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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 21, 1961

Page

5

Induction Service for Rev Maxwell At Erin Knox Church

After a month’s recess the Women’s Institute met at Mrs D G Robertson’s with 47 members and three visitors. Induction for Rev Maxwell held at Knox Presbyterian with large Erin congregation. Rev Mills led prayer and address. revival of pastorate and open house planned at the Manse.

Women's Institute D. G. Robertson B. Archibald K. Stubbington Knox Presbyterian Church Erin Mills Caledon Toronto Presbyterian D. Sinclair Dundalk Nate Grangeville

Pigs Collect Garbage Define Toronto Streets Known as Hogtown

More than a century ago Toronto law allowed pigs to roam streets as garbage collectors and crowds nicknamed the city Hogtown due to the animal presence and cleanup duty.

Toronto

Acton 4-H Calf Club Holds Final Meeting and Demonstrations

The Acton 4-H Calf Club ends its season with 140 members meeting Sept 7 at Fyffe Somerville's farm. Douglas Burnside associate Agricultural Representative for Halton County led a Holstein cow demonstration, class placings, and a written exam. Janet Aitken and the Acton Agricultural Society credited the event under Ontario Agriculture policies.

Acton Farm of Fyffe Somerville Acton Fair Russell Murray Frank Anthony Nino Braida Douglas Burnside Halton County Burnside Janet Aitken Acton Agricultural Society Onitarion Department of Agriculture

Manager Coach Host Team During Corn Wiener Roast

Acton Pee Wees were hosted by manager Pete Vale and coach Eddie Owens at the Vale home for a corn wiener roast on September 9. Players ate hot dogs and corn, with butter and mustard on arms, as portable barbecues cooked and sponsors provided baseball activity all summer.

Acton Mr. Vale Mr. Qodens

Plans for Nevi Sggson Sponsor Drive for Youth Baseball

Community leaders are busy arranging sponsorships to support minor league baseball and enable local youngsters to compete in out of town games. The effort aims to expand participation and exposure for young players through external events and funding.

Nevi Sggson Alloay

Non-Competitive Displays Highlight Fall Fair Exhibits

A. Freeman hosted non competitive displays at the Fall Fair with entries from Women’s Institute Bannockburn and 4-H Girls clubs. Exhibits praised by fair directors and visitors, listing participants such as Mrs W Linham Mrs Fr Smith and Mrs Claire Wilson among others.

A. Freeman Utoka Winte Women's Institute Bannockburn Wal W. Linham Haltinaloch Wal Fr. Smith R. It Georgetown Silverwood WL Claire Wilson Dublin Wal Chris Britton

Life of Niles Average Canadian Bills Length

Average sizes of Canadian paper money vary by denomination with one to five dollar notes lasting about a year and larger denominations extending longer. The report notes a hundred dollar bill lists an eight year span for its circulation.

Niles

Foster Child Photo and Report Highlight WL Monthly Meet

The September meeting of the Women's Institute was hosted at Mrs. John Snaw’s home. Mrs. Ernie McEner presided as officials and various members gave two minute reports. Business items included a letter about the We are sponsoring program and a Home Economics club effort with Mrs. Elwood Snow assisting. The gathering closed with social treats and a Scottish guest bride gift. Mrs. Joe Matthews was reported ill at Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Awrey Guelph Sall Acton Fair C., Storey EB. Archibald E. Fisher W. MacPherson S. Fuller Erin Fair Haines Root John Kerrigan Brights Grove Sarnia Elwood Peavey Erin Wilfred Aowrey C. Storey R. L. Davidson W. J. MacDonald Acton Eddy Storey Orillia Bruce Barrie Judy Lynne Joan Aitken Dundas Dundas High School Joanne Smith Dunnville Doreen Cooke Whitby Dianne Cooke Queen's University Kingston Toronto J. Opsahl Opsahl Ricky Stewart Alex Stewart St. Joseph's Hospital A. Bulloch Reg Willie Kearney Dmoewne George Grundy Cecile Bilton Bob Slater Murray McKitrick Waldemar Gordon Bilton Pastinch Lake Mary Hastings D. Stewart D. Kingsbury Bricedale Thornbury MacLeod W. Robertson Duncan Kingsbury Idley Limehouse Wm. Isley W. McMillan Midland JM A. Sinclair Ela A. Sinclair, Jr Mra John Snaw Ernie McEnery Ary Stewart Carl Archie McEnery Wiliam Kirkwood F. Snow Jesse McEnery Elwood Snow Ween Win McLean Roy Swindlehurst Lea Ja Imeson Finch Enfoy Lea. Tamleson Scotland Ploward Plamiltan Ballimatad Une Lied Georgetown Joe Matthews Georgetown Memorial Hospital Dinpyaving

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