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The Acton Free Press Wednesday April 28 1971 CONFIRMED AT ST JOSEPHS on afternoon were front left to right Ricky Baglnski Steven Papillon Peter Milton Steven Conroy Peter Arblc Dennis Blake Peter Buna Standing Carol Ann Marzo Mc- rrnsh Cathy Van dor Susan Anekcr Cathy St Pierre Debbie Cathy Susan South and Marie Bishop Reding Auxilinry Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton conferred the Sacrament Staff Photo OVER their leaders from Acton Stratford Drayton Gait Kitchener and at Bethel Christian Reformed Church In Acton for rally In Acton rully of the council on Saturday I lie day long program with a In the- church Obituary Mrs Hannah Wilson Bishop confers Confirmation at St Josephs on Sunday Bishop Paul Reding conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 17 children and two adults at a moving ceremony in St Joseph Church Sunday afternoon Altars at St Joseph were beautifully decorated and the adult choir sang special music for the occasion accompanied by Mrs James on the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament followed The class of 17 was dressed In the traditional gowns for conferring of the sacrament the boys long red robes and girls in white gowns Sponsors of each candidate sat behind candidates MAPLE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH Georgetown Pastor Robert C Hire is our sincere invitation to the whole church MAY 2nd 1971 School AH 1100 am Morning Service Eening Gcorectwn EVANGEL PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE Churchill Roid S Thomin Pistor 85327 IS st ni m Suwa School am Morning Worship Cm In 00 1 BETHEL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Minister Rev Acton Ontario SI 2nd 1971 in Morning Worship Service Nursery pre school Sunday School SniKliy School Afternoon Wor ship Service Teen Meet at the church Tuesday evening 7 10 Classes Come worship and i to be better equipped to serve Got and men Welcome CHURCHILL COMMUNITY CHURCH Road North Minister The Rev A Walter BD 124 Tiiiey Phone and accompanied them to altar steps where mitred Bishop Reding conferred lie Sacrament with the laying on of hands Praises choir In a short homily afterwards the bishop paid special tribute to St Josephs mole choir which sang the divine praises mentioning he hnd the opportunity to hear many and Acton was one of the finest especially for a parish of the size Bishop took his crozicr as an example of sign which signifies a Shepherd of the to point out the place of bishops and priests of the church It was up to the newly confirmed he said to emulate the bishops priests and tally of the church setting an example doing all things for the love of Almighty God Hold fast to the truths you know arc right he urged the newly confirmed and avoid those actions you know to be wrong Respect parents He asked the recipients of the sacrament to respect their parents and give them encouragement acknowledging this is an age where some find it difficult to respect parents Fortify yourselves by doing things for God seeing Christ in the lives of parents friends and relations God is giving special graces to you at this time of life he told the class reminded them today was not the end of living Christ like lives only the beginning Despite cynics life is really beautiful the bishop said challenging the newly confirmed to be credit to their community family and parish above all to keep in touch with God I your life in the fold where Christ Li the principal shepherd he said Difficulties they would face but God is always there to assist there are priests to set the example and frequent prayer and communions help 19 confirmed Girls confirmed were Carol Ann Cathy Van dcr I yken Susan Cathy St Pierre funk Cathy Susan South and Marie Boys confirmed were Steven Peter Milton Steven Conroy Peter Dennis Blake Peter Buna Ivan Adults confirmed were Mrs Betty Mac and Howard Assisting the class were Papillon Nancy and Donna Visiting clergy present for the ceremonies included the Chancellor of the Hamilton Diocese Father Murphy Milton father Ryan Guelph Father Thomas chaplain of Carmel Heights convent and Father Michael Bennett of formerly of the parish J pastor of St Joseph welcomed the bishop and clergy to Acton flic Spring of the Council was laid at the Bethel Christian Church on Saturday Approximately and Counsellors from Guelph Kitchener Drayton Stratford I and In tin morning was Koole from who spoke on tlit thttni In stressing the Importance of keeping in touch with friends parents fellow Christians but above all with God A discussion period Hit afternoon program followed a buffet lunch with singing and entertainment by all participating clubs Stratford won a trophy for providing the 12 000glrli The arc an ore of 12 girls from 10 to 111 with tlu on a vital relationship Jesus Christ Since llbfi counselors have challenged club members to exercise Ihcmm Ives unto Godliness Churched and unchurched girls belong as group they disiovcr new talents improve skills try to help those In need and vciop a love for Christ Oil Acton group meets every evening from to in with 16 members Counselors are Miss redo Proper and Mrs Nellie Should increase speed limit Mrs Hannah Wilson of Acton Mlltin lloHpltal on March Slit was yuirn old arid had been ill for months Sla was born In Niessiiawcya on May the only daughter of Jane and John Player formerly of I ngland In April 1U0I one married John Miller Wilson of land and they spent most of lives farming on Concession where her husband passed in November of IU47 Mrs Wilsons chief InU rests were her home and