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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 13, 1962

Page

9

Presbyterian Centennial Plans Marked by WMS WA Meeting

WMS and WA groups of the Fresbyterian church held their September gathering at Mrs Roy Youngs Allan Ave Guelph. Sessions featured a paper by Mrs G Denham on Downtown churches a panel devotional led by Mrs J Drijber and Mrs D Armstrong and a prize poem from Mrs Dave D Gray. Committees formed for the September 23 centennial event with Mrs William Swanston arranging cake. A social half hour closed the meeting. Jack Frost’s reminder of approaching winter followed by autumn leaves dropping in the community.

W.A Guelph W. Gu Roy Young Allan Ave J. Freeman P. Sim Sesson R. Johnston G. Denham Dave D. Gray Leslie Lowe Guelph Road G. Peal F. Wilson Drijber D. Armstrong Frank Taylor F. Hosking A. J. Eliott F. Stout

Ospringe Beginnings and Local News Highlights

Beginners in junior class from Greenock arrive as school reopens with large attendance. Grades 7 and 8 bused in. Mrs N Rathbun and Mrs Corrigan lead the junior classes with 33 scholars each. New pupils listed. Local visitors frequent updates include family trips, health news, bursary award, and community events at Guelph, Belwood Lake, and surrounding areas.

Greenock N. Rathbun Corrigan Billy Fuller Mary An de Haan Billy Cathy Ellis Peggy Mere Archibald Randy Stewart Jimmy Stewart Johnny van der Vuigt Gerald Butler Jack de Haan C. Storey Ed Storey Orillia Toronto General Hospital Storey Shirley C. Davis Burford Herbert Anthony Brampton H R. Howard

Two Concerts Sunday For Citizens' Band

A surprise concert was given by Acton Citizens' Band Sunday at seven o clock in the park. The turnout was about a half dozen, with many hearing the music as they drove by but few stopping. Earlier they played in Oakville to a better crowd, traveling by Tater Transport bus.

Acton Oakville Tater Transport

Gate-Keepers and Rotarians at Fall Fair Meet

Gate-Keepers and Rotarians arranged their annual duties at the fall fair during a Tuesday meeting. Guests included Percy Frid of Guelph and Jim Cutlock from Act on district.

Percy Frid

New School Opens With Six Teachers on Staff

Over 200 attend the opening of a new school as six teachers form the staff. The community notes include family visits, anniversaries, and local events such as Fair Board plans, trips, and social gatherings across Churchill, Limehouse, Stewarttown, Brampton, Weston, and surrounding areas.

Siroom Limehouse Stewarttown Dick Wat Senal Brampton Ehe Jansen Albert Neutel Burtoed AL Co Patterson S$. Smith Weston Sinclair Boek

Schoolchildren on streets remind drivers to stay cautious

The streets of our town are filled again with youngsters returning to school. Many are very young and not fully aware of traffic dangers. Exercise extra caution near schools and where children walk. Children may move unexpectedly and not think before acting.

School crossing guards named for the year announced

The district assigns guards for the kine high school crossing with Bill Chisholm taking over the school highway post while Cam Leish man and Jack Bruce are not returning this year.

Cam Leishman Jack Bruce Ysith Bill Chisholm

Den Mills Hall Alterations Planned by Groups

Local executive of the Community Club and town council met Monday evening to decide on alterations to the Den Mills Hall. Plans include changes to the facility to support civic events and community activities. Several residents and out-of-town guests attended a social gathering at the hall after the meeting.

den Mills Monslay Bill Duncan McDonpall Michigan Mro William McLean Lee Ashworth Corns Toronto McDermid Oakville Hyspine Calverus Stan Wilson Leste Ann Othe Campbell Reine Moorehell Nesbitt MeKenzie Brooklyn Dickles Norman Marshall Sr Bee Lake

Ice Carling Plans November Start for First Season

Committee members expect to start plan in early November for the first fill season. An evening event is scheduled for community come together.

Miss Clark Hosts October Meeting at Ruby Clark Home

Miss Clark acted as hostess for the October meeting at Miss Ruby Clark's home on Hower Avenue. Attendees included Regent Mas Hert Mowat and other chapter members. The gathering featured a talk by the Duke of Devonshire’s chaplain and concluded with a cake presentation and plans for the next joint meeting in October at Lakeside captor.

Miss Clark Duke of Devonshire Ruby Clark Hert Mowat Pat Secre Bay Gtd Pandas Hasan Cays Dlavsom Lakeside

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