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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

3

Legion Auxiliary Bazaar Crowded and Profitable

The Legion Auxiliary Bazaar in the hall drew a crowded crowd on Saturday with baking rummage and tea booths. Organizers led by convener Mrs J H Foley reported the event raised a satisfying amount and pledged $500 to the new community centre for local charities.

Ladies” Auxilary Waf the Legion Legion Hall J. H. Foley Legion Pat Dick Herb Cook Hank Earle PL Od. Camp Penny Sal Mas Marjory Jordon Ella Morton Jack Bullough

Limehouse Central School project advances with architecture hires

Esquesing School Board approves Barnett and Rieder to design a new Limehouse central school and hires John Sprow to assess water needs at the proposed site. Pending design completion and tenders, construction could begin soon. The board plans two public meetings monthly and considers student transportation and staffing needs.

Esquesing School Board Lime Mouse Barnett and Rieder Ans John Sprow Peohoodat Water Lel Mir Sprow Ada Nuttall North Bruce Tir Esquesing Glen Williams School Nooner Sapan Transportation Committee EL Batkin

Librarian Group Orders $600 In New Library Books

A committee including chief librarian Mrs. Isabel Watson Miss Madge Chapman and Miss Esther Taynor along with Peter Dunham and Mr Garner arranged for $600 worth of new books. A representative selection across fiction nonfiction and juvenile titles was approved and will be shipped as available.

Othe Buying Bee Isabel Watson Madge Chapman Esther Taynor Peter Dunham The Library Board Garner Ryerson

Anniversary speaker at Acton Baptist Church in 1919

Pastor emeritus Dr J A Johnson of Westmount Quebec lectured at Acton Baptist Church for its anniversary in 1919, delivering morning notes on Strange Lights and an evening piece titled Radiuns Ras. He spoke while a few months into studies at McMister University as visitors from other churches attended. The choir included Miss Alice Pilkington, Miss Ruth Landsborough, and Mrs James Rank in both services.

J. A. Johnson Westmount Baptist Church Westmount Quebec Landon Oonitaries Tyas Acton Baptist Church McMister University Bladiesbao

Rotary club shows Tokyo slides at June convention

See Tokyo Slides Slides of the Tokyoe convent ion in June supplied by Rotary Hntermediate were shown at Tuesday's club meeting by Ben Lewis. There were three guests.

Tokyo

Greenock W I Tour Dairy Deanates and School Prizes

Greenock Women’s Institute October meeting featured a tour of Masales’ Dairy in Avion covering modern milk processing. Mrs A Thompson hosted. program by Mrs C Aitken included nutrition talks and a reading on the unhealthy housewife. Members donated for school prizes and renewals with plans for November at Mrs Tryssentiar’s home.

Greenock Tnstinde Avion A. Thompson Acton To Hemstey

Arrival notices and local visits spanning Erin Hillsburgh region

Community notes report arrivals and visits across Erin, Guelph, and surrounding areas. Jeanette Rigaster received citizenship in Guelph, while Wilfred Awrey returned home after a holiday. Several residents, including Miss Marguerite Batwick and Mr. David Stewart, are noted for gatherings and improving health following injuries and surgeries.

Robert Strandholt de Graaf Jeanette Rigaster Guelph Wilfrecdl Awrey Calin Robert Sonat Laccambe Tvte Anil Susan Clirkson Marguerite Batwick Midland Wilfred McMillan R. Powell St. Joseph's Hospital Baldwin Ancaster Stewart C. J. Heiner D. G Robertson W. Klooster Erin

Thelma Moyse Heads Anglican Y P Slate

The newly organized Anglican Young People group with 44 members meets Sunday Evensong and a parish hall instruction and social hour. Thelma Moyse is president Don Privey view president Peter Taylor secretary Gayle Withers treasurer Rev. Donald West chaplain. They plan a Hallowe en dance and invite all young people.

Thelma Moyse Don Prive View Peter Taylor Gayle Withers Donald West

Everton Residents Share News With Visitors

The column lists a string of visitors and relatives from Nova Scotia to Ontario towns including Seaforth Toronto and Kitchener. Names include Mrs Hihel Parker Colin Vinited Mr Archie Parker Rev Henry Pord Andrew Jolie Alton Jennie Tovell and many others. The notes show weekend and Sunday visit patterns among families and friends.

Hihel Parker Colin Archie Parker Seaforth Ted Jestin Patsy Nancy Min Ih Crosp Toronto Henry Pord Andrew Nova Scotia Ada Jolie Alton Mias Jennie Tovell Ack Maithonet Efora Efora, Visited On Sunday With the Jutiter’s Later and Wie J.P. Bent Robert McCutech Kitchener Harvey Jestin Robby Ron Poontain Guelph Bon Fountain Stcin Charlie Fountain

Layman's Service At St. Alban's Church

A fragment notes a layman's service at St. Alban's Church with Les Baby leading the sermon during the laymen's service. Vic Bristow responded, William Denny spoke on the state payers, Ernest Cokercough served as the lessee, and Sam Show delivered the second lesson. The Rev. Donald West opened and gave the closing blessing.

Les Baby ANU Ie Mibu Ieee Vic Bristow Wang Willian Denny Ernest Cokercough Sam Donald West

Yule Dodds Vows Take Place In Hall F October Fourteen

Reception follows wedding at Hall F for Eileen Brechin Dodds of Franklin Atesunder Yule and the Rev Mire Campbellvile officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davids of Rockwood, wore a blue gown with rhinestones and a blue veil, bouquets of white and pink. The groom’s sister served as maid of honor. large wedding party included ushers Virgil Pades and others. Reception at Weak Villy Mall gathered relatives from Guelph Guelph, Rockwood, Acton, and Toronto regions.

Eileen Brechin Dodds Franklin Atesunder Thomas Manes Doulas Piivetes Walla Tualle Jean Dodds Virgil tPades Actos Villy Mall Ee Faothtees Mareen Paistes Guelph Chunisten Galt Jouonto Rockwood Acton Charles Davin Ob. Rockwood

Amplifier Installed For Baptist Church Service

Hale Landsborough set up an amplifying system in the basement of the Baptist Church so the service could be heard downstairs. the event aimed to accommodate attendees, including children, who stayed for the service.

Hale Landsborough Baptist Charet Soo

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Acton Free Press Krafft Vanta Catherine Krull Wandy Masters Anne Symon Jaqueline Lee Gail Dunne Barbara McEachern P. Dunne Tawny Owl J. Lingham Legion Auxiliary Bazaar Chris Swackhammer Owos Ray Angew Aubrey Gervais David Ford Jerry Buchanan J. Rowley Pearl Jackson Pete Turkesz A. Ger . Sprooch Rob . Angell Bill Anderson G Townsley A. Gervais D Dunk M Mattheson Rena Johnson Mary Graham Norm Cunningham Lery Nylas Andrew Smith Limehouse Central School Hallowe'en Night Greenock W.I. Tours ospRiNan Switzerland Anton R. Lendi c/o Acton United Church Rev J. Lavell Smith B.A Ontario Dr. Smith Anglican Y.P. Slate Everton St. Alban’s Church Yule Dodds Miss Bonn Vole Gietpl Premin Bilete Guernsey Camada Acton Dairy Childrens’ & Babies’ Wear ST. E Ont Denny's Insurance Agency Brock St Witen Pontiac Franklin Prouse Motors Limited Si. E
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