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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
8
Pollen counts rise as hay fever sufferers cope with seasonal discomfort. Drivers are urged to travel carefully this holiday weekend. Voters hear talks on a Yes and No position in Nawsagaweva with a liquor vote slated for late September. Township residents will decide the luxury at that time.
The WMS and Lauries Aid of Eden Mills Presbyterian Church held a joint August meeting hosted by Mrs Roy Gordon with Mrs Herb Gilbertson leading the WMS. Minutes from 1891 were read, gifts for the base accepted, and plans for Erin Fair catering formed. Local notices include holidays, travels, and a popular old time dance at the hall.
A wedding at Nortolk United Church in Guelph united Bert Stevenson of Eden Mills and Margaret Daymond of Guelph. District residents attended including Mrs J Gilbertson and families. A Pioneer Power reunion dance followed at Eden Mills hall with Carrie's orchestra. Other local news notes include retirements, visits, and weekend guests.
On Saturday evening relatives gathered at the Paller home to celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary. Various local families, including the Powells and Warsl Bruce, hosted and visited, with several trips to Poca and Camp Borden noted. A funeral was attended by Mr and Mrs Robertson, and Miss Young remained a hospital patient at Strattard Hospital.
Notes describe Water Striders skating on pond surfaces and leaping to prey on surface insects. Reeds and rushes support nymphs as dragonfly larvae climb out, with dragonflies emerging, wings developing, and adults preying on other insects.
A lively outdoor concert at Lake Shore Park drew steady crowds as a band performed on the bandstand. Cool lake breezes drifted off Onto Lake while sailboats passed and listeners enjoyed the music into the evening.
The industrial division leads a village Chest X ray survey with near one hundred percent turnout. Community notices tell of hospital letters, travel plans, and family events as residents share updates on health, travel, and visits across local families including Gillmare, James, and King relations.
Dense smoke near Lakeview neighbors during a Lions Club barbecue at Alec Solomson’s Lakeview home. Lions Pete Papillon and Jack Doherty cooked steaks while bystanders watched. Children enjoyed races pony rides and a pony show named Queenie. Hot dogs corn and steaks were served as a campfire and music closed the event.
Mrs Lorne Thompson and Mr David McEnery held a shower for Miss Donny Sialtich at Mrs McEnery’s with many local attendees and generous gifts. A Lawson community gathering at Lasdle Lowe’s included Hepat UH and Hilly McEnery visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Bandy.
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