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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1961

Page

13

Acton Social Notes and Local Travels Reported

Mr and Mrs Jack Dowding and family spent the weekend in Peterborough Milas Jean Britton RR Acton is halldaying in Unity Saskatchewan with relatives Miss Judy Britton and Miss Anice Norrish spend a few days with the latter s aunt in Bort Flynn Esther Tayior Main St returned Tuesday evening by plane from a 10 day visit to Plymouth England Mr and Mrs George Richardson leave tonight on a two week camping trip In Parry Sound area Mr and Mrs Cameron Leishman returned from holidays at their cottage Whitney Ont Shirley and Lynda Sayers spent the weekend with their aunt and co uncle Mr and Mrs Ernest Pearson Orangeville Mr Ted Grammick Richard and Dale of Toronto are spending a few days holidays with their cousins Mr and Mrs H Freuter and family Miss Kathrine Kenney is a patient in St Joseph s Hospital Guelph All her friends wish her a speedy recovery Mr Roy Francis of the Galt Reporter visited the Free Press plant Tuesday commenting on the modern layout and up to date printing equipment Mr and Mrs William Sanders and Gladys spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs James Savers and attended the Mitchell reunion at Erin Mary Ann Freuler injured playing on a slide at Robert Little public school ten stitches to close the wound Warry Robinson R R 2 Acton injured while working for Halton county near Kilbride a portable air compressor fell on his legs Attending Chapple Allan wedding in Grosse Pointe Woods Michigan USA were Mr and Mrs Murray Scoone Mr and Mrs A M Mitcherson and Miss Helen Allan Acton and Mr and Mrs Ross Gordon Allan and Doreen R R 2 Rockwood

Brears Ritchie Vows in Double Ring Ceremony

Elizabeth Ann Ritchie and Earl Joseph Brears wed at Knox Presbyterian Church on August 19 with a double ring ceremony. The bride wore white chiffon. attendants wore white nylon chiffon. reception in the church basement. They reside in Acton and work in Micro Plastics and Bennett Public School. Out of town guests came from Palmerston Fordwich New York Milton Acton.

Acton Glenn Banks Dave Johnson Norley Brears Fordwich Isabelle Marsh Ontario Mill Street Micro Plastics M. 2. Bennett Public School Palmerston Clifford New York Milton

Mitchell Reunion Holds Annual Event with New Committee

The Mitchell reunion drew about sixty attendees on Sunday August 27 at Mr and Mrs George Sanders home. Sports committee members include Pearson Campbellville and Mitchell. races featured distances and novelty events with winners named from Orangeville, Acton, Hillsburgh, Kitchener and Erin. Ruth Chambers, 23 months, was among the youngest present. George Me Phail acted as president with Kerwin whophail as vice president and John Pell secretary.

Mitchell George Sanders Lac Erin Nest Pearson Orangeville Charles Campbellville Welock Totlow Oumader Rath Chambers Kitchener Yarls Oander Landa Savers Acton Katherine Pearson Gordon Ernest Pearson George Mitchell Rookwood Ruth Chambers George Phail James Savers Oat

Hosking Judd Wedding of Rockwood Interest

Miss Carol Judd of London became the bride of Bruce Hosking of Rockwood in Calvary United Church London on Saturday August 26. The ceremony featured Rev. Robert Cumming, music by Martin Bauer and a mixed bridal party with attendants from London, Rockwood and Hamilton. The couple will reside in Grimsby. the bride will teach at Grimsby and District High School while the groom teaches at Lloyd George School in Hamilton.

Carol “Marie Judd Martin Bounty London Frank FE Rondon Frederick Hosking Dr. Hosking Rockwood Linda Upshall Tearanta Inn Pine Inn Ontario Seoul Grimsby Brescia Hall Western Ontario Rome Grimsby and District Lloyd George School Hamilton Toronto Partow Wingham Peterborovgh Kingston Guelph Ericnads Vasher

Hit Car and Tree Crash Near Acton Leaves Two in Hospital

Ralph Ewers of Guelph flown to Toronto after a Friday evening collision on Number 7 Highway west of Acton. His car struck a tree after crossing the centre line, injuring him and a passenger. Gorton MacRostie’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the Brampton area. Constable Dave Richardson and Halton police investigated the crash.

