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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 09, 1962

Page

12

Acton Free Press Reunion and Community News One August 1962

The Smith Bell clan held its annual reunion at the James Robertson home with about nine relatives present. Officers elected included President Ald MacMillan Milton and 1st vice president Edgar Howden Milton. A Hamilton New Voice Club presentation honored Lois Loglis Campbellville as she heads west for work August 20. Various social visits, scouts paper drive, hospital news, and family gatherings across Acton and nearby towns are noted.

Smin Bell Clan James Robinson Donald MacMillan Moffat Edgar Howden Milton R.R. G Larry McPhail Larry McLaughlin Carol Henderson Toronto Lorne Mitchell Atienaca Gey Jenny Whitley Acton Mel Ruth Main Joyce Galt Amy Telmage Hamilton New Voice Club Lois Ioglis Campbellville Lois Bede Cgohyen Herbert Haggerty Phyllis Kenray Manitoba William Hen Atérson Camily Richmond B.C James Robertson Howses Lash Duncan Campbell Burlington Ise Campbellville Satuday Beverly Roberts Btntey Williams Daaughter Rop Jeffress Booth David Willis Paris Wilfred Green Frank Quinlan Teresa Wheelihan Mary Tenssa Quinlan Mary McHugh Be Init Margot Lopez Honduras

Bride Sheila Fosbury Weds Dr Colin Bay In Toronto Ceremony

Sheila Fosbury daughter of Rev Walter Fosbury and Mrs Fosbury married Dr Colin Edward Bay in the Chapel of Deer Park United Church. Relatives from Acton Hanover Galt Hamilton Newmarket Montreal and Toronto attended. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with attendants including Miss Betty Fosbury and Miss Ruth Martin. The couple plan to reside at 8 Walmer Road Toronto.

Deer Park United Church Sheila Fosbur Colin Edward Bay Walter Fosbury Innes Ave Toronto Acton Edward Bayliss Thorcliffe Park Fosbury Acton United Church Hanover Galt Hamilton Newmarket Montreal Jack Cattell New York Victor Ledain Gunl Olive Frances Ledain Western Hospital Sheila Hanowr Qoskwood Collegiate Ikan G Chalmers Mand Hut Betty MacFosbury M. i .2. Bennett Cooksville Catherine Ruth “Fosbury Beverley Fletcher Ruth Martin Keswick Greusman Peter Bell John Parker Jack Priesties Othe Brigde Donald Fosbury Hubert Ingels Stanley Hurd Grenadier High Park Bartiss Antigua Walmer Road Foronty

Unique Idea Animals Aid Art Appreciation for Deaf School

Ontario plans a unique art program for the new Provincial School for Deaf Children. Seven Indiana limestone animal sculptures will be placed in play courts to engage children with their house symbols. The selections include a buffalo, mountain sheep, Canadian black bear, deer with fawn, turtle, rabbit, and swan, designed to appear playful and inviting.

Duaf Ontario Archh Fects Marani Mors and Allan Marani, Morris and Allan Hope Upper Canada College Vega Indiana Nevrard Porland

Best Drivers Proved Among Occupations For Safe Personal Driving

A professional driver is shown to be careful in daily operation on public highways and can boast the lowest accident frequency among workers who drive their own cars during long hours. The record highlights skill, vigilance, and steady performance under demanding conditions.

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Small minority in PoE courses reflects drift in drivers ed

The report notes about three percent of US high school students have taken a thorough driver education course. It highlights growing interest in driver training in light of safety concerns and cites Canadian data on teens aged sixteen pursuing instruction in schools, indicating broader regional trends.

POE Br Sp Cours Ts Statisiatis Aeagmus

Shower Events Honor Miss Helen Baker Before Wedding

Multiple showers and a trousseaut wa were held in honor of Miss Helen Baker of Burlington ahead of her marriage to Hedley Farrow. The bride’s parents Mrs. Cecil Baker and Mrs. Rosy Farrow hosted guests, with attendees including Mrs. Leslie Johnson and Mrs. Erwin Gundy, groom’s grandmother Mrs. Hedies Padgett, and Mrs. Fred Hamilton of Milton. Additional showers were hosted by teachers, local families, and community groups with presentations from Robert Liste School staff, Palermo Athletic Association, and Nelson community members.

Helen Baker R.J Milton Eileen Heatherington Burlington Robert Late Palermo Athletic Association Brie St Mirven Nelson

Toll Mounts in North Halton OPP 1962 seven months

North Halton OPP recorded 211 accidents in seven months of 1962 with 96 885 dollars in property damage and 90 885 dollars in toll related costs. July alone saw 37 accidents, 19 injuries, and 15 796 dollars in property damage.

Pete Wete North Halton Opp North Halton O.P.P

Wedding of Helen Baker and H Farrow in Burlington area

Miss Helen Margaret Baker, economics teacher, married Harold Farrow in a Burlington ceremony at Nelson United Church. Rev. Med. Aiken officiated as organist Charles Alton played. Attendants wore turquoise organza. reception held at Chappisen's Cover. Honeymoon to Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania.

Helen Baker Ian Millon Acton Schools Hedley Farrow Burlington Nelson United Church Barligion Mass Helen Margaret Baker Maltear Acton Pattie Barurdas Hedley Rosster Barrow Aoeereamens Nelson United Chore Burtington Phe Bite Mie Mas Cenk Baker Ror Lo Barlington Gran Ink Mis Ressow M2 Belvenia Ril White Med Aiken Howard Alderson Simaing

Rotary Tuesday Evening Meeting At Acton Auto Kady

At Rotary Tuesday evening at the Roti cinema meeting Deve Clehind, new owner at Acton Auto Kady, stated his classification talk. Several guests attended.

Roti Cin Deve Clehind Acton Auto Kady

Acton Fair Jam Contest Seeks Sweet Winners

The Acton Fair invites submissions for jam, jelly and marmalade entries in a contest with trophies and cash prizes. Entries include strawberry, grape, orange marmalade and other fruit preserves, with judging based on taste and presentation. Participants must submit by the posted deadline to compete for top awards.

Acton Ibis Sea Davision Inehwles No Ieee Press Acton Apomuttiund Socet Stan Berry Giepberty

Mrs Dutton Born At Confederation

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Dutton on December 24, 1967, at Arlington Hospital after a long illness. Survived by husband Mas Metal, daughters and sons, and several siblings. Funeral services held at Rumford funeral home with pallbearers listed for local families and the community.

Guelph Sundag Habana Woolston K Bere 24, 1967, AL Meowara Aid Wats Athe Died There On Dresher Lizcheith Mary Fee Ty Mas Metal Panes Diether Acton Constance Dinter McAkenzie WA Sheentaker Gimners Cedi S Maddleton Agiss Homes Gabe Wesson Renee Dukes Ethot Lake Zaroll Warts Buclington

Bible Club Attendance Sends Mixed Signals Across Town

Analyzed notes show about 100 attendees at local Bible clubs with varied reactions. Religion groups including Actes Bap and West Chane reported engagement while other sponsors faced confusion and shifting plans amid unsettled leadership and community questions.

Witnesses Attend 14 000 at Hamilton Convention

A Jehovah's Witnesses assembly in Hamilton concluded yesterday with an audience of about 14 181. D Roswh of Toronto delivered the main address Take Courage Gants Kingdon Is a Hand. Delegates came from Ontario Quebec and New York State as 25 ministers addressed the gathering. A mass feeding arrangement served thousands of meals over three days.

Hamilton Jehovah's Witnesses D Roswh Toronto Gants Kingdon Ontario Cucbeok New York State JNO

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