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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1961
Page
9
The Acton Free Press dated September 21 1961 covers local events and notices in Acton Massachusetts including civic updates and community notices. Detailed items include profiles of residents and brief society notes with concise local interest.
A Rockwood resident attended the 100th anniversary services at Disciples Church in Everton on Sunday. A fire last Tuesday evening destroyed part of a barn and its contents including implements stock and grain. Guelph and Rockwood fire crews helped save property. The piece mentions visits by Mr. Charles W W Harris and son Arthur Harris Mrs Douglas McNabb and Mrs Harvey Shulti, plus others and holiday travels by Carl MacDonald, chief of police at Trenton NAS, and wife. Weekend visitors include Rev James Courtney and several families from Hamilton Meaford Guelph Toronto and Simcoe. The report also notes Acton Fall Fair attendance and a Holy Communion at St John’s Church.
Rockwood residents attend Fergus Fair with shows and exhibits while wrestling fans recall a match between Whipper Billy Watson and Bull Dog Brower in Toronto at Maple Bear Gardens. Fall term opens at Golden Age club in Guelph with local members present. Sympathy extended for the McRacken family in Guelph.
Town Line Missionary Group met at the Craft home for September, with prayers led by Mrs. Wadlogk Ted and scripture by Mrs. Campbell. Speakers included Mrs. Danlop from Barrie Hill on prayer, and Mrs. Drost of The Hague shared insights on Dutch parish work. Fellowship followed with refreshments. Anniversary notices at Eden Mills Limited Church and Atkell United were well attended. A presentation honored the Richardson family who sold their farm and moved to Guelph. A chicken barbecue and a fall tea planning session were noted with arrangements for a golden wedding anniversary catering.
The Daughters of Koo held their September meeting at Mis blown Coles Alwe s home. The highlight was presenting life memberships to Miss Holter Hei mes and Meso Bo Van Bleet. A camp report from CGET followed, and the group expressed appreciation for the support. Mrs. Clifford Ashes introduced the study The Downtown Church with assistance from several members, followed by a short worship service.
The September meeting of the church discussed plans for a fowl supper to be held Tuesday evening. Mr Beaton acted as priest speaker and gave a talk on the church’s organization. Mrs Frank Freeman and Mrs Ralph Deng were named to the committee. Attendance at the reunion and various social updates were noted.
Rally service held at the church on Sunday featured Mr Beaton leading a walk and Miss Carel with Miss June Swackhamer taking part. Cober highlighted residents’ ambitions. prizes were awarded at Acton. Churchill United Church anniversary planned for Sunday with Mr Russ as guest speaker and a supper on Friday evening.
Orange Lodge No. 467 held a fall church parade Sunday afternoon marching from the CNR station to Knox Presbyterian Church led by the Fire and Drum band and banners. The lodge heard a sermon by Reverend AL El McKennie. Veteran Todgemin C.K. Browne could not march with the group as it rode in an open convertible.
The County of Halton began renovations to the Dulf Alexander barn at the Kelso Dam site in preparation for Halton’s first county museum. Council approved occupancy of the large barn area for storage and began museum planning with the 16 Mile Creek Conservation Authority for building use.
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