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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1961
Page
8
A horse trough long a landmark on Mill and Main Streets has been moved to the town workshop awaiting a park relocation. Councillor Frank Toth Sr. championed its preservation, while Nell the milk horse comments on progress and a future park installation.
The October WAL meeting in Stewarttown featured Mrs J Snow as hostess and Mrs Tom Given presiding. Readings included Creed and the Lord's Prayer, with Hymn 21 sung. Mrs Lloyd Burt led scripture study from Matthew 28 16 20 Missioned for Service. A Stewarttown hall gathering honored Mr and Mrs George Herrington on their recent marriage with gifts and social games. Funeral notices report the sudden passing of Mrs Bernard Miller Acton formerly of the community.
Advice on replacing mufflers to avoid exhaust leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning. Stop every few hours on trips for fresh air and keep vents open. Do not keep pets in the trunk and have mufflers checked during routine lubrication.
Matt Todd was elected president at a Thursday meeting held October 12 at Rex Heslop's home. Other officers named include Vice President Fred Zorge, Secretary Harold Bairstow, and Treasurer Bill Sunnucks. Board of Directors selections feature Emil Zuber Albert Eutencier Jim Pedlar and John Harding.
The Nassagaweya 4H Girls Club met at Mrs. Clifford Young’s home on Saturday October 14 at 2 30. The group voted to name the club Needleettes and discussed preparations for the next meeting including pattern selection and material ready for cutting.
The Department of Fish and Game and Rockwood area association released 200 pheasants, housed by Carl Meadows. Community events included Stone Church turkey supper with Rev R R Connor and Rev M A Bagnall guest minister. Local residents and various families attended church services, visits, and celebrations, with a burglary report on capons at Robertson farm.
Mr. Percy Peavoy of Lazyway Ranch notified by Fergus Fair board of receiving the T. Eaton trophy for most points in showing two kinds of sheep. Social mentions include visits by Jestin, Milne, Edwards, Ware, and others. church speaker Rev Don W Basham. funerals and family gatherings noted around Fergus, Guelph, Owen Sound, Oshawa.
UMEHOUSE church notes report Mrs Norman Young spoke on life in Kirkland Lake and the Maritimes comparing work and living conditions. Discussion covered immigrant arrivals and mine slowdowns. The meeting, hosted by Mrs A W Benton, included songs, prayers, and calendar orders.
Denzil Lawrences hosted a 40th anniversary dinner for Mrs. Lawrence’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Miller of Stayner. Guests came from Rockwood Stavper St. Catharines Milton and other areas. The event marked 40 years since the Millers’ wedding in St. Catharines on October 12, 1921.
The community observes a 25th anniversary with guests including John Edggins Branthord and George Richardson. A substitute program features slides by Allan Brinklow and a social following, with local figures and families mentioned. a later event at Warner's Institute hosts a meeting and a vote outcome.
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