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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
7
A local event honors Melody Howlett with a miscellaneous shower attended by family and friends. The gathering featured hosting by Catherine Kingshus and MIS San Breen, with neighbors and guests presenting gifts and sharing well wishes during the opening remarks.
Former Pastor Rev. C Beaton returns for baptisms at Churchill Church with guests from Toronto Oakville Guelph Fergus North Bay Acton and Uranium City. A memorial service at Bathnatad United Church drew community members as Olin Skeach and Maram Hughes wedding plans unfold with reception details and guests from multiple cities. A motor trip by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dobie spans Montreal New Brunswick Cape Breton and Atlantic provinces with a US loop.
The Eden Mills fun fair featured a ball game against Centre Von with Eden Mills winning 3 2 to claim the Eramasa Trophy. Cool weather reduced attendance but the event included a bustling booth with hot dogs and homemade pies and a lively civic spirit.
A muddled district page describes a Saturday wedding and related showers amid holiday events. Mentions bystanders and local venues appear garbled but reference to preparations, attendees, and scheduling across community spaces.
A large gathering features Deanne of Niagara Falls and Mrs Gordon Aitken with many relatives and friends from Guelph Detroit Toronto and Fort Worth. Mrs Joan Hutchinson marks her wedding at the local Presbyterian Church while Mrs Aitken hosts a tea as over one hundred guests attend. A trip to Germany accompanies Mr Ro Tucker’s lengthy visit and tour of the Volkswagen plant.
A wedding at United Church drew local families as Miss Une Hyer Machlt wed Dane stead Were. Attendants included Baery and Mba, with guests from City and nearby towns. A memorial service followed the ceremony, honoring a longtime resident.
Ballinafad hosts a special speaker event with Union of South Carolina attendees. The program includes discussion on plans for August, with sessions led by Bethel organizers and Bagby and Pt Wereler from Seated. A choral performance titled ert song in Chonhar closes the program.
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