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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1960
Page
17
Local items report early frost protection and falling leaves as gardens bloom again. Milton fair draws crowds while Acton high hosts Milton in a three team season opener. Duck season opens Saturday and Fire Prevention Week planning continues. Stratford casting nears completion with familiar actors returning for next season including Fred Euringer.
The Ebenezer congregation filled the church for morning and evening services. Rev. W C Fennel of Emmanuel College delivered a bold sermon on a real hope in the morning. Rev. R A Brook of Acton preached in the evening. The Ebenezer choir, led by John Kitching and Mrs D Bhicklock, provided music both services. Best wishes to the couple moving to Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Bewley, from neighbors.
A new centile gas pump was installed at the Churchill Road north pumping station on Thursday September 22. International Water Supply Co completed the work to boost capacity and the pump runs with a right angle gear drive for operation without standby. it adds to the original output of 500 gallons per minute as mains are kept clear of water.
Over 100 Ontario YMCA delegates attended the Leysmen's and General Secretaries' Conference at Geneva Park near Orillia. Acton YMCA leaders Sid Saitz and Bob Fogers represented the town, with Dr Bo Jones delivering a key address on Brotherhood and YMCA aims.
Jane Bekker of 43A Church won the Free-Living drawing held Saturday afternoon at Acton merchants. She received $60 cash after her name was drawn from hundreds in a large barrel. Winners are chosen weekly at 3 pm from names placed in containers in local stores. Roy Dunk of Acton was the first winner at the Fall Fair weekend draw.
Mr and Mrs Murray marked sixty years of marriage with a reception at Parkview motel in Guelph. The couple recalled early car ownership in 1914 and their farm life with son Harry running the farm and daughters Verna and Ruby at home. Nina Frick attended as oldest guest. the family plans a dinner to conclude the anniversary.
Halton fire brigades were presented with Fire Prevention Week literature at Milton fire hall on Tuesday night. Fire chiefs will distribute home and farm safety tips along with babysitter cards and timeplace mats for hotels and restaurants. The blitz inspection was announced to be cut out on October 17 with inspectors touring mercantile and industrial sites for fire hazards.
Baptist Explorers group starts Friday gatherings with leaders Mrs Cornpullie and Miss Norma Baillie guiding about a dozen boys and girls. Mission Band leaders are Mrs Charles Landsborough and Mr George Harrap. Children aged six to eight meet Wednesdays after school.
The Church at St. Alban the Martyr displayed fruits, wheat, berries, vegetables and flowers for a Harvest Festival service. Rev. H. B. Stokreel preached on gratitude as God the source of all abundance, comparing Canada to Holland under occupation. Choirs under Mrs. Frank Oakes performed with Vic Bristow solo, as large congregations attended Holy Eucharist at 9:30.
The 22nd anniversary services of W A ladies drew a large crowd at the church with morning and evening speakers from Knox College Toronto and Don Mills United Church Toronto. An orchestra provided music and a chicken barbecue supper followed in the church basement.
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