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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 27, 1966

Page

22

Eden Mills W.M.S Thankoffering Meeting Notes Abroad Plans

The Eden Mills Presbyterian Church W.M.S. Thankoffering meeting led by Mrs. G. MacDonald welcomed visitors, with Mrs. J. Hamer as guest speaker sharing a harvest themed message on thanks to God. The October Eden Mills Women’s Institute meeting discussed sickness, area conventions, and a canceled Ottawa bus trip, plus donations to Kindersarten school and upcoming travels.

Eden Mills - Presbyterian Church W.M.S G. MacDonald George Aitken Es Barden Kaye Stevenson Wo Mine Wo Mine Then Brought A Message In Song. Mrs. Aitken Mire Beryl Wright Eden Mills Women's Institute J. Hamer Eden Road R. Roy Institute Mary Stewart Haier H. Barden Wo Moel Lean Sr Barbara Barnes Oshawa Elizabeth Kirby Scotland England

Obituary George L Angell a CNR station agent

George Leonard Angell longtime CNR station agent died October 10 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph in his 69th year. Retired December 1962 after a railroading career with Grand Trunk and Canadian National. Survived by wife Doris Mosure, sons Bob Acton Claude and Jack Phoenix. daughters Thelma Corfield Burbank and Margaret Stark Walkerton. sisters in New York and Michigan. 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral October 19 at Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home officiated by Rev. A H McKenzie. Pallbearers and flower bearers listed as grandchildren and relatives.

George L. Angell CNR George Leonard Angell Doris Masure Bob Acton Claude Elora Jack Phoenix Arena Thelma William Corfield Caroline Shelley Hercules Angell

Reverend Woods resigns Georgetown church for Vancouver post

Reverend Bruce A Woods, pastor of Maple Ave Baptist Church in Georgetown, has announced his resignation. He will assume new duties at Rathmorton Baptist Church in Vancouver BC starting November 6. The Georgetown congregation, grown since 1990, planned a building program next year under the next pastor.

Bruce A. Woods Maple Ave. Baptist Church Georgetown Rathmorton Baptist Church Vancouver Woods Oddle Hows Mr. Woods Deacons’ Board

Acton Drivers Named in Highway 7 Property Crash

No injuries were reported in a 1100 property damage crash on Highway 7 just east of Acton. Investigating Milton O P P said the drivers were Hugh Bekrick of RR 2 Acton and Tan S Johnson of 38 Elizabeth Dr Acton.

Highway 7 Acton Milton O

Local personals list notes many visits and family ties

The column records numerous social visits and family interactions across Ontario and Manitoba. Individuals, couples, and families such as Sree Press, Miss Kay Dennis, Mrs. Anna Swaith, Mrs. Isabelle Winfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Miller Grav are noted visiting relatives in towns like Guelph, Cooksville, Toronto, Scarborough, Port Credit, Peterborough, Pembroke, and Napabine. Hospitals and events such as a spouse flying in and a 50th wedding anniversary are mentioned, reflecting mid century community life.

Kay Dennis Guelph General Hospital Anna Swaith Cooksville M. Bride Tas Toronto Isabelle Winfield Erlends Bort Credit

Halton County Plowing Match Features Highlighted

The Halton plowing event showcases diverse competitions across the province with participants from Oak Valle and Milton. Rosemary Booth of MAG Mab attends, while the "Queen of the Pus pew Competition" and other city contests attract local interest and media attention.

Halton Halton County Vasok Preston Hk Stintiedt Qteen Wall Nochduglom Rogg Milton Rosemary Booth MAG

Leymen Sunday Dicottan CDacre at Milton Masonic Hall

Laymen's event at Milton Masonic Hall features a farm show with walking plow and horse plow competitions open to business and professional entrants. Prize money offered by UGidishl of Dallas for top winners, with two horse draw classes and a new class. Horseshoe pitching, county awards, and a queen prize announced. program begins at 7 p.m.

Ugidishl Dallas Opert Ted Wall

EMO Starts Radio Communications Course in Milton

The Hatton Emergency Measures Organization began a seven week radio telephone course in Milton on Thursday. Attendees include US men from Hatton County and EMO Auxiliary Police constables. Graduates will earn a Department of Transport certificate and a licence to operate a way radio. Instructors Normanphurris and Bruce Couson, EMO officers in the Halton branch, will teach the course, which can train up to 20 men.

Milton Hatton Hatton County E.M.O W. Bruce McGregor Department of Transport Normanphurris Bruce Couson Halton

Gold Stock Boom Prospect Promised in Ad Copy

An advertisement from Gordon-Daly Corporation Limited of Toronto promotes a 36 page booklet "Gold and the Dollar in Your Pocket" with free copy and stock recommendations. It urges readers to join an emailing list and mentions Iron Cliff Mine as a speculative security. The copy emphasizes profit from advance information and asks for name and address.

Gordon-Daly Corporation Limited Richmond St. West Toronto Ontario Iron Cliff Mine United

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