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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1959
Page
14
High school students write exams for intervi reports. Local fund drives continue as CNIB canvassers seek donations. Bank robbery probe underway. OPP search for suspects in Campbellville. UNICEF fundraiser prompts reader inquiries about boxes and collection methods.
A pleasant social evening was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Mottatt to honor Cherry Dueaghte and her husband. Friends presented a lamp and telephone table. Mr Mottatt expressed thanks as gifts were distributed. The Presbyterian church held the Lord's Supper and four new members were received by profession of faith: Ter Hamilton Rennie MacDougall Brenda Wright and Margaret MacDonald Mead. The event followed by a funeral service for Mr Jacek Thriwh with pallbearers named and community members in attendance.
Dan Lindsay kept Acton head above water as Milton Thureday led 8 0 at the end of the third. Landse recovered a 40 yard pass for Acton’s lone score but the Redmen fell to Milton Thureday and finish the season out of title contention.
Jack Holmes was named president of the Acton Progressive Conservative Association at a recent meeting held at the home of former president Gordon Beatty in Lilkeview. Mrs Harry Smethurst was re elected secretary-treasurer and Toth Wirtson was named vice president by acclamation.
The Rt Rev. W. Bagnall confirmed 44 candidates at St Alban's parish and Luxton Memorial Hall in Niagara. Names include Gary Buttentur Gail Buttenham Christine Blun Susan Clarke and others with adults and transfers from other denominations listed.
Large attendance gathered for the funeral of Jubal Tenwaney at the Everton Church of Christ. The service honored a lifelong member Meo Allen and extended sympathy to the Alton family and to Mr and Mrs Albert Warevist and other relatives. Numerous Sunday visitors and out-of-town relatives from Guelph Burlington Rockwood Hallsburgh and Gael attended the intimate service and fellowship.
A Knox Group meeting discussed a new study on mission work in Africa. The gathering led by Mrs John Casadsen and Mrs Bierdus introduced the program and planned future activities with social time after.
Arthur F. Moore died Tuesday October 20 at St Joseph’s Hospital Guelph after a short illness. Born 1884 in Nassau Township, he moved to Guelph decades ago and retired from the Guelph Stove Company. Survived by son George of Acton and daughters Grace, Robin, Bernice, Kate, and more, plus ten grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at Mes Entyre and Withie Funeral House with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs G Agnew a resident of Acton died suddenly at her home 24 West Norland Ave on Friday October 24 She was active in Knox Presbyterian and community service including the Ladies Aid and Dublin Institute She is survived by two sisters and eight grandchildren The funeral was held at Earle Elliott funeral home and interment followed at Fairview Cemetery Acton United Church officiated
A damaged text notes that high blood pressure may be linked to spinal misalignment and claims chiropractors can detect misalignments to treat the condition. It mentions an author’s office in Acton and asserts chiropractic care as a method to address the illness.
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