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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

16

County Considers Grants and Manor Expansion Plans

County debates two grants and approves plans to enlarge Halton Manor at an estimated cost of about 85 000 dollars adding 14 beds. Board also weighs extending the Manor and authorizes parking lot expansion at the Registry Office. Acton dispute over hospital bill resolved after late filing.

Halton Manor Manor Halton Centennial Manor Board of Governors Haldenbury Mers George E. Cleave North Halton Clarencenderson Georgetown R. F. Smith Acton FE. Footitt William Deans Grand Jury Reeve Adkins

Surprise Award For Acton Man

G W McKenzie received a plaque as one of six outstanding district governors at the List International's Men's conference in Philadelphia. Acton residents Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith traveled to attend. The trio toured Valley Forge and Atlantic City after the conference before returning home.

G. W. McKenzie List International Philadelphia McKenzie Elmer Smith Acton International U's Malcolm Bowman Niagara Falls Valley Forge Atlantic City Free Press World Alliance of the Y.M.C.A Paris Dick Gehmall Acton Y

Acton Scouts Seek Attendees for World Jamboree

Acton Boy Scouts invite any interested members to contact Dave Dills this Friday or Saturday to spend an afternoon at the World Jamboree.

Dave Dills

Pared items and fall prep noted in Nassagaweya area

Local notes report fall program planning at the Y M C A and district groups for fall fair displays. Repairs include repainted fence around courts, Main Street paving for drainage, and blacktop sidewalks on Main Street. Centennial reunion at No 3 Nassagaweya School draws attendees. a local swimmer eyes across the lake swim.

Nelles Lehman Wedding in Sacred Hearts Church

Anna Geraldine Lehman of Kenilworth wed David George Nelles of Acton at Sacred Hearts Church Kenilworth Ontario officiated by Rev Father Beck. About 200 guests attended a reception at the bride’s parents home with pink white decor and a three tier cake. The couple plans to live in Guelph after a northern Ontario wedding trip.

Sacred Hearts Church Kenilworth Ontario Anna Geraldine Lehman David George Nelles Acton Father Beck John Lehman Cecil Nelles O'Connor Vincent Lehman William Nelles Harold Lehman Pauline Quinlan Detroit Toronto Guelph Kitchener Arthur Mount” ‘Forest Zephyr Hamilton

Kenilworth Bride Honored In Acton

Arina Geraldine Lohmin of Kenilworth served as maid of honor at ceremonies and events prior to her marriage to David George Nelles of Acton. Most gatherings occurred in Kenilworth and Guelph with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Currie of Acton for groom's relatives.

Arina_ Geraldine_Lohmin Kenilworth Keveratehowern David ‘George Nelles Acton Guelph Gordot’ Currie

Engagement announcement for Dorothy Elaine Richardson

Mrs. Amelia Sadler of Thornbury announces the engagement of her second daughter Dorothy Elaine to John Aubrey Richardson eldest son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Richardson Campbellville. Marriage set for Ebenezer United Church on August 20 at 3 00 PM.

Amelia Sadler Thornbury Dorothy Elaine John Aubrey Richardson Ivan Richardson Campbellville Ebenezer United Church

Saint John Council Plans Annual Plaque for Largest Bass

City council approves a new angling angle near the reversing falls. A plaque will be awarded each year to the fisherman who catches the largest bass in the falls where the Bay of Fundy tide reverses, feeding the Saint John River.

Saint John, N.B Bay of Fundy Saint John River

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