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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1953
Page
16
Acton tennis club members met Milton players in a tournament held in Milton on Thursday evening of last week. Splendid crops are reported in the district with sunny dry weather except for a brief shower Wednesday morning.
In St George's Cathedral Kingston Patricia Agnew daughter of the Commandant and Lieut. Bourne son of Mrs Bourne married. Rev B Browne officiated. The bride wore an organza gown with a white veil and heirloom jewelry. Attendants included Mrs Butterfield and Margt Giles. Honeymoon to Nassau Bahamas after a garden reception.
The article urges water skiing as an accessible recreation not a fierce sport. It explains beginners can start without swimming, using ash or plywood skis, and describes a basic stance from a dock. Emphasizes low equipment needs and the sport’s staying power.
The Western Horse Show at Rockwood Ranch near Rockwood on August 22 drew many entries across 11 classes judged by Mike Spring and Dr. Stewart under Western Horse Association of Ontario rules. Performances by Mrs. John Lightle’s trick horse Dale Evans delighted the crowd, with results listed for events such as open parade horse, Cloverleaf barrel race, slow race, bareback wrestling, Mike Spring trophy stock horse, and more. The next day 31 riders completed a 21 mile trail ride to Edgewood Camp with lunch at Eden Mills and a campfire sing-along back at the ranch.
In a single year Canadian factories produced 40 million soda straws, 362 million ice cream cones, and 17 million pounds of salted peanuts, highlighting a robust manufacturing sector.
Car model 1933 Chev Coach offered as is for cash 40 dollars. 1981 Fargo half ton pickup listed with 1948 Gal. half ton pickup noted. pricing and condition not fully specified.
Andrew Dobbie died on Tuesday August 25 1853 at Guelph General Hospital. He was husband of Minnie Lap Bin and father to Gertrude Lily Kit cher William and Gwen. Funeral at 2 o clock at Victor B Rum be y Funeral Home, Churchill Cemetery. Cards of thanks from Greer and Mrs Parry note hospital thanks and kindness received.
In a brief exchange Crance notes Mrs Jones has completely lost her voice. A companion replies “Poor dear” and decides to call on her, saying she has wanted to have a good talk with her for a long time.
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