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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

7

Stanley Trimble Wedding in Guelph Church

Patricia Anon Trimble and Norman 8S Stanley were married at Dublin Street United Church Guelph with Rev A E Black officiating. Albert Trimble gave the bride in marriage. Attendants included Mrs M Powell matron of honor and Miss Jacqueline Trimble bridesmaid. Best man was William Stanley with ushers Clifford Trimble and Clifford Noevish. Music was played by Mrs A Wright.

Stanley-Trimble Guelph United States Thousand Islands Patricia Anon Trimble Norman Stanley Dublin St. United Church A. E. Black W. Trimble Mr. Trimble A. Stanley Campbellville M. Powell Jacqueline Trimble William Stanley Clifford Trimble Clifford Noevish Moffat A. Wright

Aluminum craft ferrying men to Arctic bases showcased

The report highlights three landing craft built of welded aluminum that sped from Atlantic to Pacific, designed to carry personnel and supplies to Arctic shore bases. Aluminum production in Quebec and British Columbia supports this effort, as noted by Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.

Arctic

Erin Township Eyes 30 Mile Speed Limit Plan

Erin township council seeks Wellington County approval to post a 30 mile per hour speed limit on all county roads within Ballinafad Hillsburg and Orton. The meeting also discussed Trevor Gray resignation as treasurer pending audit and the treasurer’s duties including payments for fire protection and garbage disposal. A special meeting authorized an audit and ads for a new treasurer as well as notifying auditors and scheduling. The article notes attendees at a wedding in Guelph with guests from multiple towns and regions.

Wellington County—Council Stoad Erin Township Ballinafad Hillsburg Orton Daniel Gray Erin

Township books require council approval by August 20 1955

The document states all applications must be approved by the township council and delivered to the clerk no later than Monday August 20 1955. It emphasizes final processing and official handling by the township clerk.

Wedding of Greta Antoine and Robert Free at Guelph church

The ceremony at Chalmers United Church Guelph united Greta Antoine and Robert Free in a garden setting with gladioli and candelabra. Rev. Patton officiated. The bride wore white net over satin with lace bodice and pearl accessories. Bridesmaids and family attended, ring bearer Gordon Free and flower girl Ellen Dyer featured in the lineup.

Gladioli Chalmers United Church Guelph Greta Cardona Antcoine Robert Alvin Free D. G. Patton Martin Antoine Antoine Iau Russel Free R.R Acton V. Antoinas Ro Clark M Pinder Clark Ashe Pander Patrick Ellen Dyer Bradley al Dyer Gordon Free Froom Atlan Hume Proam Wallbus

Murray Arthur wedding in Elora draws guests from across Ontario

The Mur ray Arthur wedding held at St Johns Anglican Elora drew guests from Hockwood Milton Fergus Guelph Kingston Welland St Thomas Elora Winnipeg and Buffalo. Bride Barbara Ann Arthur wore a Chantilly lace gown with a Juliet cap veil and carried red roses and stephanotis. Best man Ronald Ventry of Guelph officiation by Rev Brown with maid of honor Lorna Linfoot Rockwood and ushers James Murray Milton. Reception for 40 at the parish hall featured a three tier cake and pink white roses. The couple will live in Guelph.

Hockwood Milton Fergus Guelph Kingston Welland St. Thomas Elora Winnipeg Buffalo Murray Stephanotis Lorna Linfoot Rockwood Proom United States

Women 4H Club Holds August Institute Meeting

The SALLINAFAD WI 4H Club reports an August gathering at Beth McEnery’s home with 18 ladies. Mrs. Smith presided and opened with an Institute Ode, Mary Stewart Collect, and minutes. Papers on home economics were read and plans for Achievement Day in August were discussed.

Women's “Institute Archie McEnery Smith Ode Mary Stewart Collect Ernie’ McEnery Archie. Lawr Robert McEnery Beth McEnery

Italian-born Acton resident Francescato dies after illness

Elegio Francesenta known as Shorty aged about 100, longtime Wool Combing employee, died at his Acton home after a month of illness. Survived by wife Sylvania Falchetto and children Elegio Jean Benitta Edith and Dena. two grandchildren. Mass at St Josephs, burial at Thierment van Dubbin cemetery. Pallbearers listed from Acton and nearby towns.

Acton Augielo Mikes Francenento Mo Seone St Francesenta Italy Canada Hin Sylvania Falchetto Elegio Shorty Jean Harold Harris Benitta Keith Dowling Edith Francescato Dena Frank Poszker Glen Willams Mare Dougall Guelph St. Joseph's Chrch John Robson Hugh Graham John Palmero Harvey Palmer Bosso Gazzola Charles Rocher Pete Turkesz Birthe Dowliog Pre Jor van Dubbin Cemetery

Oakville Building Permits Near Half Million in July

Oakville issued building permits totaling $400,550 in July per building inspector Fred Shaw. The seven month total reached $2,732,458, up about $700,000 from the prior year. Major permits included a $1,404,000 hospital extension and a $200,000 CMIR station project, with most of last year’s volume for housing.

Oakville Fred Shaw C.mr

Chrysler shines with sculpted lines and timeless beauty

A car described for its new design and refined metal highlights. The text praises its clean, simple beauty and admired angles, emphasizing elegant styling and the elegance of the vehicle.

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MAIN Grand Uni Mill Street Starlac Peant Romar Jar BIC Stuart E. D. Smith Ayler California Sunkist Albert Trimble North America HMCS Labrador Atlantic Pacific Minum Ducing Quebec British Columbia Aluminum Company OF Canada, Ltd Orton Hillsburg Erin Council Legion Hall Eden Mills London Detroit Fort Erie Thomands Yisla Helm Nagpaia Falls Gordon Strain Sallinafad Chrysler Chrysler Corporation of Canada New Yorker Queen ST. E Macswain Motors
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