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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 20, 1964

Page

22

McMullen Churchill Wedding At St Albans Church

Marilyn Churchill and David Eari were married at St Alban's Church on August 14. Rev McMulkin conducted the ceremony. The bride wore a white nylon gown with lace jacket and carried red roses and white chrysanthemums. Guests came from Acton and surrounding cities amid showers for the bride.

McMullen Churchill St. Alban’s Church Annan United Rhara Marilyn David Eari Mire B. Bichdulien Mill St McMulkin Dianne Angell Acton

Personal notes of travel and gifts from Acton community

Local notes record Roy Kirkness and others holidaying at Port Carling and in northern areas. Morals courses for Bill the Junior Forest Ranger, scholarships awarded to Donald Parsons and others, and several residents returning from trips to Scotland, Red Deer, and across Ontario. Bridal shower honors for Mrs. Mac Sprowl include gifts and greetings from friends and UCW members.

Mac Sprowl Griffin Sprowl Lave Erin Gordon Gregson UCW. Unt Sprowl

Acton council weighs industrial land sale and jobs

Town leaders discuss acquiring land for new industry to create jobs for Actonians. Mayor Duby urges action while Councillor Alec Johnson warns private land costs and housing shortages could hinder expansion. The Economic Industrial Commission plans to study land purchase and present a report to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Actan Duby Alec Johnson Acton Wood Hinton Prvate Economic Industrial Commission

Cancer the Mystery

Cancer is an ongoing medical mystery with research focusing on developing methods to stem certain types of the disease. Early detection improves control, and any suspicious symptoms should prompt a doctor's consultation.

What's Your Name Ford One Housewife Delivery Lad

A garbled fragment shows a housewife asking a delivery person his name. The reply is Ford. The exchange includes a second name line that reads grace but is unclear, with reference to two years.

Ford

Sandra Vaughan and Martin Marks Wed in Guelph Ceremony

Sandra Elizabeth Vaughan of Guelph and Martin Thomas Marks married at the Church of Our Lady Guelph in a white gladioli setting. The bride, daughter of Squadron Leader and Mrs C T Vaughan of Saltford England, wore organza with a chapel train and a pearl coronet. Guests came from England and Ontario including Rockwood Georgetown Acton Brampton Oakville Toronto Ottawa Port Huron Michigan. The couple left for a trip to Pennsylvania after a reception at College Manor Inn Guelph.

Hares Rogers Acton Craig McMullen London Toronto Kitchener Hamilton North Bay Georgetown Brampton Dianne Angell Edd McMullen England Saturdin Sandre Elizabeth Vaughan Guelph Martin Thomas E Ty Marks Mill St Plax Ltd J. Marin Paul Coles Mass Jennifer Wilkes Ottawa Deborah Vaughan Rhonda Riepert College Mator Inn Thea Pennsylvania Rockwood Oakville Weston Port Waron Michigan

Dairy Princess Halton County to compete in national exhibit

Janelle Planks, 19, of Brantford will represent Halton County in the Canadian Dairy Princess contest. She will face Carlton, Huson, Welland and Victoria counties in first round interviews at noon, with actual competition scheduled for the evening at the concert hall.

Extensive hail damage crops in Halton county

A mile wide hail storm crossed the Lowville area causing extensive crop loss. Vegetable crops were wiped out while oats and barley suffered knocked grain and broken straw. Corn leaves stripped but cobs may mature. Halton Federation of Agriculture and agricultural office seek government aid and insurance guidance. Safety shields on farm machinery urged by National Safety League of Canada.

Ball Halton Lowville Halton Federation of Ag National Safety League of Canada

Not sure which home heating fuels to choose

Confusion over heating options as the piece compares wood coal liquid fuels flameless electric and natural gas. It argues gas offers lower operating costs with insulation and notes gas fittings maintenance and reliability during storms. It advertises a conversion deal with zero cost until October and monthly payments over five years.

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