the annual Super family reunions and she also took an interest in sewing piecing many beautiful quilts She Is survived by four Velrna I Mrs J J Kennedy of Milton Margaret Mrs Nell Martin Mary Mrs Chris I rank and Vera Mrs Harris of Acton son John of Acton our randchildren four and one us well as one brother Woods of Act wis by three John Joseph and George I r of N half sister Katie Mrs Isles of Mt five half brothers Charlie Player of New York William Player of lleriules Player of I Wood of service wis held at Home Milton in March with it Nicholson officiating Interment was in Presbyterian were George Dredge hades Henry Stanley Wilfred Kennedy all of and Robertson of Acton ITS Reporting day held atADHS In a letter to Esqucsing Council the Department of ways has recommended an increase in the speed limit to GO miles per hour on the portion of Highway between Georgetown and Norval In the same letter the department Informed council erection of traffic signals at the intersection of the highway and the town line in the village of Norval is not warranted and that there Is little need for a crosswalk there Ask parking restrictions Instead the letter recommended parking be forbidden on the highway within feet of the intersection on both sides and within 100 feet on the town line on both sides Among reasons listed for the recommended increase in the speed limit were design of the highway provides for miles per hour and per cent of motorists are already driving GO miles per hour on the stretch The letter asked if council has objection to the posting of miles per hour speed limit signs on the stretch for a trial period of from three to six months flight object the intersection situation Councillor Wilfred observed store owners in the village might ob ject to the erection of No Parking signs Reeve Tom Hill agreed asked clerktreasurer trench to write the department and withdraw township Distributor of Home Farm Petroleum Products Acton and D S nee HEATING OILS LUBRICATION OILS GREASES GASOLINES DIESEL FUEL Phone 8532174 Clean creek OIL BURNER SALES Young St Acton Council Tuesday approved a project of high school boys who will clean up the school creek on Saturday May 1 The town will make available a truck for the volunteer project S HOLDEN OPTOMETRIST it Cork St East GUELPH Phone TA Save Some Summer For Yourself with reliable fast working MasseyFerguson Lawn Garden TRACTOR inn sh li M Mm 1 nil id 1971 Lord tin I I I I rf THE CHURCH OP ST ALBAN THE MARTYR ANGLICAN Willow St and St Albans R J BA SUNDAY MM Tisicr III Huh r 1 im I03O kh eulfrt in tin TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Minister The Rc Gordon Turner Director of Music George Elliott MA PhD SlVDXY MAY 1971 a in Morning Worship 10 Nursery Church Sdiool to 1100 am Church School Grade We Welcome You and Your Family to Take Part in the Lite and Worship of Trinity Attend the church of your choice this ilirs ire Welcome at nil at the Chuich on the Hill PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA KNOX CHURCH ACTON Andryw H Mckenzie DA Minister Mr A in Choir Mister SI Mm MM for through Rt Rcnnc Church l Cor 11 ijrii Administn in iTMct Most Welcome ACTON BAPTIST CHURCH Mill Street Founded Pastor M Parsonage Chtltenhim 416342063 Chutvh Office 730 Choir B F SUMDAY MAY 2nd 1971 i Morning Worship 1100 Sunday School Communion follow morning service A Cordial Invitation To All By Caroline Silence filled the halls of Acton Huji School last Tuesday as students waited anxiously with crossed fingers It was reporting da the moment of truth when jokes about failing were silenced us some realized they were doing just that Report cards were received In the morning complete with last term marks so parents could see how much had dropped During the day crept from class to class nervously chattering as teachers with gleeful looks on then- faces smiles or sighs collected the report cards Some prolonged the agony and waited until the class had ended before handing them back Others sat impatiently at their desks as each student filed slowly up to receive his mark There was a clamour What did you get from all corners of the room as the returning person either smiled tremulously or muttered savagely under his breath With great sighs of relief report cards were given to homeroom teachers at the end of the Many would have to be Synod elects Rev J Bothwell When the electoral synod convened Tuesday In Hamilton John Bothwell was elected co adjutor Bishop Niagara Rev Is a cousin of Mrs Ted Hansen and brother of Rev Bill Bothwell the Holy Week speaker here He will automatically succeed Walter Bagnall as Bishop when he retires The synod meeting was at the cathedral in Hamilton Acton voting delegates were Rev Harry Dawson Mrs J and BUI Denny explained at home the following day but for the moment could be forgotten by the students Turn tables Not so for the teachers The school day was shortened to allow for their meeting in the library after we had left There teachers performed the task of sorting through a few hundred report cards for those of the students absent from their classes With this accomplished reporting day was over for another term at the high school with both students and staff believing theirs had been the hardest part Perhaps someday the system should be changed so that it will be the students who send home reports about the teachers BOWL for BOWl for Health THE ENTIRE FAMILY CAN BOWL TOGETHER KEEP FIT WITH EXERCISE GO BOWLING ACTON BOWLING LANES 10 MAIN ST MEMBER P A SHAFTS Shoe and Department Store MILL STREET ACTON SPRING SALE 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