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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 15, 1966

Page

4

4 H Homemaking club leaders attend fall project

4 H Homemaking Club leaders in Milton attend a two day training at Grace Anglican Church on September 3 and 14. The fall project titled Accent an Accessory focuses on selecting and coordinating accessories for events. Leaders will learn etiquette for wearing hats gloves and jewelry and each member will plan and make coordinating accessories.

Eration Grace Anglican Church Milton Spain Halton

New Officers Take Meeting At Acton Lions Club

New officers led the Acton Lions Club meeting at the Station Hotel dining room on Monday evening. President Dave Ehunter presided as committees were named for the year, Treasurer George Lockerbie reported a profitable year with little balance for new projects, and secretary Bob Hall recorded summer minutes.

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Churchill Church U C W Holds Meeting and Social

The Churchill Church U C W resumed meetings at Mrs. George Stephens home on September 7 with fair attendance. president Mrs W Thompron opened with prayer and devotions by Mrs Saunders. They discussed Philippians 4 13 30 and sang More Love Thee. A lunch followed as five members received Cross and Crown awards at Sunday service on September 11.

Churchill Church George Stephens W. Thompron R. Saunders A. Damm Bo Leiteh R. Denny Om Thompson Stephens F. Thompson W. Swackhamer Denny Robert Denny Arthur Swackhamer Guelph Hospital

Fall Fair Entries Expected With Higher Prizes

The article notes a veteran organizer bracing for a last minute rush of entries at the fall fair. She has accepted Howard Pearce's office in the community centre for her fair day duties. Increased prize money is expected to boost entries in poultry and most livestock classes.

Howard Pearce

University Chaplain Welcomes New Guelph Students

Last Sunday September UH 1 2000 1200 new students arrived at Guelph University. Anglican minister Rev Ratchie McMurray of St Alban's Acton greeted them. He has ministered to faculty and student Anglicans since January when appointed by the Bishop of Niagara. The chaplaincy aims to serve university people.

Ato Guelph University Revo Ratchie McMurray St. Alban'’s Church Acton Mir. McMurray Guelph Niagara

Acton Chamber hears Guelph Development Fund pitch

On September 8 the Acton Chamber of Commerce met at Knox Presbyterian Church. The meeting focused on a request arising from phony solicitation at Acton plants by representatives of the Guelph Development Fund and support for the program by the chamber. Andrew McKenzie chaired the session and noted the Guelph speakers, including Birnbaum, a board member and chairman of a mid ti group.

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Art of pottery featured at Rockalone Women’s Pasture meeting

The September Rockalone Women’s Pasture gathering hosted by Mrs. M. Mitchell included a pottery demonstration by Mrs. Couling of Guelph and a display of pieces she made. Delegates to the Provincial Institute Convention were named, and project leaders were acknowledged. Current events were shared, games held, and refreshments served.

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Still swimming in pool at Kelso Conservation Area

Kelso Conservation Area pool remains open to weekend swimmers through September weather permitting. Region authority official Dave Murray notes lifeguards will not be provided at the lake, so swimmers should exercise caution and supervise children.

Kelso Erin Habian Region Authority Dave Murray

Acton W I plans Milton exhibit at fall fair

Acton W I outlines Milton exhibit for the Acton fall fair. Members discuss booth setup, display items, bake sale replacement, and renting space for the day. Resolutions to be read at the convention, with proceeds aiding the event.

Acton W.1 Milton Acton

Evangelist Solbrekken to Speak in Acton Friday

Evangelist Solbrekken arrives in Acton for a one week Gospel Healing Crusade beginning Friday September 10 at Tabernede Church. He recounts past large meetings in South Africa and Canada and aims to broadcast to millions coast to coast through radio stations including CHIN York.

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