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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 05, 1962

Page

4

Talents Recital at St Alban's Parish Hall

About 100 parents and friends attended the Talents Recital at St Alban's Parish Hall. Ed Watson hosted. Brenda McKeown read a tribute to Mrs AL Vickery, who received a gift from Bonnie Shortill. The program featured numerous students and instruments from Watson's Music Store roster.

C Watson St. Alban's Ed Watson Brenda McKeown AL. Vickery Watsons Bonnie Shortil la_meengown Barbara Symon Mickey Donna Sterritt Margaret McMillan Diane Snow Tommy McKeown Helen Benton Gordon van Gils Angelina

Storey Reunion Brings Music and Memories at Brookville Hall

The 37th Storey reunion at Brookville Hall featured Grant Allen as president and Edward Thatcher in charge. Attendees renewed acquaintances, enjoyed a mainly violin program arranged by Mrs. George Brownlee and Mrs. Dorothy O Rourke, with solos by Warren Brownlee and Karen O Rourke. The event included games, meals, dancing, and films shown by Mac Sprowtook Acton.

Brookville Hall Grant Allen Edward Thatcher George Brownlee Dorothy O'Rourke Warren Brownlee Karen O'Rourke Susan Kittan Gev. Brownlee Helen Bobby ‘McLeod Nancy McCalister Anedy Frank Psetior Bette MacDonald Voronte Dine Wilson Tink Brownlee Agnes Core Dave Storey Eramosa AML Pretland Western Canada Mac Sprowtook Acton

Eden Crest Women Hear Cancer Warning Signs

At the Eden Crest Women’s Institute June meeting 17 members heard cancer warnings from Mrs. Fulford of Wellington County Cancer Society. Two films on cancer followed, aiding understanding as Mary Stewart Collect opened the session.

Eden Crest Women's Institute Mary Stewart Bea Rockwood Ball Park Eden Milly Bo Wright W. McClean Sr Fulford Pfaff Wellington County Cancer Society Itis G. McDougall

Acton W L Ladies Tour Hamilton Stoney Creek for Annual Bus Trip

Acton W L group joining the local Women’s Institute led a late day bus tour visiting the Procter and Gamble plant in Hamilton and Stoney Creek landmarks. They toured historic sites, had dinner at Stoney Creek’s Stoneys Inn, received gift packs, and enjoyed bingo and theatre before returning.

Rhe Akyone Acton W.I Garnet McDougal Hamilton Stoney Creek Scott Motors Olecently Georgetown Ian Stoneys Inn Grey Road Women's Institute Leslie Jones Pr Dent Agnes Sackson Squire’s Hall Stoney Creek Mountain Helme Frank Lee Erland Lee Lee

Diamond Anniversary Obituary for Alice Elizabeth Pearen

Following a long illness Alice Elizabeth Pearen died Sunday June 24. She was 80 and widow of John Edavarria with whom she celebrated a diamond wedding in 1959 after remarriage in 1899. Born December 18, 1878, on the Leslie Homestead, she lived in Rockwood parish and belonged to Rockwood Presbyterian Church. She is survived by three daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral held June 26 at Rumley Shoemaker in Acton with Rev. Dr. George Aitken officiating. Interment at Rockwood Cemetery.

Alice Elizabeth Leslie John Edavarria Pearen Jack W. Leslie Mary Swackhamer Rockwood Presbyterian Church W.ms Greenock Women’s Institute Rumley-Shoemaker Funeral Home Acton George Aitken Harold Griffin Elia Pantersen Gordon Leslie Harold Swackhamer Hamilton Alex McPheduim Lioyd Johnston Rayk- Wood Rockwood Ilea Athan Ross Alkin Beatrice Calvin Aitken

Community notices and wedding in Nassagaweya area

Mrs Manes hosts a piano recital banquet with pupils Doris Robinson and Nancy McPhail presenting flowers. Miss Helere Dredge and Mr Ken Meron wed at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church. A Brookville hall dance supported local ball teams. Mrs Fraser plans Western Canada holiday. family mentions include Evelyn Bearers and extended relatives.

Missus Dorothy Karen Dredge Moffat Nassagaweya WI Alice Nassagaweya

Firefighters prepare for mutual aid drill while town records low

A cryptic local notice hints at a Hale ton Mutual Aid practice session with date time and place kept secret. A stray line questions a suicide case and mentions Frank Sinatra. The text claims a population growth of 100 per day and a growing zeal among newcomers.

Good Garden Yields Early Peas and Lettuce

The Cripps couple reported fresh peas from their garden on June 27. They have enjoyed lettuce for weeks and expect green beans within a week.

Darwin Cripps

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