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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

20

St Albans Guild Meeting and Invitations Noted

The St. Albans Guild met October 4 with 27 members led by Mrs E Blunn. Minutes were approved, treasurer’s report discussed, nursery school furniture planned, and two invitations to WMLS events noted for October 12 and 17. Gifts were exchanged for departing members Winnie Kerr and K Franklin.

St. Alban’s Guild E. Blunn M. Creasey K. Franklin Treas Wmls. Bank Tne Knox Church The United Church

Church Calendar Highlights In Acton Ontario 1961

Multiple denominations in Acton Ontario publish a Sunday schedule for October 29 1961. The Anglican St Alban the Martyr offers Holy Eucharist family service litany and sermon evensong with a saints day observance midweek. Baptist and United churches list services classes and special anniversary events with guest preachers and youth activities.

Bomber Crew Reunites After War Service

Ospringe RCAF bomber crew members reunite for the first time since combat days aboard a BCAP crew. The gathering at Gilford on Lake Lint includes Ken McNair of Edmonton visiting with Rows Ferguson and others, marking a rare reunion and homecoming.

RCAF Rows Ferguson Gilford Lake Lint L. Nelly Ken McNair Edmonton BCAP Carman Griffin Mishawaka Indiana W. Awrey Lacombe Tinois Coli Robertson Russell Smith Ross Ferguson Sindy Allan Toronto General Hospital D. Stewart Owen

Acton Receives 1 656 New Phone Directories

About 1 656 copies of the 1961 telephone directory will be distributed in Acton as dial service begins December 17. The edition also lists seven figure numbers for Hespeler, Rockwood, and Kitchener Waterloo and features a University of Waterloo sketch on the front.

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

Circle Meeting in Fall at United Church

The Friendly Circle met in the Young People’s room of the United Church for a fall gathering with decorations and colored leaves. Diane Rohr sang two solos, Mrs. J. Jerome organized the program, poems were read, games were played, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream was served.

Toronto W. McMillan Lloyd Robertson Guelph D. G Robertson Joe Boersma Brampton Tatler K. Klooster Mlanson Everton Church of Christ Disciples M. Jackson A. Kingsbury Propram Othe Mission New Times Hedestin Fountain Peaple The United Church Friendly Circle Diane Rohr Don van Fleet J. Jerome J. McLean W. Woodburn D. Taylor

Bleachers Go Wild Over Baseball Game Altercation

Reporter notes two peroxide blondes clashed during last night’s baseball game as the crowd roared and the bleachers erupted in excitement. No injuries reported, but police questioned both spectators after the incident.

Wo man s Auxiliary and Clergy Chapter Meet in Wellington

The Acton hosted annual Wo man s Auxiliary and Clergy Chapter gathering on Faure day October 19. Attendees included Rev Don West and St. Alban's WA members, with Miss Bahn of the diocese of Amritsar India as guest speaker. Box lunches followed.

Acton Woman's Auxilary and Wellington Grace Claireh Arthur Faure Don West St. Alban's WA BL Sharliss Ff, Kingsmill William C. Winn F. Lloyd W. Kerr Nelles Denny Hishop Bapnall RL Porritt James McMulken St. Patrick's Church Guelph Miss Bahn Amritsar India

Leaver Farm Tops Prices at 19th Canadian Holstein Sale

George and Len Leaver of Campbellville paid top price for a heifer at the 19th all Canadian Holstein sale at Hays Farms Oakville on October 16. Buyers from the U S A Mexico and Canada paid 405000 dollars for 67 head of cattle and the average price was 565 dollars per head.

George Len Leaver Campbellville Hays Farms Oakville Ebydate Farm Kitchener Co Haines Newmarket Uh S.A Mexico Canada

Baptist Church hears Hon J Root on Canada and the Church

Hon John Root MP Wellington spoke at Acton Baptist Church during Baptist Men's Sunday on Canada's potential as a Christian, friendly, peaceful nation. George Harrap presided as moderator, with Colin Baillie and Lyal McCutcheon reading scripture and prayers. Lione Asley, Gordon Ralston ushers. Charles Laundsborough on cornet. Miss Helen Landsborough at the piano.

Canada John Root Wellington Canad Acton Baptist Church Root George Harrap Colin Baillie Lyal McCutcheon Othe Lione Asley Gordon

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