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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 09, 1964

Page

8

Institute Officers Elected and Tweedsmuir Activities Noted

The Tweedsmuir history institute outlines officers including president Miss Doris Fines and vice presidents A McCrass and B Archibald with G Akbin as pianist. Members sorted materials for entries while reports from nominating committees are presented as community events unfold. other items include baking contests, hospital visits, and church youth activities across Erin Ospringe and surrounding areas.

Doris Fines A. McCras B. Archibald Doris i Mra. G. Akbin D. G. Eon M. Jackson A. Me S. Fuller Mra H.ar Taylor G. Aitken A. Tan Obey H. Theaker H. R. Howand D. Wi W. Milton D. Lie R Taylor Margaret McMillan C. Starey Cilp G. Altkan H. Theater D. Winter Merv de Stewart E. Archibald Gilroy Cookstown

Shannon Blanchette and William Goonp wed in Knox Church

Judith Georgina Blanchette of Rockwood Nipigon era and William Goonp of Acton were married at Knox Presbyterian Church on a Saturday afternoon in March. The ceremony featured Rev. AL McKenzie and organist E A Hansen. The bride wore a white wedding gown with lace jacket and a veil, and the groom wore formal attire. Attendants included Allendale Matron of honor Arlene Bove and bridesmaid Jane Blanchette. Groomsman David Shannon and usher Ralph Lunn completed the wedding party. A reception followed at the church and the couple planned to reside in Acton. Several showers had been held prior to the wedding.

Lady Blanchette William Shannon A. McKenzie Knox Presbyterian Church Acton Judith Georgina Blanchette Rockwood Fomerly Nipigon William Goonp Shanna AL. McKenzie Mary Goneau Tom Shannon Bar E. A. Hansen Harry Boyd

Stone School demolition mirrors Brisbane site in progress

Over the past week Fred Brooks who bought the Stone School from the Department of Highways has torn down most of the building. The Brisbane school eight miles north faces the same fate, with demolition proceeding rapidly. The 4 H Club met for the seventh time at Mrs Ted Brown’s home on April 1 to work on their dios. Mrs Gossam home economist visited. Church renovations continue with plastering underway and services now in the basement.

Sure Burlington C. L. Heimer Tph Syde Culleeh John Hunter Iph Archie Sinclair Eddie Storey Guillia Fred Storey Caledon Ed Jank Rockwood Clifford Storey Ricky Wilkinson Acton Ray Storey Orillia Fred Brooks Department of Highways Brisbane Ted Brown Gossam Terry Ingles Hornings Mills Vance Langitier Brenda Clinton John Glynn Park Plaza Toronto Linda Turner Henderson Georgetown Debbie Hamilton Joan Craig Streetsville Glen Scott Mary Jane Fogarty Markham Carl Hills S. Smith Jimmy Hutchinson Weston Pattersons Grant Breen Long Branch S. Wolashyn Hamper Crocériea Brownies Ron Thompson S. Woloshyn W. Simmons Limehouse Memorial Hall Lite Grant Breen Prim K. M. Bourne

Knox Ladies' Aid Holds Easter Meeting and Plans

Knox Ladies Aid met in the church classroom on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. R. Spiclvage presiding. An Easter theme combined with a minute silence for the late Mrs. George Lamerille followed prayer. Reports were given and a committee, including Mrs. Spiel vogel, Mr. A. J. Buchanan and Mrs. McCutcheon, was formed to consider new tables for the basement. The group planned catering for two weddings and the Halton District Institute event on July 11, accepted an invitation from Ospringe Presbyterian church for April 15, and Mrs. James Van Fleet led worship. A piano duet by Mrs. Moran and readings by Mrs. A. H. McKenzie were featured, and Mrs. Van Fleet announced a contest won by Many Flowers and Mrs. McKenzie. The Mizpah Benediction ended the session with refreshments in the kitchen.

McCutcheon Halton District Institute Ospringe Presbyterian Church James van Fleet Murray Smith A. H. McKenzie Moran Robert Parker van Fleet McKenzie Ae Qn

ActonVF Men Host Regional Conference This Weekend

Visibility returns to mid winter air as a sudden snowstorm hits Wednesday night. Actonvf Men prepare for regional conference with billeting catering and programs planned for the weekend.

Acton Vf Men

Life-Long Churchill Resident Mrs A Swackhamer Dies

Mrs Swackhamer longtime Churchill resident died at Joseph Hospital Guelph on March 30 at age 78. Born December 32 1845 in Halton County she was active in Churchill United Church and survived by four sons, one sister and multiple grandchildren.

Churchill Mrs. A. Swackhamer Ureking Chiurenity Grive Kworkheiier Acton Chuhcill United Church Duncass Planilig T Engel Britth Griffin Wallace Swackhanns Griffin Sprawl Archie Kort Clarence Denny Marold Melntyre Juanes Swachheimer Buse Swackhumer John van Gougen Juha Muctlae Fort Ryder Ralph Deoty Robert Kerr Jr Jack Allan Charles Thompson BI McCready Donald Swackhaner Mwackhamer Jowph'y Hospital Guelph Halton County John Denny Pioneer Hin le Dons Aareld C Hamilton Sealle Wh WR J. Christopher Rose M Acrod Pete Hier Irk van Guuset Chighph Winns Ryder

Auction Sale by Floodlight and Painting Bee Planned

The Floodlight auction sale will be held at the park in June and a basement painting bee is planned. May sees ball games to begin, with a community club bee for future activities. Easter visitors and local exchanges are noted among families in Burlington and surrounding areas.

E. Perry Burlington Gueate Harvey McGarth Fden Mitte Futor VL McIntosh Bob Slimn Simpson Theve Niagara Falls William Slinn Stinn Wallaceburyg George Aitken F. Funston Toronto James Henry K. Stevenson William McLean Bob Francis Francis W. Gilbertson J. Gilbertson Garriet

Handicraft Meeting Aims for Nova Scotia Delegation

Proceedings from a March meeting at Mrs. Murray Ma- include remarks by Mrs. De uum entorisined and Mrs. A Pranks with songs. the group decided to nominate one of Mrs. Huey's vowels for the Nova Scotia Convention to showcase Canadian handicraft from Hatton County. Mrs. Henry spoke on Milton fieldwork and a Department of Agriculture course on desserts and dairy fruit pairings, with a later demonstration planned.

Murray Ma Mary Stewart de Uum Maluay

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