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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1968
Page
9
A 70 year old clipping features scent of fashion and beauty products, theater raids, and old menu ideas. It includes recipes for griddlecakes and Turkish Delights, a playful note on Grandmother’s kitchen virtue, and instructions for making syrup and gelatin confections.
Mrs. Joe Hurst formerly a local high school teacher becomes a member of the University of Guelph Senate representing Wellington College alumni. Arthur Sr. is noted as her relative. she recently graduated as the university’s only grandmother in her class.
The Knox Heather Club held its Christmas gathering last Wednesday at Mrs. Cam Leishman’s home. Members shared holiday cheer and planned year end activities for the club.
Janet Rognvaldson daughter of Mr and Mrs C Rognvaldson will marry Robert William Taylor of Orillia son of Mr and Mrs beler Taylor on Saturday December 28 at Trinity United church Acton. Miss Rognvaldson is a University of Guelph graduate employed in the Prudential Insurance Company Toronto research division. Mr Taylor is assistant business administrator at Quillia district high school. After marriage the couple will reside in Orillia.
Joy Hayward and William John Trimble married in a double ring ceremony at Ebenezer United Church on Sept. 28. Rev. Russell Inley officiated as white shasta mums and white snapdragon adorned the setting. The bride, daughter of Munny and Hayward of Acton, wore crystal satin with Guipure lace and a watteau train, while maid of honor Dianne Sanderson of Toronto and bridesmaids in purple velvet accompanied the couple down the aisle. The groom, son of Clarence Trimble of Orangeville, was joined by best man Jim Cockwill and ushers including Bradley Horsley and Alan Hayward. Guests came from multiple Ontario towns, and the reception followed at Brookville Public School. The couple plan to farm near Orangeville.
Barbara Anne Mercer daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan John Charlton Mercer of London will marry Richard Wayne Doyle son of Mr and Mrs William H Doyle of Point Edward at Rowntree Memorial United Church in London in a candlelight ceremony on the evening of Friday December 20.
The Knox Ladies' Aid held its final monthly meeting of the year with Christmas carols and a report from treasurer J. C. Dennis showing active finances in 1968. Two members will meet the Board of Managers to discuss a project, and plans for a Christmas cheer drive, luncheon, and a band Christmas concert were outlined along with devotional readings and prayers. Rev. Gordon Turner was appointed to a unity commission for the Halton and Hamilton areas.
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