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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 31, 1957

Page

17

Going Up Ceremony For Cubs And Scouts At Acton Scout Hall

Eight cubs moved from cubbing to scouting during a Going Up ceremony at the Acton Scout Hall with Akela and Pack and Troop leaders in attendance. New chums were welcomed, and awards given as Constable Mur eau spoke on bicycle safety.

Akela Topack Akety Ray’ Canerus Hin Fn Ueir Max Kegg Andrew Tarrant Gary Masaes John Dunn Hon Helle Clifford Wedge Andrew Smith Michael Rogers Jack Wensley Brian Hobinsen Steven Guy David Hyder Max Haggett Max Cube Constable Mureau O.P P Boy Scouts Scouters Bay Costerus Mart Coles Gary Masales Andy Tarcant Andy Smith Ron Heller Akwla Murray Scayne Helfountain Credit Caledon Hills Dyvr Dilla

Haltion Manor Hobby Class Plans Christmas Gifts

The Haltion Manor Hobby Class met on Wednesday afternoon October 23. Members discussed making small Christmas gifts and planned a Halloween social for residents. Rev Powell showed travel slides from the United States and Canada, and Rev J L Graham delivered a Sunday sermon at St Pauls United Church focusing on the calling of the Disciples and broadening love beyond race and class.

Wim Mra Lockee Lord Chord Mra Lockie Mra Allen Doa Powell United States Canada Grace Anglican Church Multan Powell Florida Nesan Havana New York City Maine Vermont Thousand Stan Milton Graham Sybil Bennett Christ John Janes Mark

Local Helicopter Spotted Ahead of Big Night Preparations

A bright red and yellow copter was seen hovering as preparations for a major event continued. Reporters noted over $4, ton in coverage and security was heightened with Helena's political party activities underway this week.

Presbyterial Head Speaks at Village Missionary Meeting

The Women’s Missionary Society of El Davida church held a fall Thankoffering meeting in the church school room with Mrs W Greenlaws presiding. Guests from Ebenezer, Boston, Kilbride attended as Mrs Cleghorn, president of Guelph Presbyterial, spoke on the July meeting and future work for church youth.

Women's Missionary Society of el Davida Toom Mra W Greenlaws Mea Crawford EO Simpson Cleghorn Guelph Grifiths Ebeneer Boston Kilbride Mira E Od Mahon Mere Rob Elst

YMCA News Highlights From Local Activities

YMCA notes report ongoing dry land swimming classes under Jam Buckland supervision last Thursday evening. The Y hosts a teachers convention holiday limited attendance at Findlay with children playing games and junior badminton in full swing while senior players compete in the evening. The Gra-Ye club held its regular meeting with 12 members present and plans discussed.

Jam Buckland Dane Ruhin Gra-Ye Club Plana

Halloween Party Plans and Class Update

Readers note a Halloween party scheduled for Friday with ongoing lessons at Hiobert Latthe school. The woodworking class continues as students work on projects and prepare equipment purchases.

Dedication of St Alban's Church Rectory at 185 Jeffrey St

The Archdeacon of Trafalgar dedicated and blessed the new St Alban's church rectory at 185 Jeffrey St on October 26. The procession included the rector Rev Evan S Jones and wardens L A Duby and Wm A Denny. Prayers were held at the main door and in the study. The rector and his wife hosted parishioners at home after the service.

St. Alban’s Church Thres ‘Oclock Denny CO. Ranney

Obituary of Margaree Mackie Guthrie in Fairview Cemetery

Margaree Stuart Mackie born 1883 in Aberdeenshire Scotland moved to the USA then Saskatchewan before Creweson's Corners. She married Thomas P Guthrie in 1907 and died October 10 1957 at her son Hector’s home in Toronto. Interment at Fairview cemetery.

T. P. Guthrie Fairview Thomas P. Guthrie Crewson’s Corners Hector Fonwell Ave Toronto Margaree Stuart Mackie Aberdeenshire Scotland USA Saskatchewan Creweson’s Corners Douglas Acton Barbara John Cornell F.O. Jerry RCAV Rumbry Funeral Home Andut v McKenzie Fairview Cemetery

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