Wee Ralph Ewers Acton Guelph Hospital Toronto Guelph Blue Springs Nursery Number 7 Ewers Song Gorton Dave Richardson North Halton O.psp MacRestie Brampton Mua Restie

Rockwood Bowling Club wins Beardmore Trophy

Rockwood Bowling Club topped the Inter County Bowling League with 157 points earning the Beardmore Trophy. Skips were John McLean Fred Alton Frank Kebso George Day and Dave 2D. Easements listed include Mrs F Kelso Peter Sim Thomas Tuthe son Robert Darou and Mrs Frank Taylor. Also noted are wedding and anniversary congratulations to local residents and attendance at a regional exhibition and a family reunion with relatives from Listowel Huron Perth and beyond.

Rockwood John McLean Fred Alton Frank Kebso George Day Dave 2D F Kelso Peter Sim Thomas Tutehison Robert Darou Frank Taylor Brice Hosking Carol Juddy O London Ontario Wm. Swansian Roberts Orange Rrl Guelph Listowel Hston Owen Sound Clifford North Dakota Mt Forest Toronto Winnipeg Acton Everton Bruce Truscott Tammer Aan Truscott Pat Underwood Charen Fred Duffiel Centre Ten Mtl

Local Visitation Notes From Guelph to London

Mrs Oscar Ostrander hosts a visit lineup as Dallas travelers return home after a Guelph meeting. Weekend guests include Miss Wakefield of Guelph and several pairs from Milton Palmer Sion Lucan Niagara Falls Oakville Kincardine and Elora. Attendees at the Hosking Judd wedding in London include Mrs Blosking and Miss Sheila Hosking.

May Fowke Reggy Nancy Dallas Texas Oscar Ostrander Misa Ourine McDougall Guelph Eleanabk Wakefield Walter Fields Milton Beth Whymer Palmer Sion Alex McFarlane Lucan Veronica Franck Toron Max Norrish Elora Ivan MacDonald Oakville Charles McDoupall Gail Cummings Wm. Coyne Niagara Falls oMes Alex Spears Sheila Hosking DL G. McPhedran Elizabeth McPhedran Elva Pearen Mes A. J. Aitken

Spread Preparation and Serving Guidelines

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Knox Minister Returns After Five Week Vacation

Rev Andrew H Mackenzie resumed duties at Knox Presbyterian after a five week break. The family toured Chautauqua NY and visited Muskoka and Ottawa Valley parks. Substitute ministers during absence included Rev Leslie Nanson and Rev George Vals among others. daughter Joanne attended Guelph Business College.

Andrew H.mckenzie Knox Presbyterian Church Sunda Leslie Nanson Morriston Énrge Vals Galt Wiliam J Larricon Brussels John Callandar Waterland University Kenneth Burns Fergus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jack Dowding Peterborough Milas Jean Britton Unity Saskatchewan Judy Britton Anice Norrish Bort Flynn Misa Esther Tayior Main St Plymouth England George Richardson Parry Sound Cameron’ Leishman Whitney Northern Shirley and Lynda — Sayers Mrs Ted Grammick Richard and Dale Mrs. H. Freuter Kathrine Kenney, Daugher Pat Kenney St. Joseph’s Hospi Tal, Guelph Roy Francis The Free Press William Sanders Gladys Andire James “Savers Mary-Ann Freuler Robert Little Warry Robinson County of Halton Cedar Springs Road Kilbride Chapple - Allan Grosse Point Wood Michigan U.S.A Murray Scoone A. M. Mitcherson Helen Allan Ross Gordon Allan Doreen Brears-Ritchie Isabelle Ritchie Laurie Johnson Shirley Mason Foa Ahitchell Ganbelbille Glen Mitchell Campbellyille Harry McMerner Evins Ruitehener Sarah Mitchell Charles Mitchel Hosking-Judd Shirley Howson Sheila Mosking Rackwwood Wayne Hosking Ross Lo Judd Larry Kerfewer Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited Fdgar Force Church St Eglinton Ave. E Saiwir Winot Laves Town of Acton Y.M.C.A Haw Man J. McGeache Rowki Manning Electric Hardmore Trophy Lunels Presbyterian Church Pioneer Power Camphbelleitle Road Leslie Lowe Stanley Astris Jefrey Joanne Pollock and Campbell North Galy Caroline Nurseries Garden Centre Highway 7 Industrial Development Bank Pigott James Street Hamilton, Ontario Jackson Welland, Lincoln, Haldimand Brant, Wentworth and Halton Hinton Plaid Hinton’s
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