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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1960
Page
7
Local Acton Free Press notes high school student council elections today and upcoming Milton fair and Georgetown events. Mentions a cancelled fall field day, repairs at Royal Cafe, meteorology club data work, and a union service for October 6 marking the Scottish Reformation anniversary.
Local readers note guest speaker at the child ren's library and Sunday School talk at Lamehaus Church. Entries mention a wedding dinner, attendance at a church ceremony, and a training school lead up. Also recorded are a charity sale at Acton al Faw, a Cubs semiorast gathering, and travel to London for business and a city fair attendance.
Children assisted in a rally day service held in the basement due to church space. Kathy and Debbie Swackhane sang Jesus Loves Me. Vern Denny read Mark 16 920 wigs. Mr Becton delivered a sermon. closing responses and prayer followed. The WAAL monthly meeting chaired by Mrs MacArthur discussed wedding plans and a chicken bar fundraiser. lunch served. thanks offered by Mrs Thompson. Community notices include a narrow escape on the Fifth Line Erin Township and a wedding in Hillsboro with several relatives attending.
Edwin Watson and organist George Elliott lead the effort with other helpers. A bee was held Monday evening and another is planned Saturday for volunteers. When the new convent opens, Sunday services will start at 9 30 a m and 11 am with ye d.
United Church holds a semi completed church service Sunday morning at Ud a.m. due to ongoing construction. Sunday School is cancelled and staff led by Tons Ironside conduct the service. Members move to the YMCA after, with a dedication service planned for October 24 in the new church.
In Aden Bagh, the Aden Bagh organization asks Tove STE to send two representatives to a forthcoming Cancer Society meeting. The request targets participation from local groups to discuss dressings and boardages related to cancer support efforts.
Reopening of school on September bth featured a well attended rally day with scholars, parades, and a senior choir. Activities included a large turnout at the tennis wheel event, a parade led by the Actian Cicer Band, and services at the Presbyterian Church with a Rally Day theme The Gospel Preached by Jesus. Roy Day of Taronto was noted for the weekend activities.
Private entrances and cross roads along the Queen Elizabeth Way between Toronto and Hamilton are closed creating a controlled access 40 mile section. Interchanges and service roads completed. access restricted to line stations at the QEW and Highway 27. warning signs will guide access.
Report describes a September gathering where W.A. groups prayed for Sudan and discussed gospel outreach. Attendees included Mrs. Garden who moved to Guelph and others hosting refreshments. speakers referenced Christian duties and supportive prayers.
Rotary club members will hear Aden Wotathan discuss racing consulting at the upcoming gathering. The talk will cover training, event timing, and safety considerations for racing venues, with emphasis on community engagement and professional standards.
A Scout movement meeting at the Scout hall on Wednesday seeked to register the entire movement and form a committee. Helpers are needed for Pioneer, Cubs, and search for leaders from parents and Rotary members. Several new school teachers volunteered to assist and existing help is secured for the group.
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