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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
14
Acton branch manager Gordon Oder notes many customers prefer banking by mail. Mail services include deposits, bill payments, money orders, and safekeeping, offering nearly full banking convenience without visiting the office. The bank can provide an information folder upon request.
Shirley Ann Roy and Harvey Delbert McGrath exchanged vows at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church with chrysanthemums and ferns setting. Rev. Williamson officiated as bridesmaids and ushers attended. reception followed in the church hall with pink and white decor and a wedding cake centerpiece.
Mrs. Lilian Beatrice Jolly died suddenly at her Fort William home on November 26 at age 61. Funeral held November 28 with interment at Mountain View cemetery. Survived by husband Robert Jolly, daughter Mary Morrison, five grandchildren, sisters Charlotte Bilton and Mrs Beavers, brother George Bilton, and other relatives. The service was conducted by Rev AH Johnston of St Andrews Presbyterian Church.
The chapel overflowed as relatives and lodge members paid last respects to the deceased. Representatives from the Canadian Daughters League Fort William and Port Arthur Woodman of the World and Greenstone Rebekah Lodge attended the service. Pallbearers included Peter McGregor Lawrence Tulloch Hugh Fulton George Cox Rowe Hamilton Walham Beay. Acadian Daughters League service was led by Mist Day president with chaplain Mrs Tule och and past president Mrs Benton.
The article describes Epiphany customs lasting four weeks from December 6 to January 6. Menronites hold church services as they honor the Three Wise Men. A superstition says a girl who sees her reflection at midnight will glimpse the face of her future husband.
Malicious damage to desks at North Halton High School noted. tops broken and floors littered. Board discusses disciplinary action, repairs, security costs, and estimates for re eavestroughing. Financials show grants and fees totals, with pledges for kindergarten milk funds and small staff repairs.
Community leader awards at the fair highlighted by Miss Doris Fines receiving Club Leader for girls work for three consecutive terms. The report lists numerous visits, gatherings, and funeral attendance across Aurora, Fergus, Belwood, Hamilton, and Orangeville with local families and clubs noted.
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