton Sarah Eileen Gay RR. 1 Acton County Court House Milton County Council McWilliams R.R. 3 Tom Dube North Halton Dube Soutier Soulier Anu James Milne Milton Heights Lloyd Davis RR. 2 Campbellville Janice Flan Rosemary Flatt Main St. Acton George Newell R.R Alan Gay Soulier Yle Geoffrey Gay Alan C. K. Stevenson

CNR Train Schedule Cuts Stops At Local Station

A new CNR timetable shows one former stop cancelled and four others turned through trains that will no longer stop. Eastbound services now include two morning and two evening trains stopping here, while westbound service has one morning and two evening trains stopping.

CNR

Christian Reformed Church tender let for Georgetown project

Van der Berg Construction of Georgetown won the bid for the new Christian Reformed Church, lowest of six tenders. Estimated cost 38 000 to 39 000 dollars. Construction to start soon with services in Dutch and English. Architect is Wier and Cripps Associates. Building committee chaired by John Krul includes John Bowman Henry Hazenberg Ralph Gils Klaas Holman. The church will feature a glass cross on the back wall and stained glass peak above double doors facing Peel Street. Reverend Jelle Nutma leads the congregation which has met in halls since forming about ten years ago.

van der Berg Construction Georgetown Wier John Bowman Henry Hazenburg Ralph Gils Klaas Holman Peel St

Wool Combing Corp Plans Asset Cash Distribution

A Toronto Globe and Mail report states Wool Combing Corp of Canada Ltd will convert all assets to cash, distribute proceeds to shareholders, then surrender its charter. Lord Barnby cites $1450 per share as the estimated distribution, with $8.40 tax free and $6.10 taxable. The firm closed its Acton plant in 1957 and sold Made Dye Works holdings in June, seeking investments for $430,000.

Toronto Globe and Mail Wool Combing Corp. of Canada Ltd Lord Barnby Toronto Stock Exchange Wool Combing Acton Made Dye Works (Canada) Ltd Huntingdon, Que

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David Grahame Pembroke David J. Grahame Sharon Swales Heather Arnold Limehouse Sharon Handle Pam Currie Darlene McKee Cheryl Rich Marion Terry Ilton Mr. Swales Brian Evans Diane Robinson Heather Arnold G. McKee D. McKee Daly Lovels Don Timmings Hwy. East Christian Reformed Church Jelle Nutma Harvey Laverty EAVEI Sales and Service Main Street N Rockwood Bank of Nova Scotia Scotia Joan Livek ISS Canada CES Acrl Trinity Church the United Church of Canada Acton, Ontario E. E. Long Dr. Long General Council of the United Church of Canada World Council of Churches Europe Russia Africa South America India Japan General Council Aix Wool Combing Corp J.H. Goy Edna-May Ladies’ and Children’s Wear Mill St. E Ont Shantung Hassocks
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