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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1960
Page
6
Local Acton paper notes August 1960 happenings with community notices, upcoming meetings, and brief society items. Names, places, and dates anchor the page as residents plan events and report recent milestones.
Miss Carol Thomas of Rockwood sang at the wedding of John Boyd Fowler of Port Rowan and Mrs. J B Fowler at Rockwood United Church with Rev G A B Moore officiating. The bride wore a white ivory gown and veil, carried a white orchid, and was given in marriage by her father. Bridesmaids wore white nylon over aqua taffeta. reception was at The Manor, Guelph. Honeymooned at Lake Rosseau. they will live in Scarborough after dentistry studies and nursing. Family celebration followed.
The fourth Nellis family reunion gathered at RR J Rockwood home in mild weather with three couples celebrating 25th anniversaries Cecil Nellis Alb Winter and Robert Williamson. Farthest attendees were Phi Coady and family from St Catharines. Youngest guest was Julie Chenoweth of Mount Hope. Activities included pony rides games contests and a saucy program after a supper and business meeting. Next year’s reunion is planned for Queenston Heights with hopes for larger turnout. Officials elected include president Phil Coady secretary Mrs Dina Wib AUTEN Port Colborne tee Mrs Don Cameron and AIL Winter.
Mrs. W A Ingles of Rockwood reports an accident on highway 7 at Crewsons Corners Tuesday August 9. Police estimate damage to her husband’s car at about $100 while Ingles claims $400 in insured damage.
Fragmented notes recount the first week of a re count and three day celebration tied to a local Populaiy Queen contest. Names listed include Ross Ballentite and Ron Isfer among others. a restaurant is noted as omitted from the list while staff assisted Mingi Sports during the event.
The wedding of Vy Aud Iy Noa and James Mishayl Bust eh took place Saturday August 6 at St Andrew's Presbyterian Kitchener. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McNear of Sydney Street South, wore a silk organza gown with appliques and a long veil. Best man Jerome Bester of Kitchener and ushers included William D. New. guests and hosts were noted, with numerous attendees and gifts from local friends and colleagues.
A new cement building on Mill Street West opens Wednesday as Evewall Laundromat with bright interior, multiple washers and dryers, a soap dispenser, a phone call option, seating, and a coin changer. It is run by BR P. McGraw of Brantford and is behind the LGA parking lot.
An Acton couple, Bert Hadstede and Mrs. Santie Annette Hadstede of 36 Svene St, will appear before Judge W. Cory at 1:30 PM on the specified date to apply for Canadian citizenship. They will take the oath at Milton Court House on the same day.
The newly formed council was to meet in the council chambers but turnout was sparse due to health concerns. The meeting room’s finish work included paneling, acoustic treatment, new lighting, and wallboard. officials noted progress on installation and renovations.
The Military You of the Lovie Scots will present a tree concert at Acton Park starting at noon. The band will be assisted by Cpl Doug Buckley of Campbell. A Lieut is absent. a fine concert in pea nisi Pulp and paper generates an eighth at the national income.
Mi and Mrs Stanley A Fay announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Ssubel to Reginald Franklin Booted, with numerous additions about parties, attendees, and locations. The text includes corrupted names and unclear dates, reflecting a damaged OCR from a Milton area society page.
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