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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 25, 1960

Page

4

Acton Area Personal Notes of Visiting Neighbors

Personal notes record numerous visits and trips by Acton area residents and relatives. Names include Rev John Waldie, Mr. and Mrs Aubrey Allen and daughter of Detroit, Mrs J Woods, Mrs W H McBurney, Wm Spielvogel, Colleen, and many others visiting in Bruce Beach North Bay Barrie and other towns.

Actonilans Acton Homes John Waldie London Town Aubrey Allen Detroit Mich Acton John Wood W. H. McBurney Bruce Beach North Bay Wm. Spielvogel Colleen R. Hart Jean Robert Sault Ste. Marie John Tracey Toronto A. Fryer W. Wood Wm. Green Islington Harrop Acton Park E. N. Harrop Jo. Anne Joseph Starke Ted Harrap Babcock Wm Harrop Waterloo

Archibald Wilson Vows At Rockwood United Church

Archibald Wilson weds Ruth Ann Wilson at Rockwood United Church in a candlelit ceremony officiated by Rev. G A B Moore. Miss Sandra Gordon sang, with Mrs. Gordon Harris accompanying. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Freeman J Wilson, wore lace and net with seed pearls, joined by matron of honor Mrs Glen Jackson and bridesmaids Anlice Norie Archibald. Best man Fred Archibald. ushers Ray Wilson and Philip MecCristall. Reception featured dawn pink and copper outfits. couple to reside in Acton.

Glen Jackson Guelph Anlice Norie Archibald Fred Archibald Acton Ray Wilson Rockwood Philip MecCristall

Engagement Announcements From ActonAnd Phoenix

Mr and Mrs Colin MacColl of Cameron Su Acton announce the engagement of their son Colin James to Freda May Sahyes of Cumberland House Saskatchewan Wedding planned for the latter part of September Also Mr and Mrs Matthew Alexander Tyler of Phoenix Arizona announce the engagement of their younger daughter Phylis Lorraine to Richard Gail Grittman son of Mr and Mrs Milan Grittman of Beloit Wisconsin with a 1960 evening ceremony at Saint Pauls Episcopal Church in Phoenix Arizona.

Mrs. W. Duval Jack South Mason Blvd Colin MacColl Cameron Su Acton Colin James Freda May Sahyes Angus Sahyes Cumberland House Saskatchewan Matthew Alexander Tyler Phoenix Arizon Phylis Lorraine Richard Gail Gritman Milin Grittman Beloit Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Arizona

Honor New Bride Prior to Wedding Mix

Donald Aen and Ruth Ann Stanley Nort Nor rish served as co hostesses at a miscellaneous shower. Caryl Hansen and Mrs Glen Jackson also hosted a miscellaneous shower. A kitchen shower was held by Mrs Philip McCristall on John Street. Friends from the school section nine area entertained the couple prior to the wedding. They received an end table and matching coffee table.

Donald Aen Ruth Ann Stanley Nort Norrish Caryl Hansen Glen Jackson Philip McCristall John St Nsagaweya

Smelt Increase Threatens Inland Game Fish

Ontario officials warn inland lakes face danger as rising smelt numbers threaten native game fish. The pollution from spawning smelt in streams and lakes has grown as escaped or released fish proliferate, risking ecosystem balance and sport fishing.

Sudbury Ontario Department of Lands and Fore

India’s flax seed crop reaches record yield

India reports a flax seed crop of 7.2 million bushels from 3.7 million acres, yielding about an Ib per acre year. Favorable weather is cited as the main factor driving the record.

Indias

Oat Competition Winners Announced by Fair Board

The Acton Agricultural Society hosted an oat competition judged by H. J. Laidlaw with Rodney oats yielding up to 80 bushels per acre. Winners included Charles A. McNabb first, Clayton Da RR 3 Raghwood second, and Ted Brown Limehouse third, with multiple entrants earning high scores for purity, rust resistance, and uniformity.

Acton Agricultural Society H. J. Laidlaw Brampton Charles A. McNabb Rockwood Clayton da Raghwood Rodney Ted Brown Limehouse

Rockwood Resident Reaches 95th Birthday Today

Rockwood resident Richardson marks his 95th birthday with family gathered for a quiet dinner due to health. His daughter Eve and husband host, while greetings come from Dolly and Frank Rite in Seattle and others in Nan kato Minnesota. Historic mill links and long local work noted in reminiscences.

Richardson Rockwood Eve C. Henderson Dolly Frank Rite Seattle Washington W. Lume Nankato Minnesota Lume Charlotte Parrish Bob Far Mr. Farrish William Farrish Bramosa Grey's Mill Henderson

Acton Women’s Institute Hosts Manor Residents Rain Disrupts Picnic

About 40 guests from Halton Manor arrived by chartered bus for an Acton Women’s Institute picnic in the park. Rain forced shelter at the hall where supper was served. Mrs Morrison donated cake and ice cream while Mrs Flargrave welcomed guests and Miss Muriel Thompson offered thanks for the pleasant time.

Halton Manor Lorne Scott Acton

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