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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

13

Holstein dispersal sale tops Canada bids at Oakville

The Alderson herd from Allan J. Alderson Hamilton commanded 66 head averaging 352.00 and total 23225 at the August 9 dispersal sale in Oakville. An entry by J. D. Innes Woodstock added 1250 to push sale average to 365.00. Raymondale Susie sold to Puccini Farms King with other notable bids from Emerson Milton and McElroy Aurora for open yearlings and three year olds.

Canada Alderson Allan J. Alderson Hamilton Oakville J. D. Innes Woodstock Helfer Raymondale O Puccini Farms King, Ont L. P G. H. Emerson Milton Arthur McElroy Aurora Ont Phyllis van Gils Acton

Cubs and Scouts Seek New Recruits for September Start

Four old Cubs meet at the Scout Hall for test passing as they near their Second Star tests to earn the Leaping Wolf badge. Cub packing expands to 36 with tests, enrollments, and a need for more adult helpers. Apply via Cubmaster at 376m in the evenings.

Attendant Sprinkles Petals At Knox Church Wedding

Mary Joyce Greer and Robert Gordon Akitt wed at Knox Presbyterian Church on Saturday August 14. Attendants wore pale blue nylon gowns, a flower girl sprinkled petals, and guests came from Guelph Acton Toronto and Hamilton. The couple planned a Lake Placid Montreal honeymoon before settling in Hamilton.

Birl Mary Joyce Knox Presbyterian Church Robert Gordon Akitt Robert J. Akitt Guelph Obride John M. Greer Acton Robert H. Armstrong Toronto Georgetown Niagara Falls Waterloo Lakeview E. A. Hansen Marion Patterson Durham Audrey Akid Guelph General Hospital Barbara Hodgson Sharon Jackson Ron Richardson Jim Greer Bill Greer Lionel Biggs Keith Holman Knox Church Lake Placid New York Montreal Wallive Hamilton

A Long List of Acton Area Holiday Visitors

Personal notes from Acton record numerous visitors and vacations across Ontario and beyond. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cooper, Harvey Johnston of Brockville, Hinton Burns in Toronto, Ken Mann, Fred Gordon, Chiey Mydde, Ross McKersie, Mary Young, Gordon Beatty, Isobel Allen, J. H. Black, H. C. Pilley, and many others visiting Acton, Gull Lake, Rockwood, Toronto, Detroit, and Glasgow on various trips and gatherings.

Earl Cooper Frank Huntsville Harvey Johnston Brockville Acton H. W. Hinton C. O. Burns Toronto Ken Mann Fred Gordon Detroit Chicago Chiey Mydde David Islington Lynda Mann Shirley Mason Patsy Smethurst Glen Mohr Presbyterian George Oakes Bert Willard Halladay H. N. Farmer Lake Simcoe Lorne Fletchly Nee Ramsey Neil McEachern J Waterson F. Cornell Glencoe Fred West

Rockwood Church Wedding in New York Trip

Mrs Noella Clarice Schinck becomes bride of Andrew Joseph Lotsp ich at Rockwood parish in Sacred Heart church. Officiant Rev A S Callaghan as red carnation décor greets guests. gowns, flowers, and reception details highlight a traditional ceremony in Rockwood with family members in attendance.

Sacred Heart Church Rockwood Andrew Joseph Lotspeich New York Noella Clarice Schinck Frank Schinck R.R Jacob Lotspeich Hespeler A. S. Callaghan Patrick Hollis Guelph Julie Breeselmacher Denis Gmiom

Changeover at San Three Week Task Completion

Sanatorium changeover completed after a three week operation converting about 40 units of sensitive equipment and many support items. New bed capacity reaches 745, enabling modern diagnostic surgical and laboratory gear to aid tuberculosis eradication goals.

San Holbrook Sana Saunders

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