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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 14, 1961

Page

4

New Rector Assumes Posts in Ancaster Elora and Drayton

The Rev Donald West and wife Suzanne settle into St Albans rectory at 185 Jeffrey Ave Acton with seven month old Gregory. West born Weston Canada educated at Bishop's University Lennoxville and served at St Johns Ancaster Elora and Christ Church Drayton. He follows Rev H B Stokreel who moved to Hamilton. Staggered noon hours continue two more weeks at Acton District High School as staff review the program. Pulp and paper exports total about 1 billion yearly.

Atari Provo Donald West Susanne Gregory Acton Mr. West St. John’s Church Elora Christ Church Drayton St. Alban’s Jeffrey Ave L.S.T Ancaster Suzanne Elora, Drayton St. John's Church Christ Church, Drayton West Ino Flora Chamber of Commerce H. B. Stokreel Hamilton H.S E. A. Hansen

Fire Drives Major Share of Annual Forest Consumption

Fire accounts for a large portion of annual forest consumption with estimates showing significant impact on supply and management. The report highlights ongoing risks and calls for improved prevention and allocation of resources to reduce loss.

Cameo Shoppe Fall Styles Shown At Acton Fashion Show

Ladies of Acton Fall staged a preview of Cameo Shoppe autumn fashions in the Robert Little School auditorium drawing 250 attendees. Twenty eight models wore fall dresses suits and outfits. prizes from Cameo Shoppe Rachlin's and others were awarded. A fundraiser for a new community centre used a fashion show and intermission fudge sales to boost profits.

Enay Acton Robert Little School Ewart Leyland Rows Ballentine Mac Symon Cameo Ken Mann Peter Martingell Sharon The Fair Ladies Jean Leitch R.R Rachlin's Benngit Lake Ave W. Waldie Sandi Davidson Linda Swackhamee Lloyd McEnery Maureen Sargeant Stan Matthews Don Matthews Jesse McAnery Walter Lineham Linda Linham Clark Armstrong Fudge A. K. Mann Cameo Shoppe Jr. van Fleet Herbert Price

Seek New Applicants For Township Clerk

At a recent meeting Erin ae Cotinci accepted with regret the resignation of township clerk George T. Lacey and authorized tenders for applications to fill the vacancy. Lacey was commended for his excellent and faithful service as council members noted their regret. Connell donated $25 to the Hillsburgh band and approved $10 to Mrs. Vera Myers for land use services. Accounts approved for payment include pene $562.66 roads $5,416.70 welfare $298.45 and $215 under the livestock protection act.

Erin Ae Cotinci George T. Lacey Mr. Lacey Connell Hillsburgh Vera Myers

Royal Cafe Building Undergoing Renovations in Mul Street

The Royal Cafe owned by Bil Wong on Mul Street is under renovation with a two story cement block addition. The west wood siding wall is removed and a new cement block wall rises. The completed section will add four living quarters while downstairs remains a restaurant and office. Mr Wong bought the entire block to provide live protection and enhanced living space.

Royal Cafe Bil Wong Wong

Arts and Crafts Display At Hoey Home Draws Actonians

Large crowd attends annual Georgetown Arts and Crafts Association sale at the Hoey residence in Moffat Street. Notable exhibitor Mrs Beatty showcases attractive silver articles.

W. A. Hoey Moffat Georgetown ‘Arts and Crafts Association Wo 2 Beatty

New Rector Outlines Guild Work At St Alban’s Altar

The St Alban’s altar guild held its quarterly meeting Monday evening in the vestry with the new rector Rev. Danial Westavith presiding. Mrs Winnie Kerr presented minutes and the treasurer’s report before correspondence was read.

St Alban’s Danial Westavith Ap Priover Winnie Kerr

Rector outlines Attar Gulla work at harvest service

The rector spoke on Attar Gulla work and announced arrangements for the Harvest Service on September 24 focusing on church decorations. He closed the meeting with a prayer before adjourning to the parish hall for refreshments.

TAKE CHANGES Progress Involves Risks

The article notes that progress entails risks and cautions against hasty steps. It discusses careful planning, evaluation of potential drawbacks, and the need for balanced approaches to avoid unintended consequences. The piece emphasizes thoughtful, measured change.

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