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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 15, 1960

Page

5

Limehouse Rally Day Certificates and Pins Presented

Limehouse Presbyterian Church held rally day services with attendance certificates issued to Teddy Brown Mary Lou Brown Betty Anne Brown and David Roughley. Gold and silver pins were awarded to numerous members and beginners at No 9 with 80 pupils enrolled under Mr Reid and Mrs Hearns. WMS met at Mrs Roughley’s home and Bible study plus prayer were held. Congratulations extended to the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Ben.

Usy Wiseon Limehouse Presbyterian Church Teddy Brown Mary Lou Brown Betty Anne Brown David Roughley Nnn Moore Michael Flannagan Jyl McEnery Velma Linham Jackie Crichton Robbie Roughley Carl Sinclair Stanley McEnery Teddy Wn Paul Turner Paul Hube Linda Linham Joy Patterson Peter Glynn David Roughle Fred Gisby Audrey James Eleanor Karn Marie James Eunie Turner Norman McDonald Jackie McDonald Howard Hube Billy Kenny Charlie James Blaine Louise Turner Allan Brian Hube Fatty Anne Reid Mes. Hearns W.M.S Nk Ben Fon Margaret Ford Milton United Church Georgetown Charles Meredith

Birthday and Obituary Notes From Local District

Mr John Larkman celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends in attendance. Julia Mary Watts died in Guelph General Hospital after illness, with services held in Woodstock and interment at Woodstock Baptist Cemetery. A nursing student and local community notices follow, including a Salvation Army College meeting and a bridal shower event with light social activities.

John Larkman Larkman Joe Robertson Trant Rockcroft Whidlay Whidlay Sr Toronto Charles Fras Julia Mary Watts Bowmanville Guelph General Hospital Watts John Dutton Hira Jane Moses Woodstock William Z. Watts Mee Wm. Middleton Mill St JW. Dutton Isobel Clarence Duke Elliott Lake Betty Ro J. Hansen Dorval Que Ruth JD McCabe Jack

Firemen Entertain Families Fifth Annual Picnic at Rosert Lite School

Acton firefighters and families enjoy a two and a half hour picnic with races games and contests at Robert Lite public school grounds. Chief Jack Newton oversaw arrangements as wives relaxed and children were cared for by fathers. Winners included Garry Price Patsy Syanatt Jon Price Barbara McKinney Townsley and more in balloon blowing races footraces three legged races and other events. The alarm race featured teams from various companies with Phil McCristall and Hank Townsley among top finishers.

Acton Robert Lite Scout Hall Jack Newton Garry Price Patsy Syanatt Sandy van Flee Jon Price Steve Townsley Robert Price Barbara McKinney Townsley David Bitlert Steve van Fleet Irs Leo Synnett Susan Itsick Chris Tennant Wade McKnight Catherine Synnott Sandra van Fleet Townley Rober Barbara McEachern Patsy Synnott Bern van Fleet John Krapek Don van Fleet Dorson Frizzell M. Tolmes Po McCristill Wophy Winding Company Mey Phil McCristall Hanokt Townsley

Rockwood Rites For George Bolton Held In Palover Health

Funeral and community updates accompany Rockwood notices. George Bolton, 89, died last Thursday at Palover Stop hospital after long illness. He served at Woollen Mill dormer and Guelph General Hospital, with services at Rockwood cemetery. Wreaths paid tribute. pallbearers included six nephews and local relatives. In other news, school reopens with staff unchanged.

George Bolton Awis Palover Minma Jobo Fitasinimans Mooretieht Repo Micka Mais Burlington Herbert Rockwood Mio Bolton Methodist Church United Church Hothenlinal Society Hen Howerginden Boalton Dormer Guelph General Hospital Wilwood Earl Balton Rockwoods Rey George Osborn Fergus Stuart Dyer Edward Jay Guelph Toronto Bred Osborn James Clarenee Isuch Joe Oakes Archie Gray Dn Law Wilmot Pilestas Mons Niagara Falls Ont

September Reading Highlight Women’s Institute Meeting

The September meeting at Mrs. Russell Miller’s home, with president Mrs. William Norton in the chair, opened with the Costin Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. A penny sale followed and October plans were made for another sale in Stewart town hall. Delegates were appointed for the Guelph convention, with Mrs. Clare Wilson to attend, and social tea closed the gathering. Community updates included local travels and hospital news, noting Mrs. Hans Dindauer’s return home and Mrs. George Henderson Sr’s illness.

Brampton Draper David Rexdale Helena Hills School of Nursing Toronto Neclon Ruth Leet Robbery Salvation Army College Wis Norman Sinclair Ernie McEnery Mary Stewart Lloyd ‘Marshall Lloyd McLean Foot Shortil David McEwen Women’s Institute Russell Miller William Norton Harry Scott RB. Corbett E. Moore Ron Carmichael Stewart Town Hall Aarry Murchison Dave Williamson Bert Jones Clare Wilson Guelph Dave Mson E. Miller Gordon T. Smith Norway Europe Mr. Smith Birh Hans Dindauer George Henderson Sr George Henderson SGM Mia Lewis Hawes Milton Arks Chive Walen

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