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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 28, 1961

Page

14

Acton Chronicle Falls Between Fragments and Fall News

Fall weather described with cool mornings and pleasant days. Hay fever sufferers welcome the change. Ray Arnott maintains park grounds. W J C Oakes garden hosts blooming silver sealer miles. Miss Beverley C Smith of Acton involved in a four car accident in Guelph. minor injuries and vehicle damage around $580. St Alban's Altar group met at Charles Cutis' home to plan Harvest service decor and enjoyed lunch.

Beverley C. Smith Acton Guelph St AlBan's Guid Charles Cutis New Sighnay St. Albai'’s

Obituary of Mary Beamish former Rockwood resident

Former Rockwood resident Mary Annie Beamish died after a five week illness at Owen Sound General and Marine Hospital on Thursday September 2077. Born in King Township in 1881 she married Henry Beamish in 1899. Survived by five sons and one daughter, two sisters and many grandchildren. Funeral held September 25 at Rumley Shoemaker with interment in Everton Cemetery. Pallbearers included Erwin Beamish Norman Beamish William Beamish and others.

Mary Annie Beamish Henry Beamish Durham Owen Sound General and Marines Hospital King Township Balton John Maw Jane Phillips Rockwood John William Toronto Ross Minesing Richard Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home

Eden Mills community notes highlight district events

Mrs. Garnet McDougall hosted the W M S and Ladies Aid with R Gordon and R Ray presiding. The fall bale arrived for Fergus. The Cardettes began their fall program under Joan Lowrie with prize winners Kaye Stevenson Lou Wickham and Evelyn Barden. Reading and duets entertained. plans include Erin Fall Fair catering and future slide shows. Visiting guests included Bill Anderson and others. trips to Burlington and Stratford were noted.

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Acton delegates attend Catholic Women's League convention

Acton delegates attended the Mthannibal Provincial Convention of the Catholic Women's League of Canada in Hamilton. Miss Mo Burns addressed the group while a panel on the Parent's Role in Sex Education drew praise and may be recorded for parish council use. CAWL reports Ontario chapter spent heavily on parish work, education, and welfare, with sizable donations to World Refugee Year.

H. Coles J. Tye J. Doherty Mthannibal Catholic Women's League of Canada Hamilton Cathedral of Christ Mo. Burns Sheraton Sheraton-Connaught Hubert Pocock CAWL Ontario Cai

Community Centre Footings Underway and Ice Plant Erection

Excavation for footings at the Community Centre has begun after council accepted J B Mackenzie and Son’s tender. An artificial ice plant is being installed with Toronto experts on site, the precast roof is in place, and facility work aims for a usable arena by Christmas while local hockey teams prepare for the winter season.

Toronto Yisciually J. B. Mackenzie and Son

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