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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 15, 1966

Page

2

Induction of Rev D R Nicholson at Campbellville church

The Rev D R Nicholson was inducted into the pastoral charge of St David's Campbellville and Nassagaweva in the Presbyterian Church in Canada Friday evening. The service featured sermons urging love, acceptance, and diligence, with notable remarks from Rev L L deGroot, moderator Rev R G McMillan, and interim moderator Rev Life Col J M Anderson. Nicholson, Brantford native, studied at Waterloo Lutheran University and Knox College Toronto, previously served as missionary at Melfort Sask and collected early postings at Burks Falls and Shakespeare Ontario. his wife Mrs Nicholson hails from Summerland BC and they have four children Roger Douglas Geoffrey and Calvin.

D R.nicholson St. David's Campbellville Nassagaweva Presbyterian Church In Canada Brampton R. G. McMillan Knox Church Oakville J. M. Anderson Brampton Presbytery R. P. E. Jeffares St. George's Anglican Lowville Guelph J. K. L. McGown Milton Milton and District Dor. van Sickle Mr. Nicholson Brantford Waterloo Lutheran University Knox College Toronto Melfort Sask Burks Falls Shakespeare, Ont Nicholson Summerland B.C Roger Douglas Geoffrey Calvin

Eden Mills Memorial Service At Cemetery Grounds

A large crowd gathered for Eden Mills cemeterys annual memorial service held at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church due to rain risk. Major G Clarke spoke with Rev Sea man of Eden Mills United Church assisting. Cemetery Board member Clarence Ramsey noted land purchase for future use.

Eden Mills Cemetery Eden Mills Presbyterian Church Salvation Army Major G. Clarke Seaman Eden = Mills United Church Clarence Ramsey Howard James Conley - Lumleve Beamsville Shulte Eden Mills Germany Kaye Stevenson Dan Boston Bert Stevenson Scotland Guelph Guelph Hospital George McAlpine Henry Barden Lorna McLean Wilk Wilson Clar

Ebenezer Cancels Services for Eden Anniversary

Ebenezer church and Sunday School will cancel next Sunday for Eden I Mills anniversary services at JE and 7 30. Ebenezer anniversary set for September 25 at TE and 7 30 with Guest minister Rev McColl of First United Church Waterloo. Friends of Mr Nelson Anderson wish him a speedy recovery as he is a patient at Guelph General Hospital. USCIW ladies discuss plans for an anniversary supper on Tuesday September 27.

Ebenezer Eden I Mills McColl First United Church Waterloo Nelson Anderson Guelph General ‘Hospital USCIW

Nassagaweya Council Weighs Two Year Elections

Nassagaweya Township Council debated moving to two year municipal elections with no decision. Reeve William Coulter noted similar moves in Burlington Oakville Milton and Acton. Contamination probe at Milton Heights continued by OSWLR C. A future dump site study was assigned to Mahon Coulter and Hoey. A $50 grant was approved for Acton Agricultural Society.

Nassagaweyva Township William Coulter Burlington Oakville Milton Acton

Acton Lions Sponsor World Peace Essay Contest

Acton Lions Club launches a world wide peace essay contest with 50000 in total awards including a 25000 first prize. Eight 1000 regional prizes and travel for winners to Chicago in July 1967. Open to ages under 22 as of Jan 15 1967 with entry up to 5000 words. Closing date December 10 1966 at the high school.

Acton Lions Club Lions Clubs Chicago Tlinois Dave Hunter Lions International Edward M. Lindsey Lawrenceburg Tenn New York Huntey Hunter Free World Lion

Rockwood Trail Rides Sponsor Local Horse Show

The Rockwood Trail Rides will sponsor a horse show at the new Rockwood School site on Sunday September 18 at 2 PM. Open to all riders, featuring English Western and Junior classes with trophies and ribbons. Refreshments served and games on horseback planned.

Rockwood

Wrong side right for English drivers

Rockwood Mrs. F Dean has hosted Mr and Mrs Forsdick and daughters Margaret and Barbara of Stains England on their first Canada visit They are impressed by the weather but find driving on the opposite side of the road challenging for English motorists

Rockwood F. Dean

Townships vows stricter action against roadside dumpers

Nassagaweva Township council and road department condemn ongoing rubbish disposal along rural roads. Grant MacMillan authorized with Milton's P.P. to locate the trucker who dumped two loads recently. Debris includes letters from service stations in Toronto or Hamilton. Dumping also on Milton Brick Co. property and a gravel pit on Councillor Mahon’s land. Publicity may not deter the culprits.

Nassagaweva Medaday Grant MacMillan Milton’ S P.P MacMillan Toronto Hamilton Milton Brick Co William Mahon

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