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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1960
Page
17
The Acton Free Press notes high school student council elections today and a Milton fair this weekend with Georgetown events upcoming. It mentions a cancelled fall field day, repairs at Royal Cafe, local garden talk, and an upcoming church union service for the Reformation anniversary. It also references a windstorm that toppled two trees, drought conditions, and community notices including art exhibitions and club meetings.
A jumble of social notes covers guest speakers at schools and churches in Kenora and Fergus, including Tarante addressing Sanday Lebel pupils and a visit by Mr and Mrs Cassin. Local weddings, anniversaries, and travel to London and New York are noted along with a Sunday concert and a church service.
A community rally day in basement service features children taking part, responsive readings, and songs including Jesus Loves Me. Monthly WAL meeting at Mrs. Frank Freeman’s home discusses wedding catering plans and luncheon. local notices report travels, a wedding in Hillsburgh, a near accident on Fifth Line, and visits to Algonquin Park and Cornwall.
Edwin Watson and organist George Elliott oversee work with helpers. A community bee was held Monday. another is planned Saturday for volunteers. When the new white birds are opened, Sunday service will start at 9 30 am with worship and Sunday School at the same times.
A rally service will be held in the partially completed new church near Taam Char on Sunday morning. Sunday School is cancelled and the group will meet in the first service before moving to the YMCA until the dedication on October 28. An anniversary service will follow that evening as work continues on the organ and church fittings.
Rally Day at Rockwood featured a choir of scholars led by junior members performing at the school. The service highlighted the theme The Gospel Preached by Jesus with morning and evening services announced for the Presbyterian Church. Roy Day of Toronto spent the weekend as a guest.
Private entrances on the Queen Way between Torast and Hamilton close effective Friday September 16. The 40 mile section becomes a controlled access highway with interchanges and service roads completed. After September 15 service stations between the Dixie Road and Highway 25 will be accessible only via designated interchanges. Exceptions include existing stations at the Q and highway 27.
Readable fragments describe a September event in a Methodist or church setting with mentions of gospel mission work, prayers, hostesses, and a move to Guelph. The passage references Miss Pai, Mrs Crt Ware the Pastor, and Miss Arthur, noting choir prep and a dining event as part of church activities.
Rotarians hear racing consultant Alan Wotatiaiy speak at the Iane Movars patitesett event. The talk covered race strategy and training insights, with questions from members about upcoming events and related topics.
An emergency meeting of Te Sraup Committed Scout Mo Sheers held at the Scot hall on Wednesday arranged to register the movement. Assitants are needed for Hrowdies and Cubs with three new teachers volunteering their services. Help secured for the Seoul Chup. more assistants were to join the Group Committee. A delegation from Rority meme Wors War attended and discussed accounts and upcoming activities.
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