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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1960
Page
14
The Aug 18 1960 edition of the Acton Free Press presents local news items from Acton and surrounding areas. It highlights community events, social notices, and brief updates affecting residents, with period reporting style and hometown emphasis.
Miss Carol Thomas sang at the Rockwood United Church wedding of John Boyd Fowler of Port Rowan and Miss Elizabeth Darou of Rockwood. Rev G A B Moore officiated as the couple, together with bridesmaids and guests from Ontario, planned a Lake Rosseau honeymoon and will make their home in Scarborough.
The fourth Nellis family reunion gathered at Mr and Mrs Nellis RR J Rockwood home in mild weather. Three couples celebrated 25th wedding anniversaries Cecil Nellis Alb Winter and Robert Williamson. The farthest attendees were Mr and Mrs Phil Coady of St Catharines with baby Julie Chenoweth of Mount Hope.
Mrs W A Ingles of Rockwood reported an accident on highway 7 at Crewsans Corners on Tuesday August 9. The report notes damage to her husband’s car and quotes estimates around 100 and 460 dollars from different sources. Police were investigating the incident.
Omitted items from the Che je count and the Mino Sporty merce day celebration referenced Havers cin danas of Comvertibles for the Populing Queen contest stats. Donors assisted the event with loaning and diving cars at Park stil Saturdas. names listed include Ross Ballentie Ron Isfer Mersin Utne AP Langilte and Don Mulityre.
The wedding took place Saturday August 6 at St Andrews Presbyterian Kitchener. Bride So Aud rey NO ta Sams Mich Bust el is daughter of Mr and Mrs William McNear of 239 Sydney St South. Groom William J. Hester of 123 Minuson Ave Kitchener is a son of Mr and Mrs Hester. The ceremony featured white glad ers and ornate bodices with lace and floral accents. Maid of honor was Miss Margaret Ob Toronto, sister of the bride, and Best man Jerome Bester of Kitchener. A large group attended with many gifts and well wishers from local households and firms in Kitchener and Waterloo.
A new cement black building at 15 Mill Street West opens Wednesday housing four washers and five dryers to start. It offers a coin changer, soap and bleach dispensers, benches, tables, and a soft drink dispenser, with space for expansion as demand grows. The business is managed by P. McGraw of Brantford.
An Acton couple Bert Hadstede and Mrs Santie Annette Hotstede will appear before Judge W Cory at 130 pm at 25 to apply for Canadian citizenship. They will take the oath at Milton courthouse on that day.
The board canceled its initial gathering in the council room due to holidays and sparse attendance. The event noted improvements such as new paneling acoustic treatments lighting and updated decor in the chamber.
The Milltary Yo of the Lovie Scots will present a concert in Acton Park Sunday afternoon starting at 6. The band is joined by Cpl Doug Buckley, in Lieut G Cometh A. Pulp and paper industries influence national income as a background detail.
Milton announces the engagement of Margaret Isabel Fay to Reginald Franklin Beaton. The notice lists families in Milton and Me era, with references to wedding plans and related preparations.
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