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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 21, 1958

Page

5

Florence Gibson and Ron Papillon Exchange Rings in Acton

Florence Gibson and Ron Papillon wed in a St Joseph’s Acton ceremony officiated by Fether Machagall of Guelph. The bride wore a white nylon net gown with embroidered tulle and a fingertip veil. Guests traveled from Acton and nearby towns for the wedding and reception at the Royal Hotel in Guelph.

Florence Gibson Ron St. Joseph's St Joarph's Church Acton Plarence Rosella Giheon Howald Joseph Papal Mire James Gibson Hoh 2 Huockwomt NdaMie Ardae Papilion Main St. Acton Fether Machagall Guelph Mulholland Ta Gibaon Groon Kenneth Papillon Jack South Wiltrat Danal Jr Croom Usher Royal Hotel Iomethate Lake Placid York Kitchener Beantford Rockwood Toronto Oakville

Peach Social and Meetings Highlight Summer News

The WA held a peach social on the lawn at Mrs AC Patersons home Wednesday of last week. The WMS met at Mrs Gisby’s home Thursday morning, with readings and prayers followed by remarks on early Brevettescan Massany fields west of Cascade. Several local residents left for distant tasks while many neighbors welcomed visitors and noted community updates through the weekend.

Defence Problem Group Seeks 7807 Volunteers in Halien County

County Council members heard Brigadier GQ EK leith outline plans to recruit 7 807 volunteers for civil defense in Halien County. The effort targets supporting emergency services and training for disaster response with local groups including the Oekville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital emergency plan and the Georgetown Ambulance corps.

Halien Thies County Council Duseday Brigater GQ Ekleith Prearnat Wmillae Oekville-Trafalgar Polar Eerie Perenne Sanath Willi

Wesley Pickett former carriage maker dies in Guelph

Wesley Pickett a retired carriage maker and former Nassagaweya resident died August 18 at Guelph General Hospital after a long illness in Haldimand County. He was the eldest of seven children born to Elizabeth Reene and Abner Pickett and lived in Darbyville, Binbrook, Appleby, and Trafalgar Township. He married Hannah Camp and raised a family with two sons Elmer and Chic and a daughter Myrtle Sherwood. A brother William Longe of Brantford also mourns. Funeral arrangements will be at the home of his daughter in Pusinch with burial at Midian Cemetery.

Wesley Pickett Guelph General Hospital Haldimand TASB Filzabeth Reene Abner Pickett van Drab Pickett Darbyvile Ube Halten Vater Binbrook Appleby Druraquin Trafalgar Township Mannah Darby Valle Ibe Miro Teekett Wittia Myrtle Mm Orme Shere Acati Nana Elmer Florida USA Chic Acton Moritle Mra QO Sherwood Pusinch William Leong Brantfront Pia Todd le di Midian

Dilla Wins Three Firsts at Canadian National Exhibit

Milton resident Mr. Jim Dilla won three first prizes at the Canadian National Exhibition contests. His wife Mrs. Elsa Jenkins notes four firsts for baby garments and a doll, including an $80 prize for a stuffed toy doll, with additional honors for a baby night gown and jacket.

Firsts Inc N_E Jim Dilla Milton Elsa Jenkins Mra Dilla

Visiting Pastor Loses Keepsake in Delhi

Visiting pastor Rex Hay Costerusa misplaced a wallet during a town visit last Sunday. The green folding wallet contained a pad and pencil. the Costerus family hopes the keepsake is found and returned.

Rex Hay Costerusa Delhi Mr Costerus Lowetts Ma Costerus Costerus Tl. Balme

Fragments From A Busy Community Notices

A long OCR read yields scattered names and events from a local community page. Mentions include John Richardson age 93, birthday wishes for Wilber t Gerdoo, various family references, and many partial names tied to social gatherings, retirements, and school enrolment notes across months and dates.

University Students Report Food Diets and Acknowledgments

Fragmented notes mention students at a university, mock names, and references to diets and campus events. The garbled text hints at a weeklong activity with references to Augiel and a poll or team event. The readable pieces point to campus life rather than a clear incident or outcome.

Ain Week University Mre Poommyivenio USA

Secret weapon pectin aids jelly making in kitchens

The article explains pectin from fruits as the natural gelling agent. Certo is described as a pectin extract used with tested recipes to ensure jam and jelly set correctly. It warns on pickling salt, suggests aluminum or enamel kettles, and advises wooden spoons for stirring.

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