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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

5

High Price at Canadian Holstein Dispersal Sale

The Alderson herd of Allan J. Alderson Hamilton led the sale with 66 head averaging 352 dollars and total 23,225 dollars. An added entry by J. D. Innes Woodstock brought 1,250 dollars, lifting sale average to 365 dollars. Notable bidders included L. P. and G. H. Emerson Milton who bought eight head and Arthur McElroy Aurora paid 290 dollars for an open yearling.

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

Be Prepared Cubs Seek New Members and Help

Four of the oldest Cubs met for test passing at the Scout Hall as two months of Cubbing remain before their Second Star tests. Cubbing restarts September 9 with new recruits. ages eight to eleven accepted first come, first served. Cub Pack enrollment rises to 36, requiring more adult instructors. contact Cubmaster at 376m for Thursday evening help.

Bride and Groom Akitt Marry in Knox Presbyterian Church

Mary Joyce Greer wed Robert Gordon Akitt at Knox Presbyterian Church on Saturday August 14. The ceremony featured four bridesmaids, a yellow petal sprinking flower girl, organist E A Hansen, and a pink white gladioli setting. Attendants wore pale blue gowns. reception followed in the church hall with a three tier cake and flower decorations. The couple plans to live in Hamilton after a trip to Lake Placid and New York.

Mary Joyce Knox Presbyterian Church Robert Gordon Akitt Robert J. Akitt Guelph John M. Greer Acton Robert H. Armstrong Toronto Georgetown Niagara Falls Waterloo Lakeview E. A. Hansen Marion Patterson Durham Audrey Akitt Guelph General Hospital Barbara Hodgson Esther Lowe Sharon Jackson Ron Richardson Jim Greer Bil Greer Lionel Biggs Keith Holman Broom Knox Church Lake Pla New York Monty Hamiton

Local residents enjoy summer travels and visits

Personal notes recount extended holidays and visits across Ontario and beyond. Names include Earl Cooper in Huntsville, Harvey Johnston in Brockville, Hinton and Burns in Toronto, Ken Mann and Fred Gordon in Detroit and Chicago, and many Acton residents visiting relatives in Toronto, Gull Lake Haliburton, Rockwood, Clinton, and Glasgow plans for August trips to Britain.

Earl Cooper Frank Huntsville Harvey Johnston Brockville Acton Lorne Fletchit Harry Mainprize Bill Mainprize W. Mainprize Sr M. Mainprize A. A. B. Kenney Maple Creek Sask Ontario Annie Stalker Joe Findlay Glen Toronto Glasgow Great Britain St. Alban’s Anglican St. John’s Church Rockwood Ralph Price

Rockwood Church Wedding Setting

Rockwood church wedding followed the marriage at Sacred Heart Rockwood. Andrew Joseph Lotspeich and Noella Clarice Schinck wed with Rev. A S Callaghan officiating at nine o'clock. Altar décor featured tall red carnations and a full taffeta lace gown with a white satin coronet. Matron of honor Mrs Patrick Hobbs appeared in green lace and taffeta with lavender accents. The reception featured a white wedding cake and summer floral arrangements.

Sacred Heart Church Rockwood Andrew Joseph Lotspeich New York Noella Clarice Schinck Frank Schinck R.R Jacob Lotspeich J. Hespeler A. S. Callaghan Patrick Hobhs Guelph Denis ‘ Ston I. Jo Lloyd Freepten

Changeover at San Three Week Task

The sanatorium undertook a three week operation to upgrade all wards with frequency sensitive equipment and new diagnostic and treatment tools. Chairman Saunders said the facility now has capacity for 745 beds and may acquire modern surgical and laboratory gear to further its tuberculosis eradication goal.

Bret Sh Sana Fr Don JH Holbrook Sanaim Saunders

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