Christmas Decorations Setting For Marriage
In a Christmas décor setting Mary Shirley Henry and Gordon Frank Wild were married. Rev Orsborn officiated on Christmas Eve. The bride, daughter of Mrs Anna Henry, wore a white net gown with lace bolero and lily of the valley headpiece. They planned a brief honeymoon and will reside in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Shirley Henry
Gordon Frank Wild
Orsborn
Anna Henry
Milton
Frank Wild
Lily Of-The-Valley
Robert Henry
Rothwood
Herbert Wild
Hamilton
Rockwood
Toronto
New Year Holiday Visitors Share Many Homes
Mrs. McKenzie Keith and Nancy joined Ernie Zuest family for Christmas. Numerous relatives from Vineland Dundas Milton Guelph Toronto Brantford Erin Dale Orangeville and others celebrated at various homes during Christmas and New Year with extended families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie
Keith
Nancy
Ernie Zuest
S. Jawn
John Brown
Susan
David
Diane
Ricky
Vineland
Ernie Gooch
Ancaster
Ernie Wilson
Kenneth
Douglas
Stanley
W. Hampshire
J. Hampshire
Cliff Brown
Clarence Brown
Burlington
Irene Huffman
Toronto
Margaret Shephard
Erindale
R. W. Dredge
John Irving
F. Robertson
Thomas McLean
Brantford
Ted Neil
Robert Dredge
R. Kirby
Jack Dredge
Richard Harris Earns Dean of Acton Free Press Honor
The Acton Free Press salutes Richard Harris of Rockwood as dean of correspondents after three decades of weekly news reporting. His well composed reports are relied upon and often brought in person to meet press deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Richard Harris
Rockwood
Harris
Acton
Two Limehouse Men Convicted in Break and Enter Case
Two Limehouse brothers appeared in court on charges of breaking and entering and theft. One received one year definite and six months indefinite imprisonment, the other a two year suspended sentence. On December 23 1955 they allegedly broke into Randell's slaughterhouse Bronte Street North and stole two hind quarters of beef valued at 125 dollars. They were arrested by Constable R Rupert of the OPSP with the beef in their car about 100 yards from the slaughterhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randell
Bronte Street
R. Rupert
OPSP
Sympathy Extended After Losses In Guelph Area
Community expresses condolences to Mrs. Frank Stout on the death of her sister Mrs. L Pickett in Guelph after a two month illness. Funeral conducted by Rev Bo Hall at McIntyre Wilkie and Farnham cemetery. Also mourns Mr Andrew McAlpine of Guelph Road who died at home after a brief hospital stay. Interment at Nassagaweya Presbyterian church cemetery following service at Rum ley funeral home Acton.
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Frank Stout
L. Pickett
Guelph
McIntyre and Wilkie
Bo Hall
Norfolk Street
Farnham Cemetery
Lo Low
Andrew McAlpine
Guelph Road
Mr McAlpine
Guelph General Hospital
Rumley Funeral Home
Acton
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Cemetery
R. B. Richardson
Robert Bichan
Vineland
Earl Richardson
Ostrander
Frank Fowke
Bannockburn
Dave Royce
Puslinch
Stewart S.royce
United Church
Christmas Holiday House Guests In Ospringe Area
Local families in Ospringe and nearby communities hosted relatives over Christmas and New Year. Among those pictured visiting were the Struthers, Robertson, Webb, Awrey, Hunter, and Sinclair families from Guelph, Niagara Falls, and Toronto. A school concert and a Santa visit highlighted seasonal events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Struthers
Russell Struthers
Ferry
Preston
William
William Webb
Guelph
Wilfred Awrey
Albert Awrey
Mimosa
Martha Jackson
Bert Craig
Joan
Niagara Falls
G Hunter
E. Baldie
Arnold = Sinclair
Jack Hunter
A. Sinclair Sr
Archie Sinclair
Elizin Sinclair
Hamilton
Ken Robertson
Lynda
Toronto
Roy Carter
Laverne
Karen
Stratford
D. Robertson
David Stewart
Vernon Stewart
Debbie
David
Eddy Stewart
Alec Stewart
George Grundy
Gail Fuller
Isulso
Gor
Man Winter
Norman McKenzie
Linda
Fergus
Thomas Fines
Wm Henderson
Evelyn
Belwood
Rogs Ferguson
Gary
Bobby
Doris Fines
A. Royce
N Rathbun
Len Buck
Santa Claus
Byron Bruce
Gordon Aitken
Foreman
Moorhouse
Petrolia
Staff Residence Alterations Planned For Halton Manor
Tenders called by County Clerk Wm Deans for erection of a staff residence and alterations to Halton Centennial Manor at Milton. Project aims to increase accommodation and update facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Deans
Halton
Milton
Nova Scotia Apple Surplus Triggers Price Support Debate
The Financial Post reports Nova Scotia apple growers face a surplus and low prices. They seek price support or pricing aid, while the federal government is reluctant to intervene after $20 million spent in 15 years. Opponents outside Nova Scotia warn intervention may prolong the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
The
Financial Post
Nova Scota
Free Press Promotion Encourages Reading and Buying
A local campaign urges residents to read the Free Press to stay informed and to buy the paper for continued coverage. The message emphasizes reading as a path to supporting journalism and community information.
Gilmour Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Gilmour of Campbellville marked their 55th anniversary with a Christmas season turkey dinner for 21 at St David's Presbyterian Church. Andrew Frank led the program as master of ceremonies. The couple’s family includes Mrs Charles Weir Csabel Campbellville, Anne Gilmour at home, and their son Andrew, who died years ago.
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John Gilmour
Campbellville
St David's Presbyterian Church
Andrew Frank
Charles Weir Csabel
Mass
Anne Gilmour
Andrew
Ethel Wer
Guelph
Andrew Gilmour
Pushinech
Fred Garrett
Moffat CGST Packs Boxes for Shut-Ins During Holidays
The Nassapaweya Presbyterian Church group packed boxes for sick and shut-in members at Mrs. W. A Fraser’s home before Christmas. A school concert preceded the holidays, concluding with Santa Claus. Several local families and visitors spent Christmas with relatives, including Donavens, Campbell, and Fraser households in Moffat and nearby towns. The community extended sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. George Cusick on their loss.
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CGST
Nassapaweya Presbyterian Church
W. A Fraser
SS No
Santa Claus
Murray Donaven
Clark Donaven
St Catharines
Roy Donaven
Harold Donaven
Harmislton
Cliff Densmore
HE Donaven
Messrs
Duncan
Douglas Campbell
O.A C
Guelph
Scott Campbell
St. Andrew's College
Aurora
Torrance
Rockwood
John Robertson
W A Fraser
Spiers
Catherine Fraser
Hamilton
Sid Baker
Toronto
David Henderson
Dedbert
Henderson
Diane
Niagara Falls
Fred Hetzel
M Hetzel
Wats
Donald Campbell
Gilbert Kempsturs
Eder Mutts
Winthaam Finlay
Buffalo
U.S
Adel
Ldoxd Campbell
Hunter McCarthy
Freelton
Charles Dunkie
Colin Dunkie
Clarence Dredge
Dorothy
Karen
R. Loftus
Gale
Science promises big prairie grain gains via farming methods
Science and improved farming methods could raise cereal grain production in the prairies by 100 million dollars a year or more. The Financial Post reports that elimination of noxious weeds without increasing seeded acreage could drive the gains.
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Prairies
Financial Post
Pre Christmas Bride Mary Henry Is Honored At Showers
Miss Mary Henry, a pre Christmas bride, was honored by friends on several occasions. Miss Phyllis Moore of Campbellville hosted a shower when the office girls of P L Robertson Manufacturing Co gathered with gifts. Miss Beverly Dewhurst hosted a shower at her home with bowling team members as guests. Many lovely gifts were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Henry
Phyllis Moore
Campbellville
P. L. Robertson Manufacturing Co
Beverly Dewhurst
Weekend New Year Visits Across Cities
The Clarkson area hosts a flurry of social visits as families from Georgetown Orangeville Willowdale Toronto Brantford Welland Weston and Barrie journey to share time with relatives. Notable attendees include Mr Mrs Campbell Sinclair Mrs Sadie Thompson and Mr Archie McKay among others with guests in Toronto Willowdale and Weston throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Sinclair
Carl
Toronto
W Shelburne
James Findlay
Willowdale
Ot Newtons
Barrie
Ivens
Newton
Griens
Brantford
Bloor’s
Multon
Ted Brown
Bill Elliett
W. Greenlees
Marianne
Las
Campbelville
A. W Benton
Wm. McDonald
Georgetown
A McDonald
C_ Patterson
Sinclair
Ands
Welland
Gilbert Sinclair
S. Smith
Jimmie
Weston
Archie
Jessie McKay
Wm Reid
Ben Case
Ontario Mechanic Heads For Arabia
Paul Bouchard, a 42 year old Ontario mechanic with a long Franco Canadian background, plans to work in Saudi Arabia after a varied career in Sault Ste Marie as a steel plant mechanic and veneer sealer in logging camps. He has a history with the French Foreign Legion and military service in WWII, and recently traveled across the Atlantic en route to the Middle East.
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Sudbury
Paul Bouchard
Ontario
Saudi Arabia
Sault Ste Marie
Bouchard
Atlantic
Canada
Charenton
France
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RHONE
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Art Wilson
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Harry Davis
Harvey Bryan
Thompson
BEE. Hive Restaurant
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Free Press Dean
Georgetown Arena
Baxter Laboratories OF Canada Ltd
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Ospringe
Halton Manor
Main ST
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