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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

8

County Discusses Grants and Halton Manor Plans

County explores two grants and approves plans for Halton Manor staff housing addition estimated at 85000 with 14 more beds. Board also considers enlarging the Manor and reviews overcrowded registry office and parking lot expansion. Acton dispute on hospital bill settled 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 First International Men's conference in Philadelphia. The Acton trio traveled from Acton by car with others, returning last weekend after visits to Valley Forge and Atlantic City.

G. W. McKenzie Sirst 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 The Acton Y

Acton Scouts Sought for World Jamboree Attendee Contact

Action urged for Boy Scouts in Acton to contact Dave Dills on Friday or Saturday if they wish to spend an afternoon at the World Jamboree.

Dave Dills

Fall program and community updates across Nassagaweya

The note page records fall plans at the Y M C A and district fair preparations, repainted fencing around tennis and lawn bowling, Main Street paving, and a warning sign at the Glen Williams bridge. It notes a Centennial Reunion, a Milton swimmer eyeing the across the lake swim, a serious injury near Rockwood, and local services and new developments in Lake View subdivision.

Nelles Lehman Wedding in Sacred Hearts Church

Anna Geraldine Lehman of Kenilworth and David George Nelles of Acton wed at Sacred Hearts church Kenilworth Ontario officiated by Rev Father Beck at 9 30 a m on July 30. The couple and families with about 200 guests attended a reception at the bride’s home. Traveling outfits featured pink floral gowns and bouquets of white shasta mums and gladioli.

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

Campers On TV During Y M C A Day Camp Tour

Acton girls attending the Y M C A day camp were filmed at CKOC TV in Kitchener during a studio visit. The camp featured crafts, sports, films, and a talent show with winners named. Roses and Orchids teams competed, and a field day concluded with the Orchids ahead earlier.

Acton Bob Brayshaw Kitchener Ckoc-Tv Y.M.C.A Roses The Orchids Carol Candler Helen Benton Norma Cunningham

Kenilworth Bride Honored in Acton

Arina Geraldine Lohmin of Kenilworth was honored as bride to David George Nelles of Acton. Social events centered in Kenilworth and Guelph with a miscellaneous shower in July hosted by Gordott Currie of Acton for groom’s friends and relatives.

Arina Geraldine_Lohmin Kenilworth Rieat

Dorathy Elaine Engaged to John Aubrey 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 The marriage will be at Ebenezer United Church on August 20 at 3 o clock.

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

City Council Names Annual Bass Plaque at Reversing Falls

Saint John New Brunswick councillors approve a plaque program honoring the fisherman who catches the largest bass at the Reversing Falls where Bay of Fundy tides meet the Saint John River. The plaque will be presented each year.

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

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