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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

10

St Albans Guild Holds October Meeting and Plans

The St. Albans Guild met October 4 with 27 members. Mrs. E Blunn presided, read scripture, and led prayer. Minutes were adopted, funds discussed, nursery furniture planned, and two invitations extended for services on October 12 and 17. Mrs. Winnie Kerr received a powder compact as she leaves for Scotland.

St. Alban's Guild E. Blunn M. Creasey K. Franklin Treas W.M S. Bank Knox Church The United Church

Weekend church calendar for several Ontario congregations

Sunday services listed for The Church of St Alban the Martyr, United Church of Canada in Acton, Ontario Baptist Church, Fellowship Baptist, and Christian Reformed Church. Events include Holy Eucharist, family worship, Sunday schools, evangelistic services, seniors and juniors classes, children activities, and an anniversary service with guest preacher. Times range from 8:30 am to 9 pm with additional midweek services and youth programs noted.

Mission Circle Baptist High Fellowship

Bomber Crew Reunited After War Service

Ospringe RCAF reports a reunion of the same bomber crew members from the RCAP with Ken McNair of Edmonton visiting in Ontario. The gathering marks McNair’s first homecoming meeting since combat. Several local visits and hospital updates follow among families and friends.

RCAF Ross Ferguson Gilford Lake Stattee L. Nelly Ken McNair Edmonton RCAP Carman Griffin Mishawaka Indiana W. Awrey Lacombe Minois Coli Robertson Russell Smith Allan Toronto General Hospital D. Stewart Owen Sound

Acton Gets 1656 New Phone Directories for Dial Service

Bell Telephone announces 1656 copies of the 1961 Acton directory will be distributed to residents and offices. Acton numbers switch to seven figure dialing December 17, while Hespeter Rockwood and Sherwood listings retain existing seven figure numbers. The new front cover features the University of Waterloo and the directory also serves nearby towns.

Acton C. S. Keith Bell Telephone Keith Hespeter Rockwood Sherwood Kitchener-Waterloo Hespeler North America Canada United States University of Waterloo West Montrose Galt - Guelph - Kitchener - Waterloo Elmira Elora Arthur Fergus Ayr New Hamburg Preston

Circle Meeting In Fall Setting at United Church

The Friendly Circle held a fall themed gathering in the United Church Young People's room with Diane Rohr delivering two solos The Lord is My Shepherd and O Power of Love A Thanksgiving poem was read by Mrs Don Van Fleet The program organized by Mrs J Jerome included games pumpkin pie and whipped cream for lunch Mrs Jerome led scripture and prayer with Miss J McLean at the piano Mrs W Woodburn presided over business and Mrs D Taylor thanked the group for a lovely evening.

The United Church Friendly Circle Diane Rohr Don van Fleet J. Jerome J. McLean W. Woodburn D. Taylor

Bleachers Go Wild After Baseball Game Fight

Reporter notes two peroxide blondes clashed at the ballpark last night. The editor directs a simple description saying the bleachers went wild.

W A Gray Chapter Meeting at Arthur

Acton attendees joined the annual Wo mans Auxiliary and Clergy Chapter gathering in Wellington at Pureday October 19. The Rev Don West led with St Alban s WA members and Denny reported Acton. Bishop Bagnall celebrated Holy Communion with Porritt and McMulken. guest speaker Miss Bahn from Amvitsar diocese India spoke in native dress. Light box lunches were enjoyed.

Acton Womman’s Auxiliary Wellington Grace Chirch Arthur Don West St. Alban's WA 8. Starliss FL Kingsmill William E C. Winn F. Lloyd W. Kerr Nelles Denny Hishop

Leaver Farm Tops at 19th All-Canadian Holstein Sale

George and Len Leaver of Campbellville paid the top price for a heifer at the 19th all-Canadian Holstein sale at Hays Farms Oakville on October 16. Buyers from ULSA Mexico and Canada paid 405000 dollars for 67 cattle with an average price of 505 dollars, up from last year’s 844.

George Len Leaver Campbellville Hays Farms Oakville Ebydate Farm Kitchener C. Haines Newmarket Uls.a Mexico Canada

Baptist Church Hosts Hon J Root On Canadas Christian Life

Hon John Root MP Wellington spoke at Acton Baptist Church on Canadas potential as a Christian nation and whether Canadians are changing their way of life. The event marked Baptist Men's Sunday with remarks by George Harrap and readings by Colin Baillie and Lyal McCutcheon.

Canada John Root M.P.P Wellington Canadind Acton Baptist Church Root George Harrap

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