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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 13, 1956

Page

18

Centenary of Eden Mills United Church Celebrated

Eden Mills United church marked its 100th anniversary with two services attended by descendants from Toronto St Catharines and nearby towns. Guest speakers Rev Carmen Dyer and Rev O Glenn Taylor reflected on the milestone as the choir sang and a birthday cake from Rockwood bakery was shared.

Eden Mills United Church Toronto St.Catharines Kenneth Griffiths Carmen Dyer Central ‘United Church New Toronto O. Glenn Taylor Melville United Church Guelph Prebytery Eden Mills United Church E. Miller Rockwood United Church Rockwood R. R. Rudd Sadie Roberts Joseph Langdale Argos Aulds Langs Wilsons Wrights Hampsons Boles McFarlanes Hazel Mack Melville-United-Church Fergus

Erin Council Approves Fire Protection and H.S. Addition Plans

At a special meeting on August 23 Erin township council authorized signing a fire protection contract with Erin village including a 500 dollar stand by and 2 dollar call. A regular August 3 meeting approved a four room high school addition with debt not to exceed 70 000. land purchase from Lloyd Deeth and road widening 66. Deeth to donate 10 feet and build water system for township drinking fountain.

Erin Erin Village Harold Griffin Lloyd V. Deeth Mountainview Crescent

Halton Juniors Chosen For Inter-County Plowing Match

John Cunningham and Tommy Hunter were selected to represent Halton Juniors at the Inter-county Class Plowing Match to be held in October near Brooklin Ontario. The pair were chosen at the Halton Junior Plowing match held last Saturday. About 20 counties will participate in Brooklin as the two youths compete for Halton.

John Cunningham Tommy Hunter Halton Brooklin Ont

Daughters of Knox Welcome Mrs A McKenzie

The Daughters of Knox held their regular monthly meeting in the Sunday school room on Monday September 10 with President Mrs E A Hansen presiding. Betty Lemon spoke on a camp she attended, and Mrs A McKenzie the new minister's wife was warmly welcomed. A tour to the Artex factory was arranged and a Hindu religion film was shown followed by prayer and lunch.

Daughters of Knox E. A. Hansen Jesus Inez McLellan Betty Lemon A. McKenzie Hansen Artex Mel Jordan India

Limehouse Institute Fall Fair Honors Patsy Crawford Trophy

Patsy Crawford wins the most points trophy at the Limehouse Women’s Institute annual fall fair in Memorial Hall. The event features junior and senior produce displays, prize ribbons for beets carrots and flowers, and a program of piano and flute solos plus demonstrations on artificial respiration and flower arranging.

Limehouse Women's Institute Memorial Hall Bruce Pargeter Acton Betty Anne Brown Mary Lou’ Brown Charlie James Eleanor Karn JoAnne Kier Donna Kier Eleanor ‘Karn Alex Eccles Patsy Crawford Peter Glynn Karen Crawford George Scholz Peter Eccles Heather Clarke David Roughley Chard Peter Gigin Zinnias Fred Gisby Cosmos Audrey James Linda Clarke Mr. Pargeter Mary Lou Brown Jo Ann Kier Paul Turner Marie James Johnny Clarke Gloria Latime F. T. C. Brown W.I Ruth McBride Roughley Rosedale Floral Sandy Best W.L Gisby James Noble Miss Ives Toronto Ivens George Yeo Savant Lake Quibell's Donald Bird St. Catharines Cam Sinclair's Willam Mills Helen Motts We T. Mills

Churchill Congregation Hosts Picnic and Evening Talk

The Churchill congregation held a Sunday service led by Rev. George Stephenson of Toronto followed by a picnic. Mrs. Stephenson showed photos from Muriel and Isabel in India and Japan, plus views of Norma's home. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Strokow on the birth of an eight pound baby at Guelph General Hospital.

George Stephenson Toronto

Guelph Pipe Band Competes At Detroit Tattoo

The Guelph Pipe Band took part in the St Andrew Society Detroit Tattoo drawing bands from a wide radius. The band, featuring Phil Caddick Bo ckey and Bill Patterson, placed ninth in a field of seventeen in their class. The Fergus pipers also competed, with the event running Friday to Sunday.

Detroit Guelph Pipe Rasa Aeton Bans Phil ‘Caddick Bo’ Ckey Bill Patterson Fergus Pipers